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A One-Woman Man
She'd Repressed Memories of Her Past
Her hometown's annual celebration made the perfect cover for the real reason behind Elizabeth Monette's visit: she wanted to find the truth about her mother's murder. Instead, she found herself trapped - between a determined killer and one sexy cop.
Elizabeth cursed her decision to hire local lawman Tommy Lee McCall. Yes, the man she'd always admired from afar could probably stop a bullet with his bare hands. The question was, could she survive his brand of hands-on attention?
Going ten rounds with a killer would be easier than tangling with Tommy Lee. But the enemy was closing in...and she needed her hometown hero's protection....
- GenresRomance
249 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1999
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October 11, 2017
For me, the mystery is more in the title of the book!
I think it wasted on a story more about a crazed nutcase villain mowing down people like so many bowling pins, rather than a full-blown romance. Also a sultry ex weaved into the story, even when the H shows zero interest in her, puts a query on the title.
And that’s just me – getting bogged down with the little things!
Now coming to the book, as I said the romance is more an afterthought in this look-over-your-shoulder-all-the-time murder mystery. How come the murderer manages to kill so many people but never the intended/primary target, the h or even the H who’s helping her solve the mystery?
All this set in a southern small town more obsessed with their local ‘Queen of the Midnight’ coronation than the steadily increasing body count!
The mystery is actually two mysteries. One from the past – about the h’s birth parents’ identity and also the mother’s murder, and the second about why someone is trying to threaten/kill the h in the present. Of course, as we can tell both things are related.
And if the reader pays attention, answers to both the mysteries are right there in the beginning.
Overall not a bad one and has a credible suspense, although imo the tension decreases rather than increasing with the page count. Also few unexplained bits rankle.
I think it wasted on a story more about a crazed nutcase villain mowing down people like so many bowling pins, rather than a full-blown romance. Also a sultry ex weaved into the story, even when the H shows zero interest in her, puts a query on the title.
And that’s just me – getting bogged down with the little things!
Now coming to the book, as I said the romance is more an afterthought in this look-over-your-shoulder-all-the-time murder mystery. How come the murderer manages to kill so many people but never the intended/primary target, the h or even the H who’s helping her solve the mystery?
All this set in a southern small town more obsessed with their local ‘Queen of the Midnight’ coronation than the steadily increasing body count!
The mystery is actually two mysteries. One from the past – about the h’s birth parents’ identity and also the mother’s murder, and the second about why someone is trying to threaten/kill the h in the present. Of course, as we can tell both things are related.
And if the reader pays attention, answers to both the mysteries are right there in the beginning.
Overall not a bad one and has a credible suspense, although imo the tension decreases rather than increasing with the page count. Also few unexplained bits rankle.
April 16, 2018
A Good Mystery, Well Told
September 29, 1998
This book marks Gamble's return to Intrigue after a three year absence, and while not perfect, it is still a good read. Elizabeth Monette, who was adopted, has returned to her hometown to discover who she really is--and who is sending her death threats. There, she runs into Tommy Lee McCall, a former cop who just happens to save her from an assassination attempt shortly after they meet. Elizabeth's life is definitely in danger, but can Tommy Lee possibly save her? The romance was probably the weakest part of this book, since they fall in love relatively quickly, but don't getting around to admitting it for the longest time because both thinks the other doesn't feel the same way. In other words, it's a simple misunderstanding that needlessly prolongs the conflict. The mystery, however, was very strong. The setting is the Southern town of Belle Fleur, which is having its annual beauty pageant. The details of the pageant and of the Southern milieu are very enjoyable, and although Gamble seems to be giving a lot away by revealing who the villain's henchmen are, the killer's identity is kept a firm secret until the end. (If only I could say the same about Elizabeth's father, who is ridiculously easy to guess, since he has no purpose in the plot, yet seems to be hanging around all the time. Gee, wonder what he's there for?) While not perfect, Gamble's book is a fast read and very well written (especially the prologue, which completely sucked me in). Definitely worth the time.
September 29, 1998
This book marks Gamble's return to Intrigue after a three year absence, and while not perfect, it is still a good read. Elizabeth Monette, who was adopted, has returned to her hometown to discover who she really is--and who is sending her death threats. There, she runs into Tommy Lee McCall, a former cop who just happens to save her from an assassination attempt shortly after they meet. Elizabeth's life is definitely in danger, but can Tommy Lee possibly save her? The romance was probably the weakest part of this book, since they fall in love relatively quickly, but don't getting around to admitting it for the longest time because both thinks the other doesn't feel the same way. In other words, it's a simple misunderstanding that needlessly prolongs the conflict. The mystery, however, was very strong. The setting is the Southern town of Belle Fleur, which is having its annual beauty pageant. The details of the pageant and of the Southern milieu are very enjoyable, and although Gamble seems to be giving a lot away by revealing who the villain's henchmen are, the killer's identity is kept a firm secret until the end. (If only I could say the same about Elizabeth's father, who is ridiculously easy to guess, since he has no purpose in the plot, yet seems to be hanging around all the time. Gee, wonder what he's there for?) While not perfect, Gamble's book is a fast read and very well written (especially the prologue, which completely sucked me in). Definitely worth the time.
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