Emily (ARCs.Mama.Reads)'s Reviews > Mine to Shield

ARC REVIEW
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MINE TO SHIELD by Kennedy L. Mitchell
Series: The Protection Series (Book 9)
Format: E-book
Star Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️
Spice: 2.5/5 🔥
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Second chance, fake marriage, forced proximity, protective MMC
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This is my first book from Kennedy L. Mitchell and I enjoyed a break from my recent binge of small town romance with this recent release from her Protection Series. This is book 9 of the series and there were zero gaps in the storyline so they can be read as standalones. I’m a series girlie and prefer to read in order, knowing how much the previous stories add depth to side characters in the current read. I hope to go back and listen to the previous books in the series as she’s beginning to release them in audio format.

Mine to Shield, written partially in flashback, follows FBI agent Killian Cooper and professor Millie Anderson as they go undercover to infiltrate a cult in order to rescue a suspected kidnapped orphan. Under the guise of needing marriage counseling, Killian and Millie are forced to work together after a decade apart. This assignment might be Killian’s chance to come clean and Millie’s chance to get answers. Either way, they have to put the past behind them and play the part to avoid blowing their cover. Their lives are on the line as well as the orphan they were sent to rescue.

I haven’t come across a plot involving a cult so I really enjoyed reading something different and original. It had a Criminal Minds vibe to it and I wish it had been a bit longer with a few more twists and turns of the plot or a little bit more of the story in flashback to give the reader a bit more of a glimpse into their past. However, there may be some more back story on the MMC in the previous books. If that’s the case, I’ll update this review. Overall, I enjoyed the story and plan to check out the rest of the series!

I received this ARC for an honest review. Thanks again to The Author Agency for the opportunity.