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Relocating Mia
Mia Trentino is the top relocating specialist at Worldmove, Inc., and her latest assignment is sending her to Siberia, Russia. But the new job comes with a new partner-a handsome threat to her career named Douglas Farland.After a rocky start, the job is going well, and things begin to heat up between Mia and Douglas. Then, lies and secrets begin to surface that make Mia suspect her new partner might have a different agenda. What seemed like a simple relocation erupts into a cat-and-mouse game of intrigue full of drug smuggling, secret agents, and the Red Mafiya. Suddenly Mia's in a fight for her life, and she may have to trust the one person who seems the most to blame.
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369 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2007
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April 1, 2009
A great read when relocating yourself!
Many people read books as a way to escape. Others as a way to travel. Still others a way to view the world through someone else’s eyes. This book does all three and more. And of all places – Siberia, Russia!
I thoroughly enjoyed Rebecca Lerwill’s “Relocating Mia”. Ms. Lerwill’s fine attention to detail and grasp of the English language is stunning. The reader is compelled to root for the “good guys”, despise the bad and feel as though they have been transported to each area in which Ms. Lerwill describes. In the beginning of the book, I found myself slowly drinking in every word, yet by the last one hundred pages, I could not turn the pages fast enough.
As she combines suspense, intrigue, mystery and romance, Ms. Lerwill has some great lines in this book. I would definitely recommend “Relocating Mia” to others and am relieved that her sequel, “The Acronym,” has already been released!
J.R. Reardon
Author, “Confidential Communications”
Many people read books as a way to escape. Others as a way to travel. Still others a way to view the world through someone else’s eyes. This book does all three and more. And of all places – Siberia, Russia!
I thoroughly enjoyed Rebecca Lerwill’s “Relocating Mia”. Ms. Lerwill’s fine attention to detail and grasp of the English language is stunning. The reader is compelled to root for the “good guys”, despise the bad and feel as though they have been transported to each area in which Ms. Lerwill describes. In the beginning of the book, I found myself slowly drinking in every word, yet by the last one hundred pages, I could not turn the pages fast enough.
As she combines suspense, intrigue, mystery and romance, Ms. Lerwill has some great lines in this book. I would definitely recommend “Relocating Mia” to others and am relieved that her sequel, “The Acronym,” has already been released!
J.R. Reardon
Author, “Confidential Communications”
October 28, 2008
Mia Trentino has an interesting job. She’s a professional relocator for a company called Worldmove, which means she helps employees and their families relocate to distant locations at their employer’s expense. A new assignment takes her to Irkutsk, Siberia, where a company called Yukoil plans to build a major facility. Fluent in Russian, Mia looks forward to this challenging opportunity until her boss assigns her a partner who’s just been hired by Worldmove. Used to working alone, Mia resents Douglas Farland’s presence, nor does she particularly trust him. On the other hand, the guy’s gorgeous and she can’t help feeling an attraction.
Mia has good reason not to trust Farland. He’s a man with an agenda, a dangerous one that could cost Mia her life. Add drugs, the Russian Mafiya, and spies to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for an action-filled, suspense thriller, which is exactly what author, Rebecca Lerwill, delivers in Relocating Mia.
Her plot’s intriguing and the Russian setting beautifully described. The story blends narrative description with action and dialogue to deliver a well-paced novel featuring a memorable hero and heroine. I haven’t read many romantic suspense novels, but if they’re as good as this book, I’ll definitely read more.
Mia has good reason not to trust Farland. He’s a man with an agenda, a dangerous one that could cost Mia her life. Add drugs, the Russian Mafiya, and spies to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for an action-filled, suspense thriller, which is exactly what author, Rebecca Lerwill, delivers in Relocating Mia.
Her plot’s intriguing and the Russian setting beautifully described. The story blends narrative description with action and dialogue to deliver a well-paced novel featuring a memorable hero and heroine. I haven’t read many romantic suspense novels, but if they’re as good as this book, I’ll definitely read more.
