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Mayhem's Desire: Operation Mayhem, Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Lindsay Cross (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 308 ratings

USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Lindsay Cross has done it again. Scorching heat. Snarky characters. Swoon worthy alpha males and the strong women they love. Fast paced action that will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat!

His traumatic past has left him dark… and longing for love.

Hicks thinks good and evil comes in black and white. No blurred lines, no grey areas. After being subjected to a horrific experiment that’s left him damaged as a super soldier, Hicks seeks comfort from his torment in reliability. He’s got clear rules on morality and isn’t willing to break them.

Until her.

Whitney is a seductress. Secretly working for a Senator as a mistress, she puts on leather outfits and a mask of sensuality to bend men to her will— though the money she makes doing so isn’t to save her, but others. Whitney believes she’s past saving, and that love is a silly dream.

Then he enters her life.

Hicks is sickened by what he thinks Whitney is— and undeniably attracted to her. After Whitney’s life is threatened in a violent murder attempt, Hicks calls in his team. Whitney is the target of a government operation, and unless Hicks can discover who’s behind it, Whitney’s life is forfeit.

But the mission isn’t the only thing on Hicks’ mind.

Whitney and Hicks can’t keep their hands off each other… but they can’t stand each other, either. Whitney isn’t the innocent woman Hicks thought, and Hicks isn’t the strong hero Whitney’s looking for. But together, the heat of their romance and the passion of their love cannot be stopped.

Can Hicks rescue Whitney from a tragic end? Or will the lovers lose everything against incredible odds?
Equal parts sexy and suspenseful, Mayhem’s Desire is the second installment in an action-packed love story women of all ages will enjoy. Award winning author Lindsay Cross brings readers a hot romp of military men and strong heroines in Operation Mayhem, a romance saga of cinematic proportions.

"I read a lot of Military Romance books, Ms. Lindsay Cross is one of the best author in this Genre. As is the norm for Ms. Cross, this book is fast moving, nail biting worthy and white-hot passion in this Genre!" FIVE STAR REVIEW

"I don’t know where to even start this review, it was so good! This book deserves more than the five stars I can give it. I have been hooked on the series and each book gets better and better! Between the Men of Mercy series and now the Operation Mayhem series I need damn fan! You cannot get any hotter then these alpha men!" FIVE STAR REVIEW

"5 MAYHEM'S DESIRE STARS!! Wow, this story is a fast paced action book that keeps you turning pages. I was hooked from the first pages and could not put it down until the last word. I loved seeing the story be told for Hicks and Whitney, so much emotion with all the feels. Lindsay Cross always writes phenomenal stories and this one was perfect. I highly recommend this book or any by this author!" FIVE STAR REVIEW

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  1. Book 2 of 5
    Operation Mayhem
  2. Print length
    236 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    28 Sept. 2017
  5. File size
    2.7 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075SYZHPP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cypress Bend Publishing, LLC (28 Sept. 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 308 ratings

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Lindsay Cross

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Lindsay Cross is the USA Today Bestselling author of Men of Mercy, Operation Mayhem and Fury Security series. She is the fun loving mom of two beautiful daughters and one precocious Great Dane. Lindsay is happily married to the man of her dreams – a soldier and veteran. During one of her husband’s deployments from home, writing became her escape and motivation.

An avid reader since childhood, reading and writing is in her blood. After years of reading, she discovered her true passion – writing. Her alpha military men are damaged, drop-dead gorgeous and determined to win the heart of the woman of their dreams.

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Customers find the book to be a good read, with one customer noting that the series improves with each installment.

"As always Lindsay Cross delivers a good read. The theme continues from the previous books in this series...." Read more

"...Great characters, well written so they are easy to envisage. The characters run right the way through so you get to know them better along the way...." Read more

"...jungle was terrific and the troubles they had in DC made it in to a great book. Good to see the men of Mayhem finding their ladies...." Read more

"This series just gets better. I loved Hicks and his utter confusion over his feelings for Whitney and her feisty character...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one mentioning how the subplots sometimes link together, while another notes it's a great addition to the ongoing background narrative.

