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Summary: Too Much Story For Too Small A Format
Review: A burnt-out LAPD detective still getting over the loss of a partner and whose much needed vacation gets cancelled, a DEA agent unwillingly following family tradition and also burdened by the fact that two of her partners have died, an undercover drug investigation taking place in an exclusive honeymoon resort, a unconvictable drug lord, turncoat relatives, lust developing into love between the undercover agents - this was all way too much for a 216 page book. There was so much backstory to both of the main characters that I wondered if this story was part of a series. The romance was contrived - two gorgeous people masquerading as a honeymoon couple - where have I read that before? It was the standard attraction-to-sexual-tension-to-lust-to-love route, with the current twist that the female protagonist has to be the one to learn to trust her male counterpart rather than the usual male-learning-to-trust-the-female storyline. The author just tried too hard to make Ronnie Carmichael (the DEA agent) a sympathetic character, loading her down with a family legacy, an unreasonable father, two dead partners, a prior Internal Affairs investigation, and lack of respect from her co-workers, among other things.
It was a pleasant little story, but its eroticism was mild (considering its marketing), and the love story was predictable. It's good for a one-time read, but I wouldn't consider it a keeper.
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Summary: Operation: Honeymoon -- Highly recommended
Review: Detective Blake Hammond must cancel his two week vacation in Hawaii to accept an under cover assignment, leaving him feeling outraged. Normally a cool, smooth, together kind of guy, Blake feels frustrated and much in need of some R & R. Tired, overworked, frustrated cops are make mistakes that can be dangerous and deadly. Now he's assigned to assist DEA Ronnie Carmichael who's just the woman to keep his world off kilter and his mind off business. A dangerous combination when their lives depend upon remaining under cover. Ronnie plans this to be her last assignment, looking forward to escaping the world of designer drugs and false identities. The department's strict fraternization policy forbids emotional involvement with Blake; however, their cover as honeymooners require that they act like a couple in love. Two weeks at Seaport Manor posing as newlyweds will give department non-fraternization rules quite a workout. Living in close, romantic quarters will cause the lines between pretense and reality to merge rather quickly when sexual magnetism keeps drawing them together. As Blake and Ronnie fight mistakes of the past that overshadow the present, they find themselves irresistibly drawn together. The sensual resort with its romantic overtones provides the perfect background to this wickedly delicious read. Once again author Jamie Denton displays her sensually masterful storytelling skills. The novel reads like one, long, sexy tease of emotions and erotic possibilities, making the necessity of remaining under the covers absolutely delightful. While the ending feels a bit abrupt, the powerful characterizations and naughty sexual play will still leave the reader satisfied. Highly recommended.
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