A Perfect Cover (Silhouette Bombshell) [Mass Market Paperback]

Maureen Tan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Bombshell | Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Lacie Reed was the best agent to send to the Big Easy to catch a serial killer. Not just because of her stellar track record, but because the undercover operative looked exactly like the kind of woman this murderer might go for. Lacie was more than ready to play the mouse, knowing she had a big cat to catch. But once she infiltrated the small New Orleans community, befriending the very people she was trying to protect, the stakes got higher. Lacie began taking risks so big that Detective Anthony Beauprix wondered if he had hired the wrong girl for this gruesome case. Good thing Lacie always got her man. And if the sexy detective didn't watch himself, she'd get him, too....

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Action-romance author Tan's (AKA Jane, etc.) first book for Silhouette's new suspense line, Bombshell, is curiously bereft of action. Half-Vietnamese Lacie Reed works for a U.S. senator, ferreting out bad guys who smuggle illegal immigrants into the country. When her mysteriously wealthy "uncle," Tinh Vu, asks her to come to New Orleans to help solve the murders of three local Vietnamese, her loyalties are divided. In the end, Lacie gives in to Tinh's plea, ignoring the senator's warning that Tinh is a crook. With the help of detective Anthony Beauprix, Lacie goes undercover, disguising herself as a runaway teen and finding employment in a Vietnamese restaurant. Not much happens as Lacie noses around, watching and working, but the novel's sense of foreboding ratchets up nicely when it becomes clear that the murders are part of a larger scheme. The chemistry between Lacie and Beauprix is subdued, but Tan paints an authentic picture of the Vietnamese subculture. Less convincing is Lacie's uncanny ability to be at the right place at the right time and to make amazing leaps of logic. On the other hand, readers may expect nothing less of a "Bombshell" heroine.
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From Booklist

Lacie Reed knows she is the best woman for the job, even if overprotective, too-sexy-for-his-own-good police detective Anthony Beauprix doesn't think so. Three residents of New Orleans' Little Vietnam community have recently been brutally murdered, and no one seems to know why. Both Lacie's own heritage and her unique talents give her the ability to blend into Little Vietnam and get answers from people who might be unwilling to talk to the police. Disguised as a runaway teenager, Lacie is soon hearing whispers about a new gang controlling the community, a gang whose members might be responsible for the murders. Even more troubling, though, are the rumors Lacie hears that two of the people closest to her might also be involved in the crimes, and one of those people may be Anthony. A Perfect Cover is the perfect combination of a vividly realized setting, superb characterization, a wickedly clever plot generously spiced with danger and intrigue, and writing seasoned with a dash of sharp wit. Both suspense and romance readers will be delighted with Tan's compelling and captivating book. (See Story behind the Story, p.226, for more about Tan and Harlequin books.) John Charles
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette; First Edition edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373513232
• ISBN-13: 978-0373513239
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She's done it again!, October 4, 2004

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T. Reid "Terri Reid" (Lena, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Perfect Cover (Silhouette Bombshell) (Mass Market Paperback)

Maureen Tan got our attention with "Aka Jane" and "Run Jane Run" long before strong female protagonists were popular. How brilliant of Harlequin to invite this author to write a novel for their new Bombshell series. Lacie Reed is not a super hero - but she is a petite, intelligent woman who knows how to use her strengths to the best of her ability. Rather than rush in a room and "beat up" all the bad guys - this woman uses her ability to understand people and her nearly chameleon-like ability to blend into different situations in order to be exposed to information that can be then sent on to the folks in charge. Her photographic memory and her artistic genius and her brains are the tools that she uses to win. I really liked Lacie and her love interest, Anthony Beauprix. And the background of New Orleans with the added spice of little Vietnam opened up parts of the city that I didn't even know existed.
Hurray for Ms. Tan - I can't wait until the next book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Cover, December 14, 2005

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Barbara (Santa Paula, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Perfect Cover (Silhouette Bombshell) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've been searching for another Maureen Tan book since reading "AKA Jane" and "Run Jane Run". I've been hoping for a third book in that series. Though the characters and setting in "A Perfect Cover" are different, the story is action packed with a little romance and a smart thoughtful heroine. With a plot that holds together, the details about New Orleans, Little Vietnam and being undercover, the book is a great read. Can't wait for more from Maureen Tan.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Cover by Maureen Tan, July 4, 2010

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I am happy to report that I received my order in great condition. I am very satisfied and this will be my first place to look for my books! Very happy customer!