Race Against Time by Sharon Sala

Book Description

Sometimes fate brings you together…only to tear you apart 

Growing up in the foster system, Quinn O'Meara made a point of never getting involved. But when she discovers a crying baby amid a fiery crime scene, she knows she has no choice. Suddenly in way over her head, Quinn turns to the police, unintentionally positioning herself in the crosshairs of a deadly human-trafficking ring. 

The last time homicide detective Nick Saldano saw Quinn, she was still the young girl he'd shared a foster home with. The girl who'd loved and cared for him when no one else had. Now here she was, gorgeously all grown-up—and in terrible danger. 

Unwilling to lose her again, Nick insists on keeping Quinn close, especially when the bond they once shared heatedly slides into desire. Quinn finally has someone worth holding on to, but what kind of future can they have when she might not live to see tomorrow?

My Thoughts:

I love Sharon Sala's books and this one was no exception.  Quinn grew up in the system and had a friend back then, Nick.  He was always the protective sort.  Now all grown up, Quinn comes upon a scene and jumps into a situation she knows nothing about except that she has to protect the baby she found.  
Nick has grown up and is an officer.  He is still protective and has taken it upon himself to keep his 'old friend' safe.  Nick and Quinn slide toward more than a rekindled friendship but she is in major danger.  The human trafficking aspect of story is heartbreaking.  There is plenty of action and I enjoyed the romance.
5/5, absolutely.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book (via netgalley).  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.