On the heels of a nasty divorce, celebrity dancer Amy Perry expects a mess when she returns to the summerhouse her Uncle Henri willed her. But she didn’t count on the headache of one too-hot-to-handle contractor—who also happens to be her childhood nemesis.Despite the shock of learning who his new employer is, Sean Newland wants to treat this renovation like all his other projects: with … professionalism and ease. In Amy’s presence, it’s not so simple.
Because on the first day, they find a dead body. Later, they stumble upon a journal packed with unusual hints of past sins.
Working together, both on the house and unraveling the book’s riddles, they discover new truths about one another. In the game of love, loyalty, and trust, it appears that many around them aren’t who they seem to be—and uncovering true identities can come at a very high price.
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Wow did Amabel Daniels hit this out of the park or what?!? I was blown away with how much this book captured all of my feels, and all of my attention. This is one where I needed the ‘do not disturb the reading mommy’ sign on the door. I was so intent on finishing this book. I had to know how this would culminate pretty much after I finished the first few chapters. There is so much going on in this novel, but not for one moment is it too much for the reader. Daniels has managed to weave the perfect balance of mystery, slow-burn romance, suspense, and more to make sure that everything works out in the end. I love that this was a deep story but read with ease, these are the novels that grip me long after I have finished the last page.
Amy Perry, what a character she was to read. I really loved her and I connected with her on several levels. She has been through the wringer when it comes to her nasty divorce. She has seen it all and traveled the world as a ballerina. After these momentous occasions in her life come to a close she is ready to begin a new life at home. Her favorite place ever in the world was always her aunt and uncles mansion located just outside of Atlanta. Unfortunately, the home is not what it used to be and is rather run down now. She is determined to restore it to its once glorious condition and make it her home. She also wants to create a dance studio there. This is where she seeks some help.
Amy’s father hires Sean Newland. He is the smexy building contractor that will be overseeing the renovations. A slight problem arises when Amy and Sean are reunited, yep reunited. They were childhood enemies that grew up together as neighbors. But Sean is so handsome and all grown up. There is a chemistry between the two that both spend a long time denying. This is just one aspect of the storyline. Will they end up giving into their desires and seeing if they can become more than just the enemies they once were?
There is an added mystery in this story. During renovations the two stumble upon a journal in the house. This journal is written in French and very mysterious. The two begin to work together to translate said journal. Finding out that it belongs to a man name Henry is just the beginning of the mystery. Will trying to solve the mysteries of the journal and happenings surrounding Henry’s life put Amy and Sean in harms way?
I can’t bring myself to tell much more than this about this fantastic read. I will say that it is completely unpredictable. Just when you think you have this story figured out and are sure you have cracked the mystery, something new happens that will make you question everything you had thought. I can’t wait to devour another Amabel Daniels novel soon. I had to go one-click all the others that I had not read yet by her to help me with the book hangover this one left me in! Happy reading and thanks so much for the incredible novel Amabel Daniels!
This is the first book that I have read by this author but,it definitely won’t be the last.It has romance, suspense, mystery and a intriguing storyline. Amy and Sean are both great characters who have amazing chemistry. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I would definitely recommend this book.
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Wow!!!! What a sexy, hot and mysterious book! This is the first book I’ve ever read by Amabel Daniels and I was more than pleased. She writes suspense and angst very well. I seriously enjoyed this book and the relationship/banter between Sean and Amy was funny and intriguing. After each chapter I found myself wanting to read more and more. It’s fast paced and quite entertaining.
I really enjoyed this book,
The characters were good but the story moved at a snails pace,
I loved this book and the characters. The story was written so well I could picture the house and the mess.
Enjoyed every page. The characters were well matched and had their own past baggage to unload. There is a surprise twist to the story that was quite original and unexpected. I will read more from this author.
Excellent!
I like the mystery. A decomposed body has been found by a dog. This starts the mystery part plus the dog’s owner fired a contractor within a minute after meeting him. And it is only beginning.
I give 5 stars to Covert Identities written by Amabel Daniels.
