Secret Hideout

Cooper Security #2

by Paula Graves

They came after former FBI agent Isabel Cooper in her hotel room. Drugged and fighting for her life, she ran right into the arms of a dead man. But Ben Scanlon was very much alive, and now her life was in his hands, too.

His face was rougher and his hair longer than when they'd last met, but he still carried himself like a born Texan. Undercover with the same redneck mafia that was after her, Scanlon thought he could save Isabel without revisiting their past together. But when every step led to a trap, and every touch they shared had a consequence, he wasn't going to waste a second chance—or another bullet.

Genres: Harlequin, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Category Romance

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

I was raised in Alabama, so I know we Southerners don't hide our crazy people—we showcase them. Eccentric people make for the best stories, and we Southerners do love our stories. The need to tell stories has been a driving force in my life from childhood.

As a girl, my favorite books were mysteries and romances. When I realized there were books that featured both romance and mystery, I knew I'd found my calling. Now I get to play both matchmaker and murderer and get paid for it. Could there be a better job anywhere?

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Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book - kept me turning the pages past my bedtime. Isabel was stunned when she found out Ben was still alive. She had been devastated by his apparent death and had left the FBI soon afterward. Ben had gone along with the deception in order to go undercover. When Isabel discovered what he was doing she decided to stick around and help - and also spend more time with the man she loved. Ben wanted nothing more than to get her away from there to protect her. He rapidly found his resistance to her failing, as she did her best to convince him that his past and his mission still left room for them. There wasn't alot in this one that seemed to lead to solving the overall mystery, but steps have been taken in that direction.

[Bonnie Drummond · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting book that takes you to the mountains of Alabama were family clansmen will do anything to keep their secrete from the law. Even as one that's gone undercover to find the truth of who killed his Father and try not to lose his heart to his ex-partner.

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secret Hideout review

Secret Hideout is the second fast paced romantic suspense book in the Cooper Security series written by author Paula Graves.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this one was by the seat of your seat. Just like the reat of this series it will leave you wanting more and more of this series.

[Debbie Heaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Grave’s romantic suspense novel, Isabel Cooper was a former FBI agent who had stood watch at her partner’s funeral after his death investigating a case that lead to a deadly setup meant for her. And then they came in pursuit of her. Drugged and running for her life, Isabel runs into the arms of Ben Scanlon—a man she had buried six months before. More rugged, he carried himself like the Texan he was at heart. Deep undercover in pursuit of the mafia determined to take her down, Scanlon was fighting hard to save her without revisiting their past. As they faced down danger together, their passion flares to life giving them even more of a reason to survive.

This addition to the Cooper Security series holds its own in the suspense department.

[Krystean · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I'm done with anymore Cooper Justice or Cooper security books. They always leave me underwhelmed. I generally don't expect the same level or amount of romance from a Harlequin Intrigue as other Harlequins but the "Intrigue" part barely touches the surface at times either and I've read a significant amount of the Cooper books. I want deeper not superficial but there is only so much room in a Harlequin format I guess.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It's been a while since a read an Intrigue. Love the mystery, not that fond of the glazed-over love scenes. I think I would have loved the book more had I read the first/others in the Cooper series. I felt a little lost at times in reference to past stories. Scanlan and Cooper, however, were a wonderful pair and I loved their chemistry! Great story, too, with a satisfying ending, even though it was left open for further stories in the series.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I have read by Paula Graves. So far it's a double Thumbs UP. This one was Great! It kept me turning pages. What a shock for Izzy to have "Ghost" Ben rescue her when she thought she had stood at his grave side 6 months ago. He's hot on the trail of the people who are after her, now they put their partnership skills to use to find out who is after her & WHY!

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Cooper Security

[Jane Drager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Recommend it.

[Elizabeth Mckernan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this series

[Mary Pitre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. Great romance and mystery

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I liked how the characters interacted. I wish there was a little more about the case and how it was wrapped up but that's about it. good balance of action and romance.

[Theresa Hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series -really pulls you in.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Cooper Security

[Wendy Lincoln · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book and I didn't expect that I would.