What do you think?
Rate this book
Girl Three
Jessica Croft has avoided the players, the power, and the passions of Washington, DC. But when her estranged sister’s suspicious death is classified as natural, Jessie resolves to expose the murderer. As she pursues elite suspects who’d kill to keep their secrets buried, she encounters sexy security consultant Michael Gillette, who knows more about her sister than he’ll admit.
Michael has a vested interest in Jessie’s plight. Her sister died on his watch—while he wasn’t watching. His plan to find her murderer becomes complicated when Jessie’s father hires him to protect Jessie, and his interest becomes more than professional.
Jessie and Michael must unravel a mystery rife with political agendas, deceit, and betrayal. When they discover a front-page scandal surrounding the enigmatic Girl Three, the two realize the danger of exposing the truth. Who is Girl Three? And will the murderer kill again to keep a secret?
Michael has a vested interest in Jessie’s plight. Her sister died on his watch—while he wasn’t watching. His plan to find her murderer becomes complicated when Jessie’s father hires him to protect Jessie, and his interest becomes more than professional.
Jessie and Michael must unravel a mystery rife with political agendas, deceit, and betrayal. When they discover a front-page scandal surrounding the enigmatic Girl Three, the two realize the danger of exposing the truth. Who is Girl Three? And will the murderer kill again to keep a secret?
352 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2013
494 people want to read
About the author
Tracy March
11 books392 followersAward-winning author Tracy March writes romantic thrillers and lighthearted romances inspired by her real-life happily ever after.
Always up for travel and adventure, Tracy has flown in a stunt plane, snowmobiled on the Continental Divide, ziplined in the Swiss Alps, and been chased by a bull in the mountains of St. Lucia. She loves Nationals baseball, Saturday date nights, and Dairy Queen Blizzards—and rarely goes a day without craving pizza.
Tracy lives in Yorktown, Virginia, with her superhero husband who works for NASA.
Always up for travel and adventure, Tracy has flown in a stunt plane, snowmobiled on the Continental Divide, ziplined in the Swiss Alps, and been chased by a bull in the mountains of St. Lucia. She loves Nationals baseball, Saturday date nights, and Dairy Queen Blizzards—and rarely goes a day without craving pizza.
Tracy lives in Yorktown, Virginia, with her superhero husband who works for NASA.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 20 of 20 reviews
November 26, 2011
I'm one of the lucky few who have had a chance to read GIRL THREE by Tracy March before it hits the shelves.
This big city thriller held my attention from page one to done. I loved the diversity of the characters. And, although I've paid many visits to the nations capitol over the years, Tracy treated me to the city in a whole new way. I loved the details of the National Cemetery and other well-known attractions, and the small local ones, too. I was ready to pack up and make a road trip to experience those things first hand. This is a strong story with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you flipping pages, worrying and wondering, well into the night.
Now is the time to mark your 2012 calendar for this spring release so you don't miss out.
This big city thriller held my attention from page one to done. I loved the diversity of the characters. And, although I've paid many visits to the nations capitol over the years, Tracy treated me to the city in a whole new way. I loved the details of the National Cemetery and other well-known attractions, and the small local ones, too. I was ready to pack up and make a road trip to experience those things first hand. This is a strong story with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you flipping pages, worrying and wondering, well into the night.
Now is the time to mark your 2012 calendar for this spring release so you don't miss out.
May 24, 2013
Review coming up.
June 1, 2013
Girl Three is a breathtaking, breakneck blend of political intrigue, unrelenting suspense and romance. In Tracy March’s romantic thriller debut, everyone has a secret and no one is without blame...and someone will stop at nothing to keep dangerous truths tucked away.
“I’m sorry,” Nina said. “I hate that this is so hard for you. But you’re getting closer to the truth about Sam’s life. Some of the things you’re finding out might be better understood over time.”
“Or not,” Jessie said. “I’m filling in the years that might’ve been better left blank. And I still can’t figure out which person killed her.” She pressed her fingers to her forehead. “I have this unsettled feeling.”
“What do you mean?”
