Cocktails and Books
Written on Jan 3, 2015
Emily Masterson is a spy on a personal and professional mission. Emily is not about to depend on any male to take care of her, and she is out to prove that female agents can be just as proficient as male agents in a covert agency dedicated to uncovering secrets. Remy Hawthorne knows that his interaction with Emily is dangerous. He wants to protect her and feelings that he thought buried come to the surface when he is around her.
I loved the story idea, but the devil is in the details. I thought Emily would be a daring spy with an independent spirit. However, her character went above and beyond normal to the point where I wanted to slap her. She was so fixated on being independent that she made very foolish choices and just seemed silly. She was rigid, and I kept wondering what Remy saw in her. I liked Remy a lot more than I liked Emily. He dealt with her hysteria and hypersensitive feelings while making sure the job was done.
The book was mercifully brief. I will continue to read full length novels by Robin. I think the novella length is just too short for her to properly develop characters.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books