It’s Christmas in Washington, but not for one heartsick family.Agent Shane Murphy has a hard time believing his life could get so crazy. Because of a choice – one he’d make again – he loses his superiority in the FBI. Now he’s forced to work surveillance with a rookie female yapper. And… gets caught up in the kidnapping of a sixteen-year-old that pulls at the heartstrings he keeps hidden. … hidden.
Fighting the budding attraction for his new partner, he stresses his way through an escalating nightmare. How can he be so infatuated with a trouble-magnet female who drives like a granny and isn’t able to hide her sensitive reactions when on the job?
Agent Kathleen Edwards does a lot of things her new partner dislikes, but what’s a girl to do when a man ties her in knots and turns her into a chatterbox. Working to uncover the mystery of who kidnapped the Senator’s daughter, and where they’re holding her, continuous conflicts arise.
Working alongside an attractive realist whose high morals make him someone to live up to, Kayti’s heart doesn’t stand a chance.
The Undercover FBI Books:
Special Agent Francesca – Undercover FBI Series Book #1
This special agent flies her own plane, drives like a maniac & approaches a father who never knew she existed. Nothing scares her, except for one thing… MEN.
Special Agent Finnegan – Undercover FBI Series Book #2
Finn’s a cop who adores his quirky dad. He knows this soft core leaves him vulnerable, so when he meets his new partner, Reneé, the thought of her in danger drives him crazy. Going under cover to find New York’s suicide killers ensures constant conflicts, and through it all, a solid thread of love entwines all three of the main characters.
Special Agent Maximilian – Undercover FBI Book #3
Nik Baudin discovers an identical twin – one he never knew existed. Taking over his brother’s identity, he becomes Special Agent Maximilian and gets embroiled in a case where high jacked young girls and trafficking of illegal drugs endangers his life and that of Max’s gorgeous partner, Maya.
Special Agent Kandice – Undercover FBI Book 4
Kandice wants to be tough like the others on her team. And she wants to impress her new aloof boss, Dan Black. Being the chief hostage negotiator at a bank heist starts the process. Being stalked, kidnapped and beaten helps see it through. In the end, pulling the trigger comes easy…
Special Agent Booker – Undercover FBI Book #5
Sloan Booker has multiple quirky dads & a vehicle restoration shop that keeps him away from his job as an FBI agent. When terrorists threaten his neighborhood, he’s back in the game. This time, with a partner – a gorgeous chick who looks like a supermodel, has a little boy she needs to protect and exhibits a disposition that’s downright cranky.
Special Agent Charli – Undercover FBI Book #6
Charli’s stressed to the max from a case that went down badly. So why does fate stick her with a teen who sees a murder and is the only identifier of a notorious killer that the authorities want badly? And… the kid will only go into witness protection if her bodyguard is Charli? To make matters worse, Charli has to break a promise to her Poppa John. And… accept the Police Captain who’ll be involved with them as her fictitious fiancé, a hotshot womanizer, the type of male she most detests.
Special Agent Rylee – Undercover FBI Book #7
Playing bodyguard to a spoiled, handsome billionaire while sailing on a Caribbean Cruise isn’t the kind of dangerous case Agent Rylee delights in… yeah right! Who knew traveling over the ocean could be so hazardous – stowaways, kidnappers, stalkers… what next?
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I think this is Me Barbour ‘s best so far.
Kayti is a smart, quirky, kick-butt agent and Shane is a strong no-nonsense agent who is annoyed by her constant chatter and inability to drive, but soon learns she can hold her own. They stumble upon a kidnapping and learn to work together while both of them are dealing with other outside distractions. This romantic suspense novel has plenty of action, heart, and great characters. I am loving the Undercover FBI Series.
Our hero is saddled with a rookie who talks to much and it might just drive him nuts, if he doesn’t fall for her first.
This is book eight in the series, but it works just fine as a standalone. No prior reading required to enjoy this one.
This is an excellent example of a romantic suspense story. The story is well written and easy to read and paired with an intense plot that is the primary driver for the story. The characters are also well developed, with realistic backgrounds and unique personalities which bring the story to life. I really enjoyed the characters, both the hero that is willing to take a fall to protect his partner and the heroine that may be sensitive, but who can hold her own in a fight. This was a great combination for me and I really enjoyed this story. I am looking forward to reading more in the series.
Highly recommended.
I received an ARC from Hidden Gems for review purposes.
Special Agent Murphy is the eighth book in the Undercover FBI series, but reads as a stand alone. Murphy has been paired with a rookie who’d driving him crazy – she talks a lot, gets herself into trouble, and he can’t stop thinking about her. Kayti just wants to help, but with the deadline on a kidnapping ticks closer, will they be able to save the teen and protect their hearts?