“Like I’ve looked that person in the eyes, and didn’t see a murderer.”
The storyline is sophisticated and satisfying. Issues with infertility, cutting edge versus conventional science and personal and corporate integrity are fascinating and relevant story facets. March chose her setting details well—they’re potent and effective, at times providing a clever contrast to the city’s pace and the menace stalking the heroine. And the story’s rhythm? A full-out, surprise-ridden sprint. But it’s the hardheaded heroine, and her relationship with the hero, that tipped this thriller into topnotch territory.
Both Jessie and Michael’s motivations pivot around the same people, though for very different reasons. Jessie vows to solve her sister Sam’s murder as a belated apology for their estrangement. Michael is just as determined, initially because he owes it to Sam for not keeping her safe. But when Jessie becomes the killer’s target, Michael’s determination turns to desperation. Their goals are polar opposites when it comes to Jessie’s unemotional and manipulative father. Jessie does all she can to avoid him, but Michael works for the man. And since his job is looking after Jessie, he can’t walk away—even when it means risking an attachment that’s already worked its way into his heart.
As captivating as these conflicts are, what really impressed me was the realistic evolution of the romantic relationship. At first Michael struggles to stay away, but as Jessie makes one poor decision after another, putting herself—and others—in increasing danger, he has no choice but to step in. Even then he tries to keep things platonic. He needs to keep things platonic. But people are dying, and only when Jessie and Michael are together do they feel truly alive. They don’t rush into intimacy, which is both refreshing and true to their circumstances. March allows her main characters to make mistakes, mistakes that could very well be beyond forgiveness—and she lets them pay the price. From the beginning, Michael needed Jessie to be different from her sister and I couldn’t wait to find out why—and the reason is as sordid as it is surprising.
Girl Three will not only keep you guessing, it will leave you wanting more, much more, from talented author Tracy March.
“I’m sorry,” Nina said. “I hate that this is so hard for you. But you’re getting closer to the truth about Sam’s life. Some of the things you’re finding out might be better understood over time.”
“Or not,” Jessie said. “I’m filling in the years that might’ve been better left blank. And I still can’t figure out which person killed her.” She pressed her fingers to her forehead. “I have this unsettled feeling.”
“What do you mean?”
“Like I’ve looked that person in the eyes, and didn’t see a murderer.”
The storyline is sophisticated and satisfying. Issues with infertility, cutting edge versus conventional science and personal and corporate integrity are fascinating and relevant story facets. March chose her setting details well—they’re potent and effective, at times providing a clever contrast to the city’s pace and the menace stalking the heroine. And the story’s rhythm? A full-out, surprise-ridden sprint. But it’s the hardheaded heroine, and her relationship with the hero, that tipped this thriller into topnotch territory.
Both Jessie and Michael’s motivations pivot around the same people, though for very different reasons. Jessie vows to solve her sister Sam’s murder as a belated apology for their estrangement. Michael is just as determined, initially because he owes it to Sam for not keeping her safe. But when Jessie becomes the killer’s target, Michael’s determination turns to desperation. Their goals are polar opposites when it comes to Jessie’s unemotional and manipulative father. Jessie does all she can to avoid him, but Michael works for the man. And since his job is looking after Jessie, he can’t walk away—even when it means risking an attachment that’s already worked its way into his heart.
As captivating as these conflicts are, what really impressed me was the realistic evolution of the romantic relationship. At first Michael struggles to stay away, but as Jessie makes one poor decision after another, putting herself—and others—in increasing danger, he has no choice but to step in. Even then he tries to keep things platonic. He needs to keep things platonic. But people are dying, and only when Jessie and Michael are together do they feel truly alive. They don’t rush into intimacy, which is both refreshing and true to their circumstances. March allows her main characters to make mistakes, mistakes that could very well be beyond forgiveness—and she lets them pay the price. From the beginning, Michael needed Jessie to be different from her sister and I couldn’t wait to find out why—and the reason is as sordid as it is surprising.
Girl Three will not only keep you guessing, it will leave you wanting more, much more, from talented author Tracy March.