November 19, 2008
Mia Trentino loved her job. She was very good at it. Helping companies relocate management employees at times when they needed to concentrate on work and not the stress of relocating was her specialty. She was Worldwide Move, Inc.'s top specialist.
Then along comes Doug Farland, a handsome, confident man, hired to assist Mia in what she thought was a simple move. It didn't sit well with her. It alos turned out to be not such a simple move. When her assignment to Siberia in the former Soviet Union turns to a life-threatening situation, she hs to trust people that she barely knows. But her very survival depends on her making the right decisions on character with little supporting evidence.
Raed about the adventures of Mia Trentino in an adventure that is fast paced, sexy, and full of intrigue. I highly recommend this book.
Then along comes Doug Farland, a handsome, confident man, hired to assist Mia in what she thought was a simple move. It didn't sit well with her. It alos turned out to be not such a simple move. When her assignment to Siberia in the former Soviet Union turns to a life-threatening situation, she hs to trust people that she barely knows. But her very survival depends on her making the right decisions on character with little supporting evidence.
Raed about the adventures of Mia Trentino in an adventure that is fast paced, sexy, and full of intrigue. I highly recommend this book.
March 9, 2009
Romance and Adventure in Siberia.
Wow, what a fun read. I couldn't put this fast paced adventure novel down. Romance, murder, mystery, international intrigue, and spies all interwoven into a believable plot. The author's knowledge of Russia and the Red Mafiya added to the realism, as did her colorful characters. I felt that I knew her characters, and was rooting for them throughout this suspenseful book. Relocating Mia is a winner, and I look forward to the sequel.
Wow, what a fun read. I couldn't put this fast paced adventure novel down. Romance, murder, mystery, international intrigue, and spies all interwoven into a believable plot. The author's knowledge of Russia and the Red Mafiya added to the realism, as did her colorful characters. I felt that I knew her characters, and was rooting for them throughout this suspenseful book. Relocating Mia is a winner, and I look forward to the sequel.
May 21, 2009
Relocating Mia is a fantastic read. Mia goes to Russia for a relocating assignment, at the last minute she finds she will have a partenr. Turns out her partner Douglas Farland is not who she thinks he is. The Russian Mafia will stop at nothing to carry out their "drug smuggling ring into China". Add some romance, and this makes for a perfect read. I highly recommend Relocating Mia and its sequal The Acronym, for suspense/thriller lovers.
October 13, 2010
Relocating Mia is a fantastic read. Mia goes to Russia for a relocating assignment, at the last minute she gets a partner. Douglas Farland her partner is not who she thinks he is. Add some romance , and this is a perfect read. I highly recommend for all thriller suspense lovers.
May 9, 2008
I am pretty impressed with Relocating Mia, by Rebecca Lerwill. Born and raised in Germany, Rebecca Lerwill moved to the United States in 1995 and has lived in California and the Midwest. Now residing in Utah, she spends her time with her horses, writing, and traveling the US with her husband, who is a professional rodeo entertainer. Relocating Mia is her first title and it is a Best Books award finalist from USA Book News.
Mia Trentino was top in her field as a relocation specialist at her company, Worldmove, Inc. Pretty satisfied with her life after a rocky divorce, Mia finds her next assignment in Siberia, Russia a bit troublesome, but not nearly as much so as her new and unexpected partner, Douglas Farland. What starts as a simple assignment, turns into a full string of mafia connections, murder, secret agents, drug smuggling, and an unwanted attraction to the man and partner who seems the most to blame. As the secrets and lies surface, Mia must trust her instincts, and Douglas, if she wants to make it out alive.
I only have a couple of criticisms for the book. There are a few grammatical errors. There were quite a few instances where after dialog from another character was introduced another paragraph wasn’t started, making it difficult to tell who was speaking. Other than that, there were a couple comma errors. Also, at times it is necessary to say he/she instead of using names. Overuse of names can draw a reader out of the book and remind them that they are characters. While caught up in the moment I was pulled from it by Mia did, or Douglas did, etc.
