Face of Danger (The Guardian Angelinos, #3) by Roxanne St. Claire

Apr 10, 2011 Danielle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Vivi Angelino is not only smart but loves to live life on the edge. Now it's time to take on a big Hollywood case for the first time. Being a body double to try to find a killer is what she has signed up for. By her solving this case will mean her security firm will get the much needed business it deserves. She is as ready as she will ever be, but Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang has an another idea for her and that includes stopping her from becoming bait for this serial killer. Is...more Vivi Angelino is not only smart but loves to live life on the edge. Now it's time to take on a big Hollywood case for the first time. Being a body double to try to find a killer is what she has signed up for. By her solving this case will mean her security firm will get the much needed business it deserves. She is as ready as she will ever be, but Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang has an another idea for her and that includes stopping her from becoming bait for this serial killer. Is Vivi ready to make all her dreams come true or die trying?

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang is not only good looking but damn good at his job. Always follows the rules, well, that was until he met Vivi. He must past this one last test before he can be promoted to the LA office. Colt is signed on to protect the Hollywood starlet. Now he has to work even closer with Vivi to catch a killer than he has before. Will working this close with her remind him of the past he never wants to relive or the future he might actually want?

Another excellent read by the great Roxanne St.Claire!! This series I have a feeling will quickly become of one of my favorites. It's fun, exciting, and for sure a page turner. I can't get enough of The Guardian Angelinos series. And to think this is only the third book!! I can see this series not having a end anytime soon. It is amazingly addicting!

What can I say about sexy FBI Agent Lang other than he is Hot, Sexy, and has a heart breaking past. The attraction between him and Vivi was noticeable from, Shiver of Fear. I was so extremely excited I didn't have to wait forever to finally find out what the deal is with Agent Lang. St.Claire knows how much to keep you on your toes without making the story an over detailed mess.

Another addicting plot that I was wasn't able to get enough of. I was memorized and defiantly along for the ride is a understatement. The action and adventure never stop. I so loved how the romance played out. I mean sexy FBI guy falls for a girl who not only lives on the edge but is his complete opposite. Win! Emotions ran high do to both had shaky pasts but were they able to get through it? I can't tell as much as I really want to.

I actually invested myself into all the characters in the series. All were so likable in their own way. I am now dying to read about Gabe. Now I don't want to give anything away but Gabe will be fun to read about. I mean he just came home to take part in the security firm and he has also played a big roll in this book.*keeps fingers crossed his story will be next*

Roxanne St. Claire gives you everything you could want in a romance. Suspense, romance, emotion and I can't forget adventure. It is all rolled into one incredible story after another that will take you on a wild ride that you wont want to end. Now I that I finally have my answers of why I have never read her books...I can guarantee that will never happen again. Welcome Roxanne St.Claire to my auto buy list and I hope she becomes a part of yours as well.

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Apr 13, 2011 Jess rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Review posted at: www.happilyeverafter-reads.blogspot.com

Face of Danger is book 3 in one of my current, favorite, must read series, The Guardian Angelinos. These are absolutely standalone books, but I enjoy the layers you get when reading a series starting at the beginning. We first meet Vivi Angelino in book 1 as a feisty reporter who’s trying to talk her brother, Zach, into starting a family owned security firm. After much convincing, the firm is started up and The Guardian Angelinos are born....more

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May 16, 2013 Nanee Mcgee rated it 5 of 5 stars

Face Of Danger by Roxanne St Claire

I was going to say this was my favorite book of the series but I love all of them. They are all books you can read over and over.

I absolutely love Vivi Angelino, she is a loner when it comes to relationships (because of her past) but she is a feisty character who plays by her own rules. you'll fall in love with her character ( I certainly did) . She's a skate boarding, nose piercing rebel trouble maker.
Vivi started a private security business with her brothe...more

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Dec 04, 2011 Vanessa theJeepDiva rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: autographed, 2011, romance, suspense

As with any suspense novel I expect there to be a crime that I get to make guesses about the who done it while I’m reading. St. Claire has really made me feel differently about suspense novels. Face of Danger was complex with numerous twists and turns, it kept me guessing right up to the end. As soon as I would figure out who I thought the criminal was there would be a twist and I would begin to believe that person could possibly be a victim. Vivi steps into Cara’s life to try to prevent a seria...more As with any suspense novel I expect there to be a crime that I get to make guesses about the who done it while I’m reading. St. Claire has really made me feel differently about suspense novels. Face of Danger was complex with numerous twists and turns, it kept me guessing right up to the end. As soon as I would figure out who I thought the criminal was there would be a twist and I would begin to believe that person could possibly be a victim. Vivi steps into Cara’s life to try to prevent a serial killer from striking again. The serial killer plot line gets to go on a crazy thrill ride with another crime of awful heinousness. So there were multiple possible villains, multiple motives behind the criminals actions, and multiple possible accomplices. My attention stayed focused on so many details, I was determined to figure it all out.

