Kiss Kiss Bang by Sidney Halston

From USA Today bestselling author Sidney Halston comes the third Iron-Clad Security novel, Kiss Kiss Bang.

Six-foot-two and ripped... with superior computer skills, Josef “Joey” Clad is not your typical ex-Marine. The co-owner of Iron-Clad securities is 100% Alpha male, but under his muscular physique, he's the best hacker in Miami who specializes in running Iron-Clad's cyber ops. The perfect skill set for their new client who is getting threatening emails, a client who he definitely wants to get to know better. Much better.

Single mom, widow, Olivia Monroe has exceptional dreams that she refuses to let go of. Fifteen years ago, she left her broken home in New York City and never looked back. Now a dark horse candidate for Florida governor, she's not looking for a relationship. Even with the hot guy who sweeps in and saves her computer the night before a big speech. Her hero has trouble written all over him. Joey is too handsome, too funny, too confident, and way too hard to resist.

Too bad he's now her bodyguard.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance

This is Josef, Olivia, and Sophia's story. Olivia is a widow who wants the people around her to have the best of anything and everything she can give them. She is a politician through and through, but she is also an amazing mom.

Sophia is a ball buster and I really thought she was a sweetheart in this story with Josef.

Josef is overprotective, strong, and amazing with both Sophia and Olivia.

This was a story about corruption, love, determination, and overcoming circumstances. Olivia's past and present collide in parts of this story and you can't help but guess what else is going to happen.

Olivia and Josef are a great couple. They balance each other well and they have a good relationship.


Sarah – ☆☆☆☆
Alternately exciting, funny, and surprisingly sexy, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It starts with Olivia having a very relatable emotional meltdown over a computer malfunction. It is a humanising glimpse beyond Olivia’s polished political facade that actually made me care about her.

It’s kinda sad that the most unbelievable part of this story is an incorruptible politician from an impoverished background with exacting moral standards. It’s almost an adult fairytale. Joey’s super high-tech security firm is probably more realistic. I loved the chemistry and interplay between Olivia and Joey and I enjoyed their sleuthing as Olivia finds herself and her family at risk.

This is the first book I’ve read in the series and I don’t feel like I missed anything by joining the series at book three. We do see some intriguing characters that I’m curious about and I think I’ll go back to the earlier books at some point. Olivia’s daughter is cute. Her presence possibly limits the heat factor at times, but Olivia makes sense as a single mum and I appreciated her struggle to make room for Joey in her very busy life.

This is a fun and sweet read and I would really like to believe that politicians like Olivia actually exist.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
4.5 stars of sexy and caring romance

This is the third book in the series, and I loved it. You could definitely read it as a standalone, but really, don't deprive yourself of a series of very enjoyable reads. Fast paced, super sexy, and lots of warm and cuddly feelings.

In this installment, IT hacker and security genius Joey meets Olivia Russo when she has a meltdown in an IT store. He solves her IT problem and then infiltrates her life as he just knows she is worth his time. She is also totally smitten, but with a political campaign to win and a 5-year-old daughter to protect, she is more cautious. It was great fun watching Joey break down her barriers, and them both fall in love with each other – and Joey grow close to her daughter, Sophie. She gave them plenty of opportunity for fun moments too.

This has a really good underlying plot, a message about strong women, and a man who knows what he wants and yet manages to avoid being domineering. Made for a super-hot romance and a very enjoyable read.

I cannot wait to see what series Ms. Halston comes up with next, as so far they have all been winners for me.


Lee’Anne – ☆☆☆☆☆
I am seriously loving this series, it’s rare that I find a series that has me loving the new books as much as the previous, but this one does it! I would say this can be read as a standalone, but to really have the background of Iron Clad Security (ICS), I’d say read the previous books first!

Joey Clad is an ex-Marine and computer nerd who happens to be one of the best hackers ever. While updating security at a computer shop, he notices a woman on the security feed having a breakdown in the store, and once he sets his sights on her, he’ll do everything in his power to make her his. Olivia Russo is running for governor while also balancing being a single mom. When her laptop crashes right before a huge presentation, Oliva holds it together just long enough to make it to the crazy long line at the repair shop where she completely loses it. Joey steps in as her knight in shining armor, and though it takes a lot of convincing on Joey’s part, he convinces her to come back to ICS and let him get her set up with a new laptop. Joey is relentless with getting Olivia to date him, and eventually things really heat up between the two.

I absolutely love Joey’s character, he’s the sweetest and I think he really needed that redemption after the previous book when he was a dick to his sister. My favorite part of this book, of this series really, is the humor, intrigue, romance, and did I mention humor, that the author manages to fit into each book. This book is one you won’t be able to put down and I’m already on the edge of my seat waiting for book four!

Also Available in the Iron Clad Security Series

Book 1
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For reviews & more info, check out our Kiss Marry Kill post.

Book 2
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For reviews & more info, check out our Last First Kiss post.

USA Today bestselling author, Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: "Just Do It"—Nike. And that's exactly what she did.

