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Tall, Dark and Dangerously Hot #3
The Defender
Theo Angelis definitely puts the "hot" in "hotshot lawyer."Or at least, that's attorney Sadie Oliver's opinion. Even asimple handshake has her weak in the knees. If only therewas time to explore the barely contained chemistrysimmering between them….
But there isn't. Because Sadie desperately needs Theo'shelp. Her brother lies in hospital facing a murder charge,and their sister is missing. And even Sadie herself is beingfollowed by unsavory looking characters.
But Sadie's not about to take it lying down (unless Theoasks, of course). Her solution? To play an active role in thecase, disguised as a law student. To anyone looking, Sadiewill simply be another of Theo's male interns. But the heatin Theo's eyes never lets her forget she's all woman….
But there isn't. Because Sadie desperately needs Theo'shelp. Her brother lies in hospital facing a murder charge,and their sister is missing. And even Sadie herself is beingfollowed by unsavory looking characters.
But Sadie's not about to take it lying down (unless Theoasks, of course). Her solution? To play an active role in thecase, disguised as a law student. To anyone looking, Sadiewill simply be another of Theo's male interns. But the heatin Theo's eyes never lets her forget she's all woman….
241 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2007
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Cara Summers
188 books56 followersCarolyn Fulgenzi was born on 28 July 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, daughter of Janet (McLaughlin) and Andrew Fulgenzi. She graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit and completed her undergraduate education at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She continued her studies attending Syracuse University receiving her Master’s in English Education. After retiring as a teacher with the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, she joined the faculty at Syracuse University as an adjunct professor in the writing department. Concurrently, she was also teaching at Onondaga Community College.
Carolyn blamed her tenth grade English teacher for nudging her into the writer's life. Sister Rose Terrence insisted that she enter a short story contest sponsored by the Detroit News, and Cara won! Of course, she was thrilled with the award -- a dictionary that still sits on her desk -- but at that time, her goal in life was to become an actress, and eventually, she attained that goal. She married Mr Hanlon, and had three sons: Kevin D., Brian A, and Brendan J. Hanlon. Only after her three sons were born that she turned her full attention to writing again. She sold her first Temptation to Harlequin in 1994, and that book, C.J.'s Defense as Carolyn Andrews, also sits on her desk -- right next to the dictionary. Since 2000, she wrote under the pseudonym of Cara Summers. She believed that her background in theater had influenced her writing, allowing her to create new characters and bring them to life for the reader. She passed away on 10 September 2013.
Carolyn blamed her tenth grade English teacher for nudging her into the writer's life. Sister Rose Terrence insisted that she enter a short story contest sponsored by the Detroit News, and Cara won! Of course, she was thrilled with the award -- a dictionary that still sits on her desk -- but at that time, her goal in life was to become an actress, and eventually, she attained that goal. She married Mr Hanlon, and had three sons: Kevin D., Brian A, and Brendan J. Hanlon. Only after her three sons were born that she turned her full attention to writing again. She sold her first Temptation to Harlequin in 1994, and that book, C.J.'s Defense as Carolyn Andrews, also sits on her desk -- right next to the dictionary. Since 2000, she wrote under the pseudonym of Cara Summers. She believed that her background in theater had influenced her writing, allowing her to create new characters and bring them to life for the reader. She passed away on 10 September 2013.
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August 20, 2021
The Defender
3.5 Stars
Defense Attorney Theo Angelis is drawn into the investigation of a murder/kidnapping when Sophie Oliver, one of the prime suspects in the case, comes to him for help.
Unlike the first two books in the trilogy, Theo and Sophie are not complete strangers. Although their few prior interactions hinted at a strong attraction, the depth of their connection only materializes fully once they begin working together. Sophie's shy yet determined demeanor makes her a particularly endearing heroine, and Theo's attempts to cope with his new, and perhaps even unwelcome, feelings for her are very entertaining.
The mystery that has been the focus of the trilogy is finally resolved, but the recaps of the events from the previous books are rather boring as there is nothing new. Moreover, the identity of the villain is quite obvious from the get-go.
In sum, despite the abovementioned issue with the plot, this is a fun and sexy trilogy. I will definitely be reading more of Cara Summers' books. In fact, the two remaining Angelis offspring, Philly and Dino, have their own books.
3.5 Stars
Defense Attorney Theo Angelis is drawn into the investigation of a murder/kidnapping when Sophie Oliver, one of the prime suspects in the case, comes to him for help.
Unlike the first two books in the trilogy, Theo and Sophie are not complete strangers. Although their few prior interactions hinted at a strong attraction, the depth of their connection only materializes fully once they begin working together. Sophie's shy yet determined demeanor makes her a particularly endearing heroine, and Theo's attempts to cope with his new, and perhaps even unwelcome, feelings for her are very entertaining.
The mystery that has been the focus of the trilogy is finally resolved, but the recaps of the events from the previous books are rather boring as there is nothing new. Moreover, the identity of the villain is quite obvious from the get-go.
In sum, despite the abovementioned issue with the plot, this is a fun and sexy trilogy. I will definitely be reading more of Cara Summers' books. In fact, the two remaining Angelis offspring, Philly and Dino, have their own books.
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January 12, 2020There is nothing wrong with this story. It simply it´s not for me. There is too much sex (three super tame scenes in the first 60 pages, there are three insta´s (lust-love-sex) aaaaand some kind of soulmateness.
