Compromised

by Carol Preflatish

Cally Hunt wants to be a network news anchor and when she accidentally overhears the sale of government secrets, she thinks she has her big break. However, she didn't count on her life being in danger and federal agents coming to protect her. For CIA officer, Ethan Young, what was supposed to be a routine assignment of protecting a journalist, turns out to be the most challenging of his career when he discovers the reporter is his former fiancée. Things get complicated when personal feelings and their past relationship interferes with Ethan's responsibility of protecting Cally, especially when she discovers who he really works for.

152 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2013

About the author

Carol Preflatish lives in southern Indiana. She is the author of the two mystery series and a multi-award winning screenwriter, as well as publishing several romantic suspense novels, and two non-fiction books. When she's not writing, she loves to read, watch Indianapolis Colts football, and do just about anything outdoors.
An avid photographer, Carol has had many photos published in her local newspaper, as well as in "Golf Journal," the official publication of the United States Golf Association. A few little- known facts about Carol are that she's a licensed amateur radio operator, has a degree in Physical Education, and is a collector of golf balls, shot glasses, and coins.
Carol is a member of Sisters in Crime, SinC's Guppies chapter, and the Kentuckiana Romance Writers.
You can learn more about Carol by visiting her web page.

Reviews

[Kenneth Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

As much as I wanted this book to be good, it just wasn't. I overlooked the feeble setup to get the ball rolling and wanted to see where it went. The characters were fairly fleshed out, the situations were meh. But what saddened me most was the quality of the editing. The first half was well written and didn't have too many issues with spelling or grammar. Once you got to the second half it began to fall apart. I do not know what happened to the e-reader copy that was submitted to Amazon, but it needs to be revised.
I also recall a bit of continuity, specifically when the Hero told her not to answer the phone or go to the door, yet not two pages later he telephones her and gives her new info. WHA?!?!

[Kayelle McClive · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in a couple of sittings. I really enjoyed the characters as well as the plot. I do admit that it moved a little choppy at times but it wasn't so much that it took away from the story at all. The characters are all very likeable, and solid. I loved the dialogue! The romance was good and had just enough conflict to keep me guessing. Secondary characters were very well done as well. There were a couple of plot twists that surprised me and for a good while during the book I thought one thing, and was totally shocked at the real outcome. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more of Carol's works.

[Katina French · Rating 4 out of 5]

Compromised is a fun, escapist romantic suspense story. Some elements felt a bit like the television show Castle, with two headstrong career-minded adults who are fighting their attraction to each other. I always hate it when a romance puts silly, artificial obstacles in the way of the couple getting together; there's none of that in Compromised. You can understand both why Ethan and Callie are drawn to each other, but you can also see that there are legitimate hurdles to their relationship.

Also, I usually can spot the turncoat/mole in a story like this a mile off, but I was wrong! So nice job on keeping that mystery a surprise.

[Rhonda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I noticed this book for free and grabbed it. The blurb really grabbed my attention. I love romantic suspense, especially when it keeps me on the edge of my seat and wondering throughout the book. I really liked the premise of this story and the storyline. I just really think this book could’ve been so much better. It didn’t flow well at all and seemed very choppy and forced. I almost stopped reading this book repeatedly, but I really wanted to know what happened, like I said this had a really good storyline. I really wanted to like this book.

[Bluejeanbby · Rating 5 out of 5]

i really liked this story, it had just the right amount of drama, suspense, love, sex, danger etc...however the lead female is a little to "girly for me, but otherwise it was a great book. im a sucker for a man of authority so i like the lead male in the story.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic story:) And I was fooled at the end, so good job!