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Hell & Back (Outbreak Task Force Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Julie Rowe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 112 ratings
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Racing to lock down the CDC's deadly virus samples from terrorists, ex-Special Forces medic Henry Lee partners with Ruby Toth on the Outbreak Task Force. But the terrorists always seem one step ahead. As they work side by side, Henry's taken with how Ruby accepts and respects him, instead of pitying him for all he lost overseas, including his leg. Ruby's hiding something, though, and Henry fears she's been leaking sensitive information.

Terrorists have kidnapped her brother, and now microbiologist Ruby Toth faces a horrible choice. If she doesn't give them a vial of Small Pox as ransom, her brother will die. She knows her prickly—yet very hot—boss, Henry, could provide the help she needs. But she joined the CDC to root out insiders plotting to unleash a bio-engineered pandemic, and she can't trust anyone. Not even Henry.

Each book in the Outbreak Task Force series is STANDALONE:
* Viable Threat
* Smoke & Mirrors
* Sleight of Hand
* Search & Destroy
* Hell & Back

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    September 21, 2020
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Editorial Reviews for HELL & BACK by JulieRowe

"This is a contemporary action-packed, fast paced story with medical science, mercenaries, danger and daring. If you enjoy hot, romantic suspense where the characters keeping facing further hazards, look no further, this book is for you. It is an enthralling read which I didn't put down until I'd finished it and now I can't wait to read more stories in this fantastic series." -Splashes Into Books
"Has a fast paced suspenseful plot that takes the reader on a whirlwind of espionage, blackmail, bioterrorism and the war around it. While so much is going on, romance takes place between two very unlikely character in the middle of trying to protect the world against a bio-engineered pandemic." -Suzy B., NetGalley "Ready for a book full of suspense and edge of your seat adventure? Hell and Back is one of those books." -Kathy D., Goodreads "This is the stunning conclusion to this series that is oh so relevant at the moment even if it was started before these crazy times we live in. You have to wonder at the timing is Julie a Seer in another life." -Debbie C., Goodreads "I highly recommend this series to any other fellow romantic suspense lovers! Every book has been so exciting, fast-paced, and enjoyable!" -Megan B., Goodreads "I Loved this book! It was packed with action right from the start." -Stormy D., NetGalley "A high-octane, medical-science thriller that, well, probably sits all too uncomfortable in this virus-ridden world at the moment. Hell & Back is a well-written and researched story with secondary characters that fill their roles more and more as the series goes on." -P.L., Goodreads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GJR6LWD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled: Amara (September 21, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2652 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 112 ratings

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Julie Rowe’s first career as a medical lab technologist in Canada took her to the North West Territories and northern Alberta, where she still resides. She loves to include medical details in her romance novels, but admits she’ll never be able to write about all her medical experiences because, “No one would believe them!” A double Golden Heart finalist 2006, Julie’s writing has appeared in several magazines such as Today’s Parent, Reader’s Digest (Canada), and Canadian Living. She currently facilitates communication workshops for her local city college. Julie enjoys hearing from her readers. You can reach her at www.julieroweauthor.com or on Twitter @julieroweauthor .

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Kindle customer KC
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Another excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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I have read all of Julie Rowe's books. The story of Ruby and Henry was just as action packed as the others. I just love the dialogue thru out the story everything felt so real ,like you were right there too. We need DS's story next!!
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Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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Hell and Back is a fantastic read. I would recommend reading the Outbreak Task Force in order so you get the full picture of what is going on and because it is a fantastic series. Hold onto your seats and enjoy the ride. This is Henry's book and you will just love him so much. If you've read these books then you know that what makes up the Task Force is a member of the CDC and an ex military person. Henry is an ex special forces medic and Ruby is a member of the CDC. Protection is the key and Ruby is under Henry's. They working hard together to find who is behind the attacks on the CDC. I love the chemistry between Henry and Ruby. There is such a spark and such a bond between them. Ruby can hold her own when it comes down to a fight and I just love how protective Henry is of her. You get all your favorite couples from the series in this one as they get closer to solving who is funding the terrorist. I really couldn't put this one down and was sucked right in from the very start. I really love this book and series. Go one click this one.
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The Archer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best One in the Series
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
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Wonderful character development, especially with the protagonists. Ruby is Wonder Woman but with a core of vulnerability. Great action scenes. Fireworks between Ruby and Henry. Readers are kept on their toes! I'll certainly be on the lookout for more books by Julie Rowe.
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Deanna's World
5.0 out of 5 stars Henry is a whole lotta man
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
Hell & Back lives up to its name. It's shootings, explosions, danger and terror. It's everything I've come to expect from Ms Rowe and more. Non-stop heart-thumping suspense with a dose of romance and passion. If the action doesn't get you excited, the sexy times will.

