Life hasn’t been quite the same for computer engineer Island Chaptal since March, an OCD-ridden professional killer, burst into her life to clean her bedroom and take her on a global chase for a legendary diamond. Sadly, the (hit) man doesn’t just break bones; he breaks hearts, too.Since then, Island has found solace in Alex—the perfect boyfriend—and Ruby, a software project about to … about to revolutionize online banking security…for the worse. When Island’s boss is found dead after allegedly using Ruby to steal a vast fortune, it’s up to her to clear his name and recover the money. Someone else wants answers, though, and this time, Island might be in over her head.
From New York to Zürich, it’s going to take the return of a cleaning expert, a mini-octopus, and Island’s wits to beat Ruby. All while deciding whether to trust a man who already jilted her, or one who may have his own deadly secrets…
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Gah! I cannot get enough of Camilla Monk, Island Chaptal, and March. I adore Monk’s writing style, Island’s observations, and March’s placidity. This is a great mixture of closed door romance, action, mystery, suspense, and humor.
There’s some plot twists, so I don’t want to spoil too much. This book definitely has a complete and enjoyable story with an HFN ending and obvious lead into more adventures.
Amy McFadden provides a full cast of characters from a variety of countries with discernible and consistent voices. I cannot imagine anyone else as Island. Or March. Or even Phyllis. Additionally, McFadden also gives each “outtake” from faux romance novels that serve as the intro to every chapter their own unique delivery.
Island, March & Alex
Another entertaining read from this series. I really like Island, she is not your typical bad-ass heroine. She is different, she is in a league of her own. Her innocence and bravery is what I love about her.
Great world-building and plotline. It was action-packed, funny, entertaining and characters that you will adore. I love the mystery and it wasn’t predictable. I even almost root for Alex at the beginning. Then we have March , Alex didn’t stand a chance..
And let’s not forget the sloth image , Krakky & the platypuses
Great addition to the series
I love this series. The main character cracks me up. The lead man is damaged, yet so sexy.
Another great installment. I love this series and kept reading till well in the night. It is quite addictive.
It is 6 months after book 1 and Island has moved on a little bit from her heartache over March. She even has a boyfriend! But things are again not as it seems and when her colleague is found dead and the software program they have been working on has been stolen Island is pulled into another adventure.
March is back in Island’s life and while bullets are flying and Island is trying her hand at being a seductive spy she is also pondering about her love life. I enjoyed the tense moments between boyfriend Alex and March and the original freshness of the story. Krakky, the cavy.. how do you make this up? Not to forget the platypuses. Nightmare stuff.
I highly recommend this series. I am on to the next and then I will have to wait months for the 4th and conclusive book! But I am sure it will be worth the wait!
(2017)
Second book in the series, and the second book I have read.
All the fun ingredients from the first book are present:
Hilarious “quotes” from Rica, Ramirez & co. before each chapter, enough nerdy talk to keep my inner geek happy, spy stuff and car chases, and – of course – March (and who here doesn’t have at least a little crush on him?!).
We also get to meet Phyllis in person, are introduced to Krakky (really hope the little guy’s okay! Will he be back in #3?) and we get to visit Switzerland and Liechtenstein this time.
Suffice it to say Ruby kept me up (snickering and giggling) two nights in a row (aw, just one more tiny chapter… okay, maybe another one? Rinse and repeat until 1 a.m.).
I should also mention that I felt compelled to read up on platypuses (platypi) and their potential use as substitues for ill-tempered mutated sea-bass (sans laser beams).