After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative, romantic side and wrote Seeing Red. That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she's not writing, you can find her reading and reading and reading. She's a reader first and a writer second. When she's not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn't have it any other way.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Kiss Kiss Bang (Iron Clad Security #3) by Sidney Halston to read and review.

Last First Kiss by Sidney Halston

He's an A-list Hollywood heartthrob.
She's trying to prove herself in a man's world.
For this female bodyguard, protecting her client is simply business, but what happens when sparks fly and the danger heats up?

After a series of box office flops, Rocco Monroe needs a hit. Bad press, shit talking, rumors, lies… it all goes with the territory after almost two decades in the spotlight, but when he lands the role of his career in a controversial biopic, the part of a lifetime comes with a catch: a hired bodyguard.

Annabelle Clad is so bored she wants to scream. Her life is coding and algorithms and binary codes…rinse and repeat. To her Rocco Monroe means freedom, a chance to show her overprotective brother and business partner that she can contribute to Iron Clad Securities. And no arrogant playboy will fuck up her concentration by batting his lashes at her. She would never jeopardize her reputation by swooning over any man.

That had happened once, and she wouldn’t bear that loss or humiliation ever again. Even if Rocco looks like a walking fantasy...

From USA Today bestselling author Sidney Halston comes the second book in the Iron-Clad series, Last First Kiss.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆☆
4.5 stars
M/F Romance

I have read the previous book in this series, but don't really believe that it's necessary to read book two.

I loved this story. It was a slight role reversal in that Annie is the protector and Rocco is the one needing protection.

Annie is a war veteran and believes that she has proven herself in her brothers' security firm. However, she is also hiding a lot of hurt and pain from her service and despite loving her family and her job, isn't quite ready to tell everyone the extent of what happened to her.

Rocco is a movie star that is either on the cusp of moving into "dramatic" roles or having his career tank. He is going to be playing a very controversial role and because of that, he needs security.

While Annie believes that she is ready for field work, her very overprotective and somewhat pigheaded brother doesn't want her hurt. Joey is a hard character to know and I wanted to smack him a lot throughout this book. Even though you know that it comes from a place of love and fear, it still didn't make it any easier to read about.

The relationship between Annie and Rocco grew in a very organic manner. It was definitely not love at first sight – it was more Annie kicking butt at first sight, which I loved.

I can't wait to see what comes next, but I have loved this series.


Shannan – ☆☆☆☆
Last First Kiss is a great role reversal story. Ms. Halston took what is a typical romance, the A-lister and the bodyguard, and shook it up giving us something that is so far from the typical read.

Annie wants to prove just because she is female doesn't mean she can't protect not only herself but others as well. She needs to prove she deserves a spot, even with the overbearing, protective brother.

Rocco Monroe is trying to turn his career around. When he takes on a role that has his life in danger, he needs someone to watch is back. What he wasn't expecting is a five foot seven, strawberry blonde, hazel eyed woman. Rocco and Annie have some amazing chemistry. The battle between them is flirty and the sexual tension is high. I loved Annie's character. She's sassy and down to earth.

Ms. Halston easily draws you in and you just can't get enough. I look forward to what's next.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second book in the series, and whilst it reads well as a standalone, it was great to revisit the Clad clan, first introduced in Kiss Marry Kill.

This time it is Annabelle who gets to prove that she is effective in the personal protection business, even if she too falls for the client. Even if she has her brother who has preceded her in that particular role, she is still determined to prove her worth as a bodyguard.

It is good to have a strong female character in a usually male role. And I liked that she was being real, whilst the person she protected was acting. There is no pretence in the chemistry that there is between them, but the stakes are high. The relationship between her and Rocco is full of fun, even with the issues that give rise to him needing her as protection.

Good addition to the series, and now we have one Clad left to find his happily ever after. Can't wait!

Also Available in the Iron Clad Security Series

Book 1
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For reviews & more info, check out our Kiss Marry Kill post.

USA Today bestselling author, Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: "Just Do It"—Nike. And that's exactly what she did.

After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative, romantic side and wrote Seeing Red. That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she's not writing, you can find her reading and reading and reading. She's a reader first and a writer second. When she's not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn't have it any other way.

Connect with Sidney

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Last First Kiss (Iron Clad Security #2) by Sidney Halston to read and review.

Kiss Marry Kill by Sidney Halston

Five years ago they fell in love after one whirlwind summer. Now she's an internationally famous musician and he's officially out of the military, but when their worlds collide, can they keep things strictly professional? Sweet, thrilling, emotional, and sexy, fall in love with Megan and Jax in USA Today bestseller Sidney Halston's Kiss Marry Kill.

He's been chasing a memory...

It was just supposed to be a regular Thursday afternoon… and then he saw her. Sitting in seat L214, one seat over from his at the baseball game, right next to her douche of a soon-to-be-ex-boyfriend. An impromptu kiss for the kiss cam, and Jax knew his life would never be the same. Five years and a tour in Afghanistan later, Jax is back stateside running his own private security firm, Iron-Clad, with his best friend. He isn't the man he used to be... but Megan isn't the sexy and sweet, though sheltered, twenty-two-year-old he left behind, either. And she's in trouble.

...but now they're on the run.

