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A good, sexy thriller. Not a historical romance like some of Stuart's other work, but a contemporary romantic suspense. Still very good as I am always pleased by what she writes. Part of a series, in fact, the first in the series I think. Great characters, good dialogue, and believable romance. Steamy too!

I couldn't put this book down - mainly because I wanted it finished and over with! The author seemed to say the same things over and over again! My first time reading an Anne Stuart book. Definately not a favorite author of mine!

One of my favorite Anne Stuart books. I loved the "hero" , good love story too. A keeper for me.

This was my first book by Anne Stuart and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like tortured, almost beyond redemption heroes, this book is for you.

I had a hard time getting into this book. It just is not my type of book. If you like books by Anne Stuart, you will probably love this book.

If you like Anne Stuart's books -- I do -- you'll love this one. A really dark, complex hero and great relationship development.

Not my favorite; hero too cold and distant for my taste.

Interesting mix of thriller and romance.

sexy, edgy, exceptionally well-plotted

This is about illegal arms dealing and is quite intense.

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. This taut romantic suspense novel from RITA Award–winner Stuart (The Widow) delivers deliciously evil baddies and the type of disturbing male protagonist that only she can transform into a convincing love interest. Chloe Underwood, a 23-year-old American who regards herself as a disappointment to her high-achieving family, makes a meager living in Paris by translating children's books into English. After accepting a last-minute translating job in the French countryside, she discovers that rather than working for a consortium of food executives, she's stumbled upon a group of sadistic international arms dealers. Cold-blooded assassin Bastian Touissant, who was sent a year earlier by a nebulous "the ends justify the means" agency to infiltrate this shady group and try to stop its illegal activity, seems to blend right in. On meeting Chloe, Bastian isn't sure whether she's a spy, perhaps sent to kill him, or the innocent she appears to be. Despite his ruthlessness, Bastian can't resist saving Chloe's life (on multiple, graphic occasions) and attempting to send her back to her family in the U.S. Brilliant characterizations and a suitably moody ambience drive this dark tale of unlikely love. Agent, Jane Dystel. (May)

I've enjoyed this 'ice' series by Anne Stuart. These aren't the typical lovey dovey type romances though. These men (and one woman) in this organization 'the committee' are cold and appear unfeeling. The woman, Chloe, needs the money so takes a translating job that her roommate passed on to her. She ends up knowing too much and has to die. The 'hero'does a forced rape scene which of course she ends up liking(but if this type of thing bothers you you might want to pass)to find out what she knows then actually watches her being tortured yet saves her several times during the story. I usually go for the lovey-dovey type HEA's but something about this series just appeals to me and Bastien is one of my faves and appears briefly in the other books I've read.

Both suspense novel and romance-- good combination by author Anne Stuart--
The job was a killer.
Living paycheck to paycheck in Paris, American book translator Chloe Underwood would give anything for some excitement and passion -- even a little danger. So when she's offered a lucrative weekend gig translating at a business conference in a remote chateau, she jumps at the chance to shake things up.
Then by chance Chloe discovers her employers are anything but the entrepreneurs they appear, and suddenly she knows far too much. Her clients are illegal arms dealers, and one of them is ordered to kill her. But instead, Bastien Toussaint drags Chloe away, and the next thing she knows she's on the run with the most terrifying and seductive man she's ever met. What were his motives -- and would she live long enough to find out?

The first I've read this author and I was impressed. Good story, action packed with romance. A much harder edged "romance" than most-I wasn't sure there was going to be a happy ending. I look forward to reading more by this author.

This book was very engaging, I could not put it down. This is the first book I've read by Anne Stuart. I will definitely be reading more by Ms. Stuart.

back cover has a small tear that was repaired with clear scotch tape

Signed by the author.

one of my all time favorites.

I enjoyed the book. It's a very fast paced and unless you skip to the end, it keeps you wondering if the woman is going to get out of a very precarious situation alive.

Chloe Underwood, a young American translator living in Paris, agrees to take a weekend translating job for her roommate who wishes to spend the weekend with her boyfriend instead of working. Chloe agrees to take her place thinking she will enjoy beautiful surroundings, the pay is great, and she could use some excitement. She believes she is translating for a group of international grocers, but finds herself caught up in a web illegal arms dealers. They think she knows too much...she only knows she wants to go home. This book is like being on a roller coaster! A page turner to the very end!!