Definitely, too much for me.
But the suspense was interesting and so were the MC´s.
Available at Open Library.
Definitely, too much for me.
But the suspense was interesting and so were the MC´s.
Available at Open Library.
October 7, 2022
K so I get the concept and the idea of fate and feelings but everything was happening so fast....the crime included...and THE epilogue .
No way was there an engagement happened with that little time that past.
One moment they were about the case and the surrounding mystery but then it flips so fast to the couple's feelings, attraction and building that i kept taking long brakes. I wasn't really gripped to the pages and I dnt like it when I dnt like a book.
No way was there an engagement happened with that little time that past.
One moment they were about the case and the surrounding mystery but then it flips so fast to the couple's feelings, attraction and building that i kept taking long brakes. I wasn't really gripped to the pages and I dnt like it when I dnt like a book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2020
I loved the cover guy honestly. Super yummy!
July 7, 2008
When I bought The Defender, I didn't know it was part of a trilogy that ran concurrently. In fact, I didn't realize that until I went and bought The Cop as well and then read both books at the same time, for some odd reason.
This worked out well, fortunately, and the stories flowed around each other smoothly. In my opinion, Cara Summers did a clever thing by making each brother have his own book but all three's stories happening simultaneously.
The Defender is the third book and the mystery is solved here so if you intend to read this trilogy, DON'T start with this one like I did. While Theo Angelis came across nice and attractive, he did not engage my senses as Nik (The Cop) did. It could be I just like bad boy heroes and Theo is just too nice and too perfect. Compared to his brother, Nik, Theo is boring but I still enjoyed the pace at which this book moved.
I'm rather surprised, though, at how tame this Blaze title is. Almost every other Blaze I've read has been rather explicit in the sex scenes but either Cara Summers doesn't write hot sex scenes generally, or it's just this particular series. So when the ho-hum sex is combined with a ho-hum hero, I'm surprised I didn't throw the book aside unfinished.
What I thought was unnecessary was the psychic bit. The book didn't need it and since it's Nik who has the stronger psychic ability, it just created literary noise for Theo and Sadie's romance.
Overall, The Defender is readable mainly because it's well-paced with an uncomplicated plot. You won't remember it once you pack up and head home from the beach but there are days when I need something like this to relax with.
This worked out well, fortunately, and the stories flowed around each other smoothly. In my opinion, Cara Summers did a clever thing by making each brother have his own book but all three's stories happening simultaneously.
The Defender is the third book and the mystery is solved here so if you intend to read this trilogy, DON'T start with this one like I did. While Theo Angelis came across nice and attractive, he did not engage my senses as Nik (The Cop) did. It could be I just like bad boy heroes and Theo is just too nice and too perfect. Compared to his brother, Nik, Theo is boring but I still enjoyed the pace at which this book moved.
I'm rather surprised, though, at how tame this Blaze title is. Almost every other Blaze I've read has been rather explicit in the sex scenes but either Cara Summers doesn't write hot sex scenes generally, or it's just this particular series. So when the ho-hum sex is combined with a ho-hum hero, I'm surprised I didn't throw the book aside unfinished.
What I thought was unnecessary was the psychic bit. The book didn't need it and since it's Nik who has the stronger psychic ability, it just created literary noise for Theo and Sadie's romance.
Overall, The Defender is readable mainly because it's well-paced with an uncomplicated plot. You won't remember it once you pack up and head home from the beach but there are days when I need something like this to relax with.
July 1, 2012
I enjoyed the way Summers broke down and spread out the mystery across the three books. Not sure which Angelis brother is my favorite, but this heroine (Sadie) is probably my favorite from among the ladies. She annoyed me when she went off to confront the two top suspects, but she redeemed herself in how she handled the final showdown. That is definitely something I appreciated in the series: the active roles each heroine played in their respective showdowns. The characters were engaging, but the star of the show is the mystery. The emotional development wasn't particularly subtle and the relationships felt more chemical than anything else. The sex scenes were pretty hot, and I liked the twist that androgyny played in this one.
May 21, 2015
B342 Aug07 Tall, Dark...and dangerously hot! #3 I have enjoyed this series and #3 was the best. Theo Angelis and Sadie Oliver join forces to solve the case. Her sister is missing along with her bridegroom and her brother is in the hospital unconscious after falling from a balcony. Sadie really stands up for herself, she's trying to do the best she can to find out where her sister is and what happened in the church before Roman was pushed from the balcony. Theo is the one she goes to and his intuition has him on high alert to the danger surrounding Sadie and how he can protect her. Many twist and turns with many possible suspects to pick from. I didn't figure "who" until almost the end. Great end!
September 4, 2009
Part of a trio of books with the same synchronous storyline, each book focusing on a different brother (a cop, a defense attorney, a private investigator). Since I read The P.I. first, I felt like I was caught in a loop and I was not that interested in the plot at all. This is a shame, because now I don't feel very motivated to finish out the brothers' stories. The storytelling technique is neat, but unfortunately wasted on me.
June 16, 2010
I loved this series. The first two books, The Cop (Bk 1), and The P.I. (Bk 2) were so interesting, that i just had to fin out the ending!! XD
March 11, 2012
Least favorite of the brothers.
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