Overall, this was a totally delightful read, a return to the good solid story telling that makes Linda Howard such a favorite author. ~ Shadow, Guilty Pleasures
Description:
For Morgan Yancy, an operative and team leader in a paramilitary group, nothing comes before his job. But when he’s ambushed and almost killed, his supervisor is determined to find out who’s after the members of his elite squad—and why. Due to worries that this unknown enemy will strike again, Morgan is sent to a remote location and told to lay low and stay vigilant. But between a tempting housemate he’s determined to protect and a deadly threat waiting in the shadows, keeping under the radar is proving to be his most dangerous mission yet.
The part-time police chief of a small West Virginian mountain town, Isabeau “Bo” Maran finally has her life figured out. She’s got friends, a dog, and a little money in the bank. Then Morgan Yancy shows up on her doorstep. Bo doesn’t need a mysterious man in her life—especially a troublemaker as enticing and secretive as Morgan.
The harder they fight the intense heat between them, the closer Morgan and Bo become, even though she knows he’s hiding from something. But discovering the truth could cost Bo more than she’s willing to give. And when Morgan’s cover is blown, it might just cost her life.
Review copy provided for an honest review
What’s not to love about Linda Howard’s Troublemaker? It features a hot Alpha special ops hero, a strong, smart, independent heroine, and a bright, funny diva of a golden retriever named Tricks. Weave in a suspenseful plot that keeps you turning the pages, a host of delightful secondary characters, a surprising love story, along with laugh out loud humor and you have a winning combination.
When Special Ops agent Morgan Yancy was shot in an ambush, it raised all kinds of all red flags because no one could understand who shot him or why. Weak and helpless after open heart surgery to repair the wound and an ensuing bout of pneumonia his boss sends him to the one place no one would find him-to his step sister, Isabeau “Bo” Moran in West Virginia.
Having a very sick man fetch up at her isolated mountain cabin sends all kinds of warning bells for Bo, who has emotionally isolated herself from people. It doesn’t help that he is sent by her hated step-brother, Alex. They were only siblings for a few months when she was 13 and he was 18, but the animosity generated by those few months has lasted a lifetime. However, its obvious that her unwanted guest isn’t capable of going further, and with the incentive of thousands of dollars deposited in her bank account, she agrees to take care of Morgan. Alex also sets a trap to see if they can find the people behind his assailant.
As Morgan recovers his strength, he finds himself attracted to Bo’s strength and logic-and to her dog. Bo also feels the attraction, but she knows Morgan will move on as soon as the trap is sprung and she resists the pull. Can these two very different people actually find a relationship together while avoiding the danger hanging over them?
I loved all the characters but especially Tricks. I saw so much of some of my dogs in her antics, and the humor she brought to the story was remarkable.
Overall, this was a totally delightful read, a return to the good solid story telling that makes Linda Howard such a favorite author.
Sounds like my kinda read. Thanks Shadow for the review
Just finishes the book – loved Tricks!