WERE THINGS GETTING TOO HOT TO HANDLE...?
When Victoria Hamilton's "no strings, no last names" vacation fling resulted in a baby, she knew she had to begin a new life far from her family's corrupting influence. Now her father has been murdered, her half brother, Jared, is the prime suspect and Tori has no choice but to return to Colorado Springs with her young daughter. She'll do anything to prove Jared's innocence. But confronting her past when she opens the door to her new private investigator and comes face-to-face with John "Rocket" Miglionni sure isn't what she had in mind.
Tori isn't the only one who's in for a surprise. Thrilled at first to find the woman who rocked his world six years ago, the rugged former marine takes one look at her little girl with HIS dark eyes -- and Tori's panicked expression -- and gets the shock of his life. In one fell swoop he's found the woman who haunts his dreams and discovered he's a daddy. As tough as they come, John now has two females holding a big piece of his heart, a troubled teenager who expectes the worst from the adult males in his life... and a second chance to make it right for all of them.
O'Brien M. (Romance-fan) from PASADENA, CA wrote on 5/30/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good book. John "Rocket" is a great hero-ex-Marine who is now a P.I. Tori is an interesting heroine. Her father is killed and her younger teenage brother is the suspect. She comes home to prove he didn't do it. Good secondary characters. A great who done it. The killer is unexpected.
Patti S. (Pattakins) from LA VERNE, CA wrote on 2/24/2007...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wealthy architect Tori Hamilton hires a PI from Semper Fi Investigations to locate and exonerate her brother Jared who disappeared after their father was fatally stabbed. When she meets John the PI, it turns out he's the man she had a sex-filled weekend with in Florida six years earlier, resulting in the birth of her precocious daughter Esme. Estranged from her controlling and abusive wealthy father, she chose to raise her daughter in England, and is only returning to the US because of Jared.
Once the cat is out of the bag, John must come to terms with fatherhood, the reemergence of his feelings for Tori (as well as their differing yet similar backgrounds when it comes to fathers), and his commitment to finding her brother. Once the two decide to rekindle the romance, they literally burn up the pages (and the readers finally find out how John got the nickname "rocket").
Andersen can always be counted on to tell a sensual and engaging story, with great secondary storylines, in this case, pampered Jared's experience of living on the streets. It's a good conclusion to the "marine" series (and provides redemption for the dismal "Getting Lucky").
Gail W. (G-Rated) from KISSIMMEE, FL wrote on 2/3/2007...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A weeklong, no-last-names romance in Pensacola leaves John Miglionni with the determination to take a hard look at his life, and high-society architect Victoria Hamilton with memories of hot loving and a very real pregnancy. Now, six years later, when Victoria's younger brother, Jared, disappears the night their father is fatally stabbed, Victoria hires a detective from Semper Fi Investigations to track down Jared and prove his innocence—only to discover the PI is her long-ago lover, John. Surprise daddyhood, concern for Jared and an awareness of their disparate backgrounds delay the sexual sparks between John and Victoria, but once the fire starts, there's no putting it out. Still, John and Victoria have to work through their issues of mistrust and uncover who really killed Victoria's father before they can have a future together. John's worries about his ability to be a good father and several likable, well-developed secondary characters add depth to this zesty novel, placing it a level beyond most of its competition.
I absolutely loved this book. It is the final book in a trilogy about three friends, and they are all wonderful books. The hero and heroine sizzle together, the romance is heartfelt, and the secondary storyline with PJ and Jared added another layer to the story.
Dawn Felicia T. (Felicia1956) from DAYTON, OH wrote on 4/22/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
When Victoria Hamilton's "no strings, no last names" vacation fling with "Rocket" results in a baby, she knew she had to begin a new life away from her corrupting family. After her father is murdered and her half brother Jared is the prime suspect; Victoria is willing to do anything to prove his innocence.......Coming face to face with her past in the form of John "Rocket" Miglionni, her new private investigator sure isn't what she had in mind.
Amberly B. (Amberly) from VILLA RICA, GA wrote on 4/4/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very exciting story, great plot twists!
Donna K. (mrslksenior) from WALESKA, GA wrote on 3/16/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Six years after a night of passion they meet again. She has a child & s does he, he just doesn't know if yet! Great reading. Moves so well you are sorry to see it end!
Vetnita A. from SAINT PAUL, MN wrote on 2/5/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Victoria has a no strings fling that results in a beautiful baby which leads her to a life far from her criminal father and neglected brother. Now, her father is murdered, her brother is the main suspect and her new private investigator turns out to be her daughter's daddy. John is a former marine with a troubled past and a bad attitude and no experience with family. Now his future family happiness all depends on his ability to solve this murder, be a role model to a messed up teen, and make a little angel fall in love with her daddy. Susan Anderson is a sure thing when it comes to a good romance with an intelligent plot and great characters.
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Tanis O. (wyckedatheart) from SUMMERVILLE, SC wrote on 11/20/2008...
Like I said, read the whole series.
Michelle I. (shellbaby) from ANNISTON, AL wrote on 8/21/2008...
This was a fun light hearted easy to read book.
Amy T. (simplyamy) from DAKOTA DUNES, SD wrote on 11/4/2007...
another good chick lit from Andersen
Brenda B. (niftyfifty) from PRINCETON, WV wrote on 10/16/2007...
great romantic reading
Dawn T. (dterlec) from TREVOR, WI wrote on 8/8/2007...
Good book.
Joannine H. from DES MOINES, IA wrote on 7/30/2007...
a good read....
Colleen H. (senhi) from NEWARK, IL wrote on 7/17/2007...
Great Read!! Mystery and romance! Interesting characters!
Sandra B. (SandraB) from PITTSTOWN, NJ wrote on 5/10/2007...
Great story - funny as well as interesting!
Toni P. (MerAnt88) from EAST HAVEN, CT wrote on 4/14/2007...
Great read
Barbara F. (blueheronmom) from DENISON, TX wrote on 3/5/2007...
A predictable, but pleasing tale of reunited lovers.