When opposites attract… anything can happen… company. When a custom-designed item was checked before shipment, she realized the piece wasn’t her workmanship. Somehow someone had forged her work and had slipped it in the shipment as a replacement.
However, the theft and forgery quickly escalate to kidnapping and armed robbery. Dezi and Diamond need to figure this out fast, before something else gets added to the list: murder.
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I love watching these tough, macho men fall one by one to the love of their lives. This was another action packed romance. The author threw in a few red herrings and I wasn’t sure if I had the baddie worked out or not, but I sure enjoyed the journey. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. It stands alone but you’ll want to read the others to know the side characters.
This is an author I’ve come to count on for an intriguing, satisfying read, and Dezi’s Diamond certainly fits the bill. I’ve missed a few of the books in this series and it was a great to catch up with the guys of Legendary Security.
This hero is the perfect mix, all protective alpha while still compassionate and kind with a big heart. I easily connected with the heroine, Diamond, and while she may seem a little neglectful about security for her jewelry designs, I totally sympathize with her focus being more on her creative process. Artists really do tend to be like that, so even if her apparent carelessness bothers some readers, I can assure you, it’s authentic to Diamond’s character.
If you like a big-hearted, alpha hero, a heroine who’s sweet, smart and independent, and quick but captivating read, you’ll love Dezi’s Diamond.
*I reviewed an advance copy of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
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This was a thoroughly captivating story. The plot was intriguing as to who was behind all of the madness in bringing Diamond down and was carefully crafted to keep me glued to my e-reader. There were so many possibilities that I was still guessing right to the end.
I adored Dezi and Diamond. You could see the chemistry between these two characters right from the beginning. I also loved the fact that the story was written in a dual POV format. This is a favorite of mine. It helps me to identify with the characters and understand their actions so much better.
I would recommend this story to anyone over the age of 18 due to some sexual scenes. They were not highly graphic in detail as some get. While this book can be read as a stand-alone in the series, I do highly suggest that you start at the beginning of the series. Several characters do make reappearances.
I love all Dale Mayer books!!
This was such a great book! From the plot, to the romance to learning about diamond’s and jewelry making! Really liked Dezi and Diamond. Dezi is sent to protect Diamond and they end up falling in love. Diamond is no shrinking violet, chasing the criminals at one point. Great romance and plenty of action with plenty of steam!! As always enjoyed seeing the characters from the previous books
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Dezi’s Diamond is another book in Dale Mayor’s “Heroes for Hire” series. Although this is the nineteenth book in the series, each book can easily be understood and enjoyed without having read the others.
Dezi is part of a team, run by retired SEALs, who hire themselves out to help people.
In this book, Dezi is hired by a jewelry designer, whose name is Diamond.
Diamond has discovered that one of her very expensive pieces of jewelry is actually a copy of her original piece. Since this piece has never left her office, she and Dezi realize that someone she knows is stealing her jewelry and exchanging them with fake copies.
Unfortunately Diamond does not know how long this has been going on. Therefore, there is the real possibility that she may have unwittingly sent some of these fake pieces to her customers who trust Dezi enough to spend big bucks on her one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.
I like how Dale Mayer skillfully constructs a very complex plot about someone who attacks Diamond by using her beloved creations as a weapon. In this way, the perpetrator systemically destroys Diamond’s expensive jewelry, her reputation as an artist and her character.
Levi and Ivy have a reputation for sending for finding partners for their single employees. When Stone tells Dezi he’s next, Dezi doesn’t believe it will happen for him. After many missions away, Dezi is sent on a local mission to help Diamond (that’s really her name) figure out who is forging her one of a kind jewelry. As they try to find out who is responsible for stealing her designs, Dezi and Diamond fall for each other. If you like a love story with a mystery full of twists and turns, this is the book for you.
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This was great. Diamond and her sisters are named after the beautiful jewels their father sells in his stores. Of course, family dynamics come into play. Jealousy, when there is money, is a given. Surprise twist and turns throughout. I honestly cannot give a lot of detail without giving spoilers. Suffice it to say you will not be disappointed, I am never disappointed in Dale Mayer books. Her series is awesome and I love the Hero’s books.
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Dezi’s Diamond by Dale Mayer
Heroes for Hire Series
Dezi Arnold wouldn’t mind finding a woman like his teammates at Legendary Security. Seems all of them had such great women, how could there be any left? But somehow, Ice seemed to be playing matchmaker as she sent the guys out on missions—and they returned home in love. Maybe it would happen to him.
Diamond Liechester knew about making expensive, beautiful jewelry. She didn’t know about security beyond codes for her vaults and passwords on her computer. She soon found out that life was more ruthless than she could ever guess. Thankfully her friends, Levi and Ice, sent out some guys to help her out.
In the world of someone has money and we want it…Diamond falls into the category of having it. Dezi has to remember he’s on a mission to protect her…and a serious mission it is. Another page-turning suspense romance with plenty of possible villains.