I love a couple that is so completely opposite that they can fill a book with so much sexual tension that you can’t stop turning the pages to see who is going to give in to the attraction and desire that they are both fighting tooth and nail. Vivi and Colt do not disappoint on this front. He wears polo’s and khakis while he golfs on Sundays and follows every rule every made for any little thing. Vivi on the other hand lives by the rule of there is not a rule that is not meant for her to break. She’s a skateboarding tomboy who wants to get to know her FBI client on a much more intimate level. Colt and Vivi were enjoyable to read as they bumbled their way to a happily ever after.

I have to point out that when someone tells me that a book in a series can be read at any point and out of order that it reads fine as a stand-alone I am always leery. This is the first and only Guardian Angelino book that I have read. It reads very well as a stand-alone. Characters from the previous books barely make cameo appearances in Face of Danger. A couple of references are made that let readers know that Vivi and Colt know each other and have been around each other enough to form an attraction. This is not confusing, just makes me want to get the previous two books as soon as possible. There are obviously some intense moments between them that have my interest piqued.
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Jun 06, 2011 Julia rated it 5 of 5 stars

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St. Claire has struck again with another phenomenal book in the Guardian Angelino’s series. This is book three, which focuses on one of the main founders of the ever-growing agency, Vivi Angelino, and her desire to once again push her company’s name into the spotlight by inserting herself in yet another dangerous investigation. This time, however, things are a little different as Vivi herself is the one to serve as a double for an actress whose name could...more Reviewed by Dewey at RexRobotReviews.com

St. Claire has struck again with another phenomenal book in the Guardian Angelino’s series. This is book three, which focuses on one of the main founders of the ever-growing agency, Vivi Angelino, and her desire to once again push her company’s name into the spotlight by inserting herself in yet another dangerous investigation. This time, however, things are a little different as Vivi herself is the one to serve as a double for an actress whose name could be next on a serial killer’s list. The dangers involved are not much of a concern to Vivi until the consequences of failing the mission put her company and her family’s lives on the line. Vivi’s spunky tough-girl personality refuses to let her step down from a challenge and she is confident she can pull the whole charade off……that is until she realizes that one of the people she must succeed in fooling is none other than Assistant Special Agent in charge Colton Lang.

Colton Lang’s annoying habit of insisting to always play by the rules is not Vivi’s only problem when it comes to pulling off the job... She can't seem to extinguish the attraction that exists between her and Colton. And things don’t stay simple for long when Vivi discovers that there is much more to the starlet she is pretending to be besides the serial killer on the loose determined to kill her, so much more that the serial killer begins to seem a minor issue. Colton and Vivi must team up together to work the investigation and find out the secrets that are hidden in this celebrity’s past.

Fantastic! I really enjoy this author and the flow of her story. Her characters are amazing and so well described. I find that there is just about nothing wrong with the story, or the writing, or anything. It’s adventurous, but logical, and it has a nice twist of romance that isn’t overdone, or even underdone. I have a very hard time putting these books down once I start them. Definite must read for those that love their romantic suspense!(less)

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May 04, 2011 Saly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Face of Danger was fabulous and it has to be one of the best books of 2011 for me. Move over Bullet Catchers, this is my new favorite by Roxanne St Claire.

Vivi Angelino the heroine is the one who came up withe the idea of the Guardian Angelinos and her family thought she was crazy. Vivi is a former reporter, newly licensed PI and she is determined to put her company on the map, no matter what it takes.
Colton Lang is a by the book FBI Agent who Vivi loves to call a nerd and he is the complete op...more Face of Danger was fabulous and it has to be one of the best books of 2011 for me. Move over Bullet Catchers, this is my new favorite by Roxanne St Claire.

Vivi Angelino the heroine is the one who came up withe the idea of the Guardian Angelinos and her family thought she was crazy. Vivi is a former reporter, newly licensed PI and she is determined to put her company on the map, no matter what it takes.
Colton Lang is a by the book FBI Agent who Vivi loves to call a nerd and he is the complete opposite of Vivi. Breaking the rules ultimately is detrimental is what, he believes(and his past experiences prove that). He is very skeptical of Vivi's idea.

The suspense plot of the book revolves around the idea that Oscar winners are suspected of being killed and Vivi decides to masquerade as one (with permission of course). Much to the chagrin of Colt, Vivi succeeds and becomes a part of his mission(the actress she is pretending to be). It becomes a test for Colt's promotion to LA and for Vivi it is a gamble for her business. But there is a catch Cara(the actress Vivi is playing), makes her sign a non-disclosure agreement under which even the FBI shouldn't know that Vivi is not Cara.

Since, Colt knows her it is a bit difficult and what Vivi does to stop Colt has given the romance world one of the most hottest and erotic scene I have read. Man, if the book could smoke ;)The lap-dance Vivi does is something I have no words for.
But things are not so simple and there is more heavier things going on over-lapping with another mission.

