What a ride!

Corruption, betrayal, crooked cops, homophobia, trafficking and enough steam to melt your ears. This book has it all, and it was full speed from word one.

Pope Dades has got trust issues that run as deep as the Mariana Trench. And he has a lot of reasons for those trust issues. Putting his trust in the wrong person nearly got him killed three years back. Since then he's trusted no one but himself. Working alone, he's got no one watching his back, so when an arrest goes wrong his job hangs by the thinnest of threads.

Felix Jbarra works for Homeland Security and is hunting a human trafficker. He's deeply closeted and the only one who knows he's gay is his partner and friend. A very hot encounter at a bar connects him to Pope which signals the start of a web so tangled it not even the best of spiders can find their way out.

Pope and Felix work well together from the get go. Well after some initial head butting that is. Their relationship is kind of full speed ahead from their first meet. Don't get me wrong, there's no insta love - plenty of lust and steam though. Then there's trust, and it all just follows from there. I like that it's a work in progress, that by the end of the story there aren't any huge declarations or happily ever after. There is just a now, and a solid beginning, and I can't wait to see how it all develops in the future.

Michael Pauley did a great job narrating this book. He nailed the suspense, the action. He lived in the story while narrating and brought the listener into it as well. He made the character and the plot come alive. And boy was it an intense ride these past ten something hours. I love listening to Michael Pauley, it's always effortless and I never have to wonder who's speaking. He has a wide range of distinct voices and he's always able to maintain them throughout.

The plot was fantastic. And by that I don't mean the quality of it, just that all that was going on, was beyond credible or believable. It was a lot, intricate and over the top at times - I mean the good guys were truly few and far between, and the many, many ambushes and firefights. Still, just like putting on an action movie where things go boom and the heroes always miraculously survive time and again, you aren't looking for it to be credible, you are looking to be entertained. And Logan delivered that with this book. I was entertained throughout.

Thin Blue Line is a spin-off of sorts from the Death and Destruction series. I haven't read the original series, and didn't have any problems following along with this one. On the other hand, there were hints of past events, so while waiting for Order & Anarchy to be released I might just go back and listen to the Death and Destruction series.

Thin Blue was a really good start to a promising new series. it was fast paced, filled with action and it had me at the edge of my seat.

A copy of this book was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review for Love Bytes

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Another great series I can't wait for the next one

I was broken hearted when Death and Destruction came to an end but now I can smile again! Patricia Logan has given us yet another fabulous series with two hot men, one broken, one struggling with his sexuality, wanting to come out but not lose his family. The good thing is if you have not read Death and destruction, You can still start here and not be lost. It is two new characters but we do get some cameos not only from Death and Destruction but other books as well. ( I love Cassidy Ryan!)

So now on with this story.Pope Dades is an LAPD cop that came out to his partner and ex-best friend to end up badly beaten. He chases a young drug dealer and his arrest is pretty unusual (but cool) He doesn't realize that the man he saw watching is an undercover DHS investigator posing as a homeless Vet.

Felix loves his job and family. His only issue is his family is very religious and his mom is pressuring him to marry and have a family. He doesn't want to lose them so he goes to a club for his relief. there he meets the man of his dreams. One that seems to know just what he wants then it all goes to hell when Pope sees him and realizes he is the reason he is suspended.

his story starts out with action! then some hot man-sex ( the smexy action), then more action, twists, smexiness, action, twists..you get the picture!
I loved all the characters both new and of course the old. The storyline was intriguing, gripping and fresh and I can't wait to see how things go with these guys. I want more now!

Michael Pauly did a great job of narrating. The pacing was good, the characterization good and he did a good job with the emotions as well.I enjoyed listening to this story.

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Not what I expected

Really liked the narration...saddens me that the author had to depend on so much sex and so little actual police work.

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What a great find

I’d never heard of this author before but the story sounded interesting. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one in the series.
I especially psyched that this author is so prolific and has a ton of other books in audiobook format.

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Great start to a new series

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Michael Pauley did a great job as usual. It was awesome to "see" friends from the Death and Destruction Series make appearances throughout the story.

I enjoy Ms Logan's stories because most of the time, as in this case, the storyline outweighs the sexy times. Don't get me wrong: there are some great sexy times. But the plot does not revolve around constant sex.

The one thing I didn't find completely comfortable was the speed at which the "feelings" developed between the MCs. We have one relatively easy going, but in the closet MC, and a very damaged (both emotionally and physically) MC, who appear to develop fairly strong feelings in a very short span of time. I'm not entirely sure that the timeline for this book is more than a week or so. That being said, I did not find that this diminished value from the plot in any way. This is just my personal hang-up.

I also found it interesting that the work situation ended up the way it did; mainly because it seemed obvious (IMO) that the boss was aware of the relationship.

All in all, I thought this was a very entertaining listen. The storyline kept me entertained, the characters were easy to get to know, and the plot twists were interesting, if not somewhat predictable.

I definitely think this is worth a listen. I have not read the book, but the audiobook was well worth the credit.

Happy listening!

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Thin Blue

Man, Patricia Logan is such a great writer. I really feel like I don’t have the words to describe how well written this book was. Just like her Death and Destruction series, this book gives us just about every single thing you want and look for in a great story. Romance, Action, Suspense, Mystery, Intrigue. These characters and their personalities are fascinating and I loved every moment of this book. It completely pulls you in and grips your full attention the entire time. I listened to this one in audio, and I literally wanted to cry every time I had to pause this book for other “actual life issues” LOL. I did not want to stop this book at any point in time.

Patricia Logan’s storytelling, Plus Michael Pauley’s narrating skills equal Absolute Perfection!!

Detective Pope Dades’ is an openly “outed” gay police officer in Hollywood, CA. He works in a division where basically no cop has his back including his Ex-partner who he was very obviously wrong to put his trust in. Pope’s ex-partner is a really horrible person, every time we meet him in this book I hate him just a little bit more. Felix Jbarra works for Homeland Security and is trying to take down a child trafficking ring when he comes into contact with Detective Dades. They have a Super HOT meeting before they even realize who they are. And it’s basically instant lust and love between the two men taking over from there. But there is so much more to the full storyline, so many twists and turns and action and suspense you don’t even focus on the Instant love factoring into the equation. This book just completely sucks you into the plot of what is happening. OMG, and if you have read any of Patricia’s previous books you will get to see some awesome character appearances in this one. I was thrilled when Detective Cassidy Ryan (Silver series) shows up to help Felix and Pope. And then Jarrett, Thayne, Lincoln and McBride, (Death & Destruction series) all show up, I loved getting glimpses of these guys and I really hope they show up in future books of this series. I just want more of them all. I don’t even want to divulge any major details or spill any spoilers so let me just end this review saying… BUY THIS BOOK, and/or AUDIOBOOK. You will not be disappointed at all. Definitely worth any price you have to pay for it.

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Another Great Book By Patricia

You will never go Wrong buying books by Patricia. This is a great series and my 3rd time listening to it.

Loved It!

a little unrealistic and law enforcement practice and relationship evolution. but it was a well-written and kept me entertained will definitely be getting the next in the series

amazing

My first by this author, and honestly I'm not sure why I waited so long?
I loved this story, the heartache that Pope has been through. The inner torment Felix is hoping through.
The wonderful job they have busting up that Sex trafficking ring. It was put together so beautifully.
Michael Pauley did an amazing job with the narration. The different voices, just a fantastic job.
I've already qued up book 2

Did not disappoint

This was a great listen. It was also great to see characters from Patricia's other series. I thoroughly enjoyed this listen.