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Uncovering Officer Smith

(Discovering Trilogy #2)

Sheena Hutchinson (Goodreads Author)

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John Smith has been hurt before by a mysterious blonde that tumbles out of his cop car. Since she stomped on his heart, he's made sure he'll never feel that way again. He has developed two rules: Never more than one night and never a blonde.

The nerdy and conservative Becca Swanson has a plan for her life: college, law school, and rule the world. Nothing and no one will get ...more

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Jan 22, 2017 Lady Heather marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, domineering-alpha-lead, 2016-release, nerdy-girls-with-alpha-boys

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John Smith has been hurt before by a mysterious blonde that tumbles out of his cop car. Since she stomped on his heart, he's made sure he'll never feel that way again. He has developed two rules: Never more than one night and never a blonde.

The nerdy and conservative Becca Swanson has a plan for her life: college, law school, and rule the world. Nothing and no one will get in her way. That is until she ...more

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May 22, 2016 Tami rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary

This review is based on an ARC provided by the author and /or publisher via Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest opinion.

I was charmed by this book from first page. This author needs a new editor. She also needs to check the flow of the pages, because fixed right this book would TOTALLY be a 5*. We are talking really flippin adorable, but scenes changed without warning and people disappeared that left a reader confused. Confused readers don't give 5*s LOL. And that is seriously a shame b ...more

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Mar 03, 2016 Sheena rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Shelves: books-written-by-me, romance, na

"Discovering April" readers asked me for more -- here it is. Although, April is not a main character in this novel, she does make an appearance. This book takes place two years after "Discovering April."

This novel centers around the mysterious Officer Smith from Discovering April. I just felt like there was more to his story. Find out all about this handsome officer in Uncovering Officer Smith. ...more

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Jun 17, 2016 Stay Fetters rated it really liked it

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"His eyes speak to my soul. I lose control when I raise my head and see him; it's as though I cant breathe."
Received an E-Arc for an honest review.

This is the first book that I've ever read by Sheena. This brings the captivating officer John Smith into the picture. For all of you who have read Discovering April and craved more of this mysterious cop, nows your chance to get your fill. After reading this story, it makes me want to pick up Discovering April to learn more about what made Smithy wh "His eyes speak to my soul. I lose control when I raise my head and see him; it's as though I cant breathe."
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This is the first book that I've ever read by Sheena. This brings the captivating officer John Smith into the picture. For all of you who have read Discovering April and craved more of this mysterious cop, nows your chance to get your fill. After reading this story, it makes me want to pick up Discovering April to learn more about what made Smithy who he is in this story and we do some uncovering... oh yes we do!!

Becca comes from a rich family, but does things on her own. Going to college on a full scholarship and is solely focused on school. She doesn't let parties or even drop dead gorgeous guys get in her way. Her roommate Meggie is the complete opposite. Going to parties and bringing home different men almost every night. And that's how Becca gets her social fill.
John Smith (come on!) is a police officer for Angelica NY police department by day and a bouncer at The Bar by night. With the occasional knight in shinning armour. Oh! Let me not forget the best part.... The bachelor womanizer who is with a different woman every night. Best friend, Bedford (also Beccas brother... hold for gasps) helps him pick up more ladies.
Meggie drags Becca out to the bar and as soon as they walk through the door, Becca is left alone. She's approached by two guys and they hit it off. Smithy is manning the door that night and cant keep his eyes off of Becca.
After Becca accepts the drink from those two guys, she starts to feel woozy and blacks out. As those guys are dragging her out the back door, John comes and saves the day and takes her to the hospital. When Becca wakes shes startled by not realizing where she is. John saved the day and promised to let her know if they catch those bastards who drugged her.
They part ways and don't think anything of each other until.... Ford throws a party that they are both invited to.
Walking into the party, Becca wants to go back to studying. Ford introduces her to his friend and what the hell do you know? They meet again. Smithy with his eyes that make her knees weak.
Beer pong leads to staying the night and Becca and Smithy wind up sleeping together. Not that.... yet.
Smithy is not one to be in a commited relationship and Ford threatens John about staying away from his sister or else.
But forbidden fruit always tastes the greatest.
Becca is changing John and for the better. He doesn't even look at another girl after he met her. And their crazy hookups turn into meaningful romance.
Ford finds out and forbids John from ever seeing Becca. John cuts ties with Becca that destroys her. She loses focus in school and goes out partying every night which scares her best friend and next dorm neighbor. Which goes from booze to drugs in an instant.
John and Becca think about one another constantly, but Becca is still clueless about the threats.
What will be Beccas last straw?