Vivi she is amazing. She is truly fearless and determined and willing to take risks, but the way the book is written Vivi never crosses the line to TSTL(too stupid to live). She relives in her self and her business and knows that certain things are needed on the way to success. She challenges Colt and loves to needle him.
When we find out that Vivi wasn't always a tomboy, skate loving girl that is one moment I was not expecting and what she went through when she was young was very painful but she hides it really well that people don't get what is at the bottom of Vivi. She never even told her family and that has to be difficult for her.

There are moments when her old fears come to the surface but Colt is there. Colt has been attracted to Vivi from the start but she scares him and being thrown in proximity slowly changes things. Vivi interferes in the way Colt does things and he lets her. He without wanting to falls for her and when he has this epiphany it is hilarious.
The book works because of the awesome characters and the human trafficking part was so heart-breaking.
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Apr 28, 2011 Mary Gramlich rated it 5 of 5 stars

FACE OF DANGER written by Roxanne St. Claire
Guardian Angelinos Series #3
05/11 - Grand Central Publishing - Mass Market Paperback, 432 pages

What does it take you to forget past pain and let love take control?

Viviana Angelino took her family’s love and turned it into a family owned private security business that is just starting to see growth and expand into other areas with every new family member that comes onboard. Vivi loves what she and her family of misfits do but one small factor of followi...more FACE OF DANGER written by Roxanne St. Claire
Guardian Angelinos Series #3
05/11 - Grand Central Publishing - Mass Market Paperback, 432 pages

What does it take you to forget past pain and let love take control?

Viviana Angelino took her family’s love and turned it into a family owned private security business that is just starting to see growth and expand into other areas with every new family member that comes onboard. Vivi loves what she and her family of misfits do but one small factor of following all the exact rules required to be legit is tripping her up. Especially when complete stickler for rules and regulations, Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang the FBI liaison that she is working with and throwing business her way. Now Colton believes in doing things the right and formal way, which Vivi is anything but, yet he cannot stay away from her and his desire for her, makes no sense since she does not even own a pair of Khaki’s. She is nothing like his prior relationships and her looks are over the top nonsense right down to her nose ring and skateboard. Colton knows trouble when he sees it and Vivi is nothing but a bad idea.

However, Vivi does have a striking resemblance to a movie star that is in the path of a serial killer who hates Oscar winners. Vivi steps into the latest winner Cara Ferrari’s fabulous strappy sandals and pretends to draw everyone one way while Cara goes another. However, Vivi finds that there is more than one secret hiding beside her in Nantucket and while no one wants to talk, Colton would like to do some investigating of his own one-on-one with Vivi sans any clothing. Colton got lucky being assigned this case and can keep a very special attentive eye on Vivi while trying to prove his muster with the FBI. Occasionally a rule needs to be broken and if Vivi can convince Colton of that, they really might have a great time and possibly a future together. That is after they figure out which was the tunnels go; who this woman is living in Cara’s house; and find out who the Red Carpet Killer is. But other than that, this relationship is moving along nicely.

The third book in this series tells the story of the founder of Guardian Angelinos Vivi’s story. She needed a great one and this storyline provides it with killers, mysteries, and mayhem along with a great alpha male by her side. Colton may talk as if it is 1954 but he lives in the 21 century and knows how to get the crook and take home the girl all before sundown.
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Apr 17, 2011 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Love how the characters in this book Colton (Lang) and Vivi are brought to life. You get to see them in the other books but here they get to shine on their own. It's their story. You get a smidgen of Gabe in there and Chessie she's a little stingy of the giving the rest of the family a spot in this book lol. I do love my glimpse's of past and future characters and there is a surprise appearance by a bullet catcher at the end that i loved. Colton and Vivi both have some tough personal hurdles to...more Love how the characters in this book Colton (Lang) and Vivi are brought to life. You get to see them in the other books but here they get to shine on their own. It's their story. You get a smidgen of Gabe in there and Chessie she's a little stingy of the giving the rest of the family a spot in this book lol. I do love my glimpse's of past and future characters and there is a surprise appearance by a bullet catcher at the end that i loved. Colton and Vivi both have some tough personal hurdles to get past in this book not to mention the case they find themselves involved in together. Vivi snags herself a huge client for a payoff of a cool million dollars she only has to be a decoy for a famous actress who may or may not be the target of a serial killer dubbed The Red Carpet Killer. Vivi signs a agreement she won't tell anyone that she not Cara the actress she's doubling for. Thing is 5 minutes into the assignment she comes face to face with one Colton Lang FBI special agent in charge. She's worked with Colton a lot so he knows her very well. She's got to try and either make him believe she's Cara or make sure he doesn't give her away since she was told someone would be watching and listening to her every move. Things get crazy right from the start when she gets attacked and get crazier from there. There's alot more going on than the possibility of a Red Carpet Killer. This story has many twists and turns and surprises. When you read this see if you can figure out who the blue eyes muscle man is before it's revealed towards the end. lol Now that I've warned you might think a little harder than i did ( which was not much at all) and figure it out. Vivi is such a strong person you'd never think she has personal demons but because of Colton she decides she needs to face them once and for all and then maybe Colton can face his too. There is some emotional stuff and funny stuff and suspenseful stuff with plot twists you won't see coming. Your kept guessing right til the end. I loved it right down to the ending. Ready for the next one please! Great series. (less)

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Oct 07, 2011 Cynthia (aka Artemis) rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of romantic suspense

Shelves: romantic-suspense, f-b-i, favorites

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By far the best of The Guardian Angelinos series. After SHIVER OF FEAR,

Shiver of Fear (The Guardian Angelinos, #2)

I was a bit leery of picking up and continuing with the series, but I did want to read Vivi and Lang's story. WOW - What a ride! Ms. St. Claire did not disappoint.

