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236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2025

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Victoria Sue

133 books996 followers

Bullets and Babies!

Victoria writes about guys loving other guys in between dodging bullets, kidnappers, and serial killers. She enjoys putting them through hell to get their happy ever after—it’s a character flaw she embraces.

She also believes that family is who you choose, that dogs are often much wiser than human beings, and that we’re steadily destroying the world we live in.

And if people read more books, they'd be much happier.

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Profile Image for Dan.
1,580 reviews43 followers
March 23, 2025
Oh this was good. I love seeing the development of the world, although it makes me a bit sad knowing we'll likely not get more for a while. I may actually reread the first enhanced series for fun again, it's such a fascinating world that is kind of paranormal but also rooted in our world. I loved this book as much as I did the rest of the series and will miss it greatly
Profile Image for Cynthia M Brow.
964 reviews11 followers
March 18, 2025
All of Me is the second book in the Enhanced World Security series. In my opinion this series is best read in order. This series is related to the Enhanced World series also by Victoria Sue, reading it first will give you a great introduction to the world the Enhanced World Security series is set in. We continue the series with Shae and Drake. Shae is out of the research lab and Drake is brought back to protect him again. I loved the characters and the connection I felt between them. This book took me on such a rollercoaster ride with all the twists and turns. I couldn't tell where we were going but it was great reading. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I would definitely recommend this book and series as 5 star reads.
Profile Image for Melissa Polk.
Author 10 books64 followers
March 19, 2025
That's it. I'm officially addicted to this series and will likely come back to it time and time again.

Shae is such a great character. I really enjoyed watching him grow into himself and his situation. The whole hot-and-cold thing he and Drake had going on made me teary-eyed more than once, so I assure you the emotional beats are there. Drake is amazing but oh man, did I want to shake him multiple times. The background plot was compelling and complex--not in a convoluted way, just...there was a lot going on and it was fascinating to see it all come together in the end.

I continue to be utterly enthralled with the concept of the enhanced. I understand it's not exactly an original thing, but the way it was handled just hits different to me than all the other ways I've experienced. Makes it feel new and fresh.

I can't speak to the realistic aspect of any of it (fostering, medical stuff, legal things, etc). But it's fiction and I'm not looking for factual realism. This was a fun read (I don't mean lighthearted, I mean I had a good time in the end). I can't wait to see what comes next (please please please be many more books for me to devour. *please*).
Profile Image for Molly Otto.
1,141 reviews21 followers
April 1, 2025
We jump back into the aftermath of ONE STEP SIDEWAYS with Shae now free of testing and trying to move past Drake. Drake, after skipping town, is brought back in town to protect Shae once again. You get the & of Drake, how could you not, the age gap is significant. However, you feel their connection and understand why Shae needs someone like Drake to hold him together. This story is full of so many twists and turns. You honeTherestly don't know which way is up and down, and that's what makes it amazing. With all that is happening, it still works and makes sense. There isn't any extra hoopla. It all just ties together in the end. These two don't have an easy go, but wow, do they work well together? Mix in seeing their beautiful family continue to grow and feel my heart with joy. I'm hoping to see more from this universe.
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683 reviews230 followers
April 5, 2025
I would like to thank GRR for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

awwwww what an HEA!! There was just soooo much to this installment and i could not get enough of IT! First off, age-gap isn't really my thing, but i am a super fan of bodyguard/protection dynamics. Throw in some furbabies and a farm on the mend and this installment had all my feelings in a chokehold from start to finish!

Precious Shae made my heart all squishy, and his vulnerable yet stubborn ass self made me want to wrap him up in hugs and feed him till itis did its thing! Food comas are healing work. I said what i said.

And ok imo Ringo didn't fight hard against his thing with Shae so the capitulation did seem a touch soft lol, but it's understood that their off page past was legit so i wasn't too bothered by the emotional pacing in this.

Loved all the enhanced ops that makes this series what it is! It's just exciting and cool to read in general. For me, any sort of ex-military flex kicks action-thrillers up a few notches, and what Victoria Sue has created here is a fascinating and compelling world i'm stoked to explore more of!

I loved viewing enhanced powers from Shae's perspective, and i thought that the cost of using his ability in this was an impactful one. The consequences weren't just physical but emotional too, where his guardianship of his baby sister added to the psychological weight behind his choices. It choked me up from the moment she came on the scene and he started to recognize that and, by extension, a reflection of what Ringo felt for him. Both Shae and Ringo facilitated two different but very valid expressions of "protector" and that really resonated with me.

