Book Reviews

Book Blurb

Bounty Hunter Luca Bennett's in a bind, which is nothing new, but this time it's her feelings, not a jumper, that's got her tangled in knots. She's finally decided she wants to be more than a friend with benefits to cop Jessica Chance, but when hot and dangerous attorney Ronnie Moreno returns to town, a new case and an old flame threaten to interfere. When the case puts her at odds with the entire police department, Jess included, Luca is forced to make a hard choice that could change her entire world. As the lines between right and wrong blur, she faces the biggest risks of her life. Luca loves to gamble, but the stakes have never been higher. Will she win big or will she lose everything?

 

Book Review

Dallas's intrepid female bounty hunter, Luca Bennett, is back in another adventure. Fantastic! Between her many friends and lovers, her interesting family, her fly by the seat of her pants lifestyle, and a whole host of detractors there is rarely a dull moment. Wonderful!

Luca hasn't paid her rent in a few months so she needs to get her butt down to the Bail Bond Agency to fill her coffers, which for Luca is an old coffee can. However, it is an ex-lover from last summer and hot Latina lawyer who is back in Dallas needing Luca's assistance for her brother that completely dominates Luca's time. Ronnie Morena paid big bucks for Luca to help her brother, a new detective on the Dallas police force, but this adventure and job is nothing but super major headaches for everyone but especially Luca. It is her sense of loneliness that really touched me. Luca is a puzzle, but she is also mind-boggling!

Jessica Chance was/is Luca's good friend, most consistent sex partner, and often a font of information. She also works for the Dallas police force. In the middle of all manner of chaos and life threatening stuff, Jess is really solid. Plus she can show that side of her in some most heartwarming ways. Luca finds herself inadvertently babysitting a gorgeous adult male husky dog, but it is Jess who helps Luca procure the necessities to properly and adequately take care of Jellybean, whom Luca quickly renames Cash. In fact, it is also Jess who finally cuts right to the heart of the true nature of the off again/on again nature of her relationship with Luca. I really love Jess!  

Luca is a rather quirky character, but I think that is a definite plus for this series. Additionally, her really scruffy abode and appearance on occasion makes a definitive statement. This is a tension filled story with some very tender personal scenes that are particularly endearing. It might enrich your story experience, if you read the previous Luca Bennett books, but it isn't essential. From her curiously delightful  appearance at her brother's wedding as his best woman, tux and all, to the final confrontation where we once again get to ride shotgun with Luca and her associates, this is one fine story that does not shy away from action-packed scenes but didn’t drown me in them either. Beautifully balanced!   

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 240 pages/74775 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	01-May-2014
Price	$9.99 ebook, $16.95 paperback, $19.99 bundle
Buy Link	http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/9781626391017e.html