"I love that there is a main underlying story line with this series but that there are also sub plots that sometimes link in and if not, then they..." Read more

"This book was well worth the wait. A great addition to the ongoing background story, plus a great romance...." Read more

"...The underlying story continues to twist and turn and although each book has an end the series is best read in order right back to the Men of Mercy..." Read more

"Another great story. Once i started it couldn't stop reading.. Got annoyed when I was disturbed. Looking forward to Riggs story. Thank you Lindsay" Read more

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  • Samantha Jayne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2019
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    This one focuses on Hicks who is also part of the Operation Mayhem team.

    Whitney was very smart, I felt so bad for her when she found out somebody was trying to ruin her life, well more so get her killed. She was trying to make the world better and then that happens getting in the middle of it. She was smart, sassy and I loved her.

    Hicks was strong headed and was very strong-willed. I loved Hicks the way he felt so protective Whitney and yet at times really disliked her. Whitney and Hicks were definitely an interesting couple, you could tell their attraction the moment they met. I loved how they both fought the attraction between each other.

    The tension in the overarching plot that goes through this series, with every book the tension is growing and it’s getting hella tense.

    I think my thing was as much as I loved Hicks and Whitney I needed more of them, actually I think that’s the case with all of Lindsay’s characters I tend to want more like they could be doing anything and I could be happy.

    It was interesting learning a little bit more about doctor Melissa too and her sister. I loved seeing the other characters and it was nice to see them bonding as a group. And being normal especially as they are slowly re-entering the normal world.

    I loved this, the story characters. Everything about it.
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  • Limousinlass.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2019
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    As always Lindsay Cross delivers a good read. The theme continues from the previous books in this series. Still plenty of action & of course a little romance thrown in for good measure. All in all a good read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Love this author!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2017
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    I love that there is a main underlying story line with this series but that there are also sub plots that sometimes link in and if not, then they run parallel. Great characters, well written so they are easy to envisage. The characters run right the way through so you get to know them better along the way. This author is an automatic buy for me and she has never let me down. Read in order and I promise you will jot he disappointed!!
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  • lindann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from Lindsay Cross
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2017
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    This book was well worth the wait. A great addition to the ongoing background story, plus a great romance. The escape through the jungle was terrific and the troubles they had in DC made it in to a great book. Good to see the men of Mayhem finding their ladies. Looking forward to seeing Diggs find his lady in the next book, hooe it comes out soon.
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  • wickedwoody
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2017
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    This series just gets better. I loved Hicks and his utter confusion over his feelings for Whitney and her feisty character. The underlying story continues to twist and turn and although each book has an end the series is best read in order right back to the Men of Mercy books. You will not be disappointed.
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  • linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2017
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    Another great story. Once i started it couldn't stop reading.. Got annoyed when I was disturbed. Looking forward to Riggs story. Thank you Lindsay
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  • Miss SJ Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great 3rd book in the Men of Mayhem series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2017
    Mayhem's Desire is the third book in Lindsay Cross series The Men of Mayhem. Another great read, with plenty of action and intrigue and steamy romance.

    This book felt shorter to me, but that could be because I felt I still had a number of unanswered questions!?! We never really found out about Hicks childhood... It was hinted at and he still had nightmares about it, but no real resolution.

    This book however didn't lack for action and had a wonderful climactic ending (not a cliffhanger for this story), but I can't tell you more without huge spoilers!!! I loved the hints about Quantum and where his story could lead in the future!!

    Overall, a fabulous book, well worth a read.