These two, Vivi and Lang, would be voted the least likely to succeed: Opposites attract. Vivi has kept a dark secret from her family for many years and it has affected her relationships with men. Slim to none would be the ca...more

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Jun 09, 2011 Alyssa *Tyrahnny* rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Oh-my-God !

This one deserve a ten ! Definitely the best !

I could sell my soul in exchange for a kiss by Colton Lang.
Hell, just for a look from him. If you read my previous
reviews of the Guardian Angelinos, you already knew I'm
a little bit obssess with Special Agent in Charge Colton
Lang (try a little bit too much obssess). Okay, I'll try
to make coherent sentence an act like a 24 years old instead
of a 13 yrs old who's watching a Robert Pattison's movie. :p

I couldn't wait to read Face of Danger bu...more

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Apr 15, 2011 Christie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

Vivi Angelino is on a mission to get the name of her new company known. She decides to approach famous actress, Cara Ferrari, about working as a body double in order to protect her from a possible serial killer. When Cara agrees, Vivi finds herself disguised as Cara and under the protection of Special Agent Colt Lang. They’ve worked together before and she knows hiding her identity will be even harder than hiding how bad she has the hots for him. Colton has always thought Vivi was cute, but won’...more Vivi Angelino is on a mission to get the name of her new company known. She decides to approach famous actress, Cara Ferrari, about working as a body double in order to protect her from a possible serial killer. When Cara agrees, Vivi finds herself disguised as Cara and under the protection of Special Agent Colt Lang. They’ve worked together before and she knows hiding her identity will be even harder than hiding how bad she has the hots for him. Colton has always thought Vivi was cute, but won’t get close to another woman who is a risk taker in order to protect his heart. The sexual tension grows almost as quickly as the danger in this edge of your seat page turner.

Holy cow! The chemistry between Vivi and Colt is seriously HOT! I didn’t expect Colt to be such a stud, but I’m smitten. I couldn’t get enough of these two. I don’t usually go for the preppy type, but I’m crushing on Colt in a bad, bad way. Thankfully he doesn’t let his straight laced demeanor carry over into the romance department of his life, but his intense nature never waivers. This is definitely a good thing if you’re the girl he is getting intense with ;) I’ve loved Vivi since I first met her in Shiver of Fear, but never would have guessed based on her fun loving demeanor how much emotional baggage the poor girl is carrying. She hides her past traumas behind her sassy attitude and tomboy attire. Colt could not be a more perfect match for her even if his rule following and khaki wearing self couldn’t be more different from Vivi. She deserves a man that makes her feel safe, and Colt is qualified to do just that.

Some parts of this book are really graphic and down right heartbreaking. A very emotional read without a doubt. There isn’t anything fluffy about this romance novel. The author tackles tough topics, but balances out the plot perfectly with well timed romantic rendezvous to keep it from getting too heavy.

I’m 100% addicted to this big Italian family, and can’t wait to see where their adventures take them next! (less)

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Sep 03, 2011 Christi Snow rated it 5 of 5 stars

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My Review:
From the very start of this series, Vivi has been a wonderful character. A skater chick with a tough as nails attitude to match, but the brains of an ace investigative reporter tied up into one sexy little bundle. The Guardian Angelinos is her brain-child and she has HUGE plans for this company going big! I couldn't wait for her story, and OMG, it did NOT disappoint! This story was wonderful!!!

FBI agent, Assistant Special Agent i...more Full review reposted from my Smitten with Reading blog...

My Review:
From the very start of this series, Vivi has been a wonderful character. A skater chick with a tough as nails attitude to match, but the brains of an ace investigative reporter tied up into one sexy little bundle. The Guardian Angelinos is her brain-child and she has HUGE plans for this company going big! I couldn't wait for her story, and OMG, it did NOT disappoint! This story was wonderful!!!

FBI agent, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colt Lang, showed up in book #2, Shiver of Fear, and it was no secret from the very beginning that he and Vivi simply did not see eye-to-eye. He's a by-the-book, straight-laced kind of guy who wears golf shirts and chinos. She has a nose piercing, wears skate-boarding loose, baggy clothes, and has short spiky black hair. She has no issue with making up the rules as she goes along if it nets the right end-result. He had a former partner and fiance who died because of that same personality flaw. He refuses to fall for another girl like that who will shred his heart when she gets killed. They are both drawn to each other, but they each have their own valid reasons for not wanting to get involved. Unfortunately, (well for them anyway...for the reader, it is pure reading gold) they have been thrown together on the same case working very closely to one another which makes temptation really hard to resist.

