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Smithson Group #1.1
The Shaughnessey Accord
When someone screams Tripp Shaughnessey's name, it's usually a woman in the throes of passion or one who's just caught him with his hand in the proverbial cookie jar. Sometimes it's both. Tripp is sarcastic, fun-loving, and funny, with a habit of seducing every woman he says hello to. But the one who really gets him hot and bothered is Glory Brighton, the curvacious owner of his favorite sandwich shop.
The nonstop banter between Glory and Tripp has been leading up to a full-body kiss in the back storeroom. And that's just where they are when all hell breaks loose. Glory's past includes some very bad men connected to Spectra, men convinced she may have important intel hidden in her place. Now, with the shop under siege, and gunmen holding customers hostage, Tripp shows Glory his true colors: He's no sweet, rumpled "engineer" from the Smithson Group, but a well-trained, hardcore covert op whose easy-going rep is about to be put to the test...
NOTE: This is a novella, not a full-length novel. THE SHAUGHNESSEY ACCORD was reissued in July 2008 together with THE SAMMS AGENDA as IN DANGER, a Wal-Mart exclusive. (Click URL below to view the cover.)
The nonstop banter between Glory and Tripp has been leading up to a full-body kiss in the back storeroom. And that's just where they are when all hell breaks loose. Glory's past includes some very bad men connected to Spectra, men convinced she may have important intel hidden in her place. Now, with the shop under siege, and gunmen holding customers hostage, Tripp shows Glory his true colors: He's no sweet, rumpled "engineer" from the Smithson Group, but a well-trained, hardcore covert op whose easy-going rep is about to be put to the test...
NOTE: This is a novella, not a full-length novel. THE SHAUGHNESSEY ACCORD was reissued in July 2008 together with THE SAMMS AGENDA as IN DANGER, a Wal-Mart exclusive. (Click URL below to view the cover.)
149 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
About the author
Alison Kent
130 books639 followersI often read of or hear about authors who knew they were meant to tell stories from the time they left the crib. Me? I didn't decide what I wanted to be when I grew up until I was thirty years old - and then sold my first book at thirty-four. Still, it was obvious that I always knew I was going places.
Like so many other authors, I was a voracious reader from day one, devouring everything from Nancy Drew to My Friend Flicka, which I remember sitting hovered over the heater vent in the kitchen floor to read while my father made his coffee.
I moved on to my mother's Phyllis Whitney, Dorothy Eden, and Mary Stewart gothics before discovering my first true romances written by Lucy Walker and set in the Australian Outback. And then, at last, when I was 18 I found 'The Flame and the Flower'. (My son almost spent his life as Brandon because of that, but I spared him and named him Casey instead!)
Why write romance? Because love stories have always been a major part of the books I've loved. Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. (I did name my daughter Megan after reading The Thorn Birds! Do you see a trend here?) The aforementioned Brandon Birmingham and Heather Simmons. Wolf Mackenzie and Mary Potter.
Even more so, it's because I love writing romance heroes. The men who sweep both heroines and readers off their feet - not to mention their authors, too!
I've spent several years happily writing action adventure romance for Kensington Brava along with hot and sexy series romances for Harlequin Blaze. Now I'm thrilled to be a launch author for Vows.
Like so many other authors, I was a voracious reader from day one, devouring everything from Nancy Drew to My Friend Flicka, which I remember sitting hovered over the heater vent in the kitchen floor to read while my father made his coffee.
I moved on to my mother's Phyllis Whitney, Dorothy Eden, and Mary Stewart gothics before discovering my first true romances written by Lucy Walker and set in the Australian Outback. And then, at last, when I was 18 I found 'The Flame and the Flower'. (My son almost spent his life as Brandon because of that, but I spared him and named him Casey instead!)
Why write romance? Because love stories have always been a major part of the books I've loved. Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. (I did name my daughter Megan after reading The Thorn Birds! Do you see a trend here?) The aforementioned Brandon Birmingham and Heather Simmons. Wolf Mackenzie and Mary Potter.
Even more so, it's because I love writing romance heroes. The men who sweep both heroines and readers off their feet - not to mention their authors, too!
