Now You Die (Bullet Catchers) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Now You Die" the 6th book in her Bullet Catcher series by Roxanne St. Claire.

Product Description

Former Bullet Catcher and lone wolf investigator Jack Culver is on a mission. Thirty years ago, an innocent woman was convicted of murder. Jack believes he's found the real killer -- but to take down one of the highest legal authorities in the land, he needs access. Serious access. Unfortunately, the one person he knows with that kind of power is his ex-boss and ex-lover, the woman who still haunts his dreams.

Bullet Catchers owner Lucy Sharpe realizes she's being used for her connections, and she intends to use Jack Culver right back. She's determined to see justice served, even if that means partnering with the man who once found his way past her iron shields. This time, she'll be strong enough to avoid Jack's persuasive touch.

But when passion flares, and they become the killer's target, Lucy and Jack don't just break some rules -- they shatter them. And that means risking everything: their jobs, their hearts and their lives.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Pocket Star; Reprint edition (May 26, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439149488
ISBN-13: 978-1439149485

My Review:

"Now You Die" is the last book in this trilogy series with "First You Run" and "Then You Hide" that follows a 30 year span with the Bullet Catchers tracking triplet sisters adopted in the black market.  The birth mother was involved with an influential politician who is the father.

Then she is arrested for murder she has not committed.  He has power and has connections that helps him convict an innocent women.  Jack Culver needs Lucy Sharpe's connections to help prove her innocence.  Lucy doesn't think much of Jack and thinks he's scum of the earth until he proves himself worthy.

This book had high-octane action, sexual tension and a well written complicated storyline.

4/5

First You Run (The Bullet Catchers) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "First You Run" the 4th book in her Bullet Catchers series by Roxanne St. Claire.

Product Description

AN UNSTOPPABLE BODYGUARD ON THE HUNT.

A WOMAN HIDING A SECRET EVEN SHE DOESN'T KNOW. A PASSION THAT BEGINS WITH DANGER

Bullet Catcher Adrien Fletcher is on a mission to track down a baby given up in a black market adoption thirty years ago. He has a list of possible names and one tantalizing clue: the infant girl had been marked with a tiny tattoo. And since tattoo-hunting will mean getting up close and personal with the women on his list, he's the perfect man for the job. But when Fletch meets Miranda Lang, he knows she can never be just a name on his list. If she's not his target, he should move on and find the right woman, despite their electrifying attraction. But Miranda is on her own mission, and every step takes her closer to a deadly trap. Fletch may be the only man who can protect her forcing him to choose between duty and desire.

 

About the Author

 

Roxanne St. Claire left her PR career to write full time. She lives in Florida with her husband and children.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Pocket Star; Reprint edition (May 26, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439149364
ISBN-13: 978-1439149362

 

My Review:

 

Bullet Catcher Adrien Fletcher is on a mission to find a black market adoption baby thirty years ago.  The only clue he has is a tattoo on her butt and the date when she was adopted.  He has a list of women who he has to get up and personal with to actually see the tattoo.  Her birth mother is imprisoned and is dying from cancer and is hoping her bone marrow will save her.

 

When Adrien first meets anthropologist Miranda Lang at a book speaking event it erupts into chaos with cult like members and he has to help her escape.  He is on the verge of seducing Miranda when he smells blood at her apartment door and they notice a dead bird which means death.  As Adrien digs deeper threats and stolen books indicate something more sinister against the professor.  This complicates his investigation to locate the tattoo as he gets closer, spends more time in her company and starts having feelings for her.

Adrien is charming but quite deceptive and a mercenary while Miranda was smart but fearful.  I really liked how Adrien changed from being deceptive to protective and receptive to Miranda's needs.

This is a very fast paced and deals more with the action suspense mystery than the romance.  You can feel the sexual chemistry between the hero and heroine though it took awhile for them to get to the action and it was hot and steamy.

 

3/5

ARC Review: Face of Danger (Guardian Angelinos) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Face of Danger" the third book in her Guardian Angelinos trilogy by Roxanne St. Claire.

Product Description

Private investigator Vivi Angelino loves living life on the edge, but stepping into the shoes of a movie starlet to bait a serial killer isn't just a thrill . . . it's a ticket to the big time for her fledgling security firm. That is, as long as a certain risk-averse FBI agent stays out of her way-and out of her fantasies.

