Ava Drake

British secret agent Collin Callahan infiltrated a secret poker tournament to find out who was behind it and what they were offering as a prize. He was not expecting to find Oliver Elliot, a math genius turned surfer bum, and he certainly did not think he could fall for someone like him so quickly. But when other players start turning up dead, Collin and Oliver both realize something sinister is going on. And it turns out finding out who is sponsoring the tournament might create more problems that it solves.… (meer)

Christian Chatsworth-Brandeis is nothing if not devoted to his job. And even though the senator he works for is probably not the greatest human being on the planet, Christian is not going to let him down. Besides, it is only for a few more years and then he can be on to something bigger and better. But when a series of threats against the senator lead to the hiring of an additional security team--one that includes Stone Jackson--things go in some unexpected directions. And the almost completely fall off the rails when the senator disappears right before a series of important public appearances and fundraising events. But Christian has a plan...and he can only hope that his burning attraction for Stone--something it's clear is reciprocal--doesn't get in the way.

Fun. Lighthearted. Original. Steamy. These are all words I would use to describe this book. It is written in an engaging and entertaining style, and I found myself quickly drawn in to Christian and Stone's world. It is well worth a read, and is the first book in a series so I am looking forward to what's to come...… (meer)

Fashion model Zane Stryker finds himself unwittingly involved in the underworld of organized crime after his suitcase is swapped out for a bag containing contraband that a powerful organization can't wait to get its hands on. Spared from being arrested as a smuggler by the mysterious (and attractive) Sebastian Gigoni, Zane must find a way to get out from under the thumb of the unknown people who are now demanding he hand over the item they're looking for while deciding if he can trust Sebastian--at first with his life, but maybe even with his heart. And Sebastian has his own dilemma--trying to figure out if Zane is part of the conspiracy or is really as innocent and genuine as he seems to be.

I really did like these characters, and the interactions between the two of them were the right combination of sweet and spicy. But the overall situation they're in here in the book and some of the pacing just all seemed a bit off to me. So while I'd give this four stars for the characters and the relationship, I'm knocking it down just a bit since the total package didn't quite seem to come together.… (meer)