September 22, 2013
Girl Three
Rating: 2 out of 5.
80% into the book, I didn't realise that I would be rating this book so poorly. The book was off to a good start. I had high expectations for it. Throughout the body of this novel, the plot-line reduced my interest to a high-average. But the ending, absolutely killed it.
Because I found the ending immoral and distasteful.
The story starts with Jessie, the heroine of this story, finding out that her sister had died and that she had died from suspicious reasons.
This led to a lot of a lot of secrets and scandals being found out throughout the book.
Some of these secrets were deadly and some of these scandals were down right illegal.
So what does Jessie do? She leaves them as a secret. She lets her father hush it all up.
The same father who would do anything to become the next judge of the US Supreme Court. The same father who would condone his 24-year-old daughter and his married friend, a Senator and also a middle-aged man, in having an affair.
And then there is Michael. The hero of the story. He lies to Jessie for about the entire book except for the last chapter. Jessie does not know that he actually works for her father and has been tailing her, listening to all her phone calls and private conversations, even when she is not on her phone and that he installed a camera.
But how is this complication resolved? Michael just has to shoot the bad guy and all is forgiven.
ARC Courtesy of NetGalley and Entangled Publishing,.
Rating: 2 out of 5.
80% into the book, I didn't realise that I would be rating this book so poorly. The book was off to a good start. I had high expectations for it. Throughout the body of this novel, the plot-line reduced my interest to a high-average. But the ending, absolutely killed it.
Because I found the ending immoral and distasteful.
The story starts with Jessie, the heroine of this story, finding out that her sister had died and that she had died from suspicious reasons.
This led to a lot of a lot of secrets and scandals being found out throughout the book.
Some of these secrets were deadly and some of these scandals were down right illegal.
So what does Jessie do? She leaves them as a secret. She lets her father hush it all up.
The same father who would do anything to become the next judge of the US Supreme Court. The same father who would condone his 24-year-old daughter and his married friend, a Senator and also a middle-aged man, in having an affair.
And then there is Michael. The hero of the story. He lies to Jessie for about the entire book except for the last chapter. Jessie does not know that he actually works for her father and has been tailing her, listening to all her phone calls and private conversations, even when she is not on her phone and that he installed a camera.
But how is this complication resolved? Michael just has to shoot the bad guy and all is forgiven.
ARC Courtesy of NetGalley and Entangled Publishing,.
April 27, 2013
ARC given by NetGalley for honest review.
OK to know me is to know I love my Mystery/Romance. So I tend to be a bit selective. No worries here cause ((DING DING)) we have a winner! Girl Three is a well written smooth read that kept me guessing till the very end. As soon as I thought I knew who the killer was I was confused again. With a little romance thrown in it was magic.
Jessica Croft is a bioethicist and has just been asked to join the president’s council. With a judge as her father Jessica has reservations about this appointment. All this takes second place when Jessica finds out her sister Sam has died. Upon her return to DC Jessica no longer thinks Sam’s death was a heart defect but murder.
DC plays such a wonderful background. Having just personally been there a few weeks ago I could see Jessica on the concrete sidewalks and really got lost in this story. Jessica plays at being detective and finds trouble and may become a victim herself. Going through the people in Sam’s life reveals a sister Jessica never knew and a father she knows all too well.
Michael and Jessica's chemistry was very nice. My only criticism was I wanted a bit more sexy time. But the lack of written romance did not take away anything from this book.
All in All Girl Three gets 4 out of 5 STARS
T~
http://ktbookreviews.blogspot.com/
OK to know me is to know I love my Mystery/Romance. So I tend to be a bit selective. No worries here cause ((DING DING)) we have a winner! Girl Three is a well written smooth read that kept me guessing till the very end. As soon as I thought I knew who the killer was I was confused again. With a little romance thrown in it was magic.
Jessica Croft is a bioethicist and has just been asked to join the president’s council. With a judge as her father Jessica has reservations about this appointment. All this takes second place when Jessica finds out her sister Sam has died. Upon her return to DC Jessica no longer thinks Sam’s death was a heart defect but murder.
