She knew no one could hurt her…
With him by her side.
After overhearing two men planning an embassy bombing,
interpreter Zaire Nichols contacts the American authorities in Rome. And that's
how she ends up being accused of murder. CIA black ops agent Atticus "Buck"
Swanson is her escort back to the United States. When well-trained assassins
try to silence her forever, Zaire and Buck set off on a race across Italy,
trying to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers. They have to survive if
they're going to prevent a deadly terrorist attack -- and have a chance to
explore the attraction they feel for each other…
Fast-paced, gripping story of an interpreter, Zaire, who
overhears a bombing plot and tries to do the right thing by reporting it to the
American embassy. Instead, she is detained and accused of murdering her
roommate. CIA agent Buck flies to Rome to escort her back to the States,
expecting a quick trip to the airport and an easy flight home. What he gets is
a woman with a target on her back and a race to escape those who want to stop
her.
The growing urgency to uncover the truth while running
for their lives kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. Relentless
pursuit, close calls, and intense confrontations kept me on edge throughout the
book, wondering when they would catch a break. Buck's suspicions made sense,
and I loved his ability to find a solution. The nail-biter twist at the end was
an outstanding conclusion to the mission.
I enjoyed the development of Zaire and Buck's
relationship. Zaire was terrific. Introverted, but not shy, intelligent, and
able to adapt to circumstances, and with a penchant to spout trivia when she's
nervous. Buck is unflappable and skilled at his job. Sparks flare between them
from the start. Buck resists because a past relationship has led him to believe
that certain aspects of his past make it impossible for someone to love him. The
rare moments of downtime allow them to get to know each other, and the
attraction builds from there. I liked how Zaire wasn't afraid to go after what
she wanted. I ached for them both when Buck pushed her away, believing that their
connection was only because of what they'd been through. I loved the ending and
seeing Buck see the truth. I loved the epilogue and seeing how they took the time
to be sure of their feelings.
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