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Bezig met laden... Rescue Me (Last Chance Rescue Trilogy, Book 1)door Christy Reece
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |    ) PatLibrary123 | Aug 9, 2022 | 3 Stars Following a devastating assault, Eden St. Claire has remade herself into a strong, independent and kickass covert operative for Last Chance Rescue, an organization that specializes in locating missing people. Eden believes that nothing with ever shake her confidence again that is until she comes face to face with Jordan Montgomery, the only man who has ever gotten under her skin. As the two work together to stop a vicious ring of human traffickers, Eden will have to decide whether to embrace the future or succumb to the ghosts of her past … Unfortunately, the action packed suspense plot cannot compensate for the problematic romance. The hero and heroine are constantly keeping secrets and lying to one another, which make neither one very likable. The book starts out with Devon aka Eden manipulating Jordan into believing that she is someone else and the relationship goes downhill from there. You would think that she had learned her lesson about lying, but no… she repeats the same mistake when they meet again years later. Not only is the keeping secrets trope one that I cannot abide, but Eden’s lies make it virtually impossible to either sympathize or identify with her. This is a pity as her strong will and the manner in which she deals with the trauma she suffered have the potential for making her a wonderful heroine. Jordan isn’t much better. He is a complete jerk almost from the start and a real contender for the Anti-Hottie Harem. He does manage to redeem himself somewhat as the book progresses, but he also has to be one of the most inept secret agents out there. Not only does he fail to recognize a girl he has virtually watched grow up as well as a women he has been intimate with, but he makes a fatal error in judgment that almost costs him everything. Neither James Bond nor Jason Bourne need be concerned about their jobs… Thankfully, the premise of the LCR agency is sufficiently compelling and the human traffickers are sick and twisted enough to keep the pages turning. The secondary cast is fleshed out well and Noah is particularly intriguing so I will be continuing with the next book in the series. (  ) Lauren2013 | May 24, 2018 | ) Tricialenht | May 20, 2018 |  ) Becky_McKenna | Mar 10, 2016 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)
Fiction.
Romance.
Suspense.
HTML:“Mindful of the quality expected of Cherry Adair and Mariah Stewart, Christy Reece’s first novel is a terrific romantic suspense thriller.”—Harriet Klausner, Merry Genre Go Round Reviews A covert operative of Last Chance Rescue (LCR) Enterprises, Eden St. Claire has made secrets her life’s work. Seven years ago, an evening of emotional vulnerability and pure pleasure almost destroyed her. Now Eden wears her beauty like a mask, concealing any hint of vulnerability or the demons of her past. A daring rescue of an innocent girl on a Greek island leads Eden to a new partner. Jordan Montgomery has been looking for Eden–though he knows her by another name, from another time. But his search for her is overshadowed by a case that’s gone international. A powerful, ruthless, organized network is stealing women and children around the world. And a lover, a traitor, and a killer all wait for... Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyWaarderingGemiddelde: (3.79)
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Following a devastating assault, Eden St. Claire has remade herself into a strong, independent and kickass covert operative for Last Chance Rescue, an organization that specializes in locating missing people. Eden believes that nothing with ever shake her confidence again that is until she comes face to face with Jordan Montgomery, the only man who has ever gotten under her skin. As the two work together to stop a vicious ring of human traffickers, Eden will have to decide whether to embrace the future or succumb to the ghosts of her past …
Unfortunately, the action packed suspense plot cannot compensate for the problematic romance. The hero and heroine are constantly keeping secrets and lying to one another, which make neither one very likable.
The book starts out with Devon aka Eden manipulating Jordan into believing that she is someone else and the relationship goes downhill from there. You would think that she had learned her lesson about lying, but no… she repeats the same mistake when they meet again years later. Not only is the keeping secrets trope one that I cannot abide, but Eden’s lies make it virtually impossible to either sympathize or identify with her. This is a pity as her strong will and the manner in which she deals with the trauma she suffered have the potential for making her a wonderful heroine.
Jordan isn’t much better. He is a complete jerk almost from the start and a real contender for the Anti-Hottie Harem. He does manage to redeem himself somewhat as the book progresses, but he also has to be one of the most inept secret agents out there. Not only does he fail to recognize a girl he has virtually watched grow up as well as a women he has been intimate with, but he makes a fatal error in judgment that almost costs him everything. Neither James Bond nor Jason Bourne need be concerned about their jobs…
Thankfully, the premise of the LCR agency is sufficiently compelling and the human traffickers are sick and twisted enough to keep the pages turning. The secondary cast is fleshed out well and Noah is particularly intriguing so I will be continuing with the next book in the series. (