From the word "go", this book is sizzling!! OMG, the scene on the airplane...so incredibly hot...and the whole book is like that!! Absolutely sizzling with scorching sexual chemistry, incredible twists and turns, fantastic suspense, and in the end...just a beautiful love story between two people who cannot be more perfect for each other. I really, really loved this story. Vivi has this tough, in-your-face bravado, but she is really just a marshmallow inside. She has been crushing on Colt a long time, but has NEVER let on about her feelings until she has to distract him from blowing her cover. Then there is no turning back. BUT she has a reason why she has never approached Colt, or any other guy before, and when it all comes out, it's just heartbreaking.

Colt has loved and lost once. He has absolutely NO DESIRE to ever go through that again and Vivi's impulsiveness terrifies him. But it's her impulsiveness and zest for life with their investigations that snags him over and over. He doesn't want to be drawn to her, but he can't help it. I loved that he lost control when he's around her, even to the point of breaking the rules to keep her safe. That was a wonderful twist with his character and so well-written.

This entire series, so far, has been absolutely amazingly good!! Roxanne St. Claire is simply an wonderful writer. I cannot wait for more installments in the Guardian Angelinos series!! But while I am waiting, I am adding her other series, The BulletCatchers to my TBR pile!!!(less)

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Apr 25, 2011 Rva Booklover rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Rva by: sharonaspiller@yahoo.com

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I honestly don't think I can put into words how much I loved Face of Danger. Vivi Angelino takes on a new client, becoming a body double of an Oscar winning actress. The FBI also has stakes in the actress, as she is connected to a suspected sex trade smuggler. Agent Colton Lang is assigned to protect the actress, but ends up with Vivi, instead.

Colton Lang is sublime. Buttoned down to within an inch of his life, ordered and rule driven, we have been getting glimpses of him from the beginning of t...more I honestly don't think I can put into words how much I loved Face of Danger. Vivi Angelino takes on a new client, becoming a body double of an Oscar winning actress. The FBI also has stakes in the actress, as she is connected to a suspected sex trade smuggler. Agent Colton Lang is assigned to protect the actress, but ends up with Vivi, instead.

Colton Lang is sublime. Buttoned down to within an inch of his life, ordered and rule driven, we have been getting glimpses of him from the beginning of the series. In Face of Danger, he just explodes out of the gate, grabbing the reader's attention. There is never a doubt about his agenda and his motivation for his need for rules and control is spelled out early on. Vivi sets his world on edge, flaunting his love for order with her risk taking. But he is drawn to her.

Vivi Angelino...what a heroine. I have loved her since Edge of Sight. Confident in her skills, striving to bring her firm to the top of the heap of private investigation/protection agencies. Vivi wants to be the best, and throws herself whole heartedly into the growing of her familiy's business. Vivi has a past, though. Her traumatic experience changed her from a cheerleader/ballet dancer adolescent just coming into the exploration of her sexuality to a tomboy who dressed in baggy clothes, doing her best to hide her feminine side. Learning about her trauma was heartbreaking.

Vivi and Colt together...put on a flame retardant suit to read the love scenes! Consider yourself warned... Jaysus....from the airplane to the bathroom to the wall...I kept expecting the pages to go up in flames! Beyond the omg! sex, these two had a connection and an attraction to each other that read as very real and believable. Instead of Colt giving up his rules or Vivi giving up her need to be herself, they learned to work with each other. Their coming together was not without issues. Both have trust issues, and Colt is scared to take a chance on love. He is totally on board for "no strings" sex, but love? That's a little more than he thinks he can do. Vivi wants the whole package.

This book has lots of twists and turns in the suspense department, some of which I figured out fairly early on, some I didn't see coming until the details were revealed. There is a lot of action throughout, all tightly written to keep the pages turning. Ms. St Claire is a master of this genre, and this is definately one of her best all time efforts.

There is an appearance by Johnny Cristano, of Bullet Catchers fame, at the end. All of the usual suspects are here, and we get a good deal of time with Gabe(please let his book be next!) I am head over heels for this series, can't wait for the next one!

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Sep 30, 2012 Patricia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Face of Danger, the third in the Guardian Angelinos series, delivered everything I wished for. Roxanne is a new author for me. I decided to take a chance and I began reading this series and after finishing off all three stories in such a short time. I'll definitely be reading her other series and continuation from this series (there has to be more right?) I want more!! Face of Danger was superb. So were the other two books. I found myself laughing at the antics between the two leading characters...more

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Dec 02, 2012 Lindsay rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I read in the Guardian Angelinos series and it was great. Vivi is a bit of an unusual heroine with her spiky hair and skateboard, but I loved her. She is smart and ambitious and seems to have no fear. And then there's Colton Lang, FBI Special Agent Hottie. I seem to really like heroes who are nice guys and Colton is one of the nicest. He is totally by-the-book and it was a great contrast to Vivi who is guts and passion.

