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Pocket Star (2008), Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Description
Although his preference is to remain on the family Nevada ranch to help his parents raise Tina, his orphaned niece, former Delta force sniper Sam Lang has a personal reason to return to Black Ops, Inc. field work. He learns that Vegas blackjack dealer Abbie Hughes could lead him to millionaire gangster Frederick Nader who arranged the murders of Tina's parents. However, Sam's plan to seduce information out of Abbie backfires when Nader kidnaps Abbie's brother.
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LibraryThing member dkl4245
Fun, fast read.
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Take No Prisoners
4 Stars
Former Black Ops Inc. operative, Sam Lang, will go to any lengths to avenge the death of his sister even if it means using an innocent woman to do so. Abby Hughes is wary of men and has no time for romance between working as a blackjack dealer, taking night classes, and
Gerard once again delivers on the action and suspense, and the romance has its moments despite the hero's questionable behavior.
While Sam's motivations are understandable and his suspicions of Abby's activities are warranted under the circumstances, his deceitful manipulation of Abby and her feelings does not present him in a good light. It is particularly annoying that hesleeps with her before revealing the truth .
Thankfully, the keeping secrets trope is kept to a minimum and the relationship improves once all is revealed. Abby is an appealing heroine, and the fact that she stands up to Sam and calls him on his actions makes her even more likable. It was fun watching her outsmart him a time or two.
The inclusion of the other BOIs (cute acronym) in the storyline is entertaining and the connection between Johnny Duane Reed and Abby's friend Crystal Debrowski has a great deal of potential. Looking forward to their book next.
4 Stars
Former Black Ops Inc. operative, Sam Lang, will go to any lengths to avenge the death of his sister even if it means using an innocent woman to do so. Abby Hughes is wary of men and has no time for romance between working as a blackjack dealer, taking night classes, and
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looking out for her younger brother. Nevertheless, Sam is able to get past Abby's defenses but will his secret agenda ruin any chance they might have at a future. Gerard once again delivers on the action and suspense, and the romance has its moments despite the hero's questionable behavior.
While Sam's motivations are understandable and his suspicions of Abby's activities are warranted under the circumstances, his deceitful manipulation of Abby and her feelings does not present him in a good light. It is particularly annoying that he
Thankfully, the keeping secrets trope is kept to a minimum and the relationship improves once all is revealed. Abby is an appealing heroine, and the fact that she stands up to Sam and calls him on his actions makes her even more likable. It was fun watching her outsmart him a time or two.
The inclusion of the other BOIs (cute acronym) in the storyline is entertaining and the connection between Johnny Duane Reed and Abby's friend Crystal Debrowski has a great deal of potential. Looking forward to their book next.
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Awards
RITA Award (Finalist — Romantic Suspense — 2009)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008-10-21
Physical description
384 p.; 6.68 inches
ISBN
1416566740 / 9781416566748