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

by Lindsay Cross (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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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    Operation Mayhem
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075SYZHPP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cypress Bend Publishing, LLC (28 September 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2785 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
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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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Cheryl Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Just keeps getting better!!!
Reviewed in Australia on 30 September 2017
WOW!  This series just keeps getting better. This is book 2 in the Operation Mayhem series and it features Whitney Averton and Christopher "Hicks" Higginbatham. The prologue of this story starts when Hicks was a child and it ripped my heart open. What a terrible thing for anybody to go through.  Present day, Hicks goes to help Dr. Melissa Averton's sister and...BOOM! Whitney's a mess but they can't keep their hands off each other. Hicks unfairly passes judgment on her without listening to any explanation, for which he later regrets. I can't seem to figure her out. One minute she's tough and the next she's the damsel in distress. Great story regardless.

This is an amazing action-packed, smokin' hot romance with very large, very sexy, ex-military men full of muscles AND brains.  I love that the whole team is involved in the story line.  I can't wait for the next one!
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Annette
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling, heart stopping storyline!
Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2019
I purchased the 3 book box set for this series and decided to review the individual books as well.
Thrilling, heart stopping storyline. The storyline is exciting and the characters are well developed. I couldn’t put the book down. Melissa’s sister Whitney is in danger and it is up to Hicks to find out who and why. When they first meet, Hicks makes an assumption that hurts Whitney. Will Whitney forgive Hicks and can he protect her from the team sent to kill her? I enjoyed this story.
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Anna Salamatin
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked on Hicks
Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2017
Whitney has a job with a non-profit aid company, but also moonlights for a Senator as a dominatrix who plans to use the money for underprivileged children. Whitney wants to start her own company to help those in need. But when her car is stolen and her apartment destroyed, she goes to her sister, Dr Averton who works for Project Mayhem. They alter DNA of subjects to enhance strength. Hicks is one such subject.
He hears about Whitney, he goes to rescue her. The attraction is immediate and electric, but a rough start might just keep them apart...Still he's determined to help Whitney, stop the attacks on her, and keep her safe which just might put him and his team in the cross hairs!
Tons of action, twists, turns, surprises and yes... deliciously decadent and erotic romance.
Absolutely recommend for 18+
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Shelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Mayhem!!!
Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2017
Great addition to the Mayhem series! This is the story of Hicks and Whitney - Hicks is in hiding with his team while Dr Averton works on the serum to stabilise their DNA. One night she receives a call from her sister, Whitney that her car has been stolen and her penthouse apartment has been broken into! Hicks volunteers to go help her sister as a way to repay her for all the work she is doing to help them, but doesn't expect the burst of emotions she brings out in him.

Wonderful read, can't wait for more in the Mayhem series:)

I received an advance copy for my honest review:)
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deb
5.0 out of 5 stars great story, great series
Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2017
firstly my thanks to the author for an early release copy in return for an honest review.
once again, a brilliant read - excellent writing and a great plot that grabs from the very start and is difficult to put down. Whitney & Hicks are a strong couple that are just perfect for each other - that is once they get over first impressions. These books are very fast paced with plenty of action and still plenty of emotion. Love the writing style and the overall story arc that ties the books together. Yes, it is part of a series and earlier books shed light on different aspects but i think it can hold it together as a a stand alone easily enough
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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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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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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 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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Margaret Y.
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read
Reviewed in the United States on 17 May 2020
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The 2nd book in the series Mayhem's Desire, in my opinion is the best one so far. I really enjoyed Hick and Lindsay's story, and the chemistry between them. It just goes to show, first opionions are not always correct. I would certainly recommend this book to others.
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