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Nov 28, 2012 Meigan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Best of the series so far. This installment focused on Vivi Angelino, the quirky, nutty, skateboarding, journalist punk sister of Zach who was the main character in the first novel. Ever since the first one, she has been my favorite of the series so it's no stretch I would give this a 5.

The writing was fantastic, St. Claire has such a gift with character development and infusing so much emotion in her characters that they almost seem real to the reader. You can't help but get involved. The story...more

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May 24, 2011 Kelly Moran rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Roxanne St. Claire is a bestselling author of twenty-four novels of suspense and romance. In addition to being a four-time RITA nominee, her books have won the National Reader’s Choice Award for best romantic suspense for two consecutive years, as well as the Daphne du Maurier Award, the HOLT Medallion, the Maggie, Booksellers Best, Book Buyers Best, several Awards of Excellence, the Aspen Gold and multiple Gayle Wilson Awards of Excellence. Roxanne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Market Commu...more Roxanne St. Claire is a bestselling author of twenty-four novels of suspense and romance. In addition to being a four-time RITA nominee, her books have won the National Reader’s Choice Award for best romantic suspense for two consecutive years, as well as the Daphne du Maurier Award, the HOLT Medallion, the Maggie, Booksellers Best, Book Buyers Best, several Awards of Excellence, the Aspen Gold and multiple Gayle Wilson Awards of Excellence. Roxanne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Market Communications from UCLA and completed several post-graduate courses in Marketing Management at Harvard University. Prior to launching a full-time career as a novelist, Roxanne worked as a television actress and news reporter, appearing in Bosom Buddies and Laverne & Shirley, and hosting a regional news program in southern California. She then launched a career in public relations and marketing, including seven years as a Senior Vice President for Hill & Knowlton, one of the world’s largest communications firms. Roxanne joined the Romance Writers of America in 2000, held a board position in her local chapter and is currently active in three chapters in her home state of Florida. Other titles include: Hunt Her Down, Make Her Pay, First You Run, Then You Hide, Now You Die, and Hit Reply.

Private investigator Vivi Angelino started the Guardian Angelinos security firm, and her new assignment could financially stabilize the company, or bring it down. Vivi loves living life on the edge, but stepping into a starlets shoes to bait a serial killer is a bit much, even for her. FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang follows all the rules, and isn't above trying to stop Vivi in her latest mission. Yet when they learn the client may be involved up to her eyeballs in something far worse than bad acting, they must work together to bring down a calculating killer with nothing left to lose.

This is book three in the Guardian Angelinos series, with Edge of Sight and Shiver of Fear coming before. Though part of a series, these are all stand alone reads. Though I read and loved the other books in the series, this one is my favorite. The sexual tension between Vivi and Colton in previous books made me eager to jump in this one, and it didn't disappoint.

With a touch of "Miss Congeniality" thrown in, this was both humorous and intriguing. It was hilarious to watch skateboard-wielding Vivi get decked out to double as a movie star. And to watch Colton finally give in. The bantering between these two was phenomenal, and the mystery behind the killer and the family was captivating. Highly recommended.

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Jun 19, 2011 Willow Brook rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary

3 1/2 stars. I would have given it a very solid 4 stars but I found the plot so far fetched that it annoyed me at times. First there was the huge coincidence of a private investigator so closely resembling a famous movie star that she could serve as convincing body double when that actress is being threatened. Then when the movie star began making so many fairly insane demands, I couldn't see any professional, rational PI/bodyguard accepting the absurd conditions she was dictating. So that nagge...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Quynh rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance, romantic-suspense, drool-worthy-male, favorite-series

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I can't say enough how much I LOVE this book in the series. I love everything about it: the writing, the characters development, the plot twists, the melt-your-heart-make-you-sigh-longingly moments.

We met Colton Lang in Shiver of Fear, and there was already some tension between him and Vivi. Vivi is all about getting the results, even if it means breaking the rules. Colton, however, the FBI agent that he is, is all about doing things by the book, which means, no rules breaking. These two opposit...more I can't say enough how much I LOVE this book in the series. I love everything about it: the writing, the characters development, the plot twists, the melt-your-heart-make-you-sigh-longingly moments.

We met Colton Lang in Shiver of Fear, and there was already some tension between him and Vivi. Vivi is all about getting the results, even if it means breaking the rules. Colton, however, the FBI agent that he is, is all about doing things by the book, which means, no rules breaking. These two opposites attract in more ways than one. Vivi isn't feminine by any means. She's a skateboarder with a nose piercing. Colton wants a woman who actually looks like a woman and not a boy from a distance. Or so he thinks.

Both of them have a past they need to get over. For Colton, that past lingers in Boston, which was his main drive to get a new job in LA and leave his past behind. For Vivi, the past will always be with her. On the outside, she's a tough woman, kicking ass and taking names. But on the inside, she hides a secret so terrible that not even her closest family members know about it. She wasn't always a tomboy as a teenager but something happened one night that changed her forever.