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang isn't above using his well-worn rulebook to stop Vivi's latest walk on the wild side. But when they learn her client is involved in something far more insidious than bad acting, Vivi and Colt must work together despite the electrifying attraction arcing between them. For each new clue is bringing them closer to a high-profile crime with a dark and deadly truth at its core . . . and a cold, calculating murderer with nothing left to lose.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Forever (April 26, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446566578
ISBN-13: 978-0446566575

My Review:

Storyline:  Private investigator Vivi Angelino loves living life on the edge, but stepping into the shoes of a movie starlet to bait a serial killer isn't just a thrill . . . it's a ticket to the big time for her fledgling security firm. That is, as long as a certain risk-averse FBI agent stays out of her way-and out of her fantasies.

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang isn't above using his well-worn rulebook to stop Vivi's latest walk on the wild side. But when they learn her client is involved in something far more insidious than bad acting, Vivi and Colt must work together despite the electrifying attraction arcing between them. For each new clue is bringing them closer to a high-profile crime with a dark and deadly truth at its core . . . and a cold, calculating murderer with nothing left to lose.

Characters:  Vivi has a past. Her traumatic experience in her teen years changed her from a cheerleader/ballet dancer adolescent just coming into the exploration of her sexuality to a pierced tomboy who dressed in baggy clothes doing her best to hide her feminine side.  She's very loyal to her family, determined for the firm to grow and prosper, quite stubborn and a risk taker.

Colt after the death of his fiancee many years ago has left him scarred and determined to ignore any attraction or feelings he may have for Vivi!  His agenda and his motivation for his need for rules and control is spelled out very early in the book that's it's a surprise when he breaks some rules once he partners up with Vivi.  She makes him lose his control and heart!


Romance: Wow the love scenes were very hot from the plane trip to bathroom to the wall, etc.  I literately thought the pages were going to go up in flames!

Killer(s):  Wow were they very cold hearted and would kill anyone that got in their way without blinking an eye or showing any remorse.

4/5


Thanks Brianne from Hachette Book Group for sending me this ARC to review, greatly appreciated!

ARC Review: Shiver of Fear (The Guardian Angelinos) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Shiver of Fear" the 2nd book in her Guardian Angelino series by Roxanne St. Claire.

Product Description

The legacy that haunts her . . .


The mystery she must solve . . .


A man who threatens to reveal her secrets . . .


and break her heart.

Burned by a failed marriage, former FBI agent Marc Rossi wants back in the investigation game with no emotional strings attached. Taking an assignment for his enterprising Angelino cousins, he heads to Northern Ireland to pry a key piece of evidence from a missing socialite-any way he can. But when the ice queen turns out to be warm, beautiful, and on a secret mission of her own, the job becomes a passionate reminder of what happens when duty and desire mix. The daughter of an infamous fugitive, Devyn Sterling has survived betrayal only to find that her mother has mysteriously disappeared. When her search uncovers secrets, lies, and threats, Devyn and Marc must trust each other when every instinct says they can't . . . and a terrorist wants to make sure they won't live to try.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Forever (April 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780446566599
ISBN-13: 978-0446566599

My Review:
 
Storyline: Former FBI agent Marc Rossi wants back in the investigation game so he joins his cousin's  security and investigation firm, The Guardian Angelinos as an consultant.  Heading to Northern Ireland, his mission is to extract information from a missing socialite and get her out of there. But the ice queen turns out to be a warm and beautiful woman -- a woman with a mission of her own. As the daughter of an infamous fugitive, Devyn Sterling wants to find her biological mother and hopefully find the connection she never had with her adoptive parents. But her mother may just be one of the bad guys. When their investigation uncovers lies, secrets, and international terrorism, Devyn and Marc must trust in each other to survive.

Characters: Mark is a very sexy alpha male who's very charming, funny, dreamy and who's very calm and collected in dire situations.  He's very caring and protective of his woman. 

Devyn is a very beautiful, smart, stubborn and feels very alone since her adoptive parents are the ones to show their affections. 

It was a delight to see Vivi, Zach, Uncle Nino and even Agent Lang who seems like an intriguing character. 

Romance: The relationship starts off slowly but is very believable and tense.  When they finally get together it was so hot and sexy you really want them to end up with each other.  When they finally admit they love each other it was very sweet.

Killer:  The killers are quite vicious and will kill anything or anyone to accomplish their goal. 

Can't wait to read Vivi's story "Face of Danger".

5/5