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In Too Deep
A witness’s life in jeopardy…
And he’ll blow his cover to protect her
After one of the at-risk teens she mentors calls her for help, Sierra Monforton witnesses a drug deal—and suddenly she’s in a killer’s crosshairs. To protect her, undercover DEA agent Joseph Anderson must keep Sierra close—as her pretend boyfriend. Joseph’s assignment may be to take down a drug ring, but he’ll risk everything to ensure Sierra doesn’t get hurt.
And he’ll blow his cover to protect her
After one of the at-risk teens she mentors calls her for help, Sierra Monforton witnesses a drug deal—and suddenly she’s in a killer’s crosshairs. To protect her, undercover DEA agent Joseph Anderson must keep Sierra close—as her pretend boyfriend. Joseph’s assignment may be to take down a drug ring, but he’ll risk everything to ensure Sierra doesn’t get hurt.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published October 2, 2018
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About the author
Sharon Dunn
147 books309 followersAfter almost 27 years of marriage Sharon's beloved husband Michael passed away in 2014. Together they had a life filled with adventure, laughter and unconditional love. She considers herself blessed to have been loved that way. She has three grown children and a busy cat named Sparky.
Her love for mystery and suspense began in the fifth grade, when she found a whole set of Nancy Drew mysteries with pink covers in the school library. Sharon is the author of five humorous mysteries that were written for Christian readers. Her second book in her Ruby Taylor mystery series was voted book of the year by American Christian Fiction Writers. She has written over thirty books for Love Inspired Suspense many of which have appeared on USA Today Bestseller lists. Night Prey (Love Inspired Suspense) won the Carol Award from American Christian fiction writers.
Sharon has a bachelor's degree in film production and a master's degree in history. She loves old movies like Double Indemnity and anything by Frank Capra or Alfred Hitchcock. She enjoys reading all kinds of books but is partial to the nonfiction of C. S. Lewis. She loves to hear from readers. You can contact her and sign up for her newsletter at her website http://sharondunnbooks.net/
Her love for mystery and suspense began in the fifth grade, when she found a whole set of Nancy Drew mysteries with pink covers in the school library. Sharon is the author of five humorous mysteries that were written for Christian readers. Her second book in her Ruby Taylor mystery series was voted book of the year by American Christian Fiction Writers. She has written over thirty books for Love Inspired Suspense many of which have appeared on USA Today Bestseller lists. Night Prey (Love Inspired Suspense) won the Carol Award from American Christian fiction writers.
Sharon has a bachelor's degree in film production and a master's degree in history. She loves old movies like Double Indemnity and anything by Frank Capra or Alfred Hitchcock. She enjoys reading all kinds of books but is partial to the nonfiction of C. S. Lewis. She loves to hear from readers. You can contact her and sign up for her newsletter at her website http://sharondunnbooks.net/
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November 5, 2019
Sharon Dunn really does seem to be a hit or miss author with me.
This was miss.
I am exactly 50% of the way through the book (I think) and I just realized I should stop trying to read it when I caught myself rolling my eyes at this EXACT point:
He rushed toward her and gathered her into his arms. The thought of her being in danger, of losing her, had been like a blow to the stomach for him.
It was a blow to the stomach reading that line, and I just ate breakfast so that's dangerous to do. Bad joke. It did make me roll my eyes though. Why? Cause these two people have known each other for...2 days. TWO DAYS!!! He's not doing anything to actually get her out of trouble. In fact, he's hauling her around instead as he investigates (or lack there of) instead of calling in the DEA or whoever to swoop in and collect her in the night to keep her from the apparent head honcho of a drug ring.
Not only that, but these two have been constantly attacked. they've had a car crash and a guy with a rifle after him. I'm thinking he didn't align his scope because he couldn't hit a thing... Then we have constant run ins with people with handguns. Do you think they could hit them??? Nope. When I really started getting frustrated was when the shooter managed to shoot a phone out of Joseph's hand, but couldn't hit him. Can we have some realism, please?
Continuing was my desire for realism...I think they've had roughly 3 meals in 2 days, but heck, they're doing long distance running, a ton of swimming, and some trail riding on bikes like pros. Does this woman train for Iron Man competitions on the side that we don't know about??? What about the cop? Nope. All we know is every now and then they 'feel tired' but that's about it.
