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Like most men of action, Navy SEAL Chief Cosmo Richter never learned how to take a vacation. So when he finds himself facing a month's leave, he offers his services to Troubleshooters Incorporated. Founded by a former SEAL, the private-sector security firm is a major player in theongoing war against terrorism, known for carrying out covert missions too volatile for official U.S. military action. But the first case Richter takes on is anything but under the radar.
High-profile maverick movie producer Jane Mercedes Chadwick hasn't quite completed her newest film, but she's already courting controversy. The World War II epic frankly portrays the homosexuality of a real-life hero-and the storm of advance media buzz surrounding it has drawn the fury of extremist groups. But despite a relentless campaign of angry E-mails, phone calls, and smear tactics, Chadwick won't be pressured into abandoning the project. Then the harassment turns to death threats.
While the FBI appears on the scene, nervous Hollywood associates call in Troubleshooters, and now Chadwick has an army of round-the-clock bodyguards, whether she likes it or not. And she definitely doesn't. But her stubbornness doesn't make FBI agent Jules Cassidy's job any easier. The fiercely independent filmmaker presents yet another emotional obstacle that Cassidy doesn't need-he's already in the midst of a personal tug-of-war with his ex-lover, while fighting a growing attraction to Chadwick's brother.
Determined to succeed-and survive-on her own terms, Chadwick will face off with enemies and allies alike. But she doesn't count on the bond she forms with the quiet, capable Cosmo Richter. Yet even as their feelings bring them closer, the noose of deadly terror all around them draws tighter. And when all hell erupts, desire and desperate choices will collide on a killing ground that may trap them both in the crossfire.
High-profile maverick movie producer Jane Mercedes Chadwick hasn't quite completed her newest film, but she's already courting controversy. The World War II epic frankly portrays the homosexuality of a real-life hero-and the storm of advance media buzz surrounding it has drawn the fury of extremist groups. But despite a relentless campaign of angry E-mails, phone calls, and smear tactics, Chadwick won't be pressured into abandoning the project. Then the harassment turns to death threats.
While the FBI appears on the scene, nervous Hollywood associates call in Troubleshooters, and now Chadwick has an army of round-the-clock bodyguards, whether she likes it or not. And she definitely doesn't. But her stubbornness doesn't make FBI agent Jules Cassidy's job any easier. The fiercely independent filmmaker presents yet another emotional obstacle that Cassidy doesn't need-he's already in the midst of a personal tug-of-war with his ex-lover, while fighting a growing attraction to Chadwick's brother.
Determined to succeed-and survive-on her own terms, Chadwick will face off with enemies and allies alike. But she doesn't count on the bond she forms with the quiet, capable Cosmo Richter. Yet even as their feelings bring them closer, the noose of deadly terror all around them draws tighter. And when all hell erupts, desire and desperate choices will collide on a killing ground that may trap them both in the crossfire.
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Although this book still deals with Brockmann's Navy SEALs, it is a refreshing tangent to go on. Most of her books deal with international intrigue and terrorism so this plot about a SEAL becoming a temporary bodyguard is a good change. Another highlight of this fiction is the relationship between Jules Cassidy, his ex, Adam, and Robin Chadwick. Although some people dislike homosexuality mixed in a heterosexual romance book, I thought it was a breath of fresh air. Most romance books are lacking in focus on more than one relationship, not to mention a homosexual one.
Not only did Cosmo/Jane pairing grab my attention but I also found myself looking forward to hear more from Jules side of the story
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Cosmo and Jules are charged with safeguarding hot Hollywood producer Jane Chadwick, who has come under fire (literally) for making a movie dealing with two gay war heroes. A few contrived plot twists find Cosmo and Jane initially butting heads, then coming together as friends and finally burning up the sheets as lovers. More compelling is Jules's struggle to stay away from his egocentric ex, an actor who conveniently lands a starring role in Jane's film, and from Jane's brother Robin, who's so deep in the closet that he has turned to drink.
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Sherri H. (Cosmo's story along with a mini-chapter of Sam & Alyssa. Not as good as some of her others but a decent ending.
Navy SEAL Cosmo Richter offers his services to a private security firm while on leave. His job is protection of Jane Mercedes Chadwick, maverick movie producer. She is receiving death threats. She doesn't take the threats seriously, not at first anyway. Then it becomes apparent that the threats are real and whe turns to
Cosmo for protection...and much more.
Unwillingly facing a month's leave from the Navy SEALSs, Cosmo Richter offers his services to Trouble shooters Incorporated, a private-sector security firm. His first case surrounds a Hollywood film by the maverick movie producer Jane Mercedes Chadwick. Jane's portrayal of a real-life hero's homosexuality has roused a storm of media blitz and the fury of extremist groups. When all hell erupts, desire and desperate choices will collide on a killing round that may trap both Jane and Cosmo in the crossfire.
Another very good read in this series! Brockman again keeps you going and adds to the depth of the characters in this series!
I really love this series. Cosmo's story did not disappoint me at all. If you like Suzanne Brockmann I would also recommend Tara Janzen's Cool books and Cindy Gerard's Bodyguard series.
Susan J. (Somewhat entertaining. It was a good way to pass an afternoon. :)
Lynn M. (Unwillingly facing a month's leave from the Navy SEALs, Cosmo Richter offers his services to Troubleshooters Incorporated, a private-sector security firm. Richter's first case, surrounding a Hollywood film by the maverick movie producer Jane Mercedes Chadwick, develops quickly. Jane's portrayal of a real-life hero's homosexuality has roused a storm of media buzz and the fury of extremist groups. The film's subject matter hits home for FBI agent Jules Cassidy, who's struggling with an ex-lover while fighting a growing attraction to Jane's brother. Then danger on the set escalates when angry e-mails become death threats. Though Jane resists the Troubleshooters' protection, she hasn't counted on the tight bond she forms with the quiet, capable Cosmo Richter. And when all hell erupts, desire and desperate choices will collide on a killing ground that may trap them both in the crossfire.
Beth N. (I honestly haven't read this particular book, but I have read several other Suzanne Brockman books and they have all been great.
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