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Carder Texas Connections #4
Undercover Texas
His most important mission brought him to Texas—and reunited him with the son he never met…
Black ops soldier Hunter Graham knew the no family, no friends, no life outside the mission. But he never anticipated a woman like Erin Jamison. Two years ago, after a mission gone wrong, he met the brilliant scientist and they shared a week of passion before he vanished back into his secret life. Now, with Erin and their son the targets of an international terrorist plot, Hunter will go against his better judgment and break every agency rule to save the family he never knew he wanted. Coming out of hiding carries consequences far beyond this assignment, but he'll do anything to keep them safe—including kidnapping them.…
Black ops soldier Hunter Graham knew the no family, no friends, no life outside the mission. But he never anticipated a woman like Erin Jamison. Two years ago, after a mission gone wrong, he met the brilliant scientist and they shared a week of passion before he vanished back into his secret life. Now, with Erin and their son the targets of an international terrorist plot, Hunter will go against his better judgment and break every agency rule to save the family he never knew he wanted. Coming out of hiding carries consequences far beyond this assignment, but he'll do anything to keep them safe—including kidnapping them.…
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Robin Perini
58 books576 followersInternationally bestselling and award-winning author Robin Perini is devoted to giving her readers fast-paced, high-stakes adventures with a love story sure to melt their hearts. A RITA Award finalist and Romance Writers of America© (RWA) Honor Roll Member, she sold fourteen titles to publishers in less than two years after winning the prestigious RWA Golden Heart Award in 2011. An analyst for an advanced technology corporation, she is also a nationally acclaimed writing instructor and enjoys small-bore rifle silhouette shooting. As a result of her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Robin has become an advocate. She donates 10% of her royalties received from her novel, FORGOTTEN SECRETS, to the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition, she started the 1 Memory Challenge, a challenge to encourage others to share memories and donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, whose vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. You can learn more and connect with her by visiting her website at www.robinperini.com.
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June 13, 2013
Good book with lots of action. Hunter had fallen hard for Erin two years ago, but with his job he couldn't risk having a family. When he found out she was pregnant he worked to keep an eye on her and his son to make sure they were safe. When he discovers that they are the focus of a terrorist plot he knows he has to save them. Unfortunately Erin wants nothing to do with the man who lied to her.
I liked Hunter a lot. He tried very hard to do the right thing and keep Erin and his son safe. He felt terribly guilty about the lies he had told her but he didn't want to risk her becoming a hostage because of him. I liked the way that he really appreciated her intelligence and didn't consider her weird or anything like that. During that week they spent together he also learned about the project she was working on. He tried to convince her that it was dangerous for her but she laughed him off. Two years later that project put her in the crosshairs. When he went to her to tell her the danger she didn't believe him until they were attacked. I loved the way that he was able to think on the run and come up with plans to get them away. He was frustrated by the way that they bad guys always seemed to know exactly where they were. He was also still in love with Erin and still determined to get her and Brandon to safety and then disappear again. I loved the way that being with Brandon even for just a little while meant so much to him. I could really see the depth of his emotions even as he tried to hide them.
Erin was a terrific mother and a brilliant scientist. Because of her intelligence she had spent most of her life in an academic world and had little to no social knowledge. Her encounter with Hunter gave her a taste of what she thought was a normal life until he disappeared. When he showed up again with a wild story about her being in danger she didn't buy it - until they were attacked and had to go on the run. She still didn't believe that it was her medical research that had put her in danger. I thought that for such an intelligent woman she was pretty stupid for not realizing the harm that her work could do in the wrong hands. As the days went on she began to see just what Hunter had been trying to tell her. She also realized that she was still in love with him and she wanted to do everything she could to be able to stay with him and have a future together. The identity of the bad guy was a bit of a twist. It was one of the two people I thought it might be but the reason behind it was a surprise.
I liked Hunter a lot. He tried very hard to do the right thing and keep Erin and his son safe. He felt terribly guilty about the lies he had told her but he didn't want to risk her becoming a hostage because of him. I liked the way that he really appreciated her intelligence and didn't consider her weird or anything like that. During that week they spent together he also learned about the project she was working on. He tried to convince her that it was dangerous for her but she laughed him off. Two years later that project put her in the crosshairs. When he went to her to tell her the danger she didn't believe him until they were attacked. I loved the way that he was able to think on the run and come up with plans to get them away. He was frustrated by the way that they bad guys always seemed to know exactly where they were. He was also still in love with Erin and still determined to get her and Brandon to safety and then disappear again. I loved the way that being with Brandon even for just a little while meant so much to him. I could really see the depth of his emotions even as he tried to hide them.