DC plays such a wonderful background. Having just personally been there a few weeks ago I could see Jessica on the concrete sidewalks and really got lost in this story. Jessica plays at being detective and finds trouble and may become a victim herself. Going through the people in Sam’s life reveals a sister Jessica never knew and a father she knows all too well.
Michael and Jessica's chemistry was very nice. My only criticism was I wanted a bit more sexy time. But the lack of written romance did not take away anything from this book.
All in All Girl Three gets 4 out of 5 STARS
T~
http://ktbookreviews.blogspot.com/
April 30, 2013
Reviewer's Thoughts
Loved this one! It had a lot of suspense--many unexpected twists and turns to keep me on my toes. I think March did a great job ""setting up"" each character. I felt like I got to know the characters without reading a laundry list of traits. It all flowed very naturally.
I was a bit intimidated that I wouldn't be able to handle a plot about the inner-workings of Washington DC, Lobbyists, etc. I am usually more of light-hearted-romance kind of reader! However, I found that aspect of the story very intriguing. I know this is a work of fiction, but it was completely believable.
I definitely recommend this one. I think it has something for everybody. I look forward to more from Tracy March--especially along the same lines as this story!
Loved this one! It had a lot of suspense--many unexpected twists and turns to keep me on my toes. I think March did a great job ""setting up"" each character. I felt like I got to know the characters without reading a laundry list of traits. It all flowed very naturally.
I was a bit intimidated that I wouldn't be able to handle a plot about the inner-workings of Washington DC, Lobbyists, etc. I am usually more of light-hearted-romance kind of reader! However, I found that aspect of the story very intriguing. I know this is a work of fiction, but it was completely believable.
I definitely recommend this one. I think it has something for everybody. I look forward to more from Tracy March--especially along the same lines as this story!
May 1, 2013
Jessica isn’t a person whose life is normally filled with intrigue but she feels that she owes it to her sister to find out why she was killed. I love that Jessica Croft questions her ethics during her search for her sister’s killer. Breaking and entering looks to come easily to her until she has down moments when she must face the fact that criminal activity is against her beliefs even if the cause, finding her sister’s killer, is important and just. Getting caught could also easily derail her brilliant career and her father’s judgeship. During her search, she finds quite a few very unpleasant facts about her estranged sister and isn’t surprised to learn similarly unseemly things about her father. Michael’s heavy heart over the guilt of not being able to save Jessica’s sister and his contractual agreement to not get involved with his new target require him to keep Jessie at arm’s length but it’s not an easy task. The story line is very unique, the romance is not the typical “jump right into bed together” and the writing is very well done making this a very worthwhile read.
Heat Rating: Sweet: No sex or scenes of physical intimacy except some kissing. No graphic violence or profanity.
Rating: 4.0
Reviewed By: ReadWarrior,My Book Addiction Reviews
Heat Rating: Sweet: No sex or scenes of physical intimacy except some kissing. No graphic violence or profanity.
Rating: 4.0
Reviewed By: ReadWarrior,My Book Addiction Reviews
May 9, 2013
Review first posted to http://beanieboo78.wordpress.com/
I really enjoyed this book, so much so that I whizzed through the first 60% of it in one sitting.
At three separate points in the book I KNEW what was going to happen, I KNEW who was behind it all and each time I was proven wrong. This really is a thriller that keeps you guessing.
March has gotten Jessie and Michael’s relationship just right. They were obviously attracted to each other and they almost take it to the next step, but they are both still reeling from Sam’s death and I think if they had taken their relationship to the next step straight away it would have felt wrong.
Jessie is an intelligent character, though sometimes I struggled to understand her actions. Though you could argue that she was mourning for her sister and as a result she wasn’t thinking rationally.
I look forward to reading more by Tracy March.
I really enjoyed this book, so much so that I whizzed through the first 60% of it in one sitting.
At three separate points in the book I KNEW what was going to happen, I KNEW who was behind it all and each time I was proven wrong. This really is a thriller that keeps you guessing.