Covert Identities is a first read from this author and I’ve already been looking in to more books written by Amabel, she had a brilliant way of continuing to keep me entertained and in suspense through this read, her characters were full of life and very interesting.
Amy Perry is a brilliant Celebrity dancer so with a nasty divorce just behind her, it thinks it’s time to go to the summer house her uncle left for her, she’s expecting a utterly unbelievable mess once she arrives. Instead she arrived to her arch nemesis from her childhood who just happens to be the contractor and seriously hot.
Sean Newland has finally recovered from the shock of finding out his new boss is Amy, and he is still determined to work this project like no other, Even with all the arguments and bickering. He just did not expect all the chemistry and pull he had towards her.
Wow. This book left me speechless. This romantic suspense grabbed my attention from the first page and never loosened its grip. From plot development to character depth, I appreciated how the story unfolded. The author weaves a thought provoking tale that leaves its readers enthralled.
Covert Identities by Amabel Daniels is a five star novel. We first get to know Amy and how her life is about to change. She really wants to get away from her current lifestyle so she chooses to go to the summerhouse her uncle left to her. She soon realizes that there is much more going on here than she ever would’ve thought possible. Who was her uncle and what else will she find at this summerhouse? When she hires a contractor to come and fix up the house, she is unnerved when she realizes it is her nemesis from her childhood. How can she ever work with this guy who had given her so much trouble? Then they find a dead body in the shed. They start to uncover mysteries and secrets about her uncle that she would’ve never even considered! As Amy and Sean start figuring things out, the romance between them blossoms. Hopefully this love will be able to survive the issues surrounding.
Covert Identities by Amabel Daniels is another brilliant mystery story involving the Newland siblings and I have been waiting for it for a long time! Ms Daniels is an amazing writer and I have been reading every single one of the Newland sibling stories and every single one seems to be better and better!
Covert Identities is the story of Amy Perry and Sean Newland and oh boy, do they have a history … well, one could probably call them arch enemies … and of course, the history never stays buried … only, now when they are grown, it takes a different shade and the chemistry and the sparkles and the bickering and bantering and … simply, the whole shebang!
If you love mysteries AND you love romance then this is definitely a book you need to pick up! And I promise, you will want to read the other Newland sibling books as well!
Covert Identities Written By: Amabel Daniels
4 Stars
“The longer she delayed embracing her future, the longer she was mired in the thick darkness of her past.”
I have read Anabel Daniels before and was looking forward to another read by her. She did not disappoint. This is a hard book to put down. You will lose yourself in the words.
“One little innocent gesture and she shot right back to that fear. That horror. That shame and despair. When would it end?”
This book takes you on a journey of second chances, loss, mystery, revenge, healing, friendship, secrets, humor and hope.
What happens when all your memories aren’t quite as you think. Will you follow the riddles and mystery to get answers you may not want or will you leave your memories as they are? Will you be able to see the situation and struggles from another point of view? Will you just see it in black and white and have the discoveries taint your memories?
While on the journey of discoveries will you embrace the help of others? Who can you trust with your secrets? Will they have your best interest at heart or are they looking to take advantage of you and have history repeat itself?
“These scars only mean you’re stronger. You survived because you’re stronger than his abuse.”
Covert Identities was a great 5 star read.
If you’re looking for a romantic suspense that will pull you right in, this is your read. Once I started I couldn’t put it down.
Amy has returned home to renovate her aunt’s house that was willed to her. She didn’t realize the mess she was walking into. When she meets the contractor that will be working on her house she is shocked. She hasn’t seen him in years.
Sean was the boy next door and he wasn’t exactly nice to her growing up. Did they really hate each other or was it something else?
When Amy’s dog finds human bones on the property things start to get very interesting. These two work together to try and figure out the mystery. As they work together they start to realize they have feelings for each other. Can these two put the past behind them and have something special? Can they figure out the mystery? Will the mysterious diary help them?
