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Undercover Fiance (Elk River, Colorado) (Harlequin Intrigue Series)

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"Undercover Fiance" is a must-read, a well-written tale that's even better than Sheryl Lynn's first "Elk Ridge, Colorado" book. As usual, Ms. Lynn's writing is distinctive and filled with great descriptions and action sequences. In her capable hands, the final confrontation becomes a true nail-biter. I loved the characters of Janine and Daniel, two original, likable people with a lot of depth and intelligence. The sexual tension between them is nice and steamy. Even more incredible is the way Ms. Lynn makes Janine into a heroine. In the earlier books, she had always come across as kind of nasty and mean-spirited; in this book, Ms. Lynn doesn't so much change the character as she makes us understand what makes Janine tick. She becomes a lot more human, and a true heroine. This is a great book that should win Sheryl Lynn a lot more fans.

I was amazed at how well this book was written. I have been a Sheryl Lynn fan since her first book Double Vision. Daniel Tucker, the hero, was a riot. Making you laugh one minute and being completely frustrated the next with Janine. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who the stalker was. I was wrong. I always am! Ms. Lynn has a way of teasing the readers that keep them dying for more. I look forward to another winning book from her and the next is SURE to win a Rita.

The Dukes stories started with the duet called "Honeymoon Hideaway" - #424 The Case of the Vanished Groom [Ross Duke] and 425 The Case of the Bad Luck Fiance.

This second Elk River, Colorado story is 35 year old Janine Duke. She is being stalked by some character called "Pinky" - he or she has a penchant for pink. She is also the general manager of Elk River Resort, a family endeavor.

She decides to contact J.T.'s boss, Daniel Tucker, once a victim of a female stalker. Also the owner of a couple of martial arts studios where J.T. McKennon now teaches.

Pinky supposedly loves Janine and to prove it he is ready to get rid of the colonel, her father, so that they can live happily ever after.

Janine will do anything to protect her father, Colonel Horace Duke, the owner of the Elk River Resort. She wants to throw a party for her mother, Elise and father on their 40th wedding anniversary.

Trouble starts with Daniel posing as Janine's new boyfriend and they almost get killed in a fire - then Daniel's new truck tires are slashed.

These incidents bring in the law - Mr. Helmsley and Sergeant Mike Downes, another friend of Janine's. There is conflict between Dan and Janine as attraction [or lust] grows and she is fighting it. She has been married before to Eric and the divorce is a source of conflict between her and the Colonel.

They search high and low trying to find the hidey hole of Pinky. But all comes to a head with the party and a snow storm.
Ross and his wife show up with their twins. J.T. McKennon and Frankie, a cousin, show up with little Jamie, J.T.'s son. Sister Megan and Tristan show up with some happy news. Sister Kara has given up on snagging Daniel.

When Elliot Damsen, a man Janine has been seeing these past 4 years, shows up at the party I figured him to be highly suspicious.

Actually a highly intriguing plot with enough characters to make it more than interesting - you have to experience the gumpyness of the Colonel and Elise trying to make peace - the sharp give and take between Daniel and Janine and her insecurities. I just wish they had explored some of the hidden rooms in the basement. Boy, that must have been a big place.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - wish I had the first two books - maybe????

I really enjoyed the humour in this book. The two characters had sarcastic personalities which I enjoy. The sexual tension was good, not over done. I normally hate Harlequin Intrigues but this one really was entertaining. I would definitely read another book by Sheryl Lynn.

This was the first Harleuin Intrique I ever read. And I am hooked