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4.0 out of 5 stars
Hotshot reviewed by twolipsreviews.com, July 28, 2009
This review is from: Hotshot (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
Shay Basset is a crisis councilor in Cleveland. She was once a troubled teen herself and really can identify with the young people who call. Now, she is gearing up to go before Congress to present a bill that will help get rid of Cleveland's gang activity. Only someone doesn't want Shay to present this bill and they are willing to kill her to stop her.
Major Vince Deluca used to be Shay's lover when they were teens. Now he is on a mission from Don Basset, Shay's father. He is supposed to find out if Shay is part of a terrorist group or not. The signs are pointing to the negative part, but he has to keep a level head and not let his old feelings for Shay get in the way. But when the gangs begin working with the terrorists to kill Shay, Vince has to make a choice - Shay or her dad? The man he considers a father and respects most or his daughter that he might just love with all his heart and soul?
Catherine Mann has the second installment to her Dark Ops with Hotshot. I loved the character of Shay. She is both spunky and caring. She has a dark past that she uses to guide her now. I like how she has taken such a dark period in her life and made it work towards good, helping others wo remind her of herself. She is both complicated and loving. Vince is strong, brave, and loyal. The loyalty sometimes gets him confused and into trouble. Are you loyal to your heart? Or to your brain? Sometimes it can be both. He certainly has some covert moves that are really HOT to read! When you want the perfect combination of sexual tension, heart wrenching angst and a wonderful story line to remember you want to read Hotshot. Though part of a series can be read alone and enjoyed completely.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
exciting Darks Ops romantic thriller, May 7, 2009
This review is from: Hotshot (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
After a rough childhood, Shay Bassett made it through hard work. In Cleveland she has become a spokesperson for troubled teens. The advocate is heading to DC to speak to Congress about her city's increase in gang activity.
However someone wants her silence before she can make her testimony. Her teen past returns when Major Vince Deluca, as a favor to his mentor, agrees to protect Shay. He still wants her as he did as an out of control teen and worries about her when they first meet; she is in the face of a youngster who threatens to slice off her head with a machete. However, first keep her safe; second find out who the assassin is; and third control his libido, but he forgot to factor in feisty Shay.
Different from DEFENDER as this time the military converts to the civilian world, HOTSHOT is an exciting Darks Ops romantic thriller that hooks the audience from the opening suspense scene and never loosens the tension until the end. The story line is action-packed and stars two brave powerful lead characters who refuse to allow gangs to intimidate them though they recognize the danger. Fans who relish an exciting military romantic thriller in a civilian environment will want to read Catherine Mann's powerful tale.
Harriet Klausner
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hotshot soars...., June 3, 2009
This review is from: Hotshot (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
Catherine Mann's Hotshot blends her top notch military heroes with every day life.
Major Vince "Vapor" Deluca enjoys his work in the dark ops testing unit. They get all the new military toys to test and run pulse pounding missions. But his latest mission brings sheer terror to his heart. His mentor Don Bassett asks him to protect his daughter Shay, a woman that Vince hasn't forgotten in seventeen years.
Shay Bassett is a dedicated nurse who gives back to her community by working with troubled teens. Shay is shocked to find Vince strolling back into her life. Something or someone had brought her community center to the attention of the FBI.
Shay is unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. Soon she realizes Vince is back in her life for more then just to reconnect after all these years.
Shay and Vince are thrown together 24/7 and their long dormant passion for each other ignites. But who ever is targeting Shay and her center is upping the ante, can their new found love survive?
Hotshot is exceptional the high flying military ops blends perfectly in with the real world and its troubles. Catherine Mann outdoes herself again. You must read her books, they are the best around.
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