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nettisue's review against another edition
4.0
OK, now I have to get all of these... really great read!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Hunt Her Down
4 Stars
Fourteen years after the devastating night in which she witnessed an FBI assault on a drug lord's warehouse, Maggie Varcek comes face-to-face with the agent who betrayed her trust. Now a Bullet Catcher, Dan Gallagher has returned to ensure Maggie's safety as the Jimenez family is out of prison and looking for revenge. Can the two overcome their past to ensure their future?
A huge improvement on the previous bookt both in terms of the suspense plot and in terms of the romance.
Several reviewers have mentioned their disappointment in the pairing of Dan and Lucy with other characters. Personally, the idea of a relationship between these two never appealed as whatever minimal connection and chemistry existed between the two remained underdeveloped.
Similar to Lucy and Jack, Dan and Maggie's romance is based on second chances and forgiving past grievances. However, unlike the first couple, Dan and Maggie's chemistry is off the charts and their snappy dialogue hits all the right notes.
The suspense plot is gripping with none of the immaturity or unprofessionalism that characterized Jack and Lucy's story. The villains are sufficiently menacing and the action is intense and satisfying.
In sum, this book returns to the series' roots with a hunky hero and admirable heroine, intriguing plot and compelling secondary characters. Looking forward to the 8th and final installment.
4 Stars
Fourteen years after the devastating night in which she witnessed an FBI assault on a drug lord's warehouse, Maggie Varcek comes face-to-face with the agent who betrayed her trust. Now a Bullet Catcher, Dan Gallagher has returned to ensure Maggie's safety as the Jimenez family is out of prison and looking for revenge. Can the two overcome their past to ensure their future?
A huge improvement on the previous bookt both in terms of the suspense plot and in terms of the romance.
Several reviewers have mentioned their disappointment in the pairing of Dan and Lucy with other characters. Personally, the idea of a relationship between these two never appealed as whatever minimal connection and chemistry existed between the two remained underdeveloped.
Similar to Lucy and Jack, Dan and Maggie's romance is based on second chances and forgiving past grievances. However, unlike the first couple, Dan and Maggie's chemistry is off the charts and their snappy dialogue hits all the right notes.
The suspense plot is gripping with none of the immaturity or unprofessionalism that characterized Jack and Lucy's story. The villains are sufficiently menacing and the action is intense and satisfying.
In sum, this book returns to the series' roots with a hunky hero and admirable heroine, intriguing plot and compelling secondary characters. Looking forward to the 8th and final installment.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Bullet Catcher Dan Gallagher was a former FBI agent and one of his undercover assignments involved a young woman named Maggie Varcek who unwittingly provided him with the details to bring down a drug lord and his enterprise. Though they were lovers, he never let her know of his duplicity and disappeared when the drug lord was arrested. Now that these criminals have finished serving their time (14 years later), Dan decides to visit Maggie and ensure her safety.
I really enjoyed this story with its multiple layers of intrigue, duplicity and suspense. Keeping up with the lies and subterfuge was a good challenge and the pace was just perfect. One of the things I was hoping to understand was more about Dan's true feelings for Lucy Sharpe and this story delivered that by giving lots of essential background about him and his past relationship with Maggie, who I adored. Her son, Quinn, made this an even better story with his quirky wit and personality.
This might just be my favorite of the series. It has lots of excitement, mystery and suspense with a really great romance.
I really enjoyed this story with its multiple layers of intrigue, duplicity and suspense. Keeping up with the lies and subterfuge was a good challenge and the pace was just perfect. One of the things I was hoping to understand was more about Dan's true feelings for Lucy Sharpe and this story delivered that by giving lots of essential background about him and his past relationship with Maggie, who I adored. Her son, Quinn, made this an even better story with his quirky wit and personality.
This might just be my favorite of the series. It has lots of excitement, mystery and suspense with a really great romance.
bananatricky's review against another edition
3.0
Dan Gallagher's story.
So Lucy has fallen in love with Jack and Dan is leaving the Bullet Catchers - everyone thinks it is to (metaphorically) lick his wounds but he tells them its personal.
Indeed it is. Fourteen years ago he was an FBI agent undercover to bring down a Venezuelan drugs family, whilst undercover he had a torrid affair with a young (18 years old) girlfriend of the Don's son. As part of his cover his death during the FBI raid was faked and she has believed that he died for the past 14 years. But now the Don and his son have been released from prison and Dan has to make sure that the woman is safe and/or warn her that they are free.
When he visits the woman, Maggie, at her bar in Florida he finds the old attraction is still there - but Maggie has a very big secret. It seems like everyone wants something from Maggie - something she knows nothing about - and only Dan and the Bullet Catchers can keep her safe.
Again this was pleasant enough, Ms St Claire does love her two competing villains tropes (is it a trope if its personal to her?) and this one is no exception. I can never work out with these romantic thrillers whether the bad guy's identity is meant to be obvious (because its a romance first and foremost) or whether I just find them too well signposted.
Having said that, the romance was kind of lacking in this too. Maggie's never stopped loving Dan deep down (although she also hates him for being an FBI narc and [she thinks] using her to get information). Dan thinks it's just lust and fully intends to walk away. And then suddenly, he changes. No gradual realisation, actually no sudden realisation, just suddenly he loves her.
So, I realise that I always focus on the negatives. The story was well-constructed, some inconsequential throwaway details are brought back into play later in the book vey cleverly. I'm happy to keep on reading but I didn't really warm to Dan.
Edited because - typos!
So Lucy has fallen in love with Jack and Dan is leaving the Bullet Catchers - everyone thinks it is to (metaphorically) lick his wounds but he tells them its personal.
Indeed it is. Fourteen years ago he was an FBI agent undercover to bring down a Venezuelan drugs family, whilst undercover he had a torrid affair with a young (18 years old) girlfriend of the Don's son. As part of his cover his death during the FBI raid was faked and she has believed that he died for the past 14 years. But now the Don and his son have been released from prison and Dan has to make sure that the woman is safe and/or warn her that they are free.
When he visits the woman, Maggie, at her bar in Florida he finds the old attraction is still there - but Maggie has a very big secret. It seems like everyone wants something from Maggie - something she knows nothing about - and only Dan and the Bullet Catchers can keep her safe.
Again this was pleasant enough, Ms St Claire does love her two competing villains tropes (is it a trope if its personal to her?) and this one is no exception. I can never work out with these romantic thrillers whether the bad guy's identity is meant to be obvious (because its a romance first and foremost) or whether I just find them too well signposted.
Having said that, the romance was kind of lacking in this too. Maggie's never stopped loving Dan deep down (although she also hates him for being an FBI narc and [she thinks] using her to get information). Dan thinks it's just lust and fully intends to walk away. And then suddenly, he changes. No gradual realisation, actually no sudden realisation, just suddenly he loves her.
So, I realise that I always focus on the negatives. The story was well-constructed, some inconsequential throwaway details are brought back into play later in the book vey cleverly. I'm happy to keep on reading but I didn't really warm to Dan.
Edited because - typos!
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