Double Danger (An A-Tac Novel) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Double Danger" the 6th book in her A-Tac series by Dee Davis.

Product Description

Ignoring his instincts once cost Simon a vital op-and the life of his best friend, Ryan. Now as escalating, violent attacks hit A-Tac, another person he loves is in danger. Homeland Security agent Jillian Montgomery's investigation has suddenly brought her back into Simon's life, and unless they can learn to trust each other, their dangerous mission will fail.

After her husband Ryan's death, Jillian dedicates herself to saving others. She can't afford to be tempted by Simon, even though his every touch reignites the desire they once shared. But in the last desperate minutes before disaster strikes, their second chance at love might be the most lethal trap of all .

About the Author

Bestselling author Dee Davis worked in association management before turning her hand to writing. Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything in Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, she's won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold, and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt Medallion Award, and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. When not sitting at the computer writing, she spends her time exploring Manhattan with her husband, daughter, and Cardigan Welsh corgi.

You can learn more at:
DeeDavis.com
Twitter @deedavis
Facebook.com/deedavisbooks 

My Review:

Simon, Jillian (aka JJ) and Ryan all met in college when one night things went sour between Simon and Jillian.  Jillian married Ryan a few months later and Simon rode out of her life.  Simon and Ryan were both in the SEALs on the same team when Ryan was killed on a mission.  Simon hasn't seen Jillian since the funeral and believes she blames him for Ryan's death.  He blames himself but he doesn't know the dark secret about his dead friend.

During a terrorist attack at a local hospital they are reunited and shocked to see each other.  JJ is now known as Jillian and is working at Homeland Security and Simon works for A-Tac.  Both are assigned to work together on the case.

It was great to see the whole team in this book helping Simon and Jillian with their case which involves The Consortium.

Loved the history and chemistry between Simon and Jillian.  You can feel how they care for each other and their friends and families.

4/5

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (Jan 7)

What Are You Reading is a weekly Monday Meme that is hosted by Sheila from One Persons Journey: http://bookjourney.wordpress.com

Post the books you read last week, book currently being read and books you plan on finishing this week.

Last week I read:

1.  The Officer Breaks the Rules - Jeanette Murray
2.  Private London - James Patterson
3.  Double Danger - Dee Davis

I’m currently reading:

1.  Falling Off the Wind - Richard Miebers

Here's the link:

http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-170 

Private London [Paperback]

I've finished "Private London" the book in his Private series by James Patterson.

Product Description

The next explosive book in James Patterson's #1 bestselling Private series!

For Hannah Shapiro, a beautiful young American student, this particular nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when Jack Morgan, owner of Private -- the world's most exclusive detective agency -- saved her from a horrific death. She has fled her country, but can't flee her past. The terror has followed her to London, and now it is down to former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter, head of Private London, to save her all over again.

In central London, young women are being abducted off the street. When the bodies are found some days later, they have been mutilated in a particularly mysterious way. Dan Carter's ex-wife, DI Kirsty Webb, is involved in the investigation and it looks likely that the two cases are gruesomely linked.

Dan Carter drawn on the whole resources of Private International in a desperate race against the odds. But the clock is ticking ... Private may be the largest and most technologically advanced detection agency in the world, but the one thing they don't have is the one thing they need -- time.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (December 4, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455515558
ISBN-13: 978-1455515554

My Review:

Eight years ago Jack Morgan owner of Private (the world's most exclusive detective agency) saved Hannah Sharpiro's life from a horrible death in Los Angeles.  Hannah had to watch unspeakable acts bestowed upon her mother because he father refused to pay ransom money for their freedom.

Hannah is a young and beautiful American student who has fled her country but now her past has caught up with her in London.  Now it's up to former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter head of the London Private Office to save her once again.

Dan Carter's ex-wife DI Kirsty Webb is assigned to the horrifying cases of women being abducted from the streets and a few days later their mutilated bodies are found.  Then when Hannah is abducted Kristy finds a link that ties the two horrifying cases together.

