Code Name: Ember | Sawyer Bennett
When Sawyer Bennett teased she was going back to a favorite cast of characters I BEGGED for Jameson! And OMG, she did not at all disappoint with the new office in Seattle! We got to meet some new members of the team in Seattle but then we were gifted with a little walk down Jameson memory lane with so many of our favorite operatives- let’s just say that Malik is perfect to be the new head guy!
Cole Mercer is a quiet leader and steady force that is cool under pressure and has high standards for himself. His background fascinated me from the start, in the Army special forces (obviously, Jameson only hires the best of the best), and a smoke jumper. He gives off the air of calm aloofness, that is until Tessa Ward comes back into his life and all of that calmness is out the window.
Tessa Ward, an investigative reporter witnessed too much and she calls her ex Cole Mercer for some help. Not only does Tessa take her job seriously she doesn’t lose sight in her role in helping those who have become victims in one way or another..sometimes even forgoing her own safety. While Tessa is fiercely independent and something that Cole admires, she also knows when she needs a team and support to help her reach her end goal. I love how she developed a bond and relationship with the other women within Jameson.
From the start the tension, chemistry and connection was off the charts between Cole and Tessa. It was obvious they make an amazing pair. They are both insightful, observant and their banter and sexual connection almost melted my kindle! It is clear that there are still some unresolved things at play and they just go about ignoring- which is always healthy and never ends badly ha-ha-ha! I was also fortunate enough to listen to the audio for this book and Stephen Dexter and Kelsey Navaro Foster really did an amazing job bringing Cole and Tessa to life.There was a line where Kynan and Jerico Jameson called one another; “Insufferably competent” and all I can say is that everyone at Jameson fits this description and I am 100% here for it. I am so ecstatic to be back in the Jameson world! If you haven’t read the previous Jameson Security I think you could start with Code Name; Ember, but you are going to fall in love with this crew and most definitely want to go back and read the other books while you wait for the next release, Code Name: Harbor which releases on 9/15/26!