I've spent several years happily writing action adventure romance for Kensington Brava along with hot and sexy series romances for Harlequin Blaze. Now I'm thrilled to be a launch author for Vows.
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March 7, 2014
This is the second episode in Alison Kent's tantalizing 5 part series. In THE SHAUGHNESSEY ACCORD, we meet Tripp Shaughnessey, the quirky jokester of SG-5.
Tripp is positioned in Manhattan, on a 24 hour watch of the supposed efforts of a diamond merchant's unlawful commerce with none other than the enemy Spectra IT. His stakeout spot -- the corner sandwich shop that the SG-5 men frequent for lunch. The owner of the shop, Glory Brighton, has had Tripp's attention for awhile, and he doesn't understand what it is about her that makes him weak in the knees. From his station he has complete surveillance of the ins and outs of the shop, hoping to nail the crooks as they attempt to do their dirty work.
The minute he decides to take a break, and works up the nerve to go and see Glory, disaster strikes. Good guy, right place, wrong time. While he flirts the criminals he came to watch get away, sneaking their way in through the front to hold all the customers and employees hostage.
Unbeknownst to the criminals for the latter part of their crimes, Tripp manages to keep Glory and himself secure for some time and send out a code to the men of SG-5. But their refuge is quickly stripped away when, Danh Vuong, the chief of the thugs, discovers them and binds them up, making sure that their plans flow accordingly.
Through this ordeal, Tripp and Glory get to know each other better, thus resulting in an action packed love story.
I feel like Tripp and Glory's love story wasn't fleshed out as much as I would have liked it to be. This followup fell short (I mean the book is less than 200 pages) and felt a bit rushed.
Tripp is positioned in Manhattan, on a 24 hour watch of the supposed efforts of a diamond merchant's unlawful commerce with none other than the enemy Spectra IT. His stakeout spot -- the corner sandwich shop that the SG-5 men frequent for lunch. The owner of the shop, Glory Brighton, has had Tripp's attention for awhile, and he doesn't understand what it is about her that makes him weak in the knees. From his station he has complete surveillance of the ins and outs of the shop, hoping to nail the crooks as they attempt to do their dirty work.
The minute he decides to take a break, and works up the nerve to go and see Glory, disaster strikes. Good guy, right place, wrong time. While he flirts the criminals he came to watch get away, sneaking their way in through the front to hold all the customers and employees hostage.
Unbeknownst to the criminals for the latter part of their crimes, Tripp manages to keep Glory and himself secure for some time and send out a code to the men of SG-5. But their refuge is quickly stripped away when, Danh Vuong, the chief of the thugs, discovers them and binds them up, making sure that their plans flow accordingly.
Through this ordeal, Tripp and Glory get to know each other better, thus resulting in an action packed love story.
I feel like Tripp and Glory's love story wasn't fleshed out as much as I would have liked it to be. This followup fell short (I mean the book is less than 200 pages) and felt a bit rushed.
July 24, 2017
Wonderful sexy spies and a beautiful girl!
How can you go wrong? This series promises and lives up to those promises of a sexy girl and over the top alpha spy men, who when asked why the do what they do (rescue people who are captured by the enemy and take down the enemy), Tripp says, "If we didn't, who would?" What more can you ask for-sexy scenes, handsome men, well written plot. I'm hooked!
How can you go wrong? This series promises and lives up to those promises of a sexy girl and over the top alpha spy men, who when asked why the do what they do (rescue people who are captured by the enemy and take down the enemy), Tripp says, "If we didn't, who would?" What more can you ask for-sexy scenes, handsome men, well written plot. I'm hooked!
September 5, 2017
Tripp and Glory have been flirting for quite a while but today he's looking for a whole lot more. How in the world was he to know armed gunmen would force him to reveal his undercover activities? This has plenty of action both in and out of the bedroom that gave me quite a thrill. This series is addictive in the very best way.
