Running on Empty: title says it all

Running on Empty by Christy Reece is the first book in the LCR Elite series. It is the story of Sabrina Fox, an LCR operative who rescue people when the officials have run out of options and leads. Her husband, Declan Steele, is an operative with The Agency. Their marriage is a secret to everyone expect their respective bosses. Tragedy strikes and Sabrina witnesses Declan die before her eyes. Fast forward to 11 months later and Declan is discovered in an Africa prison and has suffered physically and mentally from extensive torture and abuse. He believes in one thing that Sabrina betrayed him, and he is out for revenge. When they are reunited, Sabrina tries to explain that she had nothing to do with his capture and thought he was died. Although the attraction is still there, Declan keeps Sabrina at arm’s length, determined to find out who is behind this elaborate scheme. Will they discover who betrayed him? Will they be able to come together again?

Running on Empty was a very tedious book to read. It started out great and suddenly it wasn’t. It was bogged down with the various rescue missions and the main plotline, the find out who was behind Declan’s capture and torture, was sort of forgotten until the end. The reveal behind the culprit was dragged on and on until the final reveal was anticlimactic. Reading it was like enough already, get to the point! One of the minor characters had a name that sounded familiar. I don’t know if it was unintentional on the author’s part or if it was a shout out to a favorite show, but I laughed when I read it. Overall, the plot was unbelievable. The characters were unlikeable. I do not recommend Running on Empty.

Running on Empty

is available in paperback and eBook