I was hooked to the narrative style and tone, the twisty bits, the investigative intrigue, and all the scary/creepy/dangerous sh!t! There was action, there was loving, there was emotion and there was healing! So many levels and all of them worked really well for me!

Absolutely cannot wait to explore more of this wild and exciting world that Victoria Sue has built here, because i had such an awesome time with this Enhanced World Security team and i am certain that everything that comes next will be just as amazing! Loved this!

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2,389 reviews39 followers
April 6, 2025
**4.5** (please read the trigger warnings to keep yourself safe)
What a brilliant second book of this spin off series. I'm glad that it's Shae, given how things were left with him in book one, and he's still recovering from the effects of that. Drake didn't help, though, by running away to avoid a situation.
They're both attracted to each other but Drake is sure that Shae would never stay with him because of the thirty year age gap. Both men have experienced pain in their pasts, initially from awful parenting and then from life situations but they now have a chance to move forward, together. However, there are at least a couple of things getting in their way. Someone, or multiple people, seem to be coming after one or both of them. There are so many people that appear to be linked to what's going on that it does get slightly confusing but it adds to the mystery and drama. There is also family drama as both fathers, who each man hates for several reasons, show up with ulterior motives.
What we do have are the amazing people that Drake works with and helped to look after Shae when he was rescued before. Now they all seem to be one big dysfunctional family as they work together to hunt for clues and people, to figure out who is coming after them. We also have the lovely Moira and Albert, Drake's neighbours, who are so caring and the parents that the men should have had. It's the people who choose to be your family who can become the most important.
There is mystery, danger and some crazy moments as they work to find out what's going on whilst keeping everyone safe. There's even a small twist I didn't see coming that shocks the heck out of Shae, but give Drake his dues, he goes nowhere and is by Shae's side throughout.
Loved this and can't wait to read more from this world and brilliant author.
Profile Image for Kate.
2,285 reviews6 followers
March 22, 2025
**********Contains Spoilers**********

I’m very new to Victoria Sue’s work since I’ve only read one of her books from the multi-authored Valleywood Series. I really enjoyed this book and thought that this was a good start to Enhanced World Security Series, which is a spin-off of Victoria’s Enhanced World Series which I haven’t read yet but I didn’t have any issues being able to enjoy this book. I’m really glad that Drake and Shae got their own happily ever after. This book was really exciting and I couldn’t put it down, as I wanted to see what would happen next. There’s a lot of danger surrounding them but they eventually get their chance at happiness. Both have been through a lot of sh*t.

I’m really glad that Drake finally pulled his head out of his a*se and accepted that Shae really wants to be with him, despite their massive age gap. Their hard fought happily ever after was so worth it. Their issues were mainly Drake believing that their age gap was way too big and that Shae will eventually come to his senses and leave. I’m glad that they found each other and now have an amazing found family, that they never really much of as their father’s are both complete a*seholes. I’m looking forward to reading more from this series as it continues, as well as more books by Victoria Sue in the future. I’d recommend this book, series, and author to others.

******I received a complimentary copy of this book through GRR. I would still happily review this book even if I purchased it myself. My thoughts and feelings about this book are completely unbiased******
Profile Image for Diane Dannenfeldt.
3,931 reviews76 followers
April 2, 2025
I loved it! I love this world and all of the characters! So this is book two of the Enchanted World Security series but is part of the Enchanted World Series. Though it’s not necessary to read that series first, I would highly recommend doing so as it’s an amazing world and real sets the foundation for this series. But I do recommend reading book one in this series since you need that background and I think you would be kind of lost. Anyway Shae was rescued from a lab that nearly had him running to death. You see Shae can run, and he is wicked fast, that’s part of him being enhanced. But they strapped him to a treadmill and had him running at speeds and for huge extended periods of time that nearly blew up his heart. He is now living in less than ideal situations and being used like a pack mule in his job which isn’t helping his heart any, but his boss is a real POS. Drake has been tasked with helping Shae out so he can recover. Drake’s past was not roses either. He came from an abusive household and at the first opportunity he joined the service and left. That’s where he meets the others with the security service that he works for now. We then have Drake fighting his feelings for Shae because he feels that he is way too old for him and Shae taking charge show Drake that is not the case. There were a lot of things that happened in this story and I’m so glad our MC’s got their HEA. I can’t wait for the next book!

