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One Step Sideways (Enhanced World Book 9)

Victoria Sue
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2024

Description

In a world where soldiers are forged into something more than human, the line between duty and survival is razor-thin. When an assignment goes sideways, the mission is no longer just about tactical success; it is about protecting the one person who makes the chaos bearable. This story delivers a visceral, high-stakes exploration of what it means to be enhanced and the heavy price paid for power, all while anchoring the intensity in a deeply moving romance. Readers are calling this an emotional powerhouse that transcends its military setting. It captures the raw ache of hurt-comfort dynamics, where the bond between two men is tested by fire, betrayal, and the relentless pressure of war. Whether you are a veteran of this series or a newcomer intrigued by the premise of the enhanced, you will find yourself captivated by the character depth and the heart-wrenching stakes. It is a rare story that balances adrenaline-fueled action with genuine vulnerability, leaving you feeling every victory and every scar. If you crave a narrative that hits hard, makes you cry, and ultimately leaves you rooting for love in the most impossible circumstances, this is the gripping journey you have been waiting for.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Carly
June 26, 2024
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Captivating Action Packed Adventure

Let me just start by saying I do not usually read action or military themed books, nor do I read fantasy (paranormal yes, fantasy, no). I also had not been aware of the previous serious within the same “enhanced world” that precedes this one so I had not read it prior to this to get more background info and to fall in love with peripheral characters mentioned in this book. So taking that into consideration when I say this gets 5 very enthusiastic stars I hope it resonates at how wildly wonderful this world, these characters, and this story truly are. I took a chance on this because I love Victoria’s contemporary romances and this new series seemed like a great opportunity to try something WAY outside my usual preferences with an author I enjoyed. And even though I totally missed that this was a shared world/spinoff from a previous series I was hooked immediately. A dynamic and richly crafted world just left of contemporary featuring “Enchanced” humans who wake up one day with special powers in a unique twist on an “x-men” esque trope pairs with deeply relatable and scarred characters, an edge of your seat plot, and an introduction to a found family that leaves you wanting more, makes this an amazing experience from start to finish. This story follows an “Enhanced” excon (Kane) and an ex military Hacker (Danny) both with scars literal and figurative who meet when forced to work together to help save enhanced youth disappearing from inside the very prison our excon was just…
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Dmauritzen
April 3, 2025
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Stunning

Truly amazing. I loved this story so much. It is an amazing action filled adventure. The characters are perfect and there interactions are entertaining and fun. With a perfect ending I am excited to read more in this series.
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Sheltiemom
May 18, 2025
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Ohh!! Emm!! Gee!! So Good!!

Well written story and well developed characters. WOW!! I was so engrossed and involved! I felt everything in the book! It even made me cry! Loved this book and can't wait to read the next one!