Sun Valley [Paperback]

Gena Hale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 4, 2002

An acclaimed author who counts Catherine Coulter and Judith Gould among her many fans, Gena Hale thrilled readers with Paradise Island and Dream Mountain. Now, she concludes this exciting contemporary romance trilogy with the story of a desperate woman on the run-and the Montana rancher who offers her refuge...

"Neala and Will sizzle right off the page. Don't miss Sun Valley. It will reinvigorate the iron in your blood." (Catherine Coulter)

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Uncle Sean is back, and this time the army intelligence colonel is placing another niece in harm's way, all for the sake of national security. He has already exposed Neala to a Colombian drug lord, smugglers, and an amorous Iranian ambassador; and he promises that this assignment will be the easiest and the last. All Neala wants to do is continue her career as a lounge singer, but she reluctantly agrees to this final favor. Naturally, things go horribly wrong. Will Ryder is content on his isolated Montana ranch, but when an army buddy asks him to hide his niece, he feels obligated. This last installment in Hale's exciting trilogy (Paradise Island [BKL Mr 15 01], Dream Mountain [BKL O 1 01]) doesn't disappoint with its sassy, resourceful heroine and rugged hero with a tragic secret; and witty repartee and liberal doses of humor add to the enjoyment. Catherine Coulter and Jayne Ann Krentz fans will enjoy Hale, and although each is a stand-alone title, libraries will want to purchase the entire trilogy. Shelley Mosley
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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Signet (June 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451410394
• ISBN-13: 978-0451410399
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #932,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars entertaining romantic suspense, June 8, 2002

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sun Valley (Paperback)

Though not an official CIA agent, Neala Delaney has been in more dangerous operations than James Bond due to her uncle always asking for one more favor under the guise of national security. Reluctantly Neal constantly falls for his blarney and agrees, but the scenario never goes according to her uncle's plan.

This time she is only to obtain a package from a US Senator's wife. However, whenever her uncle uses her, even as a simple messenger, something unexpected goes wrong. This time she and her target hide in a closet while witnessing the murder of the Senator. After the killers leave, Neal enables the spouse to quietly vanish from the crime scene before calling the Feds.

Neal is hidden on the Montana ranch of Will Ryder, who reluctantly agrees to help a friend by protecting the witness. Will knows Neal is trouble in several ways, but mostly for his heart. Still her uncle's latest ploy is not finished and if history holds, the calamity has just begun for Neal and Will.

The third Uncle Sean vs. the Shandian Corporation tale closes the entertaining romantic suspense with a strong finale. SUN VALLEY ties up loose ends including that loose cannon Sean even though he hints at one more niece to lead a new novel. The lead couple is a delight as the heroic Will wants to protect Neal, but wonders who will protect him from her. Sub-genre fans will take pleasure from Gena Hale's concluding stand-alone story, but to understand the bigger picture will want to read the two exciting previous books, PARADISE ISLAND and DREAM MOUNTAIN.

Harriet Klausner

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible, October 21, 2010

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This review is from: Sun Valley (Paperback)

Reading S.L. Viehls' books (I believe this is a pseudonym)- another one I could not even get through.

5.0 out of 5 stars Baffled by negative reviews!, June 22, 2010

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Laura Silverstein Nunn "Avid reader" (Glen Gardner, NJ, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sun Valley (Paperback)

I am completely baffled by the negative reviews for this book. In fact, I almost didn't buy the book. But I'm glad I did! The characters were very likable. Neala was seriously funny. She kept me laughing through the whole book. And the chemistry between her and Will was undeniable. This story took all kinds of twists and turns. I couldn't put the book down. Sun Valley was an awesome read!