I rec'd a copy of this book from GRR and this is my honest review.
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32 reviews1 follower
April 5, 2025
*I received an ARC copy of this book and this review is my honest opinion*(no spoilers)

Book:- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice:- 🌶🌶.5

Tropes

• Forced proximity
• Opposites attract
• Age-gap
• Alpha Hero
• Ex-military bodyguard
• Found family
• Touch him and die

"Leaving Shae broke my heart, but coming back might just rip it in two."


So this is my second book by this author. I still haven't read the first series, though I plan to, but I still really enjoyed this book. I didn't feel too lost though I do think when I read it I'll have more context.

I really like the concept of the Enhanced and this author's take on the trope/super human plot. The world is fully fleshed out and very interesting and I love how much thought/detail that the author has put into it

This book was a wild ride from start to finish. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and kept me invested in the characters, and the events of the story. There was a lot of things happening, both in the story and in the background, but it didn't feel too difficult to follow or overly complicated and I liked to see how the author brought it all together by the end.

I liked both of the main characters, even if Drake had me frustrated quite a few times. They are both complex and fully developed, and I found myself very invested in the push and pull dynamic between them. The two of them don't have the easiest time of it, but that makes the HEA all the more worth it. Even if it did get me right in the feels at times.

Looking forward to reading more from this universe.
Profile Image for Marion.
1,443 reviews
March 23, 2025
This is the second story in the Enhanced World Security series. As this book starts several months after the end of One Step Sideways, I would recommend that you read the series in order. This is the story of Shae and Drake. Drake is the one that rescued Shae from the lab where he was abused. Shae is enhanced and he still has heart problems directly due to the testing his the rogue lab he was subjected to. The damage is severe if he is unable to fully heal as an enhanced person. Shae is 100% certain that Drake is his person. But Drake, when he came face to face with the large age difference between them, up sticks and left. He felt Shae deserved someone younger. Cue back to the beginning of this book. Shae has moved out of house he was sharing with other members of the security group. But he is not doing well. When Diesel (Drake's boss) lets Drake know, his protective instincts flare to life. Keeping Shae safe is his primary and only concern. This is their story. This is an action packed story. Be prepared for many twists and turns. Their road to a HEA is not a smooth one. The book is very well written and easy to read. I really enjoyed it. Another excellent book by this author. I look forward to the next book in this series.

I received a complementary advanced review copy of this book from GRR and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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3,962 reviews118 followers
March 19, 2025
ALL OF ME is the second book in the Enhanced World Security series and follows on some months after the end of One Step Sideways so I absolutely recommend you read them in order! Shae is recovering slowly, Drake is still trying to avoid him, and everyone else is watching from the sidelines.

This was such a twisty-turny story I had to take my time, which I loved. Honestly, these men. You know already that Shae had a rough time of it growing up, but you get the full story of Drake's childhood too, and let me tell you, it's not pretty. Drake's concerns about him and Shae are valid, the same as Shae's about Drake, but I was rooting for them from the start. Add in Tammy, Maxie, Moira, Albert, Joe, and all the others, and I was sold.

This was an amazing story and a great addition to the series. I still need to read the first series, but I now want to even more. You don't have to have read those to enjoy these though. Take my word for it. Absolutely fantastic and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Mar 19, 2025
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8,618 reviews496 followers
April 4, 2025
A Joyfully Jay review.

3.5 stars


All of Me is the second book in Victoria Sue’s Enhanced World Security series. It follows closely after the events of the first book, in which both Shae and Drake play significant supporting roles. While some readers may be able to jump right in with this one, I would suggest readers start with the first book. Shae and Drake take turns narrating here, which I think worked well as a means to help the reader understand the depth of Shae’s mental state; he has feelings of worthlessness and an intensely stubborn sense of pride. He comes across as a staunchly independent, but incredibly vulnerable young man.

If you’re a fan of complex thriller puzzles, the many moving parts in who’s behind the several attacks on Shae and Drake are sure to keep you on your toes. Readers who enjoy when two characters are all but made for each other and eventually get over their hang-ups and decide to be happy are sure to like this.

Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
1,802 reviews19 followers
March 21, 2025
All of Me is the second book in Victoria Sue's Enhanced World Security series. It follows Shae, who has been freed from a research lab, and Drake, who is brought back to protect him once again. The chemistry between the characters is compelling, and the book is full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Drake and Shae have a dynamic relationship with a significant age gap that adds depth to their connection. Both characters have doubts about each other, themselves, and their situation, making their bond even more complex. The suspense and danger surrounding them keep the plot engaging, with plenty of push and pull between the two as they navigate their feelings. Despite the enhanced world they live in, their relationship feels realistic, and the way they rely on each other is both touching and believable. The chemistry between them makes for an enjoyable and compelling read.
551 reviews5 followers
March 27, 2025
AMA, antibiotic cream, tricked-out SUVs, heterochromatic puppy, missing gun, Dolly in princess finery, English breakfast, syringe, Shae = The Flash?

Wow. The mystery and action make this story stand out. It's intriguing, exciting, and will make you say, "awww". "All of Me", is Book 2 of the 'Enhanced World Security' series. It meshes with the characters and storyline of Book 1, but can be read as a standalone.

Shae is the enhanced and Drake, the human, works with the Rawlings Security team in Atlanta. There are a host of characters and many seemingly separate threads. So, I really had to pay attention, read carefully, and flip back and forth to make sure I was getting the thread and the right character to match. It gets a bit complex and confusing. The fault is with me, it isn't because of the writing which is deftly crafted.

I'm enjoying the series and this book confirms that statement. I highly recommend this series and book.
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262 reviews
March 30, 2025
I loved this world and I enjoyed every book in it since the beginning.
In this book we see what happens to Shae after the events happening in the first. After being experimented with, he can't use his enhanced speed in fear of a heart attack.
Everything Drake wants is to protect Shae, but Shae doesn't agree with his choices.
The work through a lot together, not only against those who want to experiment with the enhanced, but with their own failures, feelings and traumas.
This book is action packed with very heated moments, again Victoria Sue takes us to a world uncanningly similar to ours except those who are seen as less are the enhanced. In a romance context she transmites how important is to be kind to each other and those differences between us aren't really important because we are all human.
Action packed and with heated moments this book is easy to read with a great writing that makes the story flow.
I heartily recommend it!
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3,475 reviews34 followers
March 20, 2025
This is an amazing story! It starts up seven months after One Step Sideways ends so you might enjoy All of Me best if you read One Step Sideways first.

Shae is dealing with heart problems caused by all of the testing that was done on him because he’s enhanced. Ringo/Drake rescued Shae and Shae wants Drake but Drake is nearly thirty years older than he is and thinks the age-gap is just too wide.

Drake has been gone for several months, having pretty much run away when he realized how attracted he was to Shae. In the meantime, Shae moved out of the house where he was staying with other members of the security group. When Drake’s boss, Diesel, tells him that Shae is not doing well, Drake’s protective instincts take over.

There are so many twists and turns in this story that I was completely glued to my e-Reader and read it all in one day. Victoria Sue loves to put her guys through a lot of sh*t but she always gives them their well-deserved HEA. It’s not all heavy stuff; there are some light-hearted moments provided by a donkey named Dolly. She added some comic relief which helped ease the tension caused by bad things going on.

While the Enhanced World Security books are connected to Victoria Sue’s Enhanced World series, this series can be read on its own. Having said that, I highly recommend the Enhanced World series because it’s fantastic and a few characters from that series appear in All of Me.

An advanced copy of this book was provided to me at my request; my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
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4,327 reviews44 followers
March 24, 2025
This is a poignant tale of two individuals, Shae and Ringo, grappling with physical and emotional scars. Shae, once powerful, is left broken after enduring cruel experiments, while Ringo, a Marine and bodyguard, struggles with guilt and heartbreak after rescuing Shae. Their connection is undeniable, but Ringo’s self-doubt and fear of being unworthy lead him to leave, despite the pain it causes them both. It’s a story of love, loss, and the weight of past traumas.