May 22, 2018
This was a much faster read than the Bane Affair. It was fun and flirty. This is a instant love story, with lots of action. The ending did leave some unresolved questions about Spectra. I have a feeling this is done on purpose. In my opinion Tripp and Glory are fun and have each others backs when it's need. You hot sex scenes. In my opinion this is better than the Bane Affair.
September 1, 2017
Amazing
Not sure how this much action, adventure, and romance can fit into such few pages so perfectly. Beautifully written in such a way you can feel the action, adrenaline, and suspense the characters go through. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Not sure how this much action, adventure, and romance can fit into such few pages so perfectly. Beautifully written in such a way you can feel the action, adrenaline, and suspense the characters go through. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
January 11, 2017
Same issue with this book as the first one. The ending left too many unresolved issues with the Spectra plot-line. Why can't we have an epilogue?
August 5, 2017
I am loving this series. More romance then suspense, but worth the read all the same!
August 9, 2017
Fun and action packed. Love this series.
December 27, 2017
Super short...fun fluff
December 29, 2018
Fun fantasy
Fun fantasy where the hero, somewhat flawed, rescues the not so helpless victim. Enjoyable story will read more from this author.
Fun fantasy where the hero, somewhat flawed, rescues the not so helpless victim. Enjoyable story will read more from this author.
February 8, 2009
I was surprised by how short this book was.. I thought it was going to be a long novel similar to the first book. But it was a quarter of that.
The story was sort of interesting if not a little confusing. I wasn't that interested in the characters and I didn't find that much depth to them. I guess it could be because of the fact that the story was short there wasn't much time to develop them. In addition, I thought it was weird how the characters were suddenly in love with each other after a chapter. They barely even knew each other.
It was just a little weird, but still entertaining.
The story was sort of interesting if not a little confusing. I wasn't that interested in the characters and I didn't find that much depth to them. I guess it could be because of the fact that the story was short there wasn't much time to develop them. In addition, I thought it was weird how the characters were suddenly in love with each other after a chapter. They barely even knew each other.
It was just a little weird, but still entertaining.
December 20, 2014
This is very short. It took 2 hours to read in its entirety. Really it is a part of a book, but this part is so good. There is meat here for a proper book, and I am not sure why the author started or left off where she did. I am just looking at it as a short story that I enjoyed. Great characters, super steamy love scenes, etc. That said, if the whole story were here it would have been a lot better.
July 23, 2015
i thought this was a good story but the characters were way underdeveloped. also, at the end it just.......ended. maybe this author isn't good at doing endings? i'll try another one to see if i'm interested in this author or not.
August 10, 2007
short, sweet and exciting. not one to stimulate the intellect. maybe that's why i enjoyed reading this. hehehe...
June 16, 2012
This was a interesting second entrey in the seris. Very short, but to the point.
October 8, 2012
It's hard to develop much of a story in 117 pages.
September 10, 2012
ready for the next one
April 20, 2017
Witty, sexy, smart-mouthed couple
Tripp Shaunessy volunteers to pick up lunch for his fellow operatives at the Smithson Group just so he can hit on Glory, the sexy owner of the deli next door. He's also surveiling the deli, because a Spectra operative, posing as a customer, is waiting to meet someone from the diamond wholesaler across the street. When a criminal gang targets the Spectra operative to intercept the diamonds, Tripp and Glory are caught in the resulting hostage situation. The plot is a little thin, but the characters are well fleshed out, and the moderate suspense keeps it interesting. The star of the show is the double entendre loaded repartee between Tripp and Glory - smokin'! Hottest dialogue I've ever read!
Tripp Shaunessy volunteers to pick up lunch for his fellow operatives at the Smithson Group just so he can hit on Glory, the sexy owner of the deli next door. He's also surveiling the deli, because a Spectra operative, posing as a customer, is waiting to meet someone from the diamond wholesaler across the street. When a criminal gang targets the Spectra operative to intercept the diamonds, Tripp and Glory are caught in the resulting hostage situation. The plot is a little thin, but the characters are well fleshed out, and the moderate suspense keeps it interesting. The star of the show is the double entendre loaded repartee between Tripp and Glory - smokin'! Hottest dialogue I've ever read!
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