I didn't think that I was going to enjoy this as much as I did. Certain situations made me gasp and left me shocked. Love can be a devious mistress and can tear two people apart. You will be drawn in from page one and the going back and fourth between Becca and John with each chapter makes you tear through this story to find out what the perspective. It's way different then what I'm used to reading, but I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading more by this author. ...more

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May 11, 2016 Joy Whiteside rated it it was amazing

This book moved along at a perfect pace for reading, not to fast nor to slow. The story will grab you and not let go until the very last page is read and you will have no choice but to fall in love with these characters. I was hooked on this story from the moment that I read the first words. There is no doubt that this book needs to be on your TBR list.

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Apr 05, 2016 Andrea Heltsley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-read, arc-reviews

This book has Officer John Smith from Finding April. I loved Finding April, and Uncovering Officer Smith was fantastic. This installment is edgier, sexier, and less life and death situations. I loved Sheena's writing. This book is a must read! Five glittery stars! ...more

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Jun 15, 2018 Coco.V marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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John Smith has been hurt before by a mysterious blonde that tumbles out of his cop car. Since she stomped on his heart, he's made sure he'll never feel that way again. He has developed two rules: Never more than one night and never a blonde.

The nerdy and conservative Becca Swanson has a plan for her life: college, law school, and rule the world. Nothing and no one will get in her way. That is, until she wakes up in a stranger's bedroom with no recollectio ...more

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Feb 04, 2017 Sue rated it it was amazing

Uncovering Officer Smith
Sheena Hutchinson
5 Stars

Officer John Smith is a confirmed bachelor. He has no intentions of being with any woman for more than a night. As a supplement to his police officer pay he works at club as a bouncer. Becca is at college and has no time for men as she is studying hard towards her life goal to become a lawyer and nothing is going to get in the way of this.

Becca’s roommate Meggie has asked Becca to come with her to the club as her wing person when she meets her ne Uncovering Officer Smith
Sheena Hutchinson
5 Stars

Officer John Smith is a confirmed bachelor. He has no intentions of being with any woman for more than a night. As a supplement to his police officer pay he works at club as a bouncer. Becca is at college and has no time for men as she is studying hard towards her life goal to become a lawyer and nothing is going to get in the way of this.

Becca’s roommate Meggie has asked Becca to come with her to the club as her wing person when she meets her new date, Meggie wants her there in case something goes wrong and Becca is not going to say no to her best friend. The girls arrive at the club and notice John at the door; they refer to him as Mr. McHottie. John goes inside and scans the bar and knows Becca is different from the other girls as he has never seen her go home with anyone. That is why later in the evening he knows something is wrong when he sees two men carrying her out. One of these low lives has drugged her drink and she has no clue what is happening. Rushing over to the tree of them he demands that they let het go and they refuse until they see his police badge. John yells out to his mates to cover for him while he rushes Becca to the hospital knowing it will be quicker to drive her there than wait for an ambulance.

When Becca is released John takes her to his house to watch over her since he has no clue where she lives. This night changes their lives forever. When Becca's brother sees Becca leaving Johns apartment he gets furious and punches John telling him to stay away from her. Doing as he is asked John ignores messages and phone calls from Becca, breaking his heart each time he does this. With John ignoring her and not knowing why Becca’s life spirals out of control, she starts ditching classes and gets involved in the party and drug scene. One night Becca goes too far and she over doses and John is fearful of what she is doing to herself.

