Serving Up Trouble

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Summary: Add this one to your keeper shelf -- Very highly recommended
Review: When life shifts from mundane to terrifying in one brief moment, Angie Rivers undergoes an epiphany. Her life has become boring, even if she had methodically become the antithesis of everything her parents want for her. So when a man grabs her for a hostage, Angie determines that life will change if she is given a second chance. Fortunately, officer Sam O'Neill stands in line next to her, springing into action and taking down the would-be robber.

Sam considers himself a rather cynical cop, destined to remain single after his mother and ex-wife's rejection of his career. He distances himself from his emotions and devotes his life to his job. Then Angie rocks his world, making him feel and need. Unfortunately, as she continues to put herself in danger as the only person who can identify the leader of an identity theft ring, Sam's need to protect her from danger seems to override his own common sense and self determined destiny.

Jill Shalvis is SERVING UP TROUBLE with style. Quirky, sexy, impulsive Angie brings sparkling life to Sam's gray existence. Angie's second chance brings about a decision to change her life, following her dreams and pursuing her goals despite the discouraging words of her family. As a result, Angie is a powerful, delightful heroine, serving up trouble to criminals and Sam in equal measure. Author Shalvis succeeds in gracefully combining suspense, sparkling energy and humor for a fantastic read. SERVING UP TROUBLE belongs on the keeper shelf. Very highly recommended.