    I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ten out of ten
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2019
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    Wow another excellent read what a ride, full of action all the way like all LC books. Again you have to keep reading unable to put it down. I recommend to everyone to get into this series its excellent.
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  • TURTLE MOM1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lindsay Cross Rocks!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 September 2017
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    Mayhems Desire will quickly draw you in and you will not be able to put it down. This is the second book in the series and can be totally read as a standalone. As always Cross starts off with a bang and the suspense and plot twists will keep you quessing. This book is full of political intrigue, stalkers, and the best evil villain ever. Character development and story line are spot on as always. Lindsay Cross makes you fall in love with her characters over and over again. With Hicks you have a man tortured by his past and afraid of the beast he had turned into but a kind heart and the fear of hurting someone makes him someone you will love. He is a true alpha with an overwhelming need to protect those he loves or cared about. Whitney was a little harder for me to understand but as the story progresses she quickly turns into the right woman for Hicks as she also has the need to be loved and protect those she loves. Cross has written a story that tears at your heart strings and you can't believe it is over. The twists and turns in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. She continues to astound and amaze me with her ability to tell such well rounded stories
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  • Kindle Customer IndyReads67
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced, action pact with mystery and a love story that you don't want to miss.
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 December 2017
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    Lindsay Cross – Mayhem’s Desire (Operations Mayhem- Book 2)
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    I read a lot of Military Romance books, Ms. Lindsay Cross is one of the best author in this Genre. As is the norm for Ms. Cross, this book is fast moving, nail biting worthy and white-hot passion in this Genre!

    The newest installment is Christopher “Hicks” Higgenbotham and a new character, Whitney’s story. When we meet Whitney she is clearly in in the middle of a Dominatrix BDMS role with a married sitting Senator. I took a closer look at my e-reader to see how this BDMS book got on my Kindle. It was the right book. So, I sat down again and enjoyed the plot.

    Hicks thinks life is black & white, but as he finds out, life is really shades of gray. Who could blame him though. He and his team have been experimented on and they are now damaged with some super capabilities. When Whitney’s life is threatened, Hicks will protect her, but that is it!! The problem is that he is so attracted to her he can hardly keep his hands off her.

    As Hicks and Whitney’s life intertwin, can Hicks and his team save her, or will he lose her before he can tell her how he feels.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hicks and Whitney
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 May 2019
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    Hicks has morality issues until he meets Whitney, Melissa's sister. There was an instant chemistry between the two but when he sees the leather outfits in her closet he pictures the worst thinking she has a BDSM lover. Oh what a tangled web! Great second story in this series.
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  • Emily Dickson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 October 2017
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    This is the second book in the Mayhem series that I have read and it's great! This book stands can be read alone without reading the first book, but I recommend reading the first as it will add a lot to the story. That being said this is a fantastic read with lots of action and serious chemistry between Hicks and Melissa. I found these characters both complex and likeable. The secondary characters also are likeable and recognizable from the first book. The story keeps the pages turning and I have to admit I finished the book before I went to sleep which usually means the book was too engrossing for me to put down. Loved this book from the beginning to the end which just left me ready for the next book in this series! I definitely recommend this book if you like military suspense with lots of action.
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  • Anne Dodds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic story from Lindsay Cross!
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 September 2017
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    I don’t know where to even start this review, it was so good! This book deserves more than the five stars I can give it. I have been hooked on the series and each book gets better and better! Between the Men of Mercy series and now the Operation Mayhem series I need damn fan! You cannot get any hotter then these alpha men!

    This is Hicks and Whitney’s story. What I truly liked about Whitney was that she was her own person. She knew where her strengths and weaknesses lie. Hicks on the other hand, well let’s just say I was muttering at my kindle, “Are you going to ask her…” I wanted to smack him upside the back of his head. Men!! Lol. Of course there's a HEA and getting there is what makes this book great! It's a roller coaster ride for sure and I want to give out spoilers so bad but I just can't!! I want you to read this book that badly. And I know once you do you’ll be saying “how did I miss this series and when is the next one coming out?!?!
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