Dead Ringer (Warner Forever) [Mass Market Paperback]

Annie Solomon (Author)

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A DARING WOMAN

Angelina Mercer is Federal Agent Finn Carver's last, best hope. The hunt for a dangerous weapon has led him to her door with a proposition that could be her salvation or destruction. It's her one shot at turning around a life gone wrong...and her best chance to learn the truth about the birth mother she's been searching for. In exchange she must infiltrate the inner sanctum of a tycoon's Montana ranch, where she will walk a treacherous line between deception and discovery.

A DANGEROUS MAN

The only person Angelina can trust during the mission is Finn, the stranger who has put her at risk. Haunted by his past, he never gives in to tender emotions. But Angelina is much more than he'd bargained for--brave and vulnerable, defiant and giving.

A DEADLY MISSION

As their lives turn into a waking nightmare, they must watch their every step. Because one false move could mean the end of their growing love...and certain death.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Forever (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446612294
• ISBN-13: 978-0446612296
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #759,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here to stay!, October 2, 2003

By	S. Gould "gouldpjaks" (Woodmere, NY United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dead Ringer (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)

Annie Solomon has proven that she's here to stay with the publication of her second fabulous book, "Dead Ringer" following an admirable debut with "Like A Knife".

Solomon entices and teases with two protagonists who start out battling and soon are steaming their way to an incredible romance. Along the way bad girl, Angelina Mercer, must help Federal Agent Finn Carver find a stolen cache of plutonium before its sold to the highest bidding terrorist group. Finn must keep Angelina alive while she infiltrates the Montana ranch of the suspected thief, Victor Borian, who just happens to be the husband of the birth mother for whom she has been fruitlessly searching. Victor has his own plans for Angelina and her 'aunt Marian' has an agenda as well. The story deftly hurtles to a steamy conclusion that is well worth staying awake long into the night to finish.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it, January 10, 2005

By	Amy (VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Ringer (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is my first book by this author and I'm glad I took a chance. I gave it 4 stars because I don't think the style or story was quite up to my usual favorites like Linda Howard, Elizabeth Lowell, and Kay Hooper. The plot was slightly predictable and I guessed the real bad guy right off. Maybe it was a lucky guess, but there were no surprises for me. Having said that, I still enjoyed the book because of the characters.

Angelina had a terrible thing happen to her that changed the course of her life and how she acted. For the most part, it was realistic. I really felt bad for her and the innocence that she lost. Finn was a good character as well. Hard and unyielding, yet sensitive and caring despite his resolve to not like her. A real likable guy after he stopped being hard on Angel.

This book leaned a little more towards the romance between the two than seriously concentrating on the suspense/mystery. However, I think Solomon did a great job balancing the two. It was a nice enjoyable read.

21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More "Harlequinn Romance" than mystery: Lame, March 1, 2005

By	babycita "sarap73" (Oakland, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Ringer (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)

Warning! This book is a romance novel. All the quotes on the cover about how great it is are from romance novel publishers. I was looking for a new mystery/suspense type book, and while I enjoy a good romantic story thrown in there, this book is WAY more about the"simmering tensions" between the 2 characters than the mystery. It got old real fast for me, and the romance was pretty predictable too.
If you usually read Harlequinn romance supermarket books, this is a well written book within that genre. If you, like me, avoid "bodice-ripper" romance books at all cost, avoid this one too.