Innocent as Sin

by Elizabeth Lowell

Other authorsCarol Monda (Reader)

CD audiobook, 2007

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Publication

HarperAudio (2007), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, 9 CDs, 10 hrs 59 mins

Description

Despairing of finding the mysterious figure responsible for the murder of his identical twin, Rand McCree assists a rich socialite with an art exhibition that has inadvertently entangled her in a money laundering operation.

User reviews

LibraryThing member JennieLeigh

I haven't read much of Elizabeth Lowell's work. This is only my second of her books and so far I have few complaints. I've read other reviews of this book that describe it as poor. I'm not certain why. It is hardly Pulitzer Prize quality literature, but as quick, fun reads go, it certainly fits the

bill. I'm a bit of a stickler for details and this book did not present me with any overly absurd moments or utterly unbelievable characters. It is exactly what it is intended to be: fiction mingled with suspense.

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LibraryThing member branchhead

Private banker Kayla Shaw is conned into money laundering. Special agency St. Kilda and consultant/painter Rand, whose twin brother was killed in Camgeria by 'the Siberian', assist Kayla to escape her predicament, and of course, fall in love with Rand.

LibraryThing member EmScape

Lowell delivers another exhilarating romantic thriller. Kayla is a banker who has been tricked into laundering money for an international arms dealer. Rand's twin brother was killed by this same man five years before. They team up with help from St. Kilda to stop him before he kills them.
With

fascinating dynamic characters, well reasoned motivations and plot lines, and decent writing, this book is highly recommended.

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LibraryThing member ImBookingIt

More of a romantic-thriller than romantic-suspense. Lots of guns blazing, a major international terrorist, money laundering, etc.I did find the banking side interesting, although I have no idea if it was made up or closely researched.The characters never really drew me in, although they were

adequately written.The 3 stars is relative to its performance as an escapist romantic adventure book. It did fine. Not outstanding in any way, certainly no redeeming value, but a pleasant way to pass the time.

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LibraryThing member fishhook7

I really like her writing style. I'm so pleased that I just happened upon her; I like to find new authors.Now that I read some of the other reviews, I suppose I agree. But, having gone into reaidng this with NO expectations - it performed marvelously for me. A decent story (not sure if it's

believeable, but not too corny that I had to put it down), plenty of character interaction/romance, plus some action/adventure/suspense.I also like the series. I did not read them in order, but I like the idea of the continuation of characters that series books offer.

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LibraryThing member kerrycarter76

No disappointment here!
I'll start off by saying that I have read a fair amount of Elizabeth Lowell books. Overall, I didn't think this was one of Ms. Lowell's best books, but it was close to being the best and she didn't disappoint me in this terrific story. The story moved along at a brisk pace

with me trying to anticipate what was going to happen next. Ms. Lowell ensure that the main characters Rand a Kayla were well defined and left no doubt in my mind that they were the key that made this story. This is a great late night read. Enjoy it.

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LibraryThing member SunnySD

Arizona investment banker Kayla Shaw is in over her head and sinking fast. She's just realized she's the fall-gal for a powerful billionaire with an international vita and bloody hands.

Ex-idealist, ex-mercenary, landscape painter Rand McCree lost a brother to a gun-running Russian killer. Now the

killer's resurfaced, and Rand's determined to take him down.

St. Kilda's provides the connection, but as the bullets and the sparks start flying, Kayla and Rand both have a lot to learn about the wages of sin and innocence.

In spite of the witty dialogue and likable enough characters, the story is hamstrung by cardboard cut-out villains, too much political detail and not enough plot. Predictable, trite, and mediocre. Read instead Tell me no lies or Diamond Tiger.

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LibraryThing member glade1

Another fast-paced, enjoyable read from Lowell. Not great literature, but a nice quick read for a relaxing weekend.

LibraryThing member hailelib

In Innocent as Sin Kayla is a personal banker who has been set up to take the rap for money laundering and Rand has been offered a chance by St. Kilda Consulting to prove that Kayla's client is the former arms dealer known as the Siberian. Naturally they are attracted to one another.

While I have

read many of Lowell's books in the past, I only occasionally pick up one these days as they are only average reads for me. I just don't enjoy this type of book as much as I did a few years ago before LT introduced me to so many new authors and the challenges encouraged me to broaden my reading. But Lowell's fans will probably like Innocent as Sin.

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