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In The Trenches: An OPS Protector Romance Novel (Owens Protective Services Book 1) Kindle Edition
Cash Owens—owner of Owens Protective Services, former sniper in the military, and a man just a little too in love with his rifle Sally.
Owning a business hasn’t adjusted him to civilian life any more than the next Marine. He surrounds himself with men who are just as ready to throw down as he is, from his resident show tune-loving, knife-wielding psychopath to the man with better organizational skills than any office supply store to his EOD expert with a penchant for blowing things up.
But when a terrorist threat lands the team in a bit of hot water, it’ll take more than their great personalities and unique skill sets to get them out of the mess they find themselves in.
There’s just one problem: A certain lady has caught the eye of their fearless leader and she’s right at the center of all the drama. Is she working with the enemy or is she an innocent bystander swept up in the chaos of the attack?
With more explosions and gunfire than an action movie, Cash and his team will have to race against the clock to find out the truth and either prove her innocence or take her out before another looming threat intervenes.
In The Trenches is book 1 of 2 and continues in Nuclear Option.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 29, 2022
- File size2.5 MB
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"Giulia is at it again! A brand new, edge-of-your-seat read with memorable characters that are alpha, quirky, hilarious, tough as nails, and not afraid to throw down." ~ Beautiful Chaos Reviews
"I love reading Giulia Lagomarsino's Security books because it's like a tv show coming to life." -Melena's Reviews
"The plot is nonstop action, be careful not to singe your eyebrows when ducking for cover." -S&C's Book Blog
"This book started out with a bang, and never slowed down for anything so I felt like I was out of breath by the time I had devoured every last page." -The Power of Three Readers
"This is a well written story with loyalty, brotherhood, witty banter, humor, secrets, emotions, suspense, danger, intrigue, twists, mystery, action, drama, and is an entertaining and thrilling page turner." -Wendy's Book Blog
"Oh man, how I have missed this lady's stories with those protective, badass, love hard, ex-military men!"- Give Me All The Books
"The book is packed full of edge of your seat drama and suspense that this author excels at." -Renee Entrees's Blog
"Her books are the perfect balance between suspense, action, humor and romance and In the Trenches is no exception." -Cajun Heat Book Blog
Product details
- ASIN : B09VZHWTFT
- Publisher : (August 29, 2022)
- Publication date : August 29, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 2.5 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 280 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #25,448 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #256 in Alpha Male Romance
- #769 in Military Romance (Kindle Store)
- #864 in Military Romance (Books)
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About the author

Giulia Lagomarsino is the author of the action-packed series Owens Protective Services, along with four other series that feature hot men, strong women, and storylines that will leave you laughing, crying, and begging for more. To find her reading order, visit her website or join her reading group
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Customers find the storyline suspenseful and exciting with many twists and turns. They describe the book as a page-turner and praise the author's work. Readers love the characters and their relationships. They appreciate the humor, romance, and adventure in the series. Overall, customers find it an interesting introduction to the series and an enjoyable read.
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Customers enjoy the book's suspenseful, action-packed storyline with many twists and turns. They find the plot intriguing and the characters well-developed. The book is described as an exciting and thrilling read with a sense of humor.
"...There are many twists and turns in this book and a cliffhanger at the end...." Read more
"I read this book all day. Finished it at midnight. Dang it full of action, espionage and a little criminal activity thrown in for good measure...." Read more
"This is a fast paced, action packed, suspenseful book and you will not want to put it down...." Read more
"...The plot and characters introduced in this first book are both intriguing, highly skilled and dangerous; as well as very mysterious and hilariously..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging and a page-turner. The author's work is appreciated.
"...Keep giving us great reading. I would highly recommend this book as any of her other books. You will never be disappointed" Read more
"I really enjoyed this book, except that its a cliffhanger. Beth is running from several different people and Cash is helping her." Read more
"...Then I started this one and wow, what a page turner...." Read more
"One of the best books I have read in a long time...." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters and their relationships. They appreciate the military background and humor.
"I'm so excited that Giulia is at it again with her wonderful characters and yet also humor. She is a fantastic author...." Read more
"...Thus far, I’m interested in the main characters and plot. I despise the abrupt cliffhanger ending...." Read more
"Love the characters, the relationships, the military background with the security setting!..." Read more
"The characters are nicely developed. Being the first book in a new series it does take a while for the character chemistry to gel...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor, romance, and suspense in Giuliani's books. They find them a fun read.
"...that Giulia is at it again with her wonderful characters and yet also humor. She is a fantastic author...." Read more
"...highly skilled and dangerous; as well as very mysterious and hilariously funny at the same time...." Read more
"...I love to laugh with the book, and can't wait for the next one!" Read more
"...This book moved fast held my interest. The humor was there and i think ill like the new characters...." Read more
Customers find the book an interesting introduction to the series. They say it's a great way to kick off a new adventure with action.
"An introduction into a new and very exciting adventure...." Read more
"Interesting introduction to the series. Hard to keep all the staff straight in this introduction to the books...." Read more
"OMG, What a way to kick off a new series! This was riveting, suspenseful, and fast-paced with humor. Love Cash and Beth! I'm loving the whole team!..." Read more
"A lot of info and characters crammed into story. I realize start of new series , but a lot to keep track of...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022I'm so excited that Giulia is at it again with her wonderful characters and yet also humor. She is a fantastic author.