I've loved all the books Ms Rowe has written on her bio-terrorism books from the start. This one is no exception. I knew I was going to love it, but I didn't realise I would love it as much as I do as my heart was in my throat for most of the book as Henry and Ruby races against time to stop the theft of a deadly virus. Ms Rowe has definitely upped her game on this last book of the series, particularly in light of current times and what's going on in the world with the pandemic front and centre.

I accidentally read one line of a review that started with "Henry is a whole lotta man," and yeah, I get it. Henry IS a whole lotta man. Henry has been a favorite from the moment I read about him in the early books. His dedication, his clever brain, his problem-solving abilities, and the fact that he's overcome so much to be the man he is today. He hasn't let his disability limit him, instead he's trained so he can use it to his advantage. That's turned out quite handy in this instance since the bad guys tend to underestimate him. Henry is not a man to be underestimated. He's smart, strong, resourceful, and determined. He's also honorable and protective. And who knew Henry had such alpha and dominating hidden depths. Henry's packing a lot of firepower in more ways than one. Remember, he's a whole lotta man!!! **grin**

I liked Ruby. She's smart, hardworking, insightful, and brave. She's also been put into an impossible situation where she doesn't know who she can trust and is suspicious of everyone, and that trust comes a little too late in a certain situation. I admit I was very anxious when Ruby was faced with a terrible dilemma and wasn't sure how she would behave. It had the potential to create a lot of drama and drag on painfully, but I needn't have worried. Ms Rowe is a wonderful storyteller and she handled the one situation I was dreading wonderfully. Ruby also has a great wit and a lot of sass to her which she doesn't show very often. She's cautious when she speaks but when she decides to let loose, her words are dagger sharp and incisive.

I'm sad this is the end of the series but I'm looking forward to what else Ms Rowe might do next. I know I'll definitely pick up and read whatever she decides to write and publish next.
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Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending to an incredible series.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
Hell & Back is the fifth and final book in Julie Rowe’s Outbreak Task Force series. There is so much that happens in the previous books that feed into this one, I don’t see how you can really enjoy this one without having read the others. All of the previous characters are mentioned in Hell & Back which makes it that much more enjoyable to read. Considering where we are as a world due to the coronavirus, this book is more timely than I am sure the author could have ever imagined.

As with the previous books, Hell & Back focuses on two individuals who are members of the Outbreak Task Force which is part of the Centers for Disease Control. Henry Lee is a Senior Lab Tech who has played a pivotal role in trying to stop the terrorist group known as the FAFO from releasing different biological agents to kill Americans. Ruby Toth is also a lab tech who has been working alongside him but she has her own agenda that no one inside the CDC is aware of. Henry is also her mentor and secret crush. New and direct attacks on the CDC and its Task Force put Ruby and Henry in closer proximity than either of their hearts can handle. Of course, this leads to some very steamy action between the sheets and creates some awkward moments. Needless to say, there is a lot of action and explosives between hero and heroine as well as the Task Force and the FAFO. Everything happens really fast. There is nothing held back which makes Hell & Back such a fun read.

I really enjoyed the closure provided in Hell & Back and all of the characters seem to have received a fitting farewell. There were a lot of loose ends to tie up which I believe was done very well. I really loved this series and would love to say more but I don’t want to ruin it. I will just say that I felt this fifth and final book was necessary to wrap everything up in a nice bow. Henry and Ruby worked well together. More importantly, the Outbreak Task Force series really showed every woman as an equal to the man they fell in love with. They all fought as a team and there was never a time where the women were treated as weaker or less empowered. Kudos to Julie for creating a very intricate and believable world within this Task Force. I look forward to reading other books by her.

**Received a copy of the book from the publisher and reviewed it voluntarily.**
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