Thursday, January 18, 2024

Review: Code of Conduct (SBG #3) by P.A. DePaul

Happy Release Week P.A. DePaul!

Code of Conduct is Book 3 in P.A.'s SBG romantic suspense series!
The series is exciting, the characters are amazing,
and the storylines are engaging!
Grab your copy today!
Code of Conduct is currently on sale for 99 cents at the author's shop! 



About the Book

Can a computer wizard write a code that apprehends criminals and attracts the woman who captured his heart?

Tech genius Ted Byrnes spends his days assisting a lethal black ops squad. Their missions are usually global, but Ted uncovers a national identity theft ring has infiltrated the small town he calls home. Instead of remaining behind the scenes, he takes the lead.

Doreen McKenna is a struggling widow attempting to raise her ten-year-old genius-IQ son. For four years, she’s pushed aside her own needs to focus on her son. Working long days as the office manager in a doctor’s office, the highlights of her week revolve around grocery shopping and taking her son to the bookstore…until she’s approached by a man in the fiction section whose intellect and looks have her suppressed desires rising to the surface.

Ted has narrowed the source of the identity theft’s ring and needs Doreen’s help. Working together, they devise a plan to expose the criminals, but what’s written on paper doesn’t always happen in real life. Their attraction escalates alongside the danger. Apprehending the ring may break all the codes of conduct . . .


My Thoughts

Ted Byrnes is SBG’s computer genius and I love that he gets to shine in Code of Conduct. I mean, yeah he’s super smart and can handle any computer program but dealing with beautiful women has often been an awkward experience.

Ted gets a chance to go undercover to help take down an identity theft ring in town and he’s excited to finally be in the field. But there’s one problem, he’s gotta befriend the lovely widow and single mom, Doreen and try to get information she might have. Ted’s not suave like Romeo, the team’s ladies man nor overconfident like Talon, the team's expert infiltrator and all around smart ass. He’s just… Ted. 

With the team’s help, Ted’s adopted a new persona and has all the men in his earpiece giving him (poor) advice on how to approach Doreen. Hilarity definitely ensues! If you know the team, you can only imagine what these guys are saying! 

I love these characters, I love this story. I love that we learn more about Ted and watch as he stands up for himself and his feelings. And of how Ted fights for his happiness. The book definitely showcases what an amazing and vital part Ted is to the team and the series.

Doreen is a strong and amazing woman. We first meet her in Exchange of Fire (Book 1) when she tried to flirt up Grady, but he only had eyes for Wraith. I love that we get to see her character development and I love her little boy. Doreen is a wonderful character and paired beautifully with Ted. I can’t wait to read more about them. 

The only negative thing about the story is that it wasn’t long enough. I love this series so much! The next book is Crossing the Line where Romeo and Magician take center stage and I can not WAIT to read that book. It’s sure to be explosive! 

Code of Conduct is a fast and fun read that can easily be read as a standalone. I highly recommend the entire series!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.




Purchase Links

Code of Conduct is currently on sale for 99 cents at the author's shop! 



About the Author



P. A. DePaul is a Publishers Weekly Bestselling and award-winning author.

Her books are full of action, suspense, and romance.

As a hybrid author, she has books traditionally and independently published. Her traditional publishers include Berkley, a Penguin Random House imprint, and Harlequin Books.

P.A. DePaul loves connecting with readers! You can find her on these social media and book sites:


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