I really liked this story, the characters were great and you could feel the love/hate coming off of them. They were perfect for each other. I liked that Amy was strong and sassy, she wasn’t afraid to give it to Sean. Sean pulled me in right away as well. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. There are twists and turns as well that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Covert Identities by Amabel Daniels is a romance/suspense story. The book follows Amy Perry and Sean Newland. The two are brought together as adults to deal with a house that Amy has acquired. In the past they had been enemies. Can they work through their past and look past prior mistakes?
Brought together they end up dealing with a murder and a whole bunch of secrets. The story is good and there were some good twists that kept me guessing. Overall, I enjoyed the story and the characters. This was a fun, easygoing summer read. I enjoy books that allow me to get away from the stress of the typical day. If you like mystery and suspense this is worth checking out.
Covert Identities is a novel from author Amabel Daniels. This is my first read from this author and I can’t wait to explore more of her work. She has brought a captivating and compelling story line and some brilliant characters.
This read was mysterious, suspenseful, that left you on the edge of seat wondering what could happen next, but also revealing lots of things that leave you questioning everything and trying to work out the secrets that get revealed and the mystery behind it all!
This author did a brilliant job of giving details and descriptions of this story which makes you feel as though you are there along side the characters Sean & Amy going along on the journey with them.
Sean & Amy have a history, a history in which causes them to become arch enemies. But what she never expected was for Sean to be the main contractor on her house renovation, and for their history to come back full force. But with that also an undeniable connection with chemistry and attraction that they both continually deny and not face by covering it up with their bickering and bantering. But can they finally put their history aside and find their HEA?
This is a book for all to read and enjoy and become captivated with the storyline and even better characters.
Covert Identities by Amabel Daniels is a great summer love/mystery story. Daniels does an amazing job that kept me engaged in the story. There are definite times when I was going to stop reading but there was another line that kept me from putting the book down. Daniels did provide two well developed characters that had just the right chemistry. I love that there was background information as well. I find it is easier to engage in the story with background information. Can someone who you grew up with not be friends turn into an adult friendship and then a romantic friendship? One will have to see if that is happening in this story.
So, I freaking loved this book! Such a good story!! I love a nice long book that can take it’s time getting to the meat of the story to help build the world of the characters. “Covert Identities” does just that and more when we meet Amy, a dancer who is breaking out of the world of performing into teaching at her great uncle’s old house. However, the house is in shambles and Amy’s stepdad hires a local contractor to fix up what will be Amy’s house and studio. What Amy doesn’t count on is the contractor being the boy next door who used to torment her as a child. What may seem like a slow start, Amabel Daniels is really just giving you the meaty beginning of a multiple decades long mystery that kept me hooked until the end! The mystery, suspense, and characters in this book were so easy to get lost in and just when I needed a good book to do that! I wish I could gush on and on about certain characters and my admiration for them but just read the book yourself and see what I mean! Amy is a heroine for the ages and Sean is the surprising rock that really drives the book. I really loved their dynamic and how this book is so much more than about the romance, though it sure has that! Again, truly loved this book and now need to head to Amazon so I can see what else Amabel Daniels has written!! I obviously give “Covert Identities” five wholehearted stars!!
Covert Identities by Amabel Daniels
Stars-5
Romance, mystery, healing, and great characters are just a few things that made this story great. Amy and Sean went from picking on each other when they were little to being seriously attracted to each other. I loved reading about the transformation their relationship took from the beginning to the end. Both characters have great qualities that made them fun to read about. Amy is so strong. She has metaphorically fallen, but has gotten up. She hates bullies, and her reactions to them are, at time, funny. Sean is supportive and laid back. He helps Amy in so many ways! The supporting characters were awesome to read about as well. There’s something about Grace that I just loved. I also loved Amy’s dog. He was one of my favorite things about this book! He had some great scenes. Amabel Daniels gives us background on him, which just endeared him to me more.
This story was a fun read. I love romance stories combined with something else such as humor or mystery. This story fit that bill! Overall, this story was able to grab my interest from the beginning and keep it. There were a few spot that slowed down the book, but those were very few and picked up quickly.