First let me say, I have been waiting for this book since last summer when Anne told me she was going to write a character with my name...at random times she would ask me 'what is your dream vehicle', 'what is your go-to phrase to call someone who pisses you off'? Of course because she and I have known each other for about 4 years she already knew my Diet Coke addiction, my favorite boozy drink that I 'invented' (Filthy F*ckin' Martini) and my notoriously foul mouth.

Anyway, I have been panting for this book. The editor would send me snippets then call me laughing hysterically, all the while telling the beta readers and proofers to NOT tell me anything about the book. When Anne sent it to me to layout the print edition and format the ebook files she said 'Format it don't read it' because her books seem to suck me in while I am designing them, usually one-third of the way in. So I followed the task-master's instructions, designing the print and ebooks in 7 hours - just so that I could take the rest of the day/night off and read it.

I freakin' loved this book. Deena Rae (feels strange to say this) is kick ass, take charge and competent. She is a bit lost, a bit standoffish and maybe even searching for a connection after being pretty much alone for 10 years. While being a nosy-neighbor she spies Mr. Fine Ass through her camera's viewfinder and he revs her motor.

A completely believable courtship ensues (well, at least believable for me if no one else), a bit of tit for tat and lots of sexual tension. The characters don't immediately jump into bed at first meeting. My favorite characters from the other Pierce Securities - Simon, Hollerman, Zack - are all there and Deena Rae holds her own against them. A female that works in a male dominated field yet still has her femininity, she is great with the guys.

There were some sticky situations, angst and some heartbreak to fuel the story-line. Anne Conley writes amazing stories, believable and lovable characters who leave you wanting more. With Bond, she delivers a heroine unusual in the realm of romance but someone you might know and actually be friends with in real life....and I am not just saying that.....
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Deena-Rae | Mar 28, 2023 |

Wire (Pierce Securities, #2) door Anne Conley

I hated the characters and their relationship. Half their problems could've been solved if they had an actual conversation. The mystery was not really mysterious. I liked the geek aspects but just wasn't enough to hold my attention.

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funstm | 1 andere bespreking | Dec 1, 2022 |

Murmur (Pierce Securities, #5) door Anne Conley

Not sure waht I think about the characters here. A good story though.

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LadyTi | 1 andere bespreking | Nov 7, 2022 |

Loving the Enemy door Anne Conley

I read this book because I have read other books by this author, this genre is different for Anne Conely but she wrote it so well.
She creates a world, everything seemed so real, there was detail but not too much to become boring. It paints the difficulties and fears of living in those times, especially as women, having little control or power compared to soldiers. But you really feel for how difficult times would have been just to survive.
Really glad i read it.

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