College student Allison Trent is a busy girl. When she isn't working on her degree, she is using her skills to hack into banks to ensure that people's hard-earned money isn't being stolen out from under them. When FBI Agent Liam Scott learns about Allison's computer skills, he believes she would be the perfect candidate to figure out who is leaking top secret FBI information. The only problem is Allison wants nothing to do with the FBI.
This is the 13th book in Garwood's Buchanan-Renard series and a big disappointment. Liam is a carbon-copy of the heroes in Garwood's last few books. He is enthralled with the heroine; but tells her up front that he wants no commitment. Each time they have sex, he disappears without a word for weeks. Then, near the end of the book, he decides that he is in love with her. The character of Allison is even worse. She is a self-sacrificing doormat who puts up with him. She is the hackers answer to Robinhood, who finds stolen money and returns it anonymously to the FBI along with the evidence to convict the person who stole it. On the side, she is also a super model. We get to hear over and over and over again how beautiful she is. Why does she need a job as a super model? Because she must support her deadbeat aunt and uncle along with their criminal son. She is also a TSTL heroine. After being told she is in danger and can go nowhere without her two FBI bodyguards, she decides that a solo trip to the pharmacy is not a problem.
Although Garwood's writing is highly readable, I couldn't get past the heroine putting up with her relative's actions or Liam's attitude. I hope the next book in the series is an improvement. My rating: 2 Stars.
This is the 13th book in Garwood's Buchanan-Renard series and a big disappointment. Liam is a carbon-copy of the heroes in Garwood's last few books. He is enthralled with the heroine; but tells her up front that he wants no commitment. Each time they have sex, he disappears without a word for weeks. Then, near the end of the book, he decides that he is in love with her. The character of Allison is even worse. She is a self-sacrificing doormat who puts up with him. She is the hackers answer to Robinhood, who finds stolen money and returns it anonymously to the FBI along with the evidence to convict the person who stole it. On the side, she is also a super model. We get to hear over and over and over again how beautiful she is. Why does she need a job as a super model? Because she must support her deadbeat aunt and uncle along with their criminal son. She is also a TSTL heroine. After being told she is in danger and can go nowhere without her two FBI bodyguards, she decides that a solo trip to the pharmacy is not a problem.
Although Garwood's writing is highly readable, I couldn't get past the heroine putting up with her relative's actions or Liam's attitude. I hope the next book in the series is an improvement. My rating: 2 Stars.
I did not like the two previous books, but since I usually like Julie Garwood, I gave this book a chance. Glad I did. I liked this book!
Allison Trent is a hacker of the highest caliber. She has spirited away millions and millions of dollars .. and then emailed the FBI giving them the information where to retrieve that money. She's also in college, working on her degree, and to support herself, she also does some modeling on the side.
Her mind has been compared to a computer. She seems to see patterns that no one else can decipher. Her dream is to create a program that could revolutionize the tech industry.
FBI Agent Liam Scott is aware of a leaker deep within his own office. He can't put any of his own people on it, but he's heard about Allison. He needs her help to spy on the FBI department and track down where the leaks are coming from.
Thinking that someone as young as Allison would jump at the chance to work for the FBI, he is amazed at her look of horror while she turns him down flat.
What Liam doesn't know ... what no one knows .... is how many laws she has broken in order to take down some bad guys. She's never kept any money for herself, but laws were still broken. And Liam is not easily persuaded to look elsewhere.
The attraction between Allison and Liam is smokin' hot. But Liam doesn't 'do' relationships. Although after meeting Allison, he doesn't want a one-night stand either.
As Allison's life takes on a sinister turn, Liam will do anything he can to protect her.
For a Romantic Suspense, with a humorous bent, the reader can't go wrong with Julie Garwood. Although a part of a series, each book is fine as a stand alone. The characters are well defined and I loved how they interacted. She's independent, used to doing for herself, so it's not easy for her to accept help. Liam is the ultimate alpha-male, but he knows he must use an easy touch with Allison. The sex is hot & sweaty ... and comes in great detail.
Many thanks to the author / Berkley Publishing Group / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Her mind has been compared to a computer. She seems to see patterns that no one else can decipher. Her dream is to create a program that could revolutionize the tech industry.
FBI Agent Liam Scott is aware of a leaker deep within his own office. He can't put any of his own people on it, but he's heard about Allison. He needs her help to spy on the FBI department and track down where the leaks are coming from.
Thinking that someone as young as Allison would jump at the chance to work for the FBI, he is amazed at her look of horror while she turns him down flat.
What Liam doesn't know ... what no one knows .... is how many laws she has broken in order to take down some bad guys. She's never kept any money for herself, but laws were still broken. And Liam is not easily persuaded to look elsewhere.
The attraction between Allison and Liam is smokin' hot. But Liam doesn't 'do' relationships. Although after meeting Allison, he doesn't want a one-night stand either.
As Allison's life takes on a sinister turn, Liam will do anything he can to protect her.
For a Romantic Suspense, with a humorous bent, the reader can't go wrong with Julie Garwood. Although a part of a series, each book is fine as a stand alone. The characters are well defined and I loved how they interacted. She's independent, used to doing for herself, so it's not easy for her to accept help. Liam is the ultimate alpha-male, but he knows he must use an easy touch with Allison. The sex is hot & sweaty ... and comes in great detail.
Many thanks to the author / Berkley Publishing Group / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
