Senior Detective Cat Day has one hard and fast rule about dating: no cops. They live hard and die young—a truth she’s faced every day since her fiancé’s tragic death several years ago. But when rookie Jace Sutton shows up to work the same burglary investigation, she feels desire she hasn’t felt in years.Jace knows what he wants the minute Detective Day strolls onto his crime scene in heels and a … heels and a pencil skirt tailored by God himself. He wants to thaw the legendary Ice Queen, and it only takes one hot, dirty night for Jace to realize he wants more. Much, much more.
But more is the last thing Cat wants from any cop—especially a playboy rookie like Jace. As the burglary investigation heats up and he repeatedly puts himself in danger, Cat must ask herself if Jace will be as reckless with her heart as he is with his life.
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Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.
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MISADVENTURES IN BLUE is the twenty-fourth book in the multi-author Misadventures series. Each is a stand-alone romance.
This is an older woman-younger man romance. Add in that she has already lost one fiancé to the perils of the job, she is the senior officer, and this is a recipe for one very insecure ice queen of a woman. Is it any wonder that she tried to freeze him out?
Romance … love…. says she has to thaw. I loved the way they worked together to solve their case and to find their way to each other.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: MISADVENTURES IN BLUE
Series: Misadventures #24
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC
Received from: Waterhouse Press
Sierra Simone has stolen my heart with this book! Misadventures In Blue was a fast-paced, quick read that kept me glued to it until I finished. It was perfect Sierra Simone, full of heart melting emotion and angst and scorching heat. There is magic in Sierra Simone’s words. If you haven’t read this book yet, read it right now!
3.75 stars
After reading Ms. Simone’s other contributions to the Misadventure Series, I was eagerly awaiting this one. Jace is a young, sexy rookie police officer who winds up working with Cat, a senior detective, when he is on the scene of a burglary and brings her in as he realizes that there is a pattern to the recent break-ins. Cat is an older woman who has had her share of challenges on and off the job which has led to her being referred to as the ice queen. As Jace begins working with Cat, he wants to help her thaw out. Their mutual attraction is combustible but will Cat let Jace in? This is a faster than average read with a lot of potential that missed its mark. I pushed my way through the pages that seemed a bit repetitive when going back and forth about why the characters should/should not be in a relationship. In a way, I was reminded of the Fifty Shades movie when Anna’s character mocks Christian when she says come here Anna, no go away after he buys her coffee and a Danish. The book was emotional in spots and the two together are likeable. I look forward to reading more from this author. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this story.
OH! MY! Sierra Simone DID IT AGAIN with MISADVENTURE IN BLUE!! HOT & STEAMY WITH A SIDE OF CRIME DRAMA!!
This was a bit shorter then her other books but So Much more in a Novella which will Melt your Panties off!!
Jace and Cat storytelling was such a Sweet Swoon-worthy Romance with the Sexual chemistry Off the Charts Hot at the same time! Their banter between the two characters were Entertaining and their affection genuinely desirable even with the big age gap.
It was such a Delicious Read and devour it in ONE Sitting!!
This is not the first Sierra Simone misadventure book. I love this series as it is a great introduction to authors I have not previously read. In Misadventures in Blue, Jace Sutton is a rookie cop on the force. He meets Detective Cat Day when she shows up at a crime scene. There is instant chemistry and heat between this couple. Jace is much younger than Cat and the struggles with the age difference are handle really well. The struggle of the two working together and handling fraternization made me giggle. I realize this is fiction, but I can only hope there is not that much hanky panky happening in a police station. A really good book that I would recommend to others. A great addition to the misadventure series.
Hot & Steamy Age Gap Romance
This is a hot and saucy one!! So much chemistry and fire between Jace & Cat!!
Jace is perfection
This story has heart and depth but is much lighter than Sierra’s other books!! It’s a refreshing change!! I’ve loved all her misadventure books!! They are quick, deliciously naughty reads
3.5 Stars
Misadventures in Blue begins with rookie Jace Sutton making the scene of a burglary. Once he assesses the scene, he remembers that a senior detective, Cat Day, had put out an email about some burglaries that had the same m.o. He notifies his superior, who in turn notifies Cat. Jace has heard about Cat and her nickname, the ice queen, but when he sees her all he can think about is how incredibly beautiful she is.