March has gotten Jessie and Michael’s relationship just right. They were obviously attracted to each other and they almost take it to the next step, but they are both still reeling from Sam’s death and I think if they had taken their relationship to the next step straight away it would have felt wrong.
Jessie is an intelligent character, though sometimes I struggled to understand her actions. Though you could argue that she was mourning for her sister and as a result she wasn’t thinking rationally.
I look forward to reading more by Tracy March.
May 21, 2013
I received a copy of Girl Three by Tracy March in exchange for an honest review.
If it’s one thing that I don’t understand but still find myself fascinated with, it’s politics. So when this blog tour request came through my inbox, I had to accept – and I’m glad I did! Girl Three is a fast-paced thriller novel that involves some complicated love triangles, plenty of political scandals, romance, and head-scratching family dynamics. Jessica Croft made for a fabulous MC, and I easily connected with her from the first page. There are plenty of plot twists that get thrown in the way while reading, and it took me pretty close to the end to figure out who was behind Jessica’s sister murder. But even then the twists don’t stop coming! A very tough book to put down and if you enjoy a little mystery in your reading, this one is for you!
**4.5 stars**
If it’s one thing that I don’t understand but still find myself fascinated with, it’s politics. So when this blog tour request came through my inbox, I had to accept – and I’m glad I did! Girl Three is a fast-paced thriller novel that involves some complicated love triangles, plenty of political scandals, romance, and head-scratching family dynamics. Jessica Croft made for a fabulous MC, and I easily connected with her from the first page. There are plenty of plot twists that get thrown in the way while reading, and it took me pretty close to the end to figure out who was behind Jessica’s sister murder. But even then the twists don’t stop coming! A very tough book to put down and if you enjoy a little mystery in your reading, this one is for you!
**4.5 stars**
May 30, 2013
Girl Three by Tracy March was a captivating book. It had all the ingredients for an enthralling mystery. The book was well researched, the political intrigue and corruption in Washington D.C. will just floor the reader. Every character is suspect and has his or her own agenda. Not only does the book deliver a mystery that has the reader trying to figure out "who did it" but also delivers some thought provoking issues concerning ethics in embryo research. It also delves into designer genetics. Add a romantic twist, sexual chemistry, and intriguing main characters and you have got one fantastic read. The romance and sensual level is very mild but the mystery and intrigue in this book will keep you captivated.
I highly recommend this book
I highly recommend this book
July 2, 2013
*I won a free copy of this book from Goodreads.
This was a great novel...mystery, suspense, romance, thrilling adventure; it's perfect!
This was a great novel...mystery, suspense, romance, thrilling adventure; it's perfect!
April 30, 2013
Great read! Action packed and suspenseful. Hard to put down
May 8, 2013
I enjoyed this book! The couple has great chemistry. The book is well-paced and very suspenseful. It's another terrific book by this writer!
March 17, 2013
Awesome book. Highly recommend! Reviewed over at Fresh Fiction!
April 22, 2013
This galley copy is courtesy of Entangled Publishing via Netgalley
When Samantha Croft, a lobbyist for stem cell research, suddenly dies from a congenital heart defect, her older sister Jessica is shocked, saddened, and filled with regret. The siblings have steadily drifted apart and are practically strangers; even Jessica’s work as a bioethicist isn’t enough to ensure their paths would cross in the claustrophobic political world of Washington, D.C. Michael Gillette, a former Secret Service agent turned security consultant (of sorts), is affected by Sam’s death for an entirely different reason: after keeping her under constant surveillance for two years, he had grown responsible for her to the point that is almost proprietary. He had been hired by Sam and Jessie’s father, a judge with Supreme Court aspirations and a cold man with little affection and emotional attachment to his daughters. When it is discovered that Sam’s death was a result of foul play, Jessie and Michael work together to find the culprit.