This book was so good and I have really been loving this series! Murphy and Kayti made such an amazing team, in and out of the field, and I loved that they seemed like an opposites attract couple with some amazing chemistry! Murphy is loyal, hard working, shows a crusty side, but has a huge heart! And I really loved his protective nature when it came to those he loved. Kayti has a huge heart, a softer touch with those in need, but loved how she was like Wonder Woman when it came to kicking butt and wanting to protect others! I loved the case that they were assigned to, full of drama, mystery, and danger! This was a great romantic suspense book and I look forward to more from Ms. Barbour!
This is a great read with a lovable lead character and hero. Murphy is a good FBI agent who knows how to solve a case and also knows how to be a gentleman and sweetheart all at the same time. This is a well-written, enjoyable story that any fan of Mimi Barbour’s or the Undercover FBI series will enjoy.
This was fun, but I really didn’t like Shane he was to much of a male chauvinist for my taste and yet he was one mean cook go figure. I appreciated his owning up to his attitude. I liked that he wanted to protect Katyi, I didn’t like that he wouldn’t let her in on what was going on, NOT COOL. Katyi was a little too mushy for my taste, she was strong in some ways and boy can she fight. The secondary characters made the store for me, Mark, Talin and Edna they all made me laugh. They all were there for Katyi and Shane. Towards the end I got a little teary eyed. Overall I found the story fun and entertaining. I read on Kindle Unlimited.
This has suspense, mystery, secrets, twists and turns. This was well written, is fast paced and has action. The characters and storyline were entertaining and kept me intrigued. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This book takes me back to all the things I loved the best about the very first books in the series. A leading couple that I can respect as competent agents and romantic leads. A suspenseful mystery fraught with drama and tension that had me desperately flipping pages to see how it would get solved. And humor that left me giggle-snorting in some of the most inopportune places. I loved that Kayti is both strong and feminine. It was quite refreshing to see that most of the characters we get the chance to know well in this book are able to show their strengths and their vulnerabilities. As Special Agent Murphy is an homage to her husband, I can’t help but think the author is a lucky lady to have known someone so special.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.
4.5 Undercover turned into kidnapping rescue Stars
Murphy gets partnered with a young woman who is a yapper Unbeknownst to him it’s only because he’s attractive that he makes her nervous….hence the yappingUnfortunately, trouble seems to follow poor Kayti where ever she goes and Murphy luckily doesn’t always have to bail her out
This story was sweet, funny at times, sometimes serious and had a few surprises I didn’t expect. Suffice to say it was a good holiday season read and gives me faith in humanity and giving selflessly once again
Mimi Barbour writes with her whole heart. Murphy pretends to be a tough nut but underneath he has a soft heart. He gets paired with a rookie, Kathleen who immediately starts to drive him crazy. She is a magnet for trouble and a terrible driver with a soft heart. This is a story with hidden layers. As these two go crashing through the investigation to save a kidnapped young girl, they find plenty of trouble on the way. You will be amused by their antics, and heartened by the family they form.
Mimi Barbour, ‘Special Agent Murphy’,
Undercover FBI Series, book 8.
As a Hidden Gems ARC reader I received a free copy and promised an honest review. Here it is.
Rating: 4,5 stars (of 5).
In general: Romance between FBI Special Agents .
Main characters:
– Shane Murphy.
He’s a tough, successful Special FBI Agent and has a great reputation with his elder colleagues and his female boss, Edna Kale. But covering a mistake of his (killed) partner during a drugs investigation resulted in some (younger co-workers) suspecting him of being bribed and so his good name was damaged.
– Kathleen (intro) or Katherine (ch. 7 and rest of book) ‘Kayti’ Edwards.
She’s the only daughter of a single mom who died some time ago. Her mom’s most important care in live was her daughter’s well-being. So she got much loving attention and a good education. Kayti has a lot of feeling for other people; she wants to help and protect them and becomes a Special FBI Agent.
As a ‘rooky’ she gets Shane as the experienced partner. Together they have to solve a FBI case. Kayti witnessed the kidnapping of a senator’s daughter, but – due to her bad car driving skills – she couldn’t prevent it. Shane covers her mistake for their boss.
Then the author, Mimi Barbour, describes how their relationship develops during an investigation loaded with exciting action scenes and good dialogues. She creates many wonderful, credible characters in an interesting plot with unexpected twists but perhaps – for me – some scenes (especially in the end) a bit too sweet.
All in all the book was a pleasure to read.
R. Huiszoon.