This was a good book, but not as good as I expected after reading so many great reviews about the story. The male lead is a spy who does most of his work as a linguistic expert, analyzing language to determine who the person is that his organization is looking for and finding guilty parties. The book was obviously well researched, but the amount of time that is spent explaining the linguistic aspects of the story become a distraction and slow the story down in places. Also, the main female character frequently resists doing things that she knows are right because she is too cautious. Her choices make her a hard character to like. ( )

Laney and Maxwell (Peter)
Very good story on top of the slow building romance. I love these Associates books! ( )

Listened for Review (Tantor)
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.50

Audio Rating: 4.00

First Thought when Finished: Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane was unique, full of suspense, and I really liked Mac and Laney to boot!

Overall Thoughts

1: Laney, Laney, Laney--you were a totally unique leading lady. Smart, sassy, but also a little dense. I don't know why but that made me love you!
2: Mac! I would seriously let you dissect my linguistics anytime :)
3: Setting--Holy Globe-Trotting! These men are just stirring up trouble and/or fixing problems all over the place. Rather impressed.
4: (I have already read book 3) This is my favorite book in the series so far by just a smidge and that is all Laney.
5: Love when a person in a story can go through the grinder and still see good in life! LOVE THAT!

Audio Thoughts

Narrated by: Romy Nordlinger /Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins / Publisher: Tantor Audio

Romy is a solid narrator that I can count on to deliver a story. She has the ability to capture and enhance a character through pacing and attitude. That came in especially handy with Laney. Overall she does a great job!

Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, Done Reviews ( )

Sooooo good! I can't wait for more.
Review to come. ( )

My Rating: 3.5 stars!
Release Date: December 30, 2013
Genre: Romantic Suspense

ABOUT THE BOOK:

SHE MAY BE HIS WORST ENEMY…
For deadly secret agent Peter Macmillan, language is a weapon—one he uses to hunt criminals, destroy plots, and charm enemies. Seducing information out of a beautiful singer in Bangkok hotel should be easy…except this particular singer has the power to destroy his cool façade, and with it, his last defense against a dark past.

HE MAY BE HER ONLY HOPE…
He tricked her. He helped himself to her body and her secrets. He has enemies everywhere. Laney Lancaster should hate Peter, but when she discovers him shirtless, sweaty, and chained up in the hotel’s dungeon, all she can think about is freeing him. Because she knows what it’s like to be trapped and alone. And she could use a dangerous friend.

They may be wrong for each other, but the instant they join forces, Laney and Peter are plunged into an odyssey of hot sex and dark danger. To survive, they must trust each other with their lives—and their hearts.

MY REVIEW:

Peter and Laney are two characters that keep you on the edge of your seat. This story was hot, gripping, and so sweet, I find that writing an indepth review is proving to be hard. I don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll say this … be prepared to be shocked and get your copy now! ( )