Beddy Becca’s brother finally knows he has made a mistake and goes to tell John if he wants to stop Becca leaving he has to go now. John leaves his apartment asking Beddy to lock up for him. Arriving at Becca’s dorm he sees her and Meggie loading stuff into a moving van. John tells Becca he loves her but she is not interested and tells him goodbye. Devastated he goes back to his apartment and wishes he had handled things differently.

Is this the end for Becca and John or will their love for each other be strong enough to bring them back to each other?
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May 16, 2016 Shawna rated it it was amazing

I received an ARC of this book in return for my honest opinion.

Uncovering Officer Smith is everything I could have ever asked for and so much more. I am really blown away with the direction the series took and I am beyond happy with the result. After I read book #1 Discovering April, I was so head over heals in love the with characters and Ms Hutchinson. I was one of the, I can only imagine TONS, fans that begged for more. Although I would not have changes a single moment in Book #1 I was left I received an ARC of this book in return for my honest opinion.

Uncovering Officer Smith is everything I could have ever asked for and so much more. I am really blown away with the direction the series took and I am beyond happy with the result. After I read book #1 Discovering April, I was so head over heals in love the with characters and Ms Hutchinson. I was one of the, I can only imagine TONS, fans that begged for more. Although I would not have changes a single moment in Book #1 I was left hungry and craving more. I was crushed when I was told it was a stand alone. I can't tell you the excitement that overcome me when I heard the news that their would be an additional 2 books.

This is Book #2 in the series. I feel that is could easily be a stand alone read with out problem. The characters in Book #1 do make a few appearances in book #2 but you could follow the book and plot with easy with out with out the knowledge obtained in book #1. With that said, Discovering April (Book #1) is one of my all time favorite books and I would HIGHLY recommend that you read it and plan to read both books in order just to get the full effect.

In this book you get a deeper insight into Officer Smith. Heart broken, he keeps up his stereotypical bachelor ways. A different brunette woman every night is not anything that is new to him. That is until yet another blonde crashes into his life. He finds himself struggling with his inner demons, insecurities, and overall denial of human emotions all while trying to stay loyal to his life long best friend. She is a smart, witty, and rather innocent college girl. Never being good enough in her families eyes she has not issue fading into the background. A few bad decisions turns her life upside down. Will they be able to find happiness? A true balance in life? Will relationships be broken?

This story has it all. It was constantly on a rollercoaster of emotion and was never really 100% sure which direction that is would end. I highly recommend this book as well as book #1 in the series to all those who believe in HOPE! Thank you Ms Hutchinson for another AMAZING read! ...more

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May 19, 2016 Naturalbri (Bri Wignall) rated it really liked it

This was the first book I've read, by Sheena Hutchinson. I was attracted to the book, both y the enticing cover and the excellent blurb. I liked that it was set to be a ver thrilling read, but with a good bit of unexpected love. I was supposed to find it also had a splash of humour. This was done just right, as it made the mains a bit snarky, but didn't overdo it and ruin the thriller aspect.

The snark, I felt really matched the blurb. It gave off the unwanted attraction and love sense. You real ...more

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Jul 01, 2016 Elayne rated it liked it

Shelves: 2016-books-read

By day a cop, by night a bouncer, John Smith works hard but also plays hard – at least in bed. 1 night stands are his default. Brunettes preferred.

Until he encounters a Blonde.

A Blonde who brings out his protective instincts and changes his mind about what colour hair he prefers.

And he has some disappearances – potentially murders – to solve too.

Ok. So far so good.

Now I have a question I must ask all Americans. Why do American men wear white t-shirts under their ordinary shorts? Is it a vest in ...more

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Jul 10, 2017 Carrie Gubish rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Can you like a story but don't really like the characters? I didn't get him at all. He has been crushed by April in the first book? In the first book he only talked to her like three times. Weird!! I think they make the worst couple. I think even throughout all this he will leave her again because he is weird. And her, she goes through all that with him and what he did to her and at the end it's all forgiven? She had to see a shrink. They where like oil and water together. If he leaves ...more

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May 15, 2016 Amber rated it really liked it