When Cat Day arrives at the scene of yet another burglary, she can’t help but notice Jace Sutton. The instant attraction leaves her unnerved. She knows of her nickname, one that she has for good reason. Since she lost her fiancé, who happened to be a fellow cop, years ago, she vowed then to never be involved with another law enforcement officer. Yet her and Jace’s attraction to each other is palpable, and she does something she never thought she would ever do: invite him to her house. Little did either of them know how much one down and dirty night would change both of their lives.
Misadventures in Blue is a fast paced read. Both characters are nicely written and their chemistry is off the charts, even though Cat is a bit older than Jace. Cat continues to try and push Jace away and almost succeeds. Jace doesn’t care about the age difference and falls hard for Cat. He knows that she is scared about being involved with another cop, and does everything in his power to make her see past all of that. He also wants her to want him for more than just the down and dirty sex. For me, personally, the relationship was purely sexual. But, this is a novella, so there wasn’t a lot of character development. However, it was an enjoyable read. If you’re a fan of down and dirty and immediate attraction, you’ll not go wrong with this one.
Misadventures in Blue can lock me up and throw away the key! I love a good story that has depth to the characters, while plenty of steam to get my heart racing. With plenty of sexy times and an underlying mystery of who’s behind the burglaries, you’ll find yourself hooked until the end. Such a great addition to the Misadventure Series, and definitely one that can be read as a stand alone.
Sexy and spicy!
Cat and Jace are my my new couple goals! I loved the two of them together. Jace brings out a part in the “ice queen” that hasn’t come out since her fiance died. Detective Cat knows what the rest of the department says about her, she just doesn’t know that it will take another cop to bring out her best. This is a quick, steamy read that lights up the characters and makes you blush.
Cat and Jace know how to heat up the pages.
Cat has been on her own a long time until a young cop makes her start to feel again.
Jace is a new cop but when a fellow officer tells him about the ice queen he is curious. Can he thaw her?
These two have so much heat and passion! This was a great read!
Cat is a detective and has a rule about not dating any cops since her fiancee’s death. When she responds to a crime scene she meets Jace, a younger detective with all the cockiness to go with him. Jace is determined to date Cat no matter the age difference or her rules. One steamy, hot night turns into Jace wanting more but his reckless disregard for his life gives Cat a serious concern about being with him. Cat wants to protect her heart and Jace may end up breaking it. A seriously HOT read that will make you sweat and want more.
4 Stars
Well, hello there young man! Normally when we get age gap books, it’s always older man/younger woman. Sierra Simone brings us the opposite and it was delicious. Cat is a seasoned detective who suffered a horrible loss while still on patrol twelve years earlier. So horrible in fact, it’s caused her to turn her heart off to anyone, especially fellow cops. Jace is a much younger (thirteen years) rookie cop, but wise beyond his years due to his military past and when he walks onto one of Cat’s crime scenes…WHEW! The sparks they start a flying. Jace is everything Cat is afraid of, but her heart and body call to him like nothing she’s ever felt before.
Misadventures in Blue is an adventurous, heartfelt and extremely hot read. And Jace, man is he ever the dirty talker. He is the epitome of Alpha male. Not just with the way he dirty talked, but the way he took possession of her body and gave Cat everything she never knew she needed or wanted. These two have serious chemistry and set my kindle on fire. Another great read in the Misadventures world.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Jase and Cat are so hot!!!! I’m pretty sure my panties spontaneously combusted! I wanted to grab Cat and shake some sense into her though!!! This was a fantastic read!! Well done Sierra
Sierra Simone is one of my favorite authors, and though I have bought all of her books this is the first Misadventures book I have read by her (or anyone). I’m understanding now that those series are meant to be quick reads, so this doesn’t have the depth and complexity of her other books (which are all 5 to me) but it does have her excellent writing and signature steamy sex scenes. Jace and Cat have an instant chemistry that is super hot, but we never really see them do anything together besides have sex, and I missed that while their emotional connection grew. Older woman/younger man hasn’t typically been something I gravitate toward but Cat’s fears over the possible complications of that as well as over parallels to something from her past provided a good conflict for the story. Jace also never felt
younger as he was an old soul and had a sort of alpha personality. As usual the writing and editing are top quality so if you are in the mood for a relatively quick, entertaining read this is for you and if you want the full experience of Ms. Simone’s mastery, look to one of her other series first.
