Beyond Control

Victoria Langford started running, hiding, and trying to escape from an abusive relationship and keep her daughter safe from harm. She kept moving but her predator kept finding her until she ran out of gas and got a job in Texas working for Joshua Cain on the Iron River Ranch under the guise of Tory Ford. Josh did not want her and saw trouble with a capital T written all over her, but something about this feisty woman made him say yes she could be a ranch hand. Josh figured it would be a day and she would call it quits, but morning after morning she got up before the sun and did the work he requested. So now what is Josh going to do with her and the problems that seem to be hitting them from both directions?Tory proves to be a hard worker and Josh expands her responsibilities and helps find some help for her daughter so that Tory can even help him with an unmanageable horse that he is desperate to get under control. The only person that can get close to Star is Tory and the skill set she shows for helping him with the modernization and promotion of the ranch as well as caring for his animals is more than making up for the baggage she carries around with her. Josh gets bits and pieces from her of the background she is hiding from and swears to her nothing will ever harm her or her daughter in anyway – so a deal is struck and the work on the ranch continues. The only problem is the almost desperate attraction between the two of them that they are tamping down with every ounce of self-control and the battle goes well by day but the two surrender to their desires by night. As long as they remain professional all will be fine, but the line if very fine between professional and passionate when it comes to close quarters.When disaster comes in the manner of a fire the first reaction is Tory’s predator has found her, however it becomes clear the issues are against Josh and not only does he have someone with a grudge he has a terrorist from his military days leading a march of destruction against him and his fellow Marines. When one event gets under control another pops up and Tory with Josh are striking against problems from one part of the country to the next. For Tory it has become a problem keeping quiet and hidden but she knows with Josh by her side she is safe and when her past shows up everyone will be able to handle it. For Josh the problems are revealing themselves and his ability to utilize that military background proves that patience is what will wear your enemies down and eventually eliminate them.Kat Martin rocks the written word on every page with suspense, intrigue, and hot as lava rock romance every reader craves. Know ahead of time if you start a Kat Martin book there is not putting it down until you are done!

Love her books

This is a good series. There are many unfortunate errors (crime committed on Tuesday, but the investigator asking about an alibi for Thursday.......referring to 15 minutes after midnight as 1215 PM, etc) that are distracting. The plot thread weaving throughout the series is a little far-fetched, but overall, I enjoyed all three books. Kat spins a good tale and I never miss a chance to buy her books.

Great read - and part of a series!

Beyond Control is the best book in the Texas Trilogy! There was so much action in this book. This is the story of of Joshua Cain former Marine special ops and Victoria (Tory) Langford. Tory is on the run from her abusive ex-fiance. She reads an ad in the Iron Springs newspaper and shows up at Josh Cain's ranch to apply for the job. Josh gives her the job, but later hires her to be his housekeeper. Tory cooks and cleans for Josh and is home schooling her four year old daughter Ivy. Tory is afraid that her abusive, former fiance, Damon Bridger will find her and come after her again. While Josh and Tory are dealing with the treat against Tory, two of Josh's former soldier's are murdered. There is concern that Josh could be next. I love the characters and the story. It was such a thrilling read. I loved the romance between Tory and Josh, and Josh's relationship with Ivy. I love the surprise plot twists that Kat Martin includes in Beyond Control. There were several plot lines going on at the same time and it only added the great story.