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At the Crossroads: Global Security Unlimited 2 Kindle Edition

by Sharon Michalove (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 31 ratings

Book 2 of 3: Global Security Unlimited

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Max Grant is a former MI6 operative with a new life in Chicago, a promising relationship with author Cress Taylor, and a past that's about to catch up with him. Ten years ago, Max was caught in an ambush in an Istanbul alley, where most of his team died, and his testimony put a terrorist mastermind in prison. Now, the terrorist has escaped, and he's coming after Max. As Max is inexorably drawn toward confrontation, he must race to stop the mastermind before he eliminates them both. If you like travel and pulse-pounding suspense, combine with a continuing romance, you'll love At the Crossroads.

Sharon Michalove is the author of At First Sight, the story of how Max and Cress reconnected twenty years after their first encounter at Oxford University. A standalone continuation of Max and Cress’ story, At the Crossroads is the second romantic suspense novel in the Global Security Unlimited series.

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Prelude, November 2003

Brian gasped, squeezing his wife’s hand, as the camera zoomed in for a close-up of a shockingly familiar face, blackened with soot, blood oozing from the tiny cuts that scored his skin. Dust and debris powdered his black hair...

“Oh my god. It’s Max. At least he’s alive.”

Meet Max and Cress

Max Grant is a retired MI6 operative who was hired to head up the CyberSec Division of GSU in 2007 after finishing a doctorate in cybersecurity at the University of Oxford. He lives in Chicago's Gold Coast.

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Cress Taylor is a successful historical novelist. From Chicago, she received her D.Phil from the University of Oxford, where she first ran into Max. After 20 years, they met again in Chicago. Cress currently lives with Max.

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Global Security Unlimited

GSU is a successful security firm founded by entrepreneur and computer whiz, Clay Brandon, who made his name designing bank security software. His tiny company has grown into a large corporation with headquarters in Chicago. The larger entity includes WatchDog, Inc., providing security guards primarily for corporations, managed byJacques-Louis (JL) Martin, Clay's business partner. Max Grant is the CISO of CyberSec, the cybersecurity arm.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09GHKTP8Z
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Coffee and Eclair Books (May 25, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1726 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages

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- #2,282 in Later in Life Romance (Kindle Store)
- #38,496 in Romantic Suspense (Kindle Store)
- #42,681 in Romantic Suspense (Books)

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Find more about me, my books, and download a free short story at http://www.coffeeandeclairs.com.

I grew up in suburban Chicago. After receiving four degrees from the University of Illinois, I spent most of my career at the university, eventually earning a PhD in the history of education. My research specialties are 15th-16th century European history, polar exploration, and food history.

I also love hockey, reading, cooking, writing, and various less elevated activities like sampling gins and single malts. After spending most of my life in a medium-sized university town, I moved back to Chicago in 2017 so I could go to more Blackhawks games and spend quality time at Eataly. In 2021, I accomplished a lifetime goal by publishing my first novel. I now have four novels as well as stories in various anthologies. Unfortunately my other lifetime goal, to be English, is likely to remain unfulfilled.

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I create stories full of romance, suspense, and mystery. Seasoned romance where love has no age limit. Stories that prove second chances can happen, enemies can become friends, and friends can become lovers. Stories that show no two happy endings are the same. And at the core of every story is love.

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John

This novel has it all.

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022

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The continuation of Cress and Max's story kept me riveted. Strong and relatable characters, fast-paced plot, and swoon-worthy romance worked together to create a memorable and believable story. I liked that the characters were mature and intelligent. Max especially captured my heart with his sensitivity, love, and respect for his beloved. Also, I found Cress to be relatable, and I enjoyed getting to know more about her. I highly recommend this entertaining book, and I want to read more books by this author. Gay Lynn Cronin

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022

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This is a continuation from the first book. This is a series that would be better read in order, but I think you could also read this as a standalone.

Cress and Max are still together and this is more Max's story than Cress's, I think. This novel takes place in more than just Chicago, with stops in England, France, and Scotland. Location and food are like extra characters in the book.

There's someone sabotaging Global Security and someone out to kill Max. Lots of good intrigue and action, and I like the relationship between Cress and Max. Cress is insecure and Max is withholding, but they have good chemistry and I loved the way they brought Cress into the family.

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023

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Another well-written book by Michalove. Action, travel and romance! You won’t regret this purchase.

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Ellen Parker

Romantic suspense - part 2

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022

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The danger returns for Max Grant with the arrival of an envelope from Turkey. Is the white powder a warning? Can he and Cress be safe on their travels? Where will the terrorist emerge from his lair? London? Scotland? Paris?
Ms. Michaelove takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of London cuisine against a background of threats. Best served after reading her debut – At First Sight.

