Defense & Defend by Hattie Wade: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Roxy St. Clair isn’t your run-of-the-mill sweet romance heroine. She’s fierce, feisty, and more likely to throw a punch than bat an eyelash.

Callum MacDonald, her rival at Quantico, is a brooding Scotsman—and according to Roxy, excruciatingly insufferable.

When the two are unexpectedly paired to crack a diamond smuggling case, sparks fly in all the wrong (and right) directions. Because putting these two together? It’s like mixing fire with fire.

Filled with banter, suspense, and slow-burn chemistry, this cozy suspense romance is perfect for fans of NCIS and Clue.

Closed-door but sizzling, witty yet heartfelt—Defense & Defend delivers the perfect blend of danger, laughter, and swoon.

The Author

Hattie Wade, is known for her love of “hugs and Chick-fil-A nugs.” — says her kiddo. But really, Hattie Wade loves Jesus with all her heart and sees writing as her mission field. She loves to write faith-filled yet passionate romance novels, as she recognizes the best love stories are written by God. Hattie has an incredibly supportive husband she calls, “the saint” and one sweet kiddo. She’s also a fan of music, antiquing, and orange vanilla sparkling water!

Book Review

Hattie Wade is an author that has been on my list to check out for quite some time, but I'd not yet gotten around to it just yet. When I saw this one, I knew it was time to give her a shot. Undercover FBI agents + romcom + Christmas vibes? What could be more fun than that? Right from the start, I found myself enjoying the dynamic between Roxy and Cal... they definitely had a bit of a rivalry going on and when you combine that with them being undercover as a couple... well, they definitely delivered on the banter and laughs! And the chemistry too! I really couldn't get enough of these two together! We were also introduced to a unique cast of characters and possible suspects to keep you guessing. This had just the right amount of suspense and danger, balanced perfectly with the laughs and a slow burn romance I couldn't help but root for... and a hint of faith too! This may have been my first book by Hattie Wade, but it certainly has me looking forward to more! 

Defense and Defend is a closed-door romance with kisses only and minor language. It is the second book in the Beyond the Buzzer series. I had not personally read the first book and found I was able to enjoy this one just fine as a standalone. 


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