This was a very fast paced thriller with lots of action: murder, rape, hypnotic suggestion, kidnapping, organ thievery ring an organized crime.  I did feel like there was a London feel to the story and the characters were well developed.

3.5/5

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Private Berlin [Hardcover]

Product Description

IN EUROPE'S MOST DANGEROUS CITY

Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany headquarters for the world's most powerful investigation firm. He keeps his methods secret as he tackles Private's most high-profile cases-and when Chris suddenly disappears, he becomes Private Berlin's most dangerous investigation yet.

AN INVESTIGATOR IS SEARCHING

Mattie Engel is another top agent at Private Berlin, gorgeous and ruthlessly determined-and she's also Chris's ex. Mattie throws herself headfirst into finding Chris, following leads to the three people Chris was investigating when he vanished: a billionaire suspected of cheating on his wife, a soccer star accused of throwing games, and a nightclub owner with ties to the Russian mob. Any one of them would surely want Chris gone-and one of them is evil enough to want him dead.

AND SHE'S AFTER MORE THAN THE TRUTH

Mattie's chase takes her into Berlin's most guarded, hidden, and treacherous places, revealing secrets from Chris's past that she'd never dreamed of in the time they were lovers. On the brink of a terrifying discovery, Mattie holds on to her belief in Chris-in the face of a horror that could force all of Europe to the edge of destruction and chaos.

Product Details
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (January 21, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316211176
ISBN-13: 978-0316211178

The Officer Breaks the Rules (Semper Fidelis. Always Faithful.) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "The Officer Breaks the Rules" by Jeanette Murray.

Product Description

Some Rules Are Meant To Be Broken

He's Ruled by Loyalty...

Every man knows that you don't date your best friend's little sister, but Captain Jeremy Phillips can't seem to be convince Madison O'Shay to stay away. And he can't convince himself to stop thinking about her, either.

She's Ruled by Love ...

Madison knows exactly what she wants ... and whom. But she won't give up her career in the Navy for any man, not even Jeremy.

They're both about to learn that in the game of love, it's all about breaking the rules.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (January 8, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402265433
ISBN-13: 978-1402265433

My Review:

Captain Jeremy Phillips knows deep down inside that he shouldn't get involved with his best friend's little sister Madison O'Shay.  He can't stop thinking about her and is having trouble convincing her to stay away.

Madison O'Shay works as a Navy nurse and she knows what she wants - Captain Jeremy Phillips but she won't give up her job for him.


3.5/5

New Release 2013 (Jan 1)

Shadow Woman: A Novel [Hardcover]

From perennial New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard comes a thrilling and sensual new novel of romance, suspense, intrigue . . . and memories that can kill.

SHADOW WOMAN

Lizette Henry wakes up one morning and makes a terrifying discovery: She doesn’t recognize the face she sees in the mirror. She remembers what she looks like, but her reflection is someone else’s. To add to the shock, two years seem to have disappeared from her life. Someone has gone to great and inexplicable lengths to keep those missing years hidden forever. But the past always finds a way to return.

Strange memories soon begin to surface and, along with them, some unusual skills and talents that Lizette hasn’t a clue about acquiring. Sensing that she’s being monitored, Lizette suddenly knows how to search for bugs in her house and tracking devices in her car. What’s more, she can elude surveillance — like a trained agent.

Enter a mysterious and seductive stranger named Xavier, who claims he wants to help — but who triggers disturbing images of an unspeakable crime of which Lizette may or may not be the perpetrator. With memories returning, she suddenly becomes a target of anonymous assassins. On the run with nowhere to hide, Lizette has no choice but to rely on Xavier, a strong and magnetic man she doesn’t trust, with a powerful attraction she cannot resist. As murky waters become clear, Lizette confronts a conspiracy that is treacherous and far-reaching and a truth that, once revealed, may silence her and Xavier once and for all.

January Releases

1st
Shadow Woman - Linda Howard

21st
Private Berlin - James Patterson

22nd
Suspect - Robert Crais
Killing Time - Cindy Gerard

29th
The Vision - Heather Graham
The Seventh Victim - Mary Burton
Shadowkiller - Wendy Corsi Staub

Happy New Year's

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