Erin was a terrific mother and a brilliant scientist. Because of her intelligence she had spent most of her life in an academic world and had little to no social knowledge. Her encounter with Hunter gave her a taste of what she thought was a normal life until he disappeared. When he showed up again with a wild story about her being in danger she didn't buy it - until they were attacked and had to go on the run. She still didn't believe that it was her medical research that had put her in danger. I thought that for such an intelligent woman she was pretty stupid for not realizing the harm that her work could do in the wrong hands. As the days went on she began to see just what Hunter had been trying to tell her. She also realized that she was still in love with him and she wanted to do everything she could to be able to stay with him and have a future together. The identity of the bad guy was a bit of a twist. It was one of the two people I thought it might be but the reason behind it was a surprise.
September 26, 2013
I read many in the Harlequin Intrigue series but I keep few of them.
This one is a keeper, though that's not obvious at first. The author effectively uses a technique called en media res ("in the middle") to jump start the story and it doesn't lack for action from that point forward. It does, however, make the main characters more difficult to appreciate. The male antagonist comes across as shallow and unfeeling ---your typical macho man who needs no one --- and the female as a stereotyped lab smart but street foolish woman in need of a man. As the story develops, readers get more of the original background story and the characters develop into more complex, likable people. At the book's conclusion, you're wishing the author had written just a bit more.
The raw romance is largely missing from this book; the author leaves most of it to the imagination and focuses instead on the complications of building a relationship which cannot be wholely based on honesty. Most of the content reads more as a spy novel. Like the main characters, the reader never has a chance to rest or speculate. Just who masterminded the situation which put them in peril will surprise anyone.
A few minor glitches distract and sometimes derail the story line. The author likes to use the word "cloying" as a descriptive and it isn't often used correctly. By the time one reaches the end of the book, one is practically tripping over its usage. The word sometimes occurs multiple time within paragraphs of the previous usage. There are some glaring errors when it comes to explaining hard sciences and the author really should have done a bit of research. Anyone living near a beach would know that ocean dwelling creatures with shells do not produce larvae.
Even someone who doesn't appreciate romance should like this one. It is, in general, well written and worth reading again.
This one is a keeper, though that's not obvious at first. The author effectively uses a technique called en media res ("in the middle") to jump start the story and it doesn't lack for action from that point forward. It does, however, make the main characters more difficult to appreciate. The male antagonist comes across as shallow and unfeeling ---your typical macho man who needs no one --- and the female as a stereotyped lab smart but street foolish woman in need of a man. As the story develops, readers get more of the original background story and the characters develop into more complex, likable people. At the book's conclusion, you're wishing the author had written just a bit more.
The raw romance is largely missing from this book; the author leaves most of it to the imagination and focuses instead on the complications of building a relationship which cannot be wholely based on honesty. Most of the content reads more as a spy novel. Like the main characters, the reader never has a chance to rest or speculate. Just who masterminded the situation which put them in peril will surprise anyone.
A few minor glitches distract and sometimes derail the story line. The author likes to use the word "cloying" as a descriptive and it isn't often used correctly. By the time one reaches the end of the book, one is practically tripping over its usage. The word sometimes occurs multiple time within paragraphs of the previous usage. There are some glaring errors when it comes to explaining hard sciences and the author really should have done a bit of research. Anyone living near a beach would know that ocean dwelling creatures with shells do not produce larvae.
Even someone who doesn't appreciate romance should like this one. It is, in general, well written and worth reading again.
July 9, 2013
Another great action packed, peril all around romance.
Lots of characters back in this latest edge of your seat book. Hunter had one week in paradise with a beautiful scientist. But when that week was over he walked away because there can be no family with his job. He finds out that Erin got pregnant from that week but still doesn’t go to her just watches her from afar. When he gets word that she and his son are going to be kidnapped for the ground breaking medical research she was doing he kidnaps them instead to save their lives.
