Review: Reviewer for Hesperia Loves Books Blog:  Hearts Under Siege will capture the reader!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2014
Natalie J. Damshroder has delivered another thrilling romantic suspense.  Her latest release, Hearts Under Siege will keep the readers on the edge of their seats.  This is a book the reader will not want to put down until they solve the mystery, catch the bad guy, and finally see this couple get their relationship together.  It is a story about a life time friendship, unrequited love, secrets, murder, and deceit.  It is all based around a top secret spy agency called Seige.Seige is a private information gathering agency.  They gather information for different government agencies.  Unlike the other government agencies in the spy business, they are just information gatherers.  Their work can be dangerous but is mostly a network of gathering intel.  Most of the time the agents on a mission do not know all of the information concerning the intel they are gathering.  They do not know other operators from the company.  They do not know the handlers, the conduits, and the administrative staff.  Their work is secretive in all aspects.Brady and Molly have been best friends since childhood.  Molly has always secretly loved Brady Fitzpatrick.  She had a crappy family and became an honorary member of the Fitzpatrick clan.  While in college, Brady and Molly’s friendship is put on hold when Brady falls in love with his brother Christopher’s fiancé.  He becomes mesmerized by Jessica and his love for her.  When his brother and Jessica announce their engagement, Brady feels like he has to make his move and let his feelings be known to Jessica before it’s too late.  He is torn by betraying his brother and being true to his feelings.  When his feelings are rejected by Jessica, Brady is devastated.  He cannot stand by and watch the woman he loves lead a happy life with his brother.  He accepts the job with Siege and turns his back on his family for twelve years.When Christopher dies in a mysterious accident and his death is handled with secrecy, it becomes obvious that Christopher was also an agent for Siege.  His death is what finally brings Brady home to face all that he has turned his back on.Molly had always loved Brady.  She was hurt when he fell for Jessica.  She was understanding and supportive of his feelings towards Jessica even though it killed her.  She understood why he chose a career that would take him away from the family.  She accepted it and moved on with her life.  When she finds out about Christopher’s death, she knows she has to get to Brady and bring him home.  Through her work as a conduit at Seige, she is able to track him down.  She accepts the fact that when Brady comes home, his path will be cleared for a relationship with Jessica.  She is a strong woman and understands unrequieted love.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Christopher’s death is not an accident.  Deceptions are revealed.  Secrets are buried.  People are not who they seem to be.  Siege is not the agency they thought they worked for.  Relationships are not as they appear, and finally Brady faces the reality of his unrequieted love.  His eyes are fully opened and Molly is everything he wants and needs.  Now he will have to convince her that he is sincere and his feelings are very real.I loved the characters in this book.  Molly was a strong woman that the readers can admire.  Brady was a character that grew in emotional depth.  The Fitzpatrick family is a strong unit, full of emotional strength and loving support.  The bad guys are unpredictable and a complete surprise.  The other Siege operatives are interesting and make the story very real.Hearts Under Siege is fast paced, full of high octane action, and portrays a very honest look into human emotions.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it.