Danielle Ackley-McPhail
Written on Sep 1, 2018
- ISBN10 125012848X
- ISBN13 9781250128485
- Publish Date 31 July 2018
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 October 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint St Martin's Press
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 336
- Language English
Reviews
thebookdisciple
Written on Aug 1, 2018
Deep Cover is book 3 in the series and you could read it as a stand alone, but you will find the beginning a tad confusing as Cole reviews how Eagle Securities got to where they are now. Each book features a different couple, but there is an arc that connects all the books.
Cabe lost his fiancee years ago and has never quite been able to move on. Sure, he has hooked up a few times, but he carries a lot of guilt about it. He meets Amy in a bar and flirts; then feels guilty and bails on her. Soon after they discover they will be on a joint task force going undercover in a casino.
There is a lot I liked about Amy, the heroine. First, she is wicked smart. Second, she has a close relationship with her family. Third, she is dedicated to her job and wants justice for missing women. Finally, she is honest and straight forward. She had to leave her office in Atlanta due to sexual harassment. Her description of what happened is a story many women will relate to. She tried to ignore the advances. Then she tried to avoid the advances. Then she stopped going to places where 'he' might be. Finally, she had to report it and everyone turns on her. She is still dealing with the repercussions-she doesn't like to look too 'pretty' at work; she doesn't want to be perceived as incompetent. She doesn't want anyone to know why she left Atlanta, even though she didn't do anything wrong. Like I said, I think a LOT of women will relate to this story deeply.
I enjoyed the build up of the relationship. Amy obviously doesn't want people to think she is sleeping with a superior. Cabe is still struggling with the death of his fiancee. Both have baggage, but both admit they feel something. They handle it with maturity and discuss things! There are no miscommunications or needless pushing away. Their relationship is bumpy at times because of their past and their present (they are working together on an op!) but it felt believable. I really enjoyed their romance more than I expected.
If you like your romantic suspense to have intelligent, capable heroines, bruised but brave heroes, and just enough danger to keep you engaged, Deep Cover is a great pick!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: office romance, FBI
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: series
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes, with cute epilogue
The Woman Left Behind by Linda Howard, Close Cover by Lexi Blake, A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson...then you will probably like Deep Cover!
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Lynn
Written on Jul 31, 2018
FBI Agent Amy Murray is newly transferred to San Diego, after leaving her post in Atlanta under a cloud. She's eager to shake off the past and prove her worth and when she's asked to go undercover for an assignment, she knows this is the opportunity she's waited for. However, she didn't expect to fall under the spell of Cabe Moss who is part of the operation. He's someone who respects her competence for the role she must play and somehow he steals her heart too.
Working an assignment alongside 'G-men' isn't an ideal situation, so Cabe Moss is pleasantly surprised when he meets Agent Murray. He's impressed with her professionalism and skills to undertake her assigned undercover role...she's a distraction he didn't account for particularly when it stirs up mixed emotions of desire and guilt.
Exciting and fast-paced, the sizzling chemistry sparking between the protagonists adds to the thrilling suspense as the Eagle Security guys embark on a new mission; bringing closure to them all for varying reasons. For Cabe, he finally finds peace with a tragic event in his past and allows himself to open his heart again. Meanwhile, Amy finally shakes off the discriminations which have blighted her career so far and finally proves her worth.
I particularly like the balance of the writing with more emphasis on the suspense rather than the romance. Yes, we are very aware of the difficulties the protagonists are facing relating to the balance between their work and the sexual tension which sparks between them. However, the action takes precedence. In addition, the camaraderie between the Cabe, Six and Mac is second to none; they've known each other since kindergarten and particularly enjoyed the scenes where the three of them exchange lively banter.
If you're looking for an exceptional romantic suspense series to read, Love Over Duty series is definitely worth reading. As a fan of Scarlett Cole's writing, I'm tentatively waiting for her next book release.
***arc generously received courtesy of St Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley***
Linda
Written on May 14, 2018