I loved this story of Shae and Ringo and their struggles to be together. There were a lot of twists and turns in this dramatic story but through it all and with the help of friends and found family the prevailed. Ringo struggled with their age gap which made me want to shake him at times! Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.
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1,027 reviews8 followers
March 25, 2025
Drake and Shae first met in Book #1 One Step Sideways but now the reader gets their full relationship here. Shae was rescued from the research lab . There is an emotional battle that has great interactions between Drake and Shae, though frustrating for both characters. These problems center around Drake being too wrapped up in his age and Shae just knows who he desires. There are also the physical threats to Drake's inheritance that is full of twists and turns in the plot, including his near do well Cousin Ryan, a Mexican cartel, animal rescue neighbors Albert and Moira with their various dogs, pups, and Daisy. The ending is full of hope for Drake, Shae, and the close-knit family they have created to succeed far into their future. I had the privilege of being given an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for K-Me.
2,360 reviews
March 21, 2025
I have been addicted to this world for a while now! I am so happy it continues! Drake and Shae are age gap goals! Both of them have reservations about one another, themselves and their situation. The big gloriously large age gap is pretty much the icing on the cake. There is suspense and danger going on around them that keeps things moving. There is also lot of push and pull and decisions but these two honestly needed each other in so many ways. I really enjoyed the chemistry and the realistic way the relationship was handled even though we are in an enhanced world!
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1,602 reviews3 followers
April 6, 2025
All of Me is the second book in Victoria Sue's Enhanced World Security series. It's the story of Shea and Drake. After having a moment in book one, Drake leaves. but he's brought back in when Shea is in danger. Shea is stubborn and Drake is determined. There's some strong sizzle between these two. The other members of the Security team make for great secondaries. And Victoria Sue sets up book three.
Fun read with a punch of action. Can't wait for book three.
I received an advanced copy of this book and this is my review.
Profile Image for Tom.
229 reviews
March 23, 2025
DNF @ 50%.

There should have been a content warning at the start of the book, covering much more than the animal abuse that occurs many chapters in. (It’s telling when an author prioritizes a content warning for animal abuse over warning of the past abuse both MCs endured, as well as attempted killings of either/both MCs as the story progresses.)

In addition, the two MCs “voices” were hard to tell apart the way they were written, and add a child subplot at the halfway point, and I’m done…
Profile Image for Deanna.
348 reviews1 follower
March 30, 2025
Another enjoyed journey into the world of enhanced. We have Shae, who is struggling after what was done to him. Drake flew the coop, leaving poor Shae behind to try to piece his life back together with the uncertainty of whether he'll ever recover. These two were both stubborn, but man, were they made for each other. At times, I got frustrated with Drake, heck both of them, to be honest, but still, I liked their story.
468 reviews2 followers
April 1, 2025
Loved this. You get really invested in Shae, so want the HEA. You get baddies coming out of the wood work at every turn and can't help feeling like Drake and Shae drew some short straws in the family department. Absolutely loved them coming together and planning a life that's so different. A veritable safe haven for waifs and strays of all kinds.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Christy.
4,121 reviews120 followers
March 26, 2025
I liked all of the characters and I even liked the “idea” of the mystery thriller the author was trying for. Unfortunately, it was all so jumbled and back and forth that what could’ve been a clean, sharp story that kept me on the edge of my seat, instead became a mess that I found myself shaking my head at.
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1,015 reviews2 followers
March 27, 2025
Shae and Drake get their HEA

Share and Drake’s book was everything I was for, Shae endured so much and Drake lost in his work found someone to love. The story of Moira and Albert was a fun and interesting side piece. All in all this was a great wrap up of the Rawlings security team.
1,731 reviews11 followers
April 4, 2025
This is book two of the series and it is another great read, this is Ringo (Drake) and Shae’s story who were both in book one, this starts about seven months after the first book and again we see Rawling’s, Danny and Kane and meet up with plenty of the other team members as well and we get another action packed story and I can’t wait to read more from this great series.
Profile Image for Nichole.
676 reviews
April 5, 2025
Drake is quite a few many years older than Shae and that bothers him so much that he runs. Shae just wants to be self-sufficient but problems come about. So Drake comes back into Shae's life to help. I love the continuation of this series and the complexity of these characters. Superpowers without the capes. Looking forward to more!
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1,540 reviews12 followers
April 6, 2025
If anyone deserves a happy ever after it Shae. Hes been put through the ringer, with so much emotional and financial abuse.. its heart breaking.
Ringos not much better. His was emotional and physical abuse. Despite having his found family, he clearly was missing his other half.

These two are adorable, once they stop with their mental leaps. Neither thinks they are enough for the other
2,444 reviews19 followers
March 23, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This author and series is new to me, and I am not usually a paranormal reader, but this intrigued me. I quite enjoyed the storyline and characters. I do wish there was more background info on how the enhanced came to be. Good read.
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2,910 reviews27 followers
March 24, 2025
Shae and Derek’s story was so good! We knew something was up after the end of Danny and Kane’s story, but Derek really had to get his act together and figure out his hangups. Shae deserves somebody who will be there for him and love him, treat him the way he deserves. I really enjoyed it!
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