The fact that it only took me a day to read this book is a testament to the way Tracy March crafted this well-written and intriguing thriller. Using the hotly contested topic of stem cell research as a backdrop, she evokes ethical and scientific issues through the points of view of her characters. With an provocative premise and a quick pace that kept the plot going, the mystery surrounding Sam's death concludes in a manner that although fitting, was ultimately not very satisfying.
Besides the reveal of the killer and the killer's motives, I also encountered a couple of problems that detracted from my total enjoyment of this book. Jessie, a smart and seemingly levelheaded woman, steadily spiraled into stupidity as the story progressed. She gave her trust to one of Sam's friends much too quickly, especially when she had considered this person a suspect. She also pulled a completely boneheaded move that I won't go into detail here so this review can remain spoiler-free. Rest assured that her deed was so ill-advised that Michael had to call her out on it, deftly pointing out the holes in her plan though at that point, it was too late to do anything about it. She also tried to seduce a man her sister had been involved with in the hopes of getting more information out of him and perhaps incriminating him, but she chickens out at the last second. While this change of heart is certainly understandable, the way she relied on Michael to bail her out of a mess resulting from yet another half-baked idea was exasperating.
My other issue had to do with the romantic aspect of this story. Because of the focus on the mystery (and rightfully so), the relationship between Jessie and Michael felt like an afterthought and therefore was somewhat unconvincing. Perhaps the fault here lies with me, because I expected these two people to have this hot, torrid affair and I probably shouldn't have since they were grieving for Sam (additionally, Michael's father died recently). At any rate, what they had going on was totally lukewarm and borderline boring.
However, if other readers are willing to forgive these shortcomings (they may not even consider them as such), then Girl Three fits the bill for those looking for an exciting page turner that touches on today's issues.
When Samantha Croft, a lobbyist for stem cell research, suddenly dies from a congenital heart defect, her older sister Jessica is shocked, saddened, and filled with regret. The siblings have steadily drifted apart and are practically strangers; even Jessica’s work as a bioethicist isn’t enough to ensure their paths would cross in the claustrophobic political world of Washington, D.C. Michael Gillette, a former Secret Service agent turned security consultant (of sorts), is affected by Sam’s death for an entirely different reason: after keeping her under constant surveillance for two years, he had grown responsible for her to the point that is almost proprietary. He had been hired by Sam and Jessie’s father, a judge with Supreme Court aspirations and a cold man with little affection and emotional attachment to his daughters. When it is discovered that Sam’s death was a result of foul play, Jessie and Michael work together to find the culprit.
The fact that it only took me a day to read this book is a testament to the way Tracy March crafted this well-written and intriguing thriller. Using the hotly contested topic of stem cell research as a backdrop, she evokes ethical and scientific issues through the points of view of her characters. With an provocative premise and a quick pace that kept the plot going, the mystery surrounding Sam's death concludes in a manner that although fitting, was ultimately not very satisfying.
Besides the reveal of the killer and the killer's motives, I also encountered a couple of problems that detracted from my total enjoyment of this book. Jessie, a smart and seemingly levelheaded woman, steadily spiraled into stupidity as the story progressed. She gave her trust to one of Sam's friends much too quickly, especially when she had considered this person a suspect. She also pulled a completely boneheaded move that I won't go into detail here so this review can remain spoiler-free. Rest assured that her deed was so ill-advised that Michael had to call her out on it, deftly pointing out the holes in her plan though at that point, it was too late to do anything about it. She also tried to seduce a man her sister had been involved with in the hopes of getting more information out of him and perhaps incriminating him, but she chickens out at the last second. While this change of heart is certainly understandable, the way she relied on Michael to bail her out of a mess resulting from yet another half-baked idea was exasperating.
My other issue had to do with the romantic aspect of this story. Because of the focus on the mystery (and rightfully so), the relationship between Jessie and Michael felt like an afterthought and therefore was somewhat unconvincing. Perhaps the fault here lies with me, because I expected these two people to have this hot, torrid affair and I probably shouldn't have since they were grieving for Sam (additionally, Michael's father died recently). At any rate, what they had going on was totally lukewarm and borderline boring.
