When attractive Las Vegas detective, Aurora Morelli, makes a friend, she takes the relationship very seriously. And if someone hurts that person, they’re going down. Slim and dainty, she has the heart of a lion, and when angry, the manners of a she-cat. Therefore the sicko who attacked her partner has become her prime target and nothing or no one will stand in her way. Except maybe her new … partner who arrives in town full of vengeance for the same culprit.
Kai Lawson, a Bruce Willis look-alike, annoys her, and almost from the beginning, things go wrong. She questions whether they should be working together, especially after he shoots her, and not accidentally. Constant screw-ups on the job and the attraction building between them makes reaching her goal seem almost insurmountable. Almost!
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How can Aurora love the man who shot her? “Just y friggin luck to end up with a partner who looks and acts like Bruce Willis in Die Hard.” She and Kai start off with an exchange so sharp that sparks seem to fly, as she tries to hide her attraction to the bald-headed, blue-eyed detective. She fights her own attraction and she fights him with all the spunk in her. All the while, they are trying to capture the vilain, only to find themselves a step behind.
Mimi Barbour is a prolific author of both romance and suspense. In ROLL THE DICE, she set up a chase where you can, if you’re smart enough, to figure out the next victim by noting what the characters missed, so the story is a game in which you can take your own place, while watching the fast past action from the sidelines.
Kai is attracted to Aurora, but it takes time until he realizes that their attraction is mutual. “This gorgeous woman passed out at his feet had the hots for him. No, she actually loved him. And he liked the knowing… In fact, he liked it very much.”
The ending brings the suspense to its peak and resolves it in such a way that you have to, absolutely have to get the next in the series.
Five stars. Highly recommended.
This 2nd book story line was really good. I really liked the action in this book. I love Aurora’s character she does her job just as good as the men. I felt so sorry for Debbie & the criminal. I think this book ended better than the 1st one. Can’t wait to read book 3.
Our heroine is after the guy that hurt her friend, while our hero is her new partner, also after the same guy for similar reasons. Will they be able to put their individual agendas aside and team up to catch the bad guy?
This is book two in the series, but it works just fine as a standalone. Feel free to jump in at any time.
This is an excellent example of a romantic suspense story. We get action, intrigue and romance all rolled into one. The story is well written and easy to read, but still manages to feature several surprise twists along the way. The characters are also well developed, with personalities that clash in all the right ways. I enjoy their banter which helps provide some levity in an otherwise serious plot. Overall, it made for a very entertaining read.
Highly recommended.
I volunteered to read and review a copy of Roll The Dice thru Netgallery . I really enjoyed this story it’s book#2 in the Vegas series . What a fantastic story . This is really a well written story . It’s action packed . It’s full of suspense and intrigue . The characters are fabulous . I love a story with a strong and brave take charge heroine .
Aurora is indeed that . Kai is a sexy Detective that’s came to Vegas after a serial Rapist . They team up to catch the serial Rapist that has touched both their lives personally . A budding relationship starts out hot and steamy . This story keeps you on the edge of your seat . I highly recommend taking the time to read this story and enjoy
Excellent story as usual from Mimi Barbour. Aurora gets a new partner after her previous one gets pregnant and married. Kai is in Vegas searching for a rapist. The story is emotional as they each are chasing their own demons embodied in the same person. You will enjoy their spirited banter and wicked action. The story is fast paced as they try to catch a cunning and warped criminal. A very candid and lovely story.
Smart, tough and sassy Las Vegas detective Aurora Morelli and her new partner hunky former LA detective Kai Lawson are searching for a serial rapist that attacked Kai’s sister and Aurora’s former partner. This is a high energy story that will keep you flipping pages. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Kai and Aurora and look forward to their further adventures.