Prudence Hartley has the usual single mom problems: getting her kids to school on time; juggling a gazillion errands while trying to get a full day’s work done; oh, and don’t forget about dinner.But Pru’s problems become a tad more complicated and a lot more dangerous when she finds a dead man in her house. Or a dead spy to be exact. Suddenly, a federal agent named David Merrick shows up and … up and whisks her and her kids into protective custody. Pru has so many questions spinning through her brain she doesn’t know where to begin. How is she going to keep her kids safe? What was the dead spy looking for in her house? Why are the spies after her? Oh, and there’s one more question . . . just a pesky, minor thing. Why does Merrick have to be so damn sexy and protective?
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This story takes place in Ontario Providence. Prudence Hartley, writer, proofreader and mother of twins, Boone and Hope have come home to find a dead body in there living room. Let’s back it up, Prudence finds a dead body in her living room, if you find a body with hole in the back of their head laying face down on your floor, you would assume they were dead. Prudence is the mother of twin children, Hope and Boone, who will be 12 years old soon. They had been at there father’s home and she had gone out to spend time with her mother who lived in an assisted living home and then picked up her children, as they had been with their father for the weekend. So she takes her son’s hand and backs out of the house and goes to where her daughter is in the car and calls the OPP, which stands for the Ontario Provincial Police. The police arrive, an officer Delia Kallas and her boss Don Parrino arrived to interrogate and look over the crime scene. After a while Don Parrino let her children and her children’s father Seth Webster, a professor who had come to pick them up, he let them go and told the children their mother would be onto their father’s house later. Seth Webster is married to Sarah and not to Prudence. The next day Sergeant David Merrick of the RCMP and Ezekiel his assistant who was a data and forensic person showed up and began asking them questions. We come to find out that Sergeant was there to protect Pru and her children and so was Zeke aka Ezekiel. So the story is set Prudence and her children are in danger from someone, she doesn’t know who and neither do the RCMP and they are there to protect and investigate why someone died in her home and is trying to get to Prudence Hartley. Other characters that are important in this story is Nate, Sergeant Merrick’s son. Merrick was married at one time and they got a divorce because his wife could not handle his job. Then their is Seth’s cousin Rick and Prudence’s best friend Paula, and Geoff and Tim who worked in Ottawa and helped to watch over Pru while she was in Ottawa. I liked this story because it had sexual relationships and innuendoes all throughout the book but it never got much pass kissing, so it was like a romantic suspenseful mystery. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it as a good read. I wouldn’t mind reading another book about these characters or just another book from this author.
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I found this book excellent. It had everything plus kept me guessing till the very end which is fantastic. I felt bad for Prudence. She sure had bad luck with the attempts on her life but luck you have that gorgeous man protecting her.
So well written, I loved reading it. It was fresh and original, with drama, humor and mystery plus the wonderful intimacy and touch of romance as well. Perfect story really!
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ONE PHENOMENAL ADVENTURE
Bashing barnacles boo! Allison knocked the brakes off this incredibly turbulent, sensational rock-my-world tempest with this tumultuous rollercoaster, delivering up some close-calls, head-ons and off-kilters, propelling all those raging emotions into play front and center, launching this bad boy to staggering heights. Sparks ignite as riveting drama, gripping intrigue, brutal tactics, spiraling danger, electrifying suspense and nailbiting situations ensue in epic proportions, putting our characters through their paces, wrapping this jewel up sleek shiny and tight. Perception and ingenuity in every thread you unravel with each page your drawn into this tangled web so intricately and precise, kicking this bad boy into the eye of a storm, bursting it into a tailspin with mind-blowing impacts, blasting this baby to life brilliantly. The attraction and chemistry ignites with such intoxicating intensity and boundless emotions, showcases the thrilling electricity and infinite affection, drawing our characters closer, binding them to one another perfectly. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that’s so rich and lively it feels as though you’re part of the story instead of on the sidelines, feeling everything the characters feel. Amazing job Allison, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
This is a well written book with a cast of strong characters and an interesting story line. The author brings a bit of everything .. mystery ,humor and romance and moves the story quickly and smoothly with her detailed writing. It’s an enjoyable book and I would recommend reading.
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I’m not sure if I have read any other books by this author before. But I will be looking for her now. Because, wow, I loved this book. So much that I hardly know where to start.
Prudence was one original main character. One that I was quick to like. As the story goes on she also seemed to be somewhat of a danger magnet. But also as person after person was added to the story, she was also a magnet for people who cared about her. I liked that each person who was added had depth to their personalities and added to the story. It was also a relief that it wasn’t overwhelming either. It was a people driven story as much as it was about the suspense.
At first Detective Sergeant Merrick was someone that like Pru, I didn’t know what to make of. He seemed like he was probably good at his job but somewhat emotionless. He did develop into a deeper person than you expect at first and I ended up liking him a lot too.
This story kept me on the edge of my seat, never knowing what was going to happen next. And plenty did, happen that is. There is also a lot of skillful sleuthing too. These are only a few of the reasons that I liked it. The romance that was brewing made me smile more than once.
And I was very satisfied on how the story ended and how the romance did too. That brought about another smile for sure.
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I am a fan of mysteries, but on occasion I choose books that are less complicated to read and this was one was enjoyable and entertaining.
Very good. Not your typical suspense romance novel. The characters are more mature, it’s an all around good book
I enjoyed the book, but so many things that happen in the book are unrealistic. I guess it’s because it takes place in Canada and maybe the Canadian Royal Police policies and actions are really different from those in the USA.
Heroine Prudence handles herself well in dangerous situations. Kids are bright and precocious.
Rollercoaster of a read.
Such a well written story. Full of intrigue, action and suspense. Poor Pru, she spent a lot of the story with the paramedics and in hospital with all the attempts on her life.
I loved the characters and appreciate that I never even suspected the Ring Leader!
Loved the characters and the story line great book
Good concept but it seemed to drag on and I felt like skipping pages to get to the end. When you found out “who dunnit”, I was just confused as to why they did it.