When I first started reading Uncovering Officer Smith, my first thought was "oh no, not another boring mystery/thriller" However, I assure you that was not the case in this book. Sheena Hutchinson brought romance, laughter and lots of heartache. I loved reading the characters, I think Smith was well executed. Becca was stubborn but so was John. I think out of them all John was my favorite character. I loved Becca's brother, Bedford as well and wouldnt mind reading his story. I felt like there we ...more

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May 18, 2016 Michelle Brace (Wicked Babes Blog Reviews) rated it it was amazing

This is my first book by Sheena Hutchinson and I can honestly say that it won't be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storyline is one that will grab you and not let go. The characters are ones that will make you want to smack them but at the same time you will love them. You will feel invested in these characters and what they are going through and you heart will go to your throat. My chest was literally aching while reading this book. I loved the mysterious side of this story on tryi ...more

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May 17, 2016 Geri rated it it was amazing

Loved this story! It is one of those books that doesn't have any highs or lows, you are immediately drawn into the story and the words keep their hold on you until the very end. John Smith is hot and keeps his relationships to one night only and oh yeah, NO BLONDES, all because of one blonde who left his heart in pieces. This plan has been working for him just fine until Becca crosses his path. She is a lot of things and number one on that list is blonde, so John instantly puts her on the no hit ...more

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May 15, 2016 Taylor Freeman rated it it was amazing

Yet again Sheena writes an amazing story line. I can't wait to read what else this writer will write! ...more

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Feb 09, 2017 Bobbi Wagner rated it really liked it

Uncovering Officer Smith (The Discovering Trilogy Book 2) by Sheena Hutchinson is the second book in The Discovering Trilogy. This story is mystery, suspense and romance. This story can be a stand alone but it has some of the same characters from the first book, Discovering April. These characters once again will pull at your heart strings and leave you wanting for more. Find out what happens when plans and rules go out the window!

Officer John Smith has been hurt in the past by a blonde woman. S Uncovering Officer Smith (The Discovering Trilogy Book 2) by Sheena Hutchinson is the second book in The Discovering Trilogy. This story is mystery, suspense and romance. This story can be a stand alone but it has some of the same characters from the first book, Discovering April. These characters once again will pull at your heart strings and leave you wanting for more. Find out what happens when plans and rules go out the window!

Officer John Smith has been hurt in the past by a blonde woman. She ripped his heart out and he vowed he would never feel that way again and differently no blondes. He now is a love a love and leave em type guy, protecting his heart. He now has two rules, one no blondes and two only one night stands. What will happen when his path crosses with another blonde? What will happen when she becomes one of the victims? Is there a connection between them? Will she make him break his rules?

Becca Swanson is a twenty-one year old woman who has a plan for her life. Her plan consists of college, law school and rule the world. She is determined that nothing and no one will get in her way. What will happen when she wakes up in a strangers bedroom with no memory of what happened? What will happen when she meets him? Will she feel a connection? What will happen when she faces reality with her problems?

Becca and John's story is one of heartbreak and challenges. Will life stand in their way? What does fate have in store for them? Is he bad for her? What will happen when her brother interferes with them? Will he be able to protect her? Will he break his rules for her and will she change her plans for him?

This is my first story by Sheena Hutchinson. Sheena was born and raised in New York and her writing still reflect that hard sarcasm. She says that destiny has lead her back to her true passion of writing. She constantly strives to be a positive role model and writes stories that empower and inspire. This story is a page turner that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat one minute and asking the characters what they are doing in the next. I highly suggest this story as I know you will enjoy it as much as I have.
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Jan 24, 2017 Maura rated it really liked it

Uncovering Officer Smith - Sheena Hutchinson The Discovering Trilogy Book 2 - 4 Stars
This is book 2 in the Discovering Trilogy and can absolutely be read as a standalone. It’s classified as a New Adult – Coming of Age Story and that it truly is. We get to watch Becca grow.
We first met Officer John Smith in Discovering April. He was a minor character in the book but there was this weird connection that I felt as a reader to him. Discovering April was not my favorite book so I’m glad I stuck with ...more

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Feb 06, 2017 April Amey rated it it was amazing

Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson is the second book in the Discovering Trilogy. It can be read as a standalone book but it does have some characters that overlap in the books. I personally would read them in order but I always like things in the proper order!
John Smith is a police officer with the Angelica Police Department by day and a bouncer at a busy local bar at night. John was hurt in the past by a mysterious blonde which led him to making two rules for himself: Never more th ...more

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Jun 17, 2018 Ashly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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At first I was skeptical of this book not really sure if I wanted to read it... not sure why but something about it caught my eye, kept running into it per say...so I clicked that purchase button with out reading the short description and was sucked right into it.

