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5.0 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed it., April 9, 2010
This review is from: A Kiss to Kill (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
I enjoyed this so much more than I expected to. The cover is truly frightening (while oddly appealing!!), but the story was fun. There was a lot going on here - we could have had more time with Gina and Gregg to see their relationship evolve - however, Nina Bruhns can write relationships like nobody's business, and wow did I fall in love with Gregg (and the others in the various pairings). I think Gina was realistic, considering what she's been through. After having most of the other women in this series be superhero cops and special agents, I liked that Gina was a normal woman I felt I could identify with. I love romantic suspense that actually bothers to have a suspense plot, and this is one of those books. There was just the right balance between the different aspects of the books. I know I will be rereading this.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
4 Hearts from TRS!, May 12, 2010
This review is from: A Kiss to Kill (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the third book in the Dangerous Passions series, following Shoot to Thrill and If Looks Could Chill. Fans of the series will enjoy following up on previous characters and their relationships. I think the reader will have a better understanding of who is who if they have read the previous books. However, this one will stand alone. A very fast paced exciting storyline! I loved how we got several romances within this story and the continuation of romances from the previous two books. There were a lot of supporting characters that played important roles that was a little confusing trying to remember which agency or person they belonged to. The author does a great job weaving the suspense through the romance. I was shocked when it was revealed who the ultimate villain was - I never even thought it was this person. Gregg is the ultimate hero - his strength and determination to protect Gina even amidst the skepticism of her and his team will leave you breathless. Great characters, exciting plot, nonstop action, and intense sexual tension combine to make this a book you'll want to read over and over again. - Lisa Freeman
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED THIS ONE- CONCLUSION TO A GREAT ROMANTIC SUSPENSE TRILOGY, August 13, 2011
This review is from: A Kiss to Kill (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)
Oh I liked this one and I agree with others that this is the best of the Passion For Danger trilogy. Its like Bruhns finally got the formula right here with each character getting just the right amount of page time, an exciting but not over-the-top storyline and the perfect balance of action/suspense to romance. It could also be said though that I've gotten used to her style and didn't expect to read exclusively about just one couple. I actually enjoyed the multiple romances taking place this time around and since I've read these back to back (thanks to advice from other reviews) I'm also seriously invested in the characters and seeing them through to their HEA's. All in all this was a great read that I was sad to see come to an end. Theres some excellent action scenes; Rebel and Alex diving the "Allah's Paradise" wreck during one of his flashbacks (yikes) and quite a few LOL funny moments including male bonding "fist bumps" and the continued witty banter between agents. The love scenes remain heartfelt and super steamy with just the right amount of alpha maleness thrown in. I should mention that in order to fully appreciate the back story and romantic build up involved here this series should be read in order, as almost all of the characters stories began in book #1(SHOOT TO THRILL) and are only now are seeing through to there conclusions. Pegged as Gina and Gregg's book -although as I said all the couples receive equal page time, this couple met eight months ago. Back then scientist Dr Gina Cappozi and black-ops agent Gregg Van Halen were (fantastic) lovers until Gregg committed the ultimate betrayal, turning Gina over to the hands of the terrorists. Tortured for several months, while they utilized her bio chemical talents to perform acts of terrorism Gina was rescued in the last book (A KISS TO KILL) and has now made it her mission to kill the man she once loved. Of course that wouldn't be any fun especially now that she's being targeted by kidnappers again and it seems that Gregg is the only one who can help her. Even if he is slightly controlling, in and out of the bedroom. This is however only one of several ongoing plotlines we also; Alex and Rebel who have finally gotten it together, although he has a few surprises about why they can't stay that way and newcomer detective Sarah McPhee and rebound specialist Wade Montana. Hmm, more secrets there too. While all the love is going on the agents are still running around trying to discover the identity (didn't see that coming) of the person responsible for the terrorist attacks and also to stop "the trigger" from killing the president. All these subplots blend well this time into a fast paced romantic thriller. Cheers
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