Megan M. reviewed Manhunt in the Wild West (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab, Bk 4) (Harlequin Intrigue, No 1093) on + 129 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I got three of this genre of books @ the same time, and I really liked this one! I think I enjoyed it because Chelsea kind of comes into her own and really breaks into a stronger, more independent character and Jonah kind of breaks his rock facade...together it is a good combination....and comes to a really suspenseful, great conclusion. I know I said the SWAT one was my favorite...but thinking about it I think this one is a close second, if not a tie for first! :)
Janice Y. (jai) reviewed Manhunt in the Wild West (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab, Bk 4) (Harlequin Intrigue, No 1093) on + 310 more book reviews
Chelsea Swann, medical examiner at Bear Creek gets kidnapped by escaping prisoners from nearby prison, ARX Supermax. The four escapees are 3 terrorists and undercover operator Jonah Fairfax. Jonah manages to keep Chelsea alive and both must work together to stop the terrorists from an evil plot.
Overall: Rather one dimensional bad guys (the leader was named Al-Jihad, which amused me), a hokey plot involving many law enforcement professionals not following procedure, and I didn't really buy the attraction between the two main characters. I felt irritated by the continual repetitions of Jonah thinking of Chelsea as being "sweet", and seeing her as a representation of all that is good about America (apple pie, picket fences, the American Dream), and of Chelsea taking note of Jonah's piercing blue eyes. There was also a weird back story where Jonah's first wife cheated on him and died during a miscarriage, which Jonah remembers as a "betrayal" which pushed him into his current loner state. What? She's DEAD now you know! What I did like in this book was the eventual backbone and self-awareness that Chelsea develops through the book. I'd give this book an "Eh". ALSO: He never wears a cowboy hat in this story so what's with the cover?
Overall: Rather one dimensional bad guys (the leader was named Al-Jihad, which amused me), a hokey plot involving many law enforcement professionals not following procedure, and I didn't really buy the attraction between the two main characters. I felt irritated by the continual repetitions of Jonah thinking of Chelsea as being "sweet", and seeing her as a representation of all that is good about America (apple pie, picket fences, the American Dream), and of Chelsea taking note of Jonah's piercing blue eyes. There was also a weird back story where Jonah's first wife cheated on him and died during a miscarriage, which Jonah remembers as a "betrayal" which pushed him into his current loner state. What? She's DEAD now you know! What I did like in this book was the eventual backbone and self-awareness that Chelsea develops through the book. I'd give this book an "Eh". ALSO: He never wears a cowboy hat in this story so what's with the cover?
Rose D. (RoZ400) reviewed Manhunt in the Wild West (Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab, Bk 4) (Harlequin Intrigue, No 1093) on
There Was No Escaping The Killers On Their Trail...Or Their Forbidden Attraction
He said he hadn't wanted to take Chelsea Swan hostage. Jonah Fairfax claime it was the only way he could keep her safe from the terrorist cell he'd infiltrated. Chelsea didn't trust his secretive past or his steely blue eyes. And she certainly didn't the edgy vulnerable way Jonah made her feel. Then his cover was blown and Chelsea was caught in the crossfire. Now one the run across the unforgiving Colorado Rockies and with nowhwere to hide, Chelsea had no choice but to accept Jonah's protection. Her life depended on doing exactly what he said-consequences to her vulnerable heart be damned...
He said he hadn't wanted to take Chelsea Swan hostage. Jonah Fairfax claime it was the only way he could keep her safe from the terrorist cell he'd infiltrated. Chelsea didn't trust his secretive past or his steely blue eyes. And she certainly didn't the edgy vulnerable way Jonah made her feel. Then his cover was blown and Chelsea was caught in the crossfire. Now one the run across the unforgiving Colorado Rockies and with nowhwere to hide, Chelsea had no choice but to accept Jonah's protection. Her life depended on doing exactly what he said-consequences to her vulnerable heart be damned...
