Double Dare (Silhouette Bombshell) [Mass Market Paperback]

Vicki Hinze (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Bombshell | Publication Date: December 13, 2005

IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE. BIOWARFARE EXPERT CAPTAIN MAGGIE HOLT IS AT THE MALL. AND SHE'S NOT SHOPPING.

Intel said the crowded mall was the target where twisted mastermind Thomas Kunz would release his lethal supervirus. To add more pressure, this was Maggie's first time leading a mission. Luckily, she'd teamed up with Dr. Justin Crowe, creator of the antivirus, to avert disaster. But when Kunz began releasing false reports and planting body doubles, Maggie no longer knew what or whom to trust--including Justin. The countdown had begun on her race to prevent catastrophe--and if Maggie made one false move, slay bells would ring.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (December 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373513836
• ISBN-13: 978-0373513833
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,938,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was raised in New Orleans. After I married a Hurricane Hunter/Special Ops officer, we and our children moved every few years. Some of those places? Mississippi (recently devastated by Hurricane Katrina); California; Illinois and Florida.

I've been writing full-time since 1987, have written over thirty books--novels and nonfiction--and for the last ten years or so, I've spent a lot of time teaching new writers or running mentoring programs like [e-mail], when I answer questions on the craft, business and writing life, sharing what I can to help. I also have a free online writers' library, ON WRITING, on my website:(www.vickihinze.com)that WritersZone members and others are welcome to use. Additional podcasts and feature articles are available there, too. I'm a sponsor of As a Mom--love their project teaching history--The Book Club Network, and of International Thriller Writers.

Between family and writing commitments, I don't have as much time for hobbies as I once did. My favorite? Home-improvement projects. I'm active in ITW, MWA, RWA, ACFW, NINC, ACRA, AG, AWSA and other writing organizations.

Blogs? Oh, yes. My Kitchen Table for chatting, On Writing about craft, business and the writing life. VICKI HINZE'S FAITH ZONE, on spirituality. THINKING ALOUD--a thought per day to ponder for the busiest among us. All are on my website at www.vickihinze.com/blog I love hearing from readers, typically via my website or Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vicki-Hinze/197809543636310) and Twitter ( http://twitter.com/vickihinze ).

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suspense at its best!, January 18, 2006

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Double Dare (Silhouette Bombshell) (Mass Market Paperback)

It's Christmas time and Maggie Holt, Secret Assignment Security Specialist (SASS) is not happy that she's being teamed up to work with Dr. Justin Crowe of Crowe Pharmaceuticals.

Maggie is not fond of men since her former husband, Jack, cheated on her with her former best friend, Karen. She specifically doesn't want to work with Crowe because she knows he was caught cheating on his ex-wife, Andrea.

Justin Crowe, a civilian, is working with SASS as a scientific expert. He's trying to prevent an extremely dangerous and deadly virus from being released by German-born Thomas Kuntz. The SASS believes Kuntz will most likely try to target the Santa Bella mall with the virus. Kuntz' ultimate goal is to destroy the United States by destroying its economy.

As Maggie and Justin work together, their feelings for each other mount. The first priority however is the mission.

Vicki Hinze has again written a novel that sizzles. Once she sets the stage, look out, because you're in for a breathless ride. And just like her novel, Body Double, Double Dare is so exciting, you might want to make sure your heart can take the ride.

It was also enjoyable to meet characters that returned to make an appearance from Body Double. It was like meeting up with old friends, or dangerous enemies, and added to the fun.

Armchair Interviews says: Double Dare is suspense that won't quit.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Really Fun Book., January 16, 2007

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T. R. LAVALLEY "blackbird" (Frederick, Md) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Double Dare (Silhouette Bombshell) (Mass Market Paperback)

Vickie has created a delightful series with the Woman of S.A.S.S, I really like the chemistry between Maggie and Justin, in this book, and the story is very well plotted and really is a page turner.

One thing I like about this series, is that the Adventure comes first, and the Romance is a subplot. As a guy, Im not normally interested in Romances, but these stories read more like a Hollywood movie, except the Leading Ladies are as strong, capable, and sexy as the leading men.

Vickie Hinze is just a really gifted story teller and I will give most anything she writes a chance, but I have to admit this is my Favorite. It's been a while since the last S.A.S.S. book has come out and I hope she has not lost interest in the series, because I am really looking forward to its final chapter myself.

A wonderful read for a winters evening, so turn off your tube, and curl up with a great book. :) BB.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars delightful speeding rocket ride of a thriller, December 14, 2005

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Double Dare (Silhouette Bombshell) (Mass Market Paperback)

Secret Assignment Security Specialist (SASS) Agent Maggie Holt hates working with men ever since her former spouse Jack cheated on her with her once best friend. Maggie does not trust males to protect her back as they always think with the wrong head and that adds unneeded danger during precarious situations.

The SASS operative has no choice when the assignment forces her to team up with a male civilian, Dr. Justin Crowe of Crowe Pharmaceuticals as he is the scientific expert in preventing a deadly virus being released by Thomas Kuntz most likely at the Santa Bella Mall on Christmas Eve. Maggie knows from the dossier that Justin was caught cheating on his wife, who is now his ex. However as they work together she admits to herself Justin is not like her ex husband though he did wrong as he understands the seriousness of the mission must come before any personal feelings. As they work together to prevent the terrorists from succeeding, Maggie and Justin fall in love, but their priority remains stopping the lethal assault.

Once a reluctant Maggie finishes sassing her new teammate and goes to the mall hoping to be just in time to stop a tragedy, the tale goes into hyperspeed and never decelerates until the final altercation. Readers will need a seatbelt as this thriller stays at faster than light speed throughout the story line. Yet in spite of the action, fans will understand Maggie's aversion and Justin's ability to overwhelm her doubts though he did cheat on his ex-spouse. Vicki Hinze provides a delightful speeding rocket ride.

Harriet Klausner