However, if other readers are willing to forgive these shortcomings (they may not even consider them as such), then Girl Three fits the bill for those looking for an exciting page turner that touches on today's issues.
May 10, 2013
I was hoping for an exciting fast-paced thriller. It definitely had mystery and suspense; the plot outline was great; and it was fast-paced. It's just once you get to the end it feels like the whole thing could have just been avoided. Like seriously, her father could have used his connections to deal with the whole matter in a different way instead of putting his daughter purposely in harm's way. She's almost run over; burned to death; and shot at. His response:
"You take pretty good care of yourself. I wasn't really worried. There was someone I trust looking out for you."
Seriously? Just because he hired a PI to follow and monitor Jessie 24/7 it's okay for her to be in danger like that? I'm sorry but this doesn't make sense to me one bit. I understand they've had a really bad relationship for years and that he's trying to rectify it; but still, I find it totally unrealistic. And some PI he hired if she's constantly in danger. She didn’t even once think it could be Michael who was after her as he kept popping up wherever she went. I guess being so handsome he couldn’t do such a thing. (cue eye-roll) As for the romance between Michael and Jessie, there was very little of it. I didn't feel any chemistry or passion between the two. And the way they ended up together? It just made the relationship between them feel forced. So if you’re looking for some sex to take place, you won’t find it here.
So why did I give it three stars? It's well-written and it kept me engaged from the beginning. Too bad for the way it ended. To each his/her own.
"You take pretty good care of yourself. I wasn't really worried. There was someone I trust looking out for you."
Seriously? Just because he hired a PI to follow and monitor Jessie 24/7 it's okay for her to be in danger like that? I'm sorry but this doesn't make sense to me one bit. I understand they've had a really bad relationship for years and that he's trying to rectify it; but still, I find it totally unrealistic. And some PI he hired if she's constantly in danger. She didn’t even once think it could be Michael who was after her as he kept popping up wherever she went. I guess being so handsome he couldn’t do such a thing. (cue eye-roll) As for the romance between Michael and Jessie, there was very little of it. I didn't feel any chemistry or passion between the two. And the way they ended up together? It just made the relationship between them feel forced. So if you’re looking for some sex to take place, you won’t find it here.
So why did I give it three stars? It's well-written and it kept me engaged from the beginning. Too bad for the way it ended. To each his/her own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2017
Jessica isn’t a person whose life is normally filled with intrigue but she feels that she owes it to her sister to find out why she was killed. I love that Jessica Croft questions her ethics during her search for her sister’s killer. Breaking and entering looks to come easily to her until she has down moments when she must face the fact that criminal activity is against her beliefs even if the cause, finding her sister’s killer, is important and just. Getting caught could also easily derail her brilliant career and her father’s judgeship. During her search, she finds quite a few very unpleasant facts about her estranged sister and isn’t surprised to learn similarly unseemly things about her father. Michael’s heavy heart over the guilt of not being able to save Jessica’s sister and his contractual agreement to not get involved with his new target require him to keep Jessie at arm’s length but it’s not an easy task. The story line is very unique, the romance is not the typical “jump right into bed together” and the writing is very well done making this a very worthwhile read.
July 7, 2013
I liked Jessica and her determination to find out why Sam had been killed. I had no problem with her foray into law breaking ( getting Sam's prescription list or even the breaking and entering) to get this information. What I did have a problem with was Michael. He judges her for this yet he is taping her phone, listening to all of her conversations, watching her on hidden camera, breaking into her hotel room and going through her stuff (all of which is illegal) and for a much less noble reason her Dad paid him too. I also found the big reveal that
May 15, 2013
**Won this book as a "First Read" on Goodreads** Since I had received this book as a free book on Goodreads I really wanted to enjoy it but frankfully I didn't. While I like the main characters, I felt that the plot just kind of plodded along with no excitement to it. Might be a decent "fluff" or "beach" read but that is really all the recommendation I would give for it.
Read
May 15, 2013Second book for #boutofbooks. Review to come, I am still processing my thoughts!
Displaying 1 - 20 of 20 reviews