Excited to be a part of Harlequin’s February 2020 Blog Tours. Today I have a review of a book from Harlequin Intrigue.
After a long stretch of psychological thrillers and police procedurals, I was looking for a brain break. I found it in this book.
You can read the synopsis in the blurbs, and what you see is what you get. There is no in-depth character study, no hidden secrets, or mind-boggling twists. It’s a straightforward plot with action and romance.
I enjoyed the story, but I will say that this book is part of a series, and I got the distinct feeling that I would have enjoyed it even more if I had read the others first.
That’s not to say that it was unreadable as a standalone, because it certainly was. The plot was fully developed from beginning to end. But there were a lot of references to past events that obviously occurred in other books. So, I think reading those first would have led to a deeper understanding of the events in this book.
I did like the set-up, because really, who doesn’t love a damsel in distress/old flame as protector story? And I thought that the chemistry between Ali and Jax was tangible and realistic which made it easier to root for them. All in all, this was exactly what I needed when I needed it. It is a good book and a quick read. Just know that if you want to have a more in-depth read, find the first books in the series.