I was very wary about it but I’m glad I read it, it hit close to home and it made me want to reach out for Becca. Be there for her.

Tells you just how good this book was written. I’ll be reading the first book of April and the other ...more

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Apr 28, 2019 Deb Diem rated it liked it

Uncovering Officer Smith is my first book by Sheena Hutchinson, and probably my last. This story is well-written, but it is written in first person, alternating point of view format, wich I hate. The characters were a little bland, except for sidekick Meggie, Meggie's personality shined. This story is about Becca, a 4.0 gpa collage student and John, a cop that moonlights as a bouncer. There's lots of drugs, drinking, sex and over the top angst in this story. Maybe I'm too old for this book, I ha ...more

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Jul 01, 2017 Hannah Wooly rated it it was amazing

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I adore this story, Becca and John had my heart broken with their story. The struggles they go through and the friends and family they bring had me enraptured. Meggie is a force to be reckoned with, I love her. The friendship between Meggie and Becca is so cute, and I love the banter between the two of them. This is a great story and I knew reading discovering April I would love John Smith and I love the look at old characters we get. Sheena Hutchinson has done it again with ...more

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Jun 04, 2019 Michelle added it

Shelves: owned, romance

John Smith has had his heart broken by a leggy blonde and has sworn off women because of it. Enter Becca Swanson, a nerdy conservative girl whose life plan is to study law and take on the world. Their two paths cross and suddenly John isn’t so sure he should stay away from women any longer. This sequel to Discovering April is mysterious and romantic and completely satisfying.

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Sep 12, 2019 Kathy Heare Watts rated it it was amazing

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I won an autographed copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. So that others may also enjoy this book, I am paying it forward by donating it to my local library.

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Jan 27, 2017 Mom's Guilty Pleasure rated it really liked it

Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson
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Rebecca aka Becca is known as a book nerd at North Commons. After her high school boyfriend hurt her she closed herself off from socializing and makes no time for sports, boys or other distractions. Her best friend and roommate Meggie is the opposite personality and loves to let loose, drink, bring home new guys and tries to get Becca to have fun and have casual hookups.

John is a police officer and a bouncer (aka Bouncer McHot Pants) at The A Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson
4 stars

Rebecca aka Becca is known as a book nerd at North Commons. After her high school boyfriend hurt her she closed herself off from socializing and makes no time for sports, boys or other distractions. Her best friend and roommate Meggie is the opposite personality and loves to let loose, drink, bring home new guys and tries to get Becca to have fun and have casual hookups.

John is a police officer and a bouncer (aka Bouncer McHot Pants) at The Avenue Bar on his off hours. He has given up on relationships after April the beautiful blonde destroyed him. He has sworn off blondes and repeat hookups. The girls he hooks up with act like they don’t know what they are getting into. They flock around him and want to be the one to change him. He can’t be tamed.

Megs gets Becca to go out for some drinking and dancing. While they are out finally letting loose and having some fun things take a turn for Becca.

“I feel good. Better than good; I feel like I can fly. I have not a care in the world. There is no such thing as school in this moment. No desire to control everything. This is me; finally free. The music is all color, all around me. It pulsates through my body, pulling me deeper and deeper into dancing. When I glance up again, teal eyes meet mine. Perfect almond shaped eyes are the only solitary things as the rest of the room blurs around me. I’m excited. My heart is beating out of my chest until I suddenly don’t feel so well.”

Becca is like the rest of the girls John has hooked up with. She thinks once he finds the right woman he will want passion and commitment over a casual hookup and one night stand. They have chemistry, but he won't let his guard down again and repeat his past. As much as he tries to stay away from her he keeps putting a claimon her when other guys are around. He wants to protect her, but is trying to keep his distance at the same time.