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Bette

A Captivating & Action Packed Story! Amazing Narration & Audible Listen🎧

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023

At the Crossroads
Global Security Unlimited, Book 2
By: Sharon Michalove
Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder

Sharon Michalove pens another amazing romantic suspense, the second book of her “Global Security Unlimited” series, a continuation of Cress and Max’s story, which started in “At First Sight”, a not to be missed story and should be read or listened to before this book. Cress and Max are a fairly new couple and they have settled in nicely together, though she is not sure how accepting his family is of her, he tells her they are fond of her but she is not sure. They are living in Chicago now, Cress continues to write and is throwing around ideas of what to write, and Max is heading the Chicago office of Global Security Unlimited. When Max’s past comes back to haunt him with threats, he is worried not only for himself, but for Cress and his family, too. And then there is a cyber attack on Global Security, coincidence or all one of the same. None of that stops his travel plans with his family to the UK and it did not stop the threats either. This captivating and wonderfully written story is cleverly plotted with the perfect balance of drama, angst, action, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions, and romance. Sharon Michalove, thank you for another great story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Emma Wilder and Jason Clarke’s outstanding performance continues as they bring these characters and story to life. Jason Clarke’s Max is as swoon worthy as ever, accent and all, and plays the perfect bad@ss and hero who is not afraid to show his softer and caring side. Emma Wilder’s Cress is perfection, grasping all sides of her personality. These two make a great team and their voices complement each other. They continue to set the perfect tone for the story, capture all the character’s emotions and project them into their performance and have you feeling every single one. Thank you for another outstanding listen.

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Joan N.

Continued relationship development

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023

This novel is mostly about relationship development. While there are hints of threats, there is no suspense until about two thirds of the way through the plot. The action then settles down again until another bit of suspense near the end. Most of the novel, however, consists of the day to day activities of Max and Cress as they go places and meet people. Their characters are developed well although I do feel they are a bit over drawn with action more dramatic than called for by the circumstances.

Michalove excels in description and much of this book reads like one concentrating on well crafted descriptions of travel, places, architecture, and local culture. Max is part of a cyber securities firm so we do get some interesting information about hacking and coding and uncovering the villains.

This is a novel for readers who like ones dealing mostly with travel and location descriptions. It is the second in a series and, while it reals relatively well on its own, the earlier one should be read first to fully enjoy this one.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Partners in Crime Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.

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Erryn Barratt

Cress and Max are back (an audio review)

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023

I loved the first book in the Global Security Unlimited Series, so was thrilled when this second book came to audio. The opening scene gripped me – although it took a moment to orient myself. But soon I was immersed back into Cress and Max’s world.

Theirs’s is a cute love story. She ran into him with a bicycle at Oxford years ago and they never quite forgot each other. Then they encounter each other in Chicago as mature adults and things sort of fall into place. In the first book, anyway. In this book, they are more of an established couple – although Cress still has moments of doubt. But this time their adventures take them away from Chicago and off to the wilds of Scotland as well as London and Paris.

I love the immersive details of the writing of these books. I felt those shops in London or the landscape of Scotland. Every little thing just brings me into the story and makes it real. Anyway, danger stalks Cress and Max at every turn, but they are determined to live their lives. And that decision might, in the end, cost them everything.

This nail-biting romantic suspense book was well-written and brilliantly narrated by Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder. I can’t wait for more books in the series! Highly recommend.

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Erryn Barratt

Cress and Max are back (an audio review)

Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2023

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I loved the first book in the Global Security Unlimited Series, so was thrilled when this second book came to audio. The opening scene gripped me – although it took a moment to orient myself. But soon I was immersed back into Cress and Max’s world.

Theirs’s is a cute love story. She ran into him with a bicycle at Oxford years ago and they never quite forgot each other. Then they encounter each other in Chicago as mature adults and things sort of fall into place. In the first book, anyway. In this book, they are more of an established couple – although Cress still has moments of doubt. But this time their adventures take them away from Chicago and off to the wilds of Scotland as well as London and Paris.

I love the immersive details of the writing of these books. I felt those shops in London or the landscape of Scotland. Every little thing just brings me into the story and makes it real. Anyway, danger stalks Cress and Max at every turn, but they are determined to live their lives. And that decision might, in the end, cost them everything.

This nail-biting romantic suspense book was well-written and brilliantly narrated by Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder. I can’t wait for more books in the series! Highly recommend.

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