When Vivi takes a job as a body double for an actress who is the next target for a serial killer, little did she know that a Pandora box will be opened into the world of human trafficking and child prostitution. As Vivi and Colt race to find out the people behind this organization and what connection the actress Vivi is protecting have to these crimes, their lives become entwined and the heat between them ignites.

I love that St. Claire didn't throw the H/h together right away to build up a connection between them first. For Vivi to come to terms with herself before taking the next step, it made me admire her more. And Colton... well, I just want to yank his clothes off myself. The tug and pull between these two was really sweet that makes you want to root for them from the beginning.

Now I hope there's going to be a book for Gabe. He needs his HEA too!(less)

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Mar 01, 2012 Melanie Chabrol- rated it 5 of 5 stars

P.I VIVI ANGELINGO loves living life on the edge. Though working undercover as a movie starlet double has her on edge. It will be the ticket to extra advertisement for the GUADIAN ANGELINO'S a security firm.As long as Colt Lang her FBI friend stays out of her way, her cover won't get ruined.

Having to dress up as a"GIRLY GIRL" was just one step to get the job done. could she use her sex appeal to solve the crime? the closer they get and the more clues they get, it brings their relationship one st...more

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Apr 24, 2011 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

I just finished reading this book. I wanted to wait for it to be on Kindle, but yesterday I was at a neighborhood bookstore and the owner was putting it out, so I grabbed one. I'm so glad I did, just because this one needs a place on the keeper shelf.

This book had absolutely everything I want in a romantic suspense. The main characters were wonderful, funny and real. The story line was "big" like a movie (in fact, it would make a wonderful movie) with action and plot twists and surprises. And th...more

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Apr 16, 2011 BecksBookPicks rated it 5 of 5 stars

Loved it! The best so far in the series. Vivi is a character we knew from the previous two books and Special Agent Colt Lang has been there throughout the books too. Well, finally they get their story and it is a great story. Since in the previous two books, we have felt the connection between these two even though they have been fighting it. They are two totally opposite people and think the other one can not feel the same way about them. In this book, the two finally get together and wow, can...more

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Jul 01, 2011 E. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: suspense

Finally, Vivi Angelino gets her story! Straightlaced FBI agent Colton Lang tries to resist the quirky and definitely NOT straightlaced Vivi as he continues to funnel cases her way after the results her fledgling agency achieved that were detailed in Shiver of Fear. Choosing a somewhat radical solution to the conflict that she poses to him, Lang applies for a position on the other end of the country only to discover that he is going to be forced into even closer proximity to Vivi who has taken on...more

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Aug 11, 2011 Alicia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-suspense, author-roxanne-st-clair

ok, so this series may be a spin off of the Bullet Catchers, but so far it's nowhere near as compelling. I really enjoyed the first one, Edge of Sight, but I'm afraid the magic was just missing in this installment, Face of Danger. I just couldn't muster up any empathy for either Vivi or Lang, our h/h. The plot was ok, which is why I gave it three stars, but the two main characters just fell flat for me. The sexual chemistry seemed forced, as if the two of them were being dragged along into a rel...more

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Jun 20, 2011 Leslie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, library-book, romance, rs, reviewed

I'm really liking this series and not just the close family feel of it. The characters are interesting and not your typical cookie cutter romantic suspense hero and heroine. I was particularity interested in Vivi Angelino right from the start of the series. Now it's time for her story and it didn't disappoint!

Vivi Angelino isn't what comes to mind when most people think of a PI. She's has her own unique style that's a reflection of her love of skateboarding. But looks can be deceiving and Vivi i...more I'm really liking this series and not just the close family feel of it. The characters are interesting and not your typical cookie cutter romantic suspense hero and heroine. I was particularity interested in Vivi Angelino right from the start of the series. Now it's time for her story and it didn't disappoint!

Vivi Angelino isn't what comes to mind when most people think of a PI. She's has her own unique style that's a reflection of her love of skateboarding. But looks can be deceiving and Vivi is far more than the laid-back skatergirl she portrays. She's smart and sneaky and doesn't like to play by the rules. Which drives Special Agent Colton Lang crazy. Which Vivi secretly enjoys doing. Vivi also has a darker side, a secret in her past that still lays heavily on her. St. Claire does a wonderful job peeling back the layers of Vivi and showing the reader how Vivi the high school cheerleader came to be Vivi the smart tongued, relentless pursuer of justice.

Special Agent in Charge Colton Lang is a by the book, FBI agent who likes his life orderly, nothing out of place. Vivi knocks everything off kilter in Lang's world and he doesn't know what to make of it. Lang is a perfect contrast to Vivi. A past loss affects Lang's choices and makes him fight his attraction to Vivi. It's a case of opposites attract but it turns out they also work well together. They play off each other and bring out the best parts of each other. Vivi gets Lang to open up and be more relaxed. The dude was pretty uptight!

