Holiday Protector by Marilyn Pappano
The last person Miri Duncan wants to see on her first day out of jail is P.I. Dean Montgomery - the man who put her there. But when their cross-country drive turns dangerous, she can't deny that Dean's protection is good for her. But is it good for her heart?
Very good story. Miri went to prison for embezzlement and when she was released, Dean was waiting for her. They had been dating when he turned her in and she was still furious with him, thinking that he had used their relationship to get closer to her. Now he has two reasons to see her. First, he had missed her and felt bad about his part in it. Second, he had been hired by her former boss to find the money and turn it in earning a hefty finders fee. Miri didn't want anything to do with him. She was still hurt by his actions and just wanted to collect the money and continue her plans for it. As the story goes on we see her motivation for stealing the money. I couldn't help but root for her. Dean started out mostly wanting the money, but it soon became obvious that Miri was more important. I loved the way that he protected her and then helped her see her sister. I really liked the tension of the trip across the country, watching for the bad guys, and the developing feelings between Miri and Dean were great. Dean was a great hero and I loved seeing him as he helped her. I'd love to know if she met up with her other two siblings and what she was going to do next.
A Chance Reunion by Linda Conrad
Who is the mysterious woman who looks so much like his dead wife? Gage Chance doesn't know, but he has to find out. And when bullets begin to fly, he'll risk his life to save hers and get to the bottom of things. Will the truth be more than he can handle?
Gage was in Pinon Lake following up on a lead about the sister who went missing when she was a baby. While there he saw a woman that looked like his dead wife. There were many things that made him think she was, but others that he wasn't sure about. When Elana was afraid of the people after her, Gage stuck around to help her. Gage was very confused about Elana. His heart and body reacted to her as if she was his wife, but his head said it couldn't be. When he learned the truth he was hurt and furious at the same time. He didn't want to believe what she said but when she was hurt in the showdown he realized just how much he still loved her. Elana had been on the run for years when she met Gage. She had high hopes that she would be safe with him, but ended up faking her death to protect him. She was terrified for him when he found her and did her best to convince him that she was not his wife. Eventually she told him the truth and was heartbroken when he refused to believe her and threatened to take their child. The showdown was nerve wracking and the conclusion was terrific. I liked the story behind how Gage ended up there. The story was fast paced and intense and kept me reading far too late at night.
Paradise just got dangerous
It was supposed to be a routine
trip to Cozumel to provide medical care for the orphaned girls of La
Casa. But instead of the bustling joy of a full house, Dr. Cate Calloway
finds silence, threats-and danger. And the only person she can turn to
for help is the last man she wants to see.
The spoiled playboy
buddy of her ex-husband, Justin Seavers has never been a man Cate could
rely on. But now he's her only hope to rescue their friends who run La
Casa. As the two set off on an international adventure, the former
enemies are thrown together and quickly find out that looks can be
deceiving...and passion can't be denied for long.
Pretty good book. I enjoyed the general story, of taking on child traffickers, and falling in love along the way. It did keep me turning the pages, waiting to see what was going to happen next, and how Cate and Justin were going to overcome the latest challenge. It was a little hard to believe that two total amateurs were able to do so much, but reality isn't always expected. I really liked Justin. He was very willing to do what needed to be done to solve the problem, and was pretty quick to see how his feelings about Cate had changed. He still liked teasing her, and doing what he could to push her buttons, but he could see how they both had changed over the years they had known each other. I had a somewhat harder time liking Cate during the first part of the book. She had no trouble seeing how her ex-husband had changed and matured over the years, but refused to see that Justin had also. I was very happy to see when she finally saw the changes in Justin and how unfair she had been. I loved seeing how everything worked out in the end.
Series: Cutter's Code (Book 1)
Being spirited away—with her dog, Cutter—by armed men in a black
helicopter is the last thing Hayley Cole ever expects. And why is her
usually savvy dog so friendly toward their lean, dark-haired leader?
She's determined to escape. Unfortunately, Quinn with his intense,
searching gaze is always three steps ahead—and much, much too close….
For
Quinn Foxworth, control equals safety. Taking Hayley is the only way
his undercover witness-protection team can protect her and their client.
But convincing her he's one of the good guys is easier than guarding
himself from her innocent courage. And with danger closing in, can he
risk letting Hayley into his heart for good?
Good book. When Hayley was taken, she was naturally afraid of what was going on. I really liked the way she kept pretty calm through the whole thing. She tried very hard to find out what was going on, and ended up being friendly with all the guys except Quinn. Quinn is very intense, and as leader doesn't give up any information. He does find himself enjoying Hayley's company, which is unique itself. I liked the way her attitude and conversation would amuse him, which startled him because it so rarely happened. I also liked the way Hayley jumped in and helped during the two attacks. I loved the dog -- he is so cool with the way he took to Quinn and helped the team with their mission. I am really looking forward to seeing more of him and also the rest of the team.
