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tessisreading2's review
4.0
There is a ton going on in these books, but it's all informative and the stories keep speeding along. I blitzed my way through this one and its predecessor, only to come to a screeching halt when I realized this was published three years ago and there still doesn't seem to be a publication date for the third. Sigh.
starsfan56's review
4.0
the thief stole my heart
What a great story! I really liked this author's ability to tell the tale of an immortal thief on the run with one heck of a lady. I was enticed to read this book by reviews that compared it to Remington Steele, a TV show and concept I loved. I also read a few reviews that were negative, and was curious enough to see which opinions I fell in line with. You just can never tell by reading all the reviews.
I'm happy to say this one pleased me greatly. Yes, there probably were a few problems with the story along the way somewhere, but sitting here having just finished I can't say I can recall any.
I know I read one of the best hot make out scenes I've read in a very long time. Let's just say when you get to the scene in the restaurant where they uncork the precious bottle of wine, make sure you have uninterrupted reading time and a fan. Loved that scene, it managed to be unique which is rare. Also read one of THE BEST lines ever. Can't quote it exactly due to amazon posting rules but it's something like this. "I need a long f___ with a slow man". Brilliant, just brilliant.
I had not read the first book in this series and so I have to say there were some parts where I was not entirely sure what was going on and who some of the characters were. It never detracted from the momentum of the story. That's another amazing thing, really. I was fully able to enjoy this as a standalone.
I loved Stig, our hero. I loved Christina, our heroine. I loved her descriptions of her yoga poses. I loved how she rose to the game when she needed to and didn't fall to pieces. And Stig, the care he took with her was precious.
Loved this book, I will definitely seek out more by this author.
What a great story! I really liked this author's ability to tell the tale of an immortal thief on the run with one heck of a lady. I was enticed to read this book by reviews that compared it to Remington Steele, a TV show and concept I loved. I also read a few reviews that were negative, and was curious enough to see which opinions I fell in line with. You just can never tell by reading all the reviews.
I'm happy to say this one pleased me greatly. Yes, there probably were a few problems with the story along the way somewhere, but sitting here having just finished I can't say I can recall any.
I know I read one of the best hot make out scenes I've read in a very long time. Let's just say when you get to the scene in the restaurant where they uncork the precious bottle of wine, make sure you have uninterrupted reading time and a fan. Loved that scene, it managed to be unique which is rare. Also read one of THE BEST lines ever. Can't quote it exactly due to amazon posting rules but it's something like this. "I need a long f___ with a slow man". Brilliant, just brilliant.
I had not read the first book in this series and so I have to say there were some parts where I was not entirely sure what was going on and who some of the characters were. It never detracted from the momentum of the story. That's another amazing thing, really. I was fully able to enjoy this as a standalone.
I loved Stig, our hero. I loved Christina, our heroine. I loved her descriptions of her yoga poses. I loved how she rose to the game when she needed to and didn't fall to pieces. And Stig, the care he took with her was precious.
Loved this book, I will definitely seek out more by this author.
rclz's review
5.0
I liked the first one but this was even better. What a wild ride. Can't wait for the next.
fictionbrarian's review
4.0
I read this to fill a square in the Ripped Bodice bingo game, and I'm so glad I did. What a fun, exciting caper story! I'll definitely read the first one in the series.
rhodered's review
3.0
Better than the first with such a clean, clear trajectory of writing talent being honed on the fly that I feel safe predicting the next will be really good. And by the end of this series we could have a new superstar on our hands.
This author is so good at banter. I'm not an action adventure fan, but the banter makes these worth the ride. Plus, love the characters, the women who are smart, capable and assertive, then men who are sweet eye candy and the older people - in this case an elderly French resistance fighter and an aging special agent.
This book also proves the author doesn't require a military setting to write solid, real-feeling fiction.
I am so psyched about following her from now on! Auto buy baby!
This author is so good at banter. I'm not an action adventure fan, but the banter makes these worth the ride. Plus, love the characters, the women who are smart, capable and assertive, then men who are sweet eye candy and the older people - in this case an elderly French resistance fighter and an aging special agent.
This book also proves the author doesn't require a military setting to write solid, real-feeling fiction.
I am so psyched about following her from now on! Auto buy baby!
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