Megan Cruz has made something of herself. She’s turned her dreams of pop stardom into a reality. But when a deadly stalker breaks into her home claiming to be her number-one fan, the only person she can turn to is the boy who got away. But Jax isn’t the same carefree charmer who stole her heart, then broke it when he joined the military. This man is seductive, hard, guarded. And he'll do anything to protect what's his.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance

This is kind of a second chance love affair story. Five years ago, Jax and Megan met at a baseball game. She was living the life her parents dreamed for her and Jax was getting ready to carry on without his father in his life. Both were in need of saving, but neither really knew it until it happened.

This is a story about success, living the life you choose for yourself and living for yourself, loving the friends you have, making new friends, and loving who you were meant to love.

I don't want to write too much, because it will give the story away, but the friends make this story hilarious, Jax makes the story steamy, and Megan keeps her cool and makes this story fit for a rock star.


Shannan – ☆☆☆☆☆
Kiss Marry Kill is book one in the new Iron Clad Security series.

Megan Cruz is the lead singer in the band TNT. Megan has developed herself a stalker. When he breaks into her house, she fears the worst. Jax Irons is an owner of Iron-Clad Security and also has a history with Megan. Someone he thought he'd never see again after the four intensely amazing days they spent together five years ago. When he hears on the news that she's in trouble, he wastes no time getting to her. Keeping her safe becomes his top priority.

The spark Megan felt with Jax hasn't died in the five years they have been apart. They have both changed but that chemistry they shared didn't. Can Jax keep Megan safe while her body is a huge distraction or will Megan go stir crazy waiting for him to touch her?

I figured out the "who done it" early on but I absolutely loved the ride getting there. I am a huge fan of Ms. Halston's writing and Kiss Marry Kill is no exception. It's sexy and fun, suspenseful and has explosive chemistry. It really is everything you want in a romance. I can't wait to see what lies ahead for this series!


Lee’Anne – ☆☆☆☆☆
I loved the hell out of this story! It’s original, fast paced, and super steamy!

Jax and Megan had an intense week together before going their separate ways. Jax overseas to the military and Megan built a career as a singer in a popular pop band. The two parted ways, thinking they’d never see one another again. Now, years later Jax has been discharged from the military and owns a successful security agency. Which is why when he hears the woman who he’s never forgotten is in trouble, he swoops in to protect her. Megan’s gotten herself a crazy stalker and the only person who makes her feel safe is Jax. After spending time together, they realize the spark from years before is still strong, but Jax isn’t willing to risk Megan’s safety by getting distracted from his bodyguarding duties to start a relationship…

This is one of those books that you can’t put down once you start, the mystery and drama had me reading into the wee hours of the morning. I love all the characters, especially Jax’s security men – the author’s done a great job setting up what I can only expect is going to be a fantastic series. Looking forward to book #2!


Mary Jo – ☆☆☆☆
This book was quite the novelty for me. Usually it’s the rock star ex that comes back into the picture, but in this twist, it’s the opposite.

Megan is being targeted by a stalker and when her house is broken into, Jackson "Jax" Irons comes to the rescue. He hasn’t seen Megan in five years, not since those four fateful days in Miami they spent together. Since then he survived the death of his squad, suffers from PTSD, and formed Iron-Clad security with his best friend. Seeing Megan the victim of a terrible crime, he jumps into action and to her defense.

Megan is scared for her life. The police don't seem to be taking her seriously even when the stalker breaks into her house. Thank goodness Jax showed up when he did, vowing to keep her safe, otherwise she didn't know what she would do. Moving back in with her parents is a no-go and she refuses to stay with friends in fear of putting them in danger.

Megan and Jax shared something special five years ago and both secretly want that something special for the here and now. The stalker brought them together again, but will it also tear them apart?

I have a feeling there will be more installments and I can't wait. I also hope that we see a lot of familiar faces in the next installment.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
In my experience Ms. Halston writes great series – so I was really happy to get to read this new one. Although there is a need to build us a new world, this works very organically here, and we become invested not just in Jax and his future, but that of his team, and to a slightly lesser extent, Megan's band mates. I shall definitely be on the look out for future installments.

Jax and Megan are those people who chose to be sensible about the impossibility of their attraction to each other five years ago. Now, unexpectedly reunited, we get to watch as they remember the first time, and have to work hard for there to be a forever. I don't think there is any doubt from the beginning that these two have chemistry in spades, and an underlying friendship which is based on honesty and humour. It makes the story so much richer that we are worried not that they care, but that they will do the 'right' thing once again. And it would most definitely be for the wrong reason.

I enjoyed the stalker element, and though I guessed fairly early on, it only served to make things more tense, so maybe was intentional! But I will say no more than that.

If you enjoy well-paced, suspenseful but not too angsty love stories, then you should read this and enjoy it.

USA Today bestselling author, Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: "Just Do It"—Nike. And that's exactly what she did.

After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative, romantic side and wrote Seeing Red. That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she's not writing, you can find her reading and reading and reading. She's a reader first and a writer second. When she's not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn't have it any other way.

Connect with Sidney

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Kiss Marry Kill (Iron Clad Security #1) by Sidney Halston to read and review.