I was sad when Reed Security series came to an end but now there is a spinoff with Owens Protective Services. Now I have to go back and read Sinner as he is brought into this first book and I want to re-read his book.
Each of the characters that are part of Owens Protective Services are memorable, yet as usual very alpha and protective hilarious and none are afraid to throw down.
In the first book there is lots of action between Cash (who is the owner) and a scared woman named Beth. Beth is on the run and decides she may need some defensive training, so she drops in on a class that is just starting. After a few minutes a man comes up and is going to show her something and she ends up screaming and fleeing.
Her life has been nothing but running and hiding and she is so tired. She finds a job at a research company and ends up in the middle of something terrible.
Cash and team have been assigned to work with the governor after a total power outage in the city. As they are trying to find out who is responsible for the power outage, they find a block where there is no power and no generators are running. This is a red flag, and the team goes to a research company and the owner is less than forthcoming. This automatically lets Cash know someone is hiding something, so they get security camera footage and there Beth is seen walking out of the building with 5 other men.
Cash looks Beth up and offers her a job at his company and asks her to come and look around. Once there, he brings her into an interrogation room and wants answers. She is terrified of him and has no idea what he wants from her.
There are many twists and turns in this book and a cliffhanger at the end. Now I can't wait for the next book to continue on with the storyline.
Guila is one of my favorite authors and provides each of us an escape, laughs, HEA, etc.
Keep giving us great reading. I would highly recommend this book as any of her other books. You will never be disappointed
- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024I read this book all day. Finished it at midnight. Dang it full of action, espionage and a little criminal activity thrown in for good measure. Could not set this book down until it was finished. Such a great story line. On to the next one
- Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024I was okay with getting hit with a lot of different characters at the beginning of the book. Thus far, I’m interested in the main characters and plot.
I despise the abrupt cliffhanger ending. I am interested enough to keep reading and I sincerely hope that the entire story has been written and I don’t have to wait for the end.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024This is a fast paced, action packed, suspenseful book and you will not want to put it down. It does end in a massive cliffhanger but the next book is out so no waiting. Cash is the owner of Owens Protective Services and is a straight shooter and not very lucky with the ladies except for Betty (his good luck charm) and Sally (his rifle). Beth is on the run moving from town to town working cash paying jobs under an assumed name. Trouble finds her and she and Cash are on the run. I’m excited to read more in this series.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022An introduction into a new and very exciting adventure. The plot and characters introduced in this first book are both intriguing, highly skilled and dangerous; as well as very mysterious and hilariously funny at the same time. As a reader, I became a fan right from the very of and can't wait until the next book.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024Beth has so many secrets. So many different people chasing her, and she has a big problem trusting anyone. She doesn’t even trust the people who have tried to help her, because of all the problems she is having,then again people who try to help her are put in danger and she tries to keep that from happening.
Finally, the people at The Trenches decide to help her even though she isn’t really cooperating or coming forward with pertinent information. Story stopped in a bad place, so I have to go get the next book, Nuclear Option.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024I was intensely involved in this story right up until it suddenly just ended! Right in the middle of a life and death situation. Ugh!! I had no idea it would end on a cliffhanger sand I'm angry. I will probably calm down and regret the 3 star rating because it really was an exciting read. Obviously, I'm getting the next book immediately. I sure hope it isn't another cliffhanger!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024I really enjoyed this book, except that its a cliffhanger. Beth is running from several different people and Cash is helping her.
Top reviews from other countries
- ViperReviewed in Canada on July 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow Awesome
A great way to open the series with Sinner and the Reed gang.
So much adventure, suspense, action and the unknown. The bond, respect, and trust within the group is untouchable.
Cash and Eva (Beth) met by chance. Beth always at the wrong place wrong time. Been on the run for a long time. Cash not trusting her thinks she is involved in some form of the power outage till she was kidnapped.
Let the fun begin.
There were so many funny moments throughout to book I could not stop laughing. The humor the craziness it was awesome within OPS Feeling their sadness pain hurt sorrow etc.
So detailed you can envision the words.
Giulia looking forward to this series. Book 2 next adventure with Cash and Eva and the OPS team.
- Susan CopeReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars in the Trenches
This book was fast moving, all action , exciting with great characters and full of humorous moments. The tension was really building and then crash! The book ended leaving reader hanging in midair. On to book 2
- JulsReviewed in Australia on December 20, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and fun.
Another great read ,love these series. The characters are strong and tough but so much fun to connect with through Giulia's writing. So easy to become involved with all of the team. I high,y recommend these books as I still reread all of Giulia Lagomarsino books to bring so much more into my life through the joy of books.
- CLAYR CATHERALLReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing start to the Series.
Trenches was non stop danger, action, suspense, and moments that had me laughing out loud. This story sucked me straight in, and held me captivated till the very last page.
I haven’t read anything by this author before, but I can’t wait to read more.
- KylieReviewed in Australia on May 18, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars action packed
Giulia once again creates a story full of intriguing and sexy alpha male characters with twists, turns, conspiracies and who dun-its… arghh!!! And to stop on a cliff hanger!! On to read the next installment 🙌