From here these two travel all over the place trying to stay one step ahead of the bad guys and use the help of many previous characters to do so. There was a huge what I will call arc finished in this book, defiantly didn’t go the way I thought it would but it also led to a new beginning for the team. Looking forward to many more books about these guys.
Lots of characters back in this latest edge of your seat book. Hunter had one week in paradise with a beautiful scientist. But when that week was over he walked away because there can be no family with his job. He finds out that Erin got pregnant from that week but still doesn’t go to her just watches her from afar. When he gets word that she and his son are going to be kidnapped for the ground breaking medical research she was doing he kidnaps them instead to save their lives.
From here these two travel all over the place trying to stay one step ahead of the bad guys and use the help of many previous characters to do so. There was a huge what I will call arc finished in this book, defiantly didn’t go the way I thought it would but it also led to a new beginning for the team. Looking forward to many more books about these guys.
October 12, 2013
I really enjoyed this story. The plot sucked me, and it was so hard to put down, when I had to go to work. The suspense was really good, and I enjoyed the action, and romance.
I really loved the way Hunter risked his own life, and also his heart to keep Erin and his son safe. He made some hard decisions, which no one should ever have to make.
Brandon stole my heart in this story. He was a cute little baby boy. No matter what they were going through he was fine as long as his mother Erin was nearby.
I was so glad that Hunter, and Erin got their Happy ever after. Great book that kept me on the edge of my seat.
I really loved the way Hunter risked his own life, and also his heart to keep Erin and his son safe. He made some hard decisions, which no one should ever have to make.
Brandon stole my heart in this story. He was a cute little baby boy. No matter what they were going through he was fine as long as his mother Erin was nearby.
I was so glad that Hunter, and Erin got their Happy ever after. Great book that kept me on the edge of my seat.
June 8, 2013
Wow!! Totally blew me away. I fell in love with Erin and hunter right away. I really connected with Hunter and his struggle to keep Erin and Brandon safe. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes action and romance!! Another amazing book by robin perini!
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December 29, 2014"Top Pick! Perini's action-packed, terrifying tale grips the reader from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the final climatic page." RT Book Reviews, rated 4 1/2 stars
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April 19, 2018
What an adventure! Loved the pacing, the smooth writing style, the characters, and especially the surprising twists in the plot. This is the first book I’ve read in this series but I didn’t feel as though I was missing any significant background information with respect to plot or characters. I was however, intrigued by the secret organization of which Hunter was a member and plan to read more books in this series.
December 1, 2017
Great book
July 11, 2014
I love the mercenary, Black Ops type of books. This one had the action and very likable characters, but some of the situations did not work out well for me. It was hard to get realistic situations with a baby involved. I liked Erin, even though she is a genius, she did a few stupid things. I really liked Hunter. There were parts that needed improvement, but all in all it is worth reading. This is book 4 in the CTC series. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read in them in order. I will go back and start at the beginning.
January 27, 2014
Undercover Texas by Robin Perini is a very good book. Lots of action and suspense. Kept you on your toes. A thriller. Black Ops soldier, Hunter Graham knows he can't have a family. Too dangerous. He goes on vacation. Meets Erin Jamison. They have a fling. He leaves. She has his son. International terrorist are after her because of her job. Hunter will do anything to keep Erin and his son safe. Lots of action, before it all works out. A good read.
March 17, 2014
Well, it did require some suspension of disbelief, but it was ok.
Pretty good pacing, more-or-less believable characters (if not situations). Decent romantic elements. Good plot twists - I actually had the wrong "bad guy" picked out!
Clearly part of a grouping of books with common characters. I think I may want to find the one where Logan becomes the Prince Consort - now *that* sounds like a tale.
Pretty good pacing, more-or-less believable characters (if not situations). Decent romantic elements. Good plot twists - I actually had the wrong "bad guy" picked out!
Clearly part of a grouping of books with common characters. I think I may want to find the one where Logan becomes the Prince Consort - now *that* sounds like a tale.
May 20, 2014
Another great story by Robin Perini. Couldn't put it down. Got so wrapped up in the story I read it all in one sitting.
December 6, 2014
A good romantic suspense with a lot of action
April 5, 2017
Well-done storyline with an exciting plot that kept me glued to the book right through to the end. Though the book can be read as a stand-alone without reading the other books in the series, I especially like the fact that major characters and geography in the earlier books played smaller but important roles in this one. For me that adds a lot of depth to the character development and the storyline.
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