“As I stare at this girl with her sparkling blue eyes and that mess of blonde hair atop her head, I realize there is so much more to her than I would have ever thought possible. Becca Swanson is either saying just the right thing all the time, or she is the perfect girl for me. I don’t know which one scares me more.”

Will Becca be able to tame the biggest player? Once the chase is over will John still want to stick around? Can they get past their previous heartbreaks without holding back with each other? Will history repeat itself or is there truly something special happening with Becca and John?

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Feb 08, 2017 Stefanie Carney rated it really liked it

Uncovering Officer Smith was a simple entertaining read that I could not put down. I read it in just a few hours because I was so riveted by it. I felt that it set out to be a simply well done romance story, but somewhere along the way it transformed into a suspenseful story about two people and their hesitations. These are two strong people, stuck so much in their heads and what they think they want in life so when realization hits them, I just laughed. It’s always fun to watch people, or chara ...more

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Jan 25, 2017 Katie rated it it was amazing

5 star review
Uncovering Officer Smith is the second book in the Discovering Trilogy by Sheena Hutchinson. You could get away with reading this as a standalone but I would recommend reading the first book Discovering April first as the main characters in this book, Officer John Smith, is first introduced in that story. I have read book 1 and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this second book – I really liked Officer Smith in the first story so was very excited that he was getting his own book! I 5 star review
Uncovering Officer Smith is the second book in the Discovering Trilogy by Sheena Hutchinson. You could get away with reading this as a standalone but I would recommend reading the first book Discovering April first as the main characters in this book, Officer John Smith, is first introduced in that story. I have read book 1 and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this second book – I really liked Officer Smith in the first story so was very excited that he was getting his own book! If you have read book 1 and liked him then oh my gosh you are going to LOVE him in this book.
I have to say I absolutely love the front cover of this book and it is exactly how I imagined John to look in the story. As soon as I started this story I was completely hooked into the storyline. I loved both of the characters and desperately wanted them (especially John) to find their happily ever after! I really liked Becca’s character and I think it was because she had the potential to be a typical college student so it was refreshing when she turned out to be something different. I thought her character grew a lot over the story – even if she did make some stupid decisions.
What can I say about Officer John Smith – I actually think Officer McDreamy is the perfect name for him! I do have a soft spot for alpha males who have an authoritative job but I think John is by far my favourite so far!
This is the second book that I have read by this author and I am just totally in love with her writing. She takes such sensitive issues and approaches them well – they really are written about beautifully. She creates characters that you can’t help but fall in love with and her descriptive writing is just out of this world. There were some great twists and turns in this story and some I definitely wasn’t expecting. I think the ending to this book has to be one of the best endings I’ve read in a while – I loved it! Another thing I liked about this story was that it was written from both characters POV and this definitely added something extra to the story because you could see what was happening from both sides, sympathise with both of them at the same time as wanting to shout at them!!
I cannot express how much I loved this book – I’m definitely going to go back and read it again!!
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Jan 30, 2017 Angelina Frazzini rated it it was amazing

Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson is the second book of a series. It can be read separately from the first book but does have reoccurring characters. This book is a five star read for me. This book was wonderful and evoked so many feelings. Rebecca Swanson is going to college living her version of life when she meets Officer John Smith after he saved her from an unfortunate circumstance. Becca is sure she doesn't want to get involved with John because she knows his type - the playboy Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson is the second book of a series. It can be read separately from the first book but does have reoccurring characters. This book is a five star read for me. This book was wonderful and evoked so many feelings. Rebecca Swanson is going to college living her version of life when she meets Officer John Smith after he saved her from an unfortunate circumstance. Becca is sure she doesn't want to get involved with John because she knows his type - the playboy. John knows he doesn't want to get attached so he knows what he needs to do - stay away from Becca.

Rebecca Swanson is the quiet type. She keeps to herself, keeps her head down, and submerged herself in her school work. She reluctantly agrees to go out with her best friend and a string of events leads her to finally talking to the hot bouncer. She knows she should stay away from him. She is sure nothing good will come from it but she can't help herself. She knows there's a connection there. They spend a few great months together and everything goes downhill from there.

