Damaged Goods

Exciting characters and storyline. Well detailed plot with lots of fun drama filled pages. Characters were multi layered and relatable. Definitely recommend this book.

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I’ve read several books written by Cynthia Dane; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

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This is a fast paced suspense read that
has plenty of drama twists and turns and steam.
The characters bring the book alive and take you
On a great journey.
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This is Sylvia and Joseph and their story. He comes from money and politically connected. She is an escort, some how they are drawn together. He arrests Sylvia and tells her he will clear her record if she goes undercover to help bring down a human trafficking ring. This book has plenty of action. I thought the characters were written well and were believable and likable. I thought the story flowed pretty well. I enjoyed the story. I think Cynthia Dane wrote a story worth reading.

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This is the story of the gorgeous FBI Agent Joseph Montoya. Joseph is 32 years old. He is the son of Horatio Montoya and his mother is Genevieve Stone. Horatio comes from a long line of Mexican heritage and Genevieve was German and Swedish what you would call mixed European heritage. They had Joseph, rather she had Joseph and as life would have it was really not cut out to be a mother. Since Joseph was born out of wedlock he could not get the inheritance that belonged to the Montoya family, which is a wealthy family, but he eventually went to stay with his father and step mother and grandma. He grew up with his two brothers who would inherit and his younger sister Reina who was 16 and grew up loving and worshiping her big brother. Then there is Sylvia Rogers 24 years old and a Boston transplant had two brothers and a mother, father did his best to take care of the family. She had a older brother with schizophrenia and a younger brother who had downs syndrome. Sylvia use to be high class prostitute and had moved to Portland what they call PNW to get away from everything in Boston. North West Portland was a place where there were quite a few millionaires. Sylvia had a fiance named who loved her and loved other women to, his name was Sebastian Fletcher. He was the right hand man to a man named Crow who owned a BDSM club. Crow and Sebastian went to jail so Sylvia ended up working as a stripper and a waitress. Sylvia and Joseph had met on a sting that both of them were involved in he on the side of the law and she as Sebastian’s fiance. They even had a swap in partners where she had sex with Joseph a couple of times and her fiance had sex with his undercover FBI agent playing his partner Stella. So Sylvia was out this night trying to pick some one up because she needed some extra money and because she wanted to not sleep in her small room in this apartment she shared with another women. She picked the wrong person because she picked up gorgeous Jake Lawson who happened to be a cop and got hauled down to the station. Joseph found out what happened to her and went to talk to her about being a part of a sting he was putting together to catch this billionaire named Alexander Sheen who was running a a human trafficker ring.
This is the story of how their relationship developed and it turned out to be an exciting story of lies, betrayal and the issue of women being sold as slaves, as part of a human trafficking ring. It was a very good read and would highly recommend this book.

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Even though this was one very l-o-n-g r-e-a-d……..seriously, a little too long, and therefore losing 1 star, I really enjoyed this book. Joseph and Sylvia’s story was compelling, interesting, well developed, and full of twists and turns. This story does grab you, but set aside the time, because you’ll need it. I enjoyed The Monroe Trilogy, which was 3 books, and it wasn’t as long as this book. But, with all that said, the story was really good. Next time, keep it shorter.

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Human Touch.

There’s a line in the Bruce Springsteen song from Human Touch. that goes ”I know I i’m nobodies bargain but add a little touch-up and little paint.” this line completely describes the characters of Slyvia and Joseph. Sylvia and Joseph are lonely world-weary and broken people. They are looking for love and that human touch from another person. Sylvia and Joseph are very different people. Claire is a high-class escort/prostitute. Joseph Montoya is a police officer who is a part of a very rich political family. Joseph and Slyvia met during an undercover operation where they were investigating an illegal sex club where they posed as a couple. Joseph and Slyvia realize their feelings run deeper than what either of them will admit. One evening, Joseph returns to arrest Slyvia for solicitation at a hotel bar. However, he makes a bargain with Slyvia. He will drop the charges if Slyvia goes undercover as an escort to help him bring down the ruthless human trafficking czar Alexander Sheen. Slyvia only agrees after she insists on Joseph pay for her expensive, high fashion dresses, and makeover. Can they continue to deny the feelings they still have for one another? You will have to read to find out. I really liked this book. It was well-written and fun. It is fast-paced at the beginning but began to slow down in the middle. Too many details slowed down the action. However, it did pick up again towards the end. Despite this, it kept my attention. I loved the characters of Slyvia and Joseph. They were so different. They were like the odd couple. Slyvia was brash and always spoke her mind. Joseph was quiet. private and thoughtful. He analyzed every move. Their chemistry between Slyvia and Joseh is hot and steamy as well as the sex scenes. This book was also very funny. My favorite scene is when Joseph attempts to “save” Slyvia. It is truly the definition of irony. Lol. No spoilers. You will have to read the book. It is hilarious though. This the first book Ive read by this author and will not be my last. I am going to follow her and look for more of her books in her newsletter. She has gained a fan. I hope she continues Slyvia and Joseph’s story in future books. I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout. I am voluntarily leaving this review.

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You know an author has that little something special when they can grab you at the beginning and keep you so engrossed in the story, that everything ceases to matter except getting to the final page. That’s when you know they love to write.

Damaged Goods is well written with an interesting and intriguing storyline, awesome characters, and packed with twists and turns, suspense, mystery, off-the-charts chemistry, violence, and HOT sex.

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