The suspense is tied up with Hollywood and serial killers. With Vivi posing as a double for a famous actress, Lang gets pulled into the action through the FBI's involvement. It's a complex plot with more than one suspect and the Angelino's adding their expertise to the mix. I love how this family pulls together, with each contributing to the job, none any more important than the other. I do hope Gabe's book is next. I'm not big on men who curse a lot but for some reason it sounds good coming from him. LOL

Even with the intricacies of the suspense plot the romance is still well developed with both Vivi and Lang facing their demons and allowing the other to help them work through it. I thought that was really important that they had developed a relationship they were both comfortable in. It not all smooth sailing and the tension does run high in both the suspense and the romance. By the end, St. Claire ties up the loose ends and lets the reader enjoy the HEA along with the hero and heroine.(less)

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May 24, 2011 Leah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Leah by: GR First Reads

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I'm surprised by how much I love this book. The first book of this series, Edge of Sight, was pretty much an Epic Fail. The second book of the series, Shiver of Fear, was a Mild Epic Fail, due in large part to Devyn's ridiculousness. So, the whole time I was reading Face of Danger, I really was surprised by how much I was actually enjoying it, and that it ended up being an Epic Success for me by the end. I was actually really intrigued by the whole concep...more

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Nov 25, 2011 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was really good. I loved the heroine, she was strong, adventurous, and honest. Colt..oh my. Colt, he is my dream guy, a little nerd, a little old school, and a LOT of hot, alpha male in him when it comes to his female. The one thing about this book that I didn't like was that it was a little too long. I found myself skipping pages towards the end, but other than that, Face of Danger has everything one would want it a Romantic Suspense novel. Will look forward to more books in this series. I...more

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Apr 23, 2011 Auntee rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of romantic suspense

Shelves: romantic-suspense, part-of-a-series, 2011_reads, made_me_cry

My favorite of the series! I absolutely loved everything about this book--the characters, the plot, the romance, the suspense, the who-done-it, the action...all of it worked for me, and as an added bonus, it even made me cry.

Face Of Danger is the third book (you must read these in order) in Roxanne St. Claire's Guardian Angelinos series, and it was a real pleasure to read. We first meet the heroine, 32 year-old tomboy skateboarder, Vivi Angelino of the Boston area in book #1 (Edge of Sight), whe...more

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Apr 27, 2011 Marquetta (LoveToReadForFun) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, rom-suspense

I’m going to apologize in advance for all the gushing that is about to happen. Face of Danger is beyond fantastic! I knew I’d love Vivi. She has a great personality and she’s the creator and the brains behind The Guardian Angelinos. Her personality shined in the first two books and knew that it would continue to shine in this one. FBI Agent Colton Lang and Vivi bumped heads from day one. He’s a strictly by the book kind of guy and Vivi likes to break all the rules. When they are forced to work o...more I’m going to apologize in advance for all the gushing that is about to happen. Face of Danger is beyond fantastic! I knew I’d love Vivi. She has a great personality and she’s the creator and the brains behind The Guardian Angelinos. Her personality shined in the first two books and knew that it would continue to shine in this one. FBI Agent Colton Lang and Vivi bumped heads from day one. He’s a strictly by the book kind of guy and Vivi likes to break all the rules. When they are forced to work one-on-one to protect Oscar winning actress, Cara Ferrari, they can no longer fight the attraction that they feel towards each other.

I knew I was going to love this book once I read page 7. And again, when Vivi and Colton are on a private jet, headed to L.A. All I have to say is those couple of pages were scorching HOT! Colton and Vivi work well together even though they constantly butted heads. Vivi constantly teases Colton about being by the book and his use of old phrases like “malarkey” and “cockamamie”. I loved that Colton is a straight-laced guy but he’s not boring. He is so sexy. He knows when to follow Vivi’s rules and when to hold firm and do things his way.

The chemistry between Colton and Vivi is spectacular. I loved that the build up is slow and gradual. Both have demons from their past that makes them hesitant to jump in both feet first. What we learn about Vivi is a heartbreaking secret that she’s been dealing with on her own and it is handled and written in a fantastic way. There were some truly sad, heartbreaking scenes between Colton and Vivi. I loved how Vivi showed her vulnerable side. It didn’t take away from her tough, spunky, tomboy exterior.

Again, Roxanne St. Claire succeeds at keep you on your toes. Normally I’m good at figuring out whodunit but not this time. The mixture of suspense and romance is a great combination.

Face of Danger is my favorite book of the series so far. I loved Colton and Vivi. Both are sexy, smart and strong. Vivi’s cousin, Gabe, makes an appearance in this book. He helps them out with the Red Carpet Killer case. And let me just say this….I am so ready for Gabe’s book. I can’t wait!

Face of Danger is a must read. It is the perfect mix of romance and suspense with great likable characters, dialog and sexual chemistry. I am definitely looking forward to spending more time with the Guardian Angelinos.(less)

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May 07, 2011 farmwifetwo rated it 4 of 5 stars

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