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The new man in Liz Monahan’s life is a rogue secret agent who’s trying to kill her. But at least he’s single.
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First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Christine Merrill
239 books215 followersChristine Merrill has wanted to be an author for as long as she can remember. But one thing stood in her way: touch typing.
Six weeks spent on an IBM Selectric in her Sophomore year of high school proved that she would never be able to produce one readable page of manuscript, much less several hundred.
Twenty years passed, and she found ways to pass the time: marrying her high school sweetheart; having two sons; and taking an assortment of jobs in professional theater costume shops, including a miserable year and a half spent styling wigs for a certain hamburger-selling clown (who shall remain nameless, since I don't want to incur the wrath of a major American corporation) and a couple of weeks working on a TV movie with one of the sexiest men alive (whose name I'm happy to drop: Mark Harmon!).
During that time, someone invented word processing, and a reliable spell checker.
Christine returned to her childhood dream, only to discover that there was more to the whole writing thing than accurate typing. The next years were spent learning to tell stories that people might want to read, and trying to find someone who wanted to buy them. Her chance came when she won the RWA's Golden Heart Competition for unpublished manuscripts. The winning story, soon to be known as THE INCONVENIENT DUCHESS, was bought by the contest judges, the delightful editors at Mills & Boon, in Richmond, Surrey.
Christine is now busy writing her fifth book, and is more than slightly jealous that her manuscripts get to visit England, while she stays home in Wisconsin
Six weeks spent on an IBM Selectric in her Sophomore year of high school proved that she would never be able to produce one readable page of manuscript, much less several hundred.
Twenty years passed, and she found ways to pass the time: marrying her high school sweetheart; having two sons; and taking an assortment of jobs in professional theater costume shops, including a miserable year and a half spent styling wigs for a certain hamburger-selling clown (who shall remain nameless, since I don't want to incur the wrath of a major American corporation) and a couple of weeks working on a TV movie with one of the sexiest men alive (whose name I'm happy to drop: Mark Harmon!).
During that time, someone invented word processing, and a reliable spell checker.
Christine returned to her childhood dream, only to discover that there was more to the whole writing thing than accurate typing. The next years were spent learning to tell stories that people might want to read, and trying to find someone who wanted to buy them. Her chance came when she won the RWA's Golden Heart Competition for unpublished manuscripts. The winning story, soon to be known as THE INCONVENIENT DUCHESS, was bought by the contest judges, the delightful editors at Mills & Boon, in Richmond, Surrey.
Christine is now busy writing her fifth book, and is more than slightly jealous that her manuscripts get to visit England, while she stays home in Wisconsin
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
February 8, 2016
From the cover I thought this was going to be a corny cozy, but it was actually quite good, that is if you like undercover cozy's. It delivered a good story with excitement and mystery. The very ending was a little far fetched, but I can see where the author is going with the next book.
February 14, 2018
Just an easy and fun read. Hopefully, no female is that desperate though. LOL
May 30, 2018
More Harper and Liz adventures please!!
March 17, 2020
Entertaining and easy enjoyable read.
January 21, 2021
Stressful and fast but in a good way
It was tense and fast paced with just enough intrigue to keep me interested even when the plot was revealed.
It was tense and fast paced with just enough intrigue to keep me interested even when the plot was revealed.
July 19, 2021
Fun
This book had it all…great characters, an interesting plot, and fun dialogue. Plus, who doesn’t love a good spy novel? I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.
This book had it all…great characters, an interesting plot, and fun dialogue. Plus, who doesn’t love a good spy novel? I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.
February 28, 2022
Entertaining
A good read with a strong storyline. Fun to read. The characters were intelligent and nicely defined. Kept my interest that he while way through.
A good read with a strong storyline. Fun to read. The characters were intelligent and nicely defined. Kept my interest that he while way through.
April 5, 2015
I loved this book. This was one of the best books I've read this year. If you like Janet Evanovick, you should read this book.
A smart sexy women gets caught up in a situation that has her trusting a stranger to help her stay alive. It's a comedy thriller, and so funny, and also had me on pins and needles waiting to read what was going to happen next.
A great story! I hope this is the beginning of a series.
A smart sexy women gets caught up in a situation that has her trusting a stranger to help her stay alive. It's a comedy thriller, and so funny, and also had me on pins and needles waiting to read what was going to happen next.
A great story! I hope this is the beginning of a series.
December 28, 2012
Fresh approach to the spy genre. Similiar ro Gina Robinson, but with characters and a story line that are originals. Witty, fast paced, and lots of action. A real page turner with characters that make you care and hope for a new adventure for them when this one ends.
January 31, 2011
I really wanted to like this book.
The premise was fun and the actual story good, but unfortunately I just didn't find the characters sympathetic at all :(
The premise was fun and the actual story good, but unfortunately I just didn't find the characters sympathetic at all :(
August 26, 2012
I really enjoyed this, despite (because?) of the fact it wasn't a traditional romance. And now I would like Chris to write the sequel!!!
March 6, 2014
I really loved this but I'm looking for a sequel and I'm not finding one. This is completely unacceptable! ;) fun read, quick paced and quirky.
May 9, 2017
Loved this book, and can't wait to read the sequel.
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