"I can’t seem to believe that the hot bouncer I’ve fantasized about for months is actually with me, touching me, kissing me. I push him against the wall, bringing us even closer. His hands explore and I need his touch, crave it. I want them all over me."

John Smith just wants to protect Becca but knows he should stay away from her for more than one reason. He doesn't do attachments, sleeping with women and then letting them go. Until Becca, he can't get her off his mind. Finally he gives in. Then he has to make a choice. He makes the wrong one and they both pay for it. John just doesn't realize how much until later. He ignores all the feelings he has for Becca believing it's for the best.

"As I stare at this girl with her sparkling blue eyes and that mess of blonde hair atop her head, I realize there is so much more to her than I would have ever thought possible. Becca Swanson is either saying just the right thing all the time, or she is the perfect girl for me. I don’t know which one scares me more."

This book is written in dual POV expressing both characters thoughts and feelings. You get a feel for the consequences of some actions. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it especially if you've read the first book. ...more

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Jan 24, 2017 Sara Oxton rated it it was amazing

Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson a fabulous five-star read. This is the second book in the Discovering Trilogy, in the first book Discovering April we first meet Officer Smith and in this book, we get to meet the man behind the uniform who is known by several names. Discovering more of his story and how he got so hurt by a drunken blonde who fell out of his cop car and broke his heart. Will a special someone be able to pick up the pieces?
Officer John Smith is known by several people Uncovering Officer Smith by Sheena Hutchinson a fabulous five-star read. This is the second book in the Discovering Trilogy, in the first book Discovering April we first meet Officer Smith and in this book, we get to meet the man behind the uniform who is known by several names. Discovering more of his story and how he got so hurt by a drunken blonde who fell out of his cop car and broke his heart. Will a special someone be able to pick up the pieces?
Officer John Smith is known by several people as several different things, from the original John Smith, to names that reference his job and general hotness, Bouncer McHot pants, Bouncer-dreamy-eyes, Hot Officer-Bouncer, to Mr Stuffy-Pants, and the Legend Smith, he has two rules that he follows with the ladies, Never more than one night and never a blonde. John tries hard to do his job properly, he is investigating some mysterious disappearances, as well as other crimes, he also tries to keep the people at the bar he bouncers at safe, and when he sees a woman acting totally out of character he feels the need to step in. Both of his jobs lead him to someone who may just make him throw his rules out of the window. But they may also send him running into the arms of another blonde he swore off.
Rebecca Swanson is known as Becca by her friends, she has a plan for life, college, law school, then onto rule the world. Becca is a good student, and some people would call her a nerd as she studies all her spare time away, but when her roommate and best friend Meggie drags her to the bar when she is on yet another date, and then leaves her to her own devices, she agrees when someone offers to buy her a drink. Becca decides she has had enough of being the good girl but ends up with more than she bargains for. Waking up in a strange bed the next day, events unfold that will change her life forever, but the thing is will it be for the better or worse?
I can’t wait for the next book in the series Recovering Regan, hopefully we will finally get some answers to the mysterious goings on in Angelica, but most of all I can’t wait for more great writing by Sheena Hutchinson. ...more

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Jan 31, 2017 Shannon rated it really liked it

“Life has a funny way of working out.”

This could be the opening lines to a crap ton of trouble if you read it with enough sarcasm. Or it could be the words of wisdom shared with us by author Sheena Hutchinson. (Just in case you’re not sure, it’s from Hutchinson!) Hutchinson introduced us to Officer John Smith (Hutchinson: smart and funny!) in her book called Discovering April. Officer Smith fell for April but did not get the girl. (See how life has a funny way of working out?) Even though I did ...more

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Sheena is a born and raised New Yorker, who followed her happily ever after to a much more rural town in Maine. When she’s not driving an hour to find a Starbucks or running from bugs that are way to big for her taste, she’s focusing on writing stories that empower and inspire.

Sheena always roots for the underdog, believes in love at first sight, and that everyone should have their happily ever a ...more