In saying that, I found Relocating Mia to be a fast-paced pleasure read. There weren’t many dead spots, as there always seems to be something going on. I didn’t find myself disinterested at any time. The setting was especially appealing, as we were able to learn about Russian food and customs without realizing it. It also lays out a great backdrop and history, too. The romantic element wasn’t overdone, which I found gratifying, and the climax was laid out well. The characters were attractive and believable. I also liked that we were able to get into the minds of the so-called bad guys, and not just the main characters. It made for a far more remarkable scenario throughout. Relocating Mia captured my attention right from the first page, and held on until the satisfying end.
Kelly Moran,
Author and Reviewer
Mia Trentino was top in her field as a relocation specialist at her company, Worldmove, Inc. Pretty satisfied with her life after a rocky divorce, Mia finds her next assignment in Siberia, Russia a bit troublesome, but not nearly as much so as her new and unexpected partner, Douglas Farland. What starts as a simple assignment, turns into a full string of mafia connections, murder, secret agents, drug smuggling, and an unwanted attraction to the man and partner who seems the most to blame. As the secrets and lies surface, Mia must trust her instincts, and Douglas, if she wants to make it out alive.
I only have a couple of criticisms for the book. There are a few grammatical errors. There were quite a few instances where after dialog from another character was introduced another paragraph wasn’t started, making it difficult to tell who was speaking. Other than that, there were a couple comma errors. Also, at times it is necessary to say he/she instead of using names. Overuse of names can draw a reader out of the book and remind them that they are characters. While caught up in the moment I was pulled from it by Mia did, or Douglas did, etc.
In saying that, I found Relocating Mia to be a fast-paced pleasure read. There weren’t many dead spots, as there always seems to be something going on. I didn’t find myself disinterested at any time. The setting was especially appealing, as we were able to learn about Russian food and customs without realizing it. It also lays out a great backdrop and history, too. The romantic element wasn’t overdone, which I found gratifying, and the climax was laid out well. The characters were attractive and believable. I also liked that we were able to get into the minds of the so-called bad guys, and not just the main characters. It made for a far more remarkable scenario throughout. Relocating Mia captured my attention right from the first page, and held on until the satisfying end.
Kelly Moran,
Author and Reviewer
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December 6, 2008Suspense + Romance
Mia is a relocation specialist who usually works alone, and has to adjust to working with Douglas on an assignment to Siberia. What Mia doesn't know is that Douglas is really a freelance law enforcement agent who's posing, undercover, as her assistant as he tracks what he suspects is a drug dealing ring.
Mia and Douglas are attracted to each other, which makes them both uncomfortable. As the action (and their action) heats up and Douglas realizes that there's more than just drugs involved, Mia feels he's betrayed her, and reacts by getting herself stuck in a jam from which Douglas must save her.
Lerwill has some cool side characters--I especially enjoyed Ludvinka and Shurnik, one mostly good, and one mostly bad--and she pulls together some nice scenes of Siberia, including an image of a lavender-filled field on the shores of Lake Baikal that's still stuck in my head.
Relocating Mia is a promsing start for Lerwill.
Mia is a relocation specialist who usually works alone, and has to adjust to working with Douglas on an assignment to Siberia. What Mia doesn't know is that Douglas is really a freelance law enforcement agent who's posing, undercover, as her assistant as he tracks what he suspects is a drug dealing ring.
Mia and Douglas are attracted to each other, which makes them both uncomfortable. As the action (and their action) heats up and Douglas realizes that there's more than just drugs involved, Mia feels he's betrayed her, and reacts by getting herself stuck in a jam from which Douglas must save her.
Lerwill has some cool side characters--I especially enjoyed Ludvinka and Shurnik, one mostly good, and one mostly bad--and she pulls together some nice scenes of Siberia, including an image of a lavender-filled field on the shores of Lake Baikal that's still stuck in my head.
Relocating Mia is a promsing start for Lerwill.
August 6, 2011
I love this genre. Suspense and a little romance.
January 25, 2013
Three star thriler.OK
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