If I had been doing what they were doing, I would have tapped out at the car crash. Hitting a hay bale after rolling down a hill with no brakes...and no airbags? My neck wouldn't take that well. But they are barely even phased. They run through the field and hide behind cows who apparently don't run away when strange people run towards them. They all must be 4H cows...cows generally don't hang around strange people. I digress (getting off topic). Their muscle don't scream with fatigue and stay stiff and sore. They just keep going, going going!
And another thing, if I was Sierra, I'd want as far away from that guy as possible, not observing how attractive I find him. Pretty sure I'd be more concerned about the bullets that can't seem to hit people, but can hit everything around them. As for Joseph...he's a cop. She's a witness. He should know how inappropriate that is. Not only that, but he works undercover. Going to give that all up for her? (Probably, but I'm not reading to the end to find out).
Short version of what I just said: This book is unrealistic.
This was miss.
I am exactly 50% of the way through the book (I think) and I just realized I should stop trying to read it when I caught myself rolling my eyes at this EXACT point:
He rushed toward her and gathered her into his arms. The thought of her being in danger, of losing her, had been like a blow to the stomach for him.
It was a blow to the stomach reading that line, and I just ate breakfast so that's dangerous to do. Bad joke. It did make me roll my eyes though. Why? Cause these two people have known each other for...2 days. TWO DAYS!!! He's not doing anything to actually get her out of trouble. In fact, he's hauling her around instead as he investigates (or lack there of) instead of calling in the DEA or whoever to swoop in and collect her in the night to keep her from the apparent head honcho of a drug ring.
Not only that, but these two have been constantly attacked. they've had a car crash and a guy with a rifle after him. I'm thinking he didn't align his scope because he couldn't hit a thing... Then we have constant run ins with people with handguns. Do you think they could hit them??? Nope. When I really started getting frustrated was when the shooter managed to shoot a phone out of Joseph's hand, but couldn't hit him. Can we have some realism, please?
Continuing was my desire for realism...I think they've had roughly 3 meals in 2 days, but heck, they're doing long distance running, a ton of swimming, and some trail riding on bikes like pros. Does this woman train for Iron Man competitions on the side that we don't know about??? What about the cop? Nope. All we know is every now and then they 'feel tired' but that's about it.
If I had been doing what they were doing, I would have tapped out at the car crash. Hitting a hay bale after rolling down a hill with no brakes...and no airbags? My neck wouldn't take that well. But they are barely even phased. They run through the field and hide behind cows who apparently don't run away when strange people run towards them. They all must be 4H cows...cows generally don't hang around strange people. I digress (getting off topic). Their muscle don't scream with fatigue and stay stiff and sore. They just keep going, going going!
And another thing, if I was Sierra, I'd want as far away from that guy as possible, not observing how attractive I find him. Pretty sure I'd be more concerned about the bullets that can't seem to hit people, but can hit everything around them. As for Joseph...he's a cop. She's a witness. He should know how inappropriate that is. Not only that, but he works undercover. Going to give that all up for her? (Probably, but I'm not reading to the end to find out).
Short version of what I just said: This book is unrealistic.
January 28, 2019
Quick paced, easy read. Not a bad book to while away the time.
Recommended? Sure
Buy/Borrow? Borrow
Recommended? Sure
Buy/Borrow? Borrow
June 27, 2019
This book was exhausting. The characters never get break, and neither does the reader; action is ALWAYS happening. Add super unrealistic thoughts and events -- swimming and running vast distances over rough terrain while shot or injured and questioning whether or not they love each other while barely escaping with their lives -- and this book is done. I did appreciate the author note at the end, but that was about the only redeeming aspect of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 8, 2019
Good book to read
February 18, 2019
This is a very suspenseful story that will keep you turning pages the entire time. The only weakness I found was the number of times characters feared for their lives was almost unbelievable.
March 24, 2019
Easy reading suspense novels from Harlequin. An undercover DEA agent and a local woman who tries to help local youth quit drugs join forces to wipe out the drug suppliers.
April 30, 2019
A light fast read. Good book to keep in car and read while waiting.
July 31, 2020
Lots of excitement in this book, Sierra and Joseph were chased and shot at so many times that I lost count. A good read.
January 24, 2021
After reading this I am EXHAUSTED!! Not a favorite of
Mine but definitely a page turner.
Mine but definitely a page turner.
December 31, 2024
Not much of a story.
January 18, 2026
2.5 ⭐ Little Free Library find. The main female character's name is Sierra. I had to read it 🤷🏻♀️😝
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