One Shot (IAD Agency, #2)

by Laurie Roma

• ISBN13: 9781622424894
• Publish Date: 2013
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 285
• Language: English

Reviews

[Eve1972]

This book is a bit difficult for me to rate. I liked the story, I LOVED Julian, and I liked the side characters. Who I didn't like was Tara. I get she is suppose to be this badass agent type person, but I found her selfish, whiny, and really always to much in your face. It was like she was the alpha in the relationship, and it really brought my enjoyment down of this story.

I'd also like to make mention of something that took place in this book that really, really, turned me off. At one point Tara misunderstands something Julian has done and burst into his office to yell at him, and at one point punches him in the face! Here's the thing, had the situation been reversed, everyone would be all up in arms about a guy punching a woman, but no one says a peep about her doing it to Julian. Punching someone in the face, especially someone you are suppose to love is abuse regardless of gender.

Maybe I am being picky, but I didn't find it badass, I found it distasteful, and really wished at that point that Julian just dumped her and found someone decent to be with!

[Cocktails and Books]

Tara is a female warrior. She has been trained to fight anyone and win, regardless of gender. Tara works for MAC Securities and IAD in Chicago. IAD uses MAC Securities as a front for a secret task force that fights terrorists and other bad guys around the world. There are very few women involved in this testosterone filled world. Tara is a secret special agent, who is tough and trusts no one, except the other members of her team.

Julian King is a tycoon who owns hotels in just about every country around the globe. He lives at the Palace Hotel and casino in Las Vegas. He is a private person and few people know anything personal about him. He is an alpha male, who exuded power and is rigidly controlled.

Tara and Julian meet when Tara stays at Julian’s hotel in Las Vegas. From the moment Julian meets Tara, he is instantly attracted to her. Julian isn’t intimidated by Tara’s badass attitude, he embraces it. He has never reacted this way to a woman before in his life. Tara is taking a break from men and isn’t interested in getting involved with Julian. Julian is exasperated by Tara’s lack of interest. Usually women throw themselves at him.

Laurie Roma has a way with words and is a wonderful storyteller. ONE SHOT is an exhilarating ride filled with spies, espionage, intrigue and lots of hot, alpha males. The MAC Securities team is an elite, tight knit group. They banter back and forth, play practical jokes on each other and watch each other’s back. When Julian and Tara are together, sparks fly and they have a highly charged, explosive relationship. This is the second book in the IAD series. Each book is a stand alone, but I would suggest reading the books in order.

Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books