3.5
I love everything about this book! Misadventures in Blue is an amazing addition to the Misadventures series! I could not put this one down! I absolutely loved seeing the heroine as the older one in this story! Whew! Steamy, but so much heart in this amazing book! Do not miss this one!!
Another absolutely amazing book by Sierra Simone. Love Misadventures in blue. It’s so good couldn’t put it down. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Sierra Simone is one of my go-to authors. She always delivers, always has my full attention, and always makes my top reads list.
The ‘Misadventures’ books are a love-hate thing for me. For the most part the stories are enjoyable, but I am not a insta-love fan. I just never really enjoy that part. Even though Sierra is one of my favs, these books are so so for me.
I loved Cat & Jace, and their age-gap story was fantastic. In true Sierra fashion, the sexy time scenes were smokin’ hot. She is so phenomenal with that part of her books.
Even though there were things I am not a fan of, Sierra delivered a great story here. She’s truly an amazing author.
Another fabulous read by Sierra, everything she writes is just golden and I thoroughly enjoyed this little cop / older woman romp with gusto!!
Cat aka the Ice Queen is a 37 year old detective who hasn’t really dated for the past 12 years since her fiance was killed in the line of duty, with her not being able to save him. Emotions are something she keeps firmly locked inside, hence her nickname at the station.
Jace is ex military, now the new cop at the station, and has been assigned to work with Cat after a spate of robberies. He is instantly attracted to her, her cool and calm demeanour, her eye for detail and her professionalism.
The attraction is so intense, Cat throws caution to the wind and allows herself to feel, she wants Jace, and her certainly does not disappoint, in fact he blows her world to smithereens with just one intense sexual encounter. Jace knows this is no ordinary one night stand, he knows Cat is the one person he wants more with, but Cat has major reservations about her age and about dating another cop, not wanting to relive what happened with her fiance.
Brilliantly written and intense, it’s hard to find a good older woman read, this one was fabulous. Their chemistry and attraction to each other searingly hot, Cat may well be older but Jace is definitely the one in charge, very alpha, hot, filthy but with the right amount of sweet. A great story line with lots of push and pull between Cat and Jace with plenty of emotions to go with it. You can’t go wrong with this one! Highly recommended reading.
This book was sooooooo good!
I seriously love every single thing Ms Simone writes.
Everything.
This was no exception.
You meet Cat, detective that lost her love 12 years prior in the line of duty.
And you fall in love with Jace, rookie cop who was previously deployed in Iraq.
Sparks galore when they run into each other on a crime scene.
Quickly, insta/sex happens. And Jace is all in sooo quickly. Despite their 12 year age gap.
Cat has some legitimate serious fears since she lost her fiancé in the line of duty.
This book has it all. Age gap, angst, serious heat, pulls the heartstrings. And my only complaint is I want moreeeeee
Sierra Simone
This is my very first age gap romance with the woman being older. And it did not disappoint. It’s so empowering for women. Your age does not define you and does not control who you’re “supposed” to end up with. Jace had me locked in from the very beginning. Gorgeous, mysterious, dominant, smart…swoon worthy for sure. Cat is perceived differently based on how she’s reacted in the past. All I know is that she’s stunning, kick a**, and deep down knows exactly what she needs. This read starts off hot and heavy and doesn’t quit. It 100% had my heart clenching. Sierra Simone’s writing is truly addictive and pulls you in right from the beginning. If you’re looking for a guaranteed, page turner, this is it!