**Sexual content and language
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This book kept me on the edge of my seat. It took twists and turns that made me keep thinking different people were involved. I loved Dezi and Diamond together. With the beginning of this book I was rooting for Dezi to find his HEA. It packs the feels, but it also packs in the suspense and action. It’s one that’s hard to put down because I just wanted to know what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Dezi is sent to help Diamond figure out who is forging her one of a kind jewelry by Levi and Ice. It’s high drama all the way with danger extremely close and family misconceptions. I really enjoyed this book. Dezi and Diamond hit it off right away and Diamond is not afraid of going after what she likes. She is an extremely strong willed woman. I loved the excerpt for Vince at the end, I have a feeling his book will be equally exciting. Ms. Mayer’s Seals series are always entertaining and have just the right amount of drama, intrigue and romance to keep you hooked from start to finish. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
WOW!
This latest fabulous story in the Heroes For Hire series is quite intriguing. There are so many details to be figured out as well as a large group of suspects to research.
Jewelry making is a fascinating form of art and I love the subject of Diamond having her own designing abilities and personally creating her products. I also enjoyed Dezi being so supportive of her and appreciating her back yard “muse”. A very enjoyable story which satisfies the need to shut down the ugly criminals who think they can gain profit for themselves by taking what they want from other people’s hard work without any consequences.
I really liked the show of love and support Diamond has from her father despite her relationship with the rest of her family being quite strained.
This story is fast-paced, exciting, full of mystery and has you guessing who the villain is until the very end. It was a joy to read and I can’t wait for Vince’s story!
I just loved Dezi and Diamond, they both know what they want in life however they didn’t know they also wanted each other they just need to make sure their attraction doesn’t get Diamond killed! There are plenty of twists as well as a red herring or two that has you guessing as to who is behind everything which made the read even better as I hate knowing who did it too soon! This was another great read in the series and the fact we are 18 books in and every book is still fresh and captivating is fantastic!
I loved this book. From start to finish, I was engrossed. The book had action, suspense, romance, etc. The interaction of the characters was great and was one of the main reasons I was so engrossed in the book. The addition of characters from previous books by Dale Mayer make the book that much better! I was taken in by the story line and it kept me turning the pages. The addition of romance to the novel keeps you guessing and makes you want the two main characters to have a happy ending. Loved this book and can’t wait for the next one in the series.
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When Dezi is asked to investigate a jeweller whose design has been stolen he doesn’t expect to find Diamond, a woman who is down to earth and captures his interest. As they delve into her friends and family to see who could have stolen her design and jewellery, she is taken by the strong handsome ex SEAL. As they search for the thief, more suspects come into the picture and a tangled web of who is involved and who isn’t.
A great read and another great instalment in the Heroes for Hire series with amazing characters. As usual the story has suspense and a mystery to solve, along with sparks between the two characters and some steam. What I really enjoyed is the surprise in this book when the two actually act on their attraction and the pool scene was hot. Not only that but there was a bit more action and I always love the no drama between the characters.
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What is not to love about this book?
Alpha Heroes, Dynamic Ladies, Jewels, Suspense, Mystery & Romance! Not to mention the rest of the cast we love.
Non-stop read from start to finish and still craving more. Dale Mayer does it again. All the books in this series go into my “read again” shelf.
Now for our next Hero’s story.
This was a good story. Diamond is a strong woman who wasn’t afraid to break away from her family to make her own path. Dezi understands Diamond better than anyone has before. They were made for each other. The pace of the story was fast and kept me interested to the very end.
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For many families, their children are the “family jewels.” Diamond’s family takes this idea more literally than most others. She is the youngest of the four daughters of the world-renowned Liechester Diamond chain. Her three sisters, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire, work in the family business, while Diamond branched out to open her own very successful store in Houston using her own creative and one-of-a-kind custom jewelry designs. Ice’s engagement ring is one of Diamond’s designs, and the two young women had become good friends. Thus, when Diamond noticed that one of her custom designs being prepped for shipment to her client had somehow been replaced by a forgery, she sought help from Ice and Legendary Security. Recent hires who are well-versed in computer and security technology, Vince and Dezi were assigned to help Diamond investigate the source of the problem. An unpretentious man who considers himself a “diamond in the rough,” Dezi finds himself taken with the young woman whom he sees as a “diamond of the first order.” Together they deal with system-hacking, kidnapping, assault, and hidden-camera theft of original designs as some person or group determined to ruin Diamond pretty much throws everything at them. SO much excitement, danger, and frustration when the perpetrator remains unknown and a step ahead of them. Couldn’t put this down once I began reading. Dezi’s Diamond is hard-core and yet sweet as the two find common ground in discovering what is most important in their lives.
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Another great book from miss Mayer full of mysterie and suspense. I can’t wait till the next book comes out. I received this book via Booksprout for an honest review.
Loved the suspense of this story. Who was forging Diamond’s jewelry? Was it a family member? Or someone else? And why does her father suddenly turn up in town? The way the story is told will keep you guessing as to who the bad guy(s) are and the reason behind the forgeries. Of course, Diamond is a friend of Levi and Ice – and even designed Ice’s engagement ring. So they get the team involved in the mystery, sending Dezi and Vince to Houston to help get to the bottom of things. As they check out things at the storefront, they discover the loop holes in the computer system and the vault security. But will they be able to stop the thieves?