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Suspend all belief and strap yourself in for a fun romp through Thailand in this quirky romance story. Trent Copeland has been living life much too far on the safe side since his boyfriend died. His work is even suffering as he's a gay romance writer. His best friend, Beth takes on the task of planning a vacation for Trent that will put some adventure and spice back into his life. The next thing Trent knows, he's getting off of a plane in Bangkok. Thinking that Beth did alright, Trent is looking for the limo to take him to his air conditioned 5 star hotel. Instead he gets a tuk-tuk ride into the heart of gay Bangkok and a room with no air conditioning at the Pink Tiger Hotel. A mix up at customs brings the hot, hunky, Reed Acton and plenty of spice into Trent's life. Reed is on an undercover mission to break up a transnational smuggling ring with maybe to catch a fast fuck along the way brings Trent right into the middle of a mobster's haven. Ms Lynley did an excellent job of bring the beauty and varied culture of Thailand into this book. I felt like I was right there next to Trent and Reed seeing through their eyes. The raw lust that Reed exudes and the gentler more caring desire that Trent brings with him provided for a lot of tongue-in-cheek one liners that had me laughing. The sex between the two men was smoking and there was plenty of it. It took a little while to get used to the way Ms Lynley changed the POV from Trent to Reed but that only lasted a short time. I liked both Reed and Trent and especially enjoyed the way they changed as the story moved along. Give this wonderfully fun book a try if you're in the mood for a lighthearted romantic adventure story in a beautifully described setting. ( )

This book is an interesting mix between a good old-fashioned action adventure, an exciting hunt for hidden treasure in an exotic location and a modern-day romance. Not only that, it is also a study of what happens when a somewhat insecure, withdrawn writer collides (quite literally) with an action-driven, somewhat macho agent. Trying to figure out the mystery and the true motives of the mysterious Reed had me glued to my seat and just as fascinated as Trent.

Trent is a guy who definitely grew on me. He starts out totally lost. He is withdrawn and a scared-of-everything-outside-his-apartment hermit who still mourns the death of his lover two years earlier. Forced into a trip to Thailand by his truly obnoxious and irritating ‘friends’ (no, they did not grow on me one bit!), he has a few revelations that change his life. I loved watching him struggle with the unknown environment, then cope with all the surprises, and finally grow as he learns that he can do a lot more than sit at home and write romance novels. He may not end up as a secret agent anytime soon, but he is definitely a changed man, more daring, by the end of this adventure.

Reed starts out as somewhat of a mystery. That fits well with his identity as a secret agent. He is very macho, judges Trent by his appearance and has no patience with anyone who doesn’t fall into line with what he thinks needs to happen. Being on an undercover mission makes him as lonely as Trent in a way, but his coping mechanisms are very different. I didn’t like the way he first treated Trent, but had to give him credit for changing his opinion in line with the changes Trent made. He turns out to be a great guy and by the end of the book I really liked him.

If you like mysterious agents, initially shy writer-types, an adventure story set in an exotic location that really comes to life, plus want some exciting twists and turns in your plot, you will like this book.


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