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Not without the Truth (The Operatives) (Harlequin Superromance No. 1321)

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NOT WITHOUT THE TRUTH by Kay David
January 18, 2006

Amazon rating 4/5


"This Operatives adventure takes place in Peru, where Lauren Stanley returns to her childhood home many years after witnessing the death of her mother Margaret, a consul who worked for the United States ambassador. Though Lauren was told that her mother committed suicide, she has never believed it.

Lauren returns to Peru to write an article for Luxury Magazine. Upon setting foot in Machu Picchu, she embarks on a series of adventures that endanger her life. She also develops amnesia, and has Dr. Armando Torres to thank for helping her regain her memories. Dr. Torres is a man of mystery, who saves her life after she falls from a bridge. Lauren senses he is keeping secrets from her. And Armando is falling in love, but knows that if Lauren had even an inkling of the truth, she would turn from him." - Complete review at Bookloons - M. Lofton

This was a fast-paced romance with an exotic setting. Kay David definitely has the talent for writing suspenseful action-packed stories, and this one was no exception. Recommended.

Sixteen years ago Lauren Stanley's mother, the consul in Peru, inexplicably committed suicide. Lauren has tried to move on, but has not had closure on the tragedy so decides it is time to head to the South American country to learn what caused her mother, who seemed to have it all, to suddenly kill herself.

In Peru, Lauren nearly dies in what seems like a questionable accident. Only the quick action of local psychiatrist Dr. Armando Torres saves her life. He tells her she should go home as it is not safe for her here. She wonders whether he wants her to leave for his own reasons as she demands he tell her what he knows about her mother's death as he was there when she took her life.

NOT WITHOUT THE TRUTH is a fast-paced romantic suspense tale that starts at hyperspeed when Laurena arrives in South America and never slows down until the final altercation. Lauren is a terrific center holding the plot together with her need to know, which in turn provides some insight into her mother (at least from her memories). Armando in some ways is the more interesting character as the audience wonders what was his relationship with the mother including how involved was he on the night of the accident. Kay David writes a strong enjoyable action-packed romantic thriller that readers will devour in one sitting.

Harriet Klausner