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Redstone Incorporated #7
Deadly Temptation
He'd saved her life.
Now it was payback time.
Newbie at the famous Redstone Incorporated she might be. But Liana Kiley knew an innocent man when she saw one. Especially when he was the lawman who'd once saved her life, then captured her heart.
Detective Logan Beck would do anything to keep Liana away from the corruption charges that dirtied his record and now endangered his life. But the stubborn redhead wouldn't take "Go away" for an answer. And now he didn't know which was more threatening—the hero-worship he saw in her beautiful eyes, or the primal urge to protect this woman who could never be his….
Now it was payback time.
Newbie at the famous Redstone Incorporated she might be. But Liana Kiley knew an innocent man when she saw one. Especially when he was the lawman who'd once saved her life, then captured her heart.
Detective Logan Beck would do anything to keep Liana away from the corruption charges that dirtied his record and now endangered his life. But the stubborn redhead wouldn't take "Go away" for an answer. And now he didn't know which was more threatening—the hero-worship he saw in her beautiful eyes, or the primal urge to protect this woman who could never be his….
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 2007
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60 people want to read
About the author
Justine Davis
252 books217 followersAuthor biographies are supposed to give you all those statistics, books written, awards won, etc. and I will, I promise...but first let me tell you about this ornery little tomboy (back then, the boys had all the fun...) who was always the one to make up the stories the neighborhood kids would "play". For those who came of age in the computer game era, this is something that was done usually in the backyard, by any number of summer-bored children, with props where appropriate. (Did you know a 55 gallon drum tied to a picnic bench makes a very cool horse?) It wasn't until much later that this tomboy realized two things: A) not everyone made up stories in their heads all the time, and B) in real life, the boys that had already had all the fun now seemed to always be winning.
But I digress. I was born on a farm down in Iowa....well, not quite, but close; Boone, Iowa is in the middle of farm country, but I arrived at a hospital. In a snow storm. Make that a blizzard. My sister tells me she knew my destiny when I was very young, because when I first saw the Disney classic Old Yeller, I was apparently so upset that I promptly went home and rewrote the story. In my version, the dog lived, of course. Should have been a clue.
Possibly in response to that blizzard I was born in, I've been a West Coaster since before I was a year old, and intend to stay that way. I have a history of staying. I started my first full time job right out of school (well, there was a very brief sojourn at a place where they made, among other things, burial vaults, but I prefer not to recall that one...) and stayed for twenty-one years. I've been married to the same wonderful guy for going on two decades now. We lived in our last house for seventeen years. (I won't even mention how many dumpsters we filled moving after that long....)
Readers seem as fascinated by my first career as they are with my writing. My time in law enforcement was many things, exciting, nerve wracking, and irritating, but most importantly never, ever boring. It was fascinating enough that I didn't think about writing seriously for several years. I kept a journal, and wrote long letters, collected quotes, mentally rewrote movies, and still made up those stories in my head, but never dreamed of actually writing for publication. I was having too much fun helping to catch bad guys, and being continually amazed at the situations people get themselves into. And eventually I walked away with a wealth of background and story ideas, and knowing some truly great people who work very hard to keep all of us safe. I'm proud to have been one of them, and I'm very aware that I have had the great good fortune of having had two jobs in my life that I love. Many people don't get even one.
But now that I'm in the delicious position of being able to make a living telling those stories in my head, I promise my readers two things: A) I'm staying--I'll keep writing as long as you keep reading, and B) in my stories, the girl--tomboy or not--always wins!
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And now, the official stats:
Justine Dare Davis sold her first book in 1989, and followed that up with the sale of nineteen novels in less than two years. Her first four books were published in 1991, and she saw all reach the finals for either the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award or the Romance Writers of America prestigious RITA Award. She has since won the RITA award four times, along with several Reviewer's Choice awards and three Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times. At the 1998 national conference, Justine was inducted into the RWA Hall of Fame, making her one of a very select group of just eight writers. She also had four titles on the Romantic Times "Top 200 of All Time" list. Her sales now total more than 45, and her books have appeared regularly on best seller lists, including the USA Today list. She has been featured in several local newspapers and nationwide by Associated Press, has appeared on CN
But I digress. I was born on a farm down in Iowa....well, not quite, but close; Boone, Iowa is in the middle of farm country, but I arrived at a hospital. In a snow storm. Make that a blizzard. My sister tells me she knew my destiny when I was very young, because when I first saw the Disney classic Old Yeller, I was apparently so upset that I promptly went home and rewrote the story. In my version, the dog lived, of course. Should have been a clue.
Possibly in response to that blizzard I was born in, I've been a West Coaster since before I was a year old, and intend to stay that way. I have a history of staying. I started my first full time job right out of school (well, there was a very brief sojourn at a place where they made, among other things, burial vaults, but I prefer not to recall that one...) and stayed for twenty-one years. I've been married to the same wonderful guy for going on two decades now. We lived in our last house for seventeen years. (I won't even mention how many dumpsters we filled moving after that long....)
Readers seem as fascinated by my first career as they are with my writing. My time in law enforcement was many things, exciting, nerve wracking, and irritating, but most importantly never, ever boring. It was fascinating enough that I didn't think about writing seriously for several years. I kept a journal, and wrote long letters, collected quotes, mentally rewrote movies, and still made up those stories in my head, but never dreamed of actually writing for publication. I was having too much fun helping to catch bad guys, and being continually amazed at the situations people get themselves into. And eventually I walked away with a wealth of background and story ideas, and knowing some truly great people who work very hard to keep all of us safe. I'm proud to have been one of them, and I'm very aware that I have had the great good fortune of having had two jobs in my life that I love. Many people don't get even one.
But now that I'm in the delicious position of being able to make a living telling those stories in my head, I promise my readers two things: A) I'm staying--I'll keep writing as long as you keep reading, and B) in my stories, the girl--tomboy or not--always wins!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
And now, the official stats:
Justine Dare Davis sold her first book in 1989, and followed that up with the sale of nineteen novels in less than two years. Her first four books were published in 1991, and she saw all reach the finals for either the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award or the Romance Writers of America prestigious RITA Award. She has since won the RITA award four times, along with several Reviewer's Choice awards and three Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times. At the 1998 national conference, Justine was inducted into the RWA Hall of Fame, making her one of a very select group of just eight writers. She also had four titles on the Romantic Times "Top 200 of All Time" list. Her sales now total more than 45, and her books have appeared regularly on best seller lists, including the USA Today list. She has been featured in several local newspapers and nationwide by Associated Press, has appeared on CN
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 14, 2010
Someone is framing detective Logan Beck and Liana Kiley, the woman whose life he saved eight years ago, will not allow it. Even if she has to ask for her new employer's help...
This book could also be called a book of "too". Because it had a bit "too" of everything. The hero was a bit too surly (his behavior was understandable, but still he went a little over the top), too snarly and too stubborn. The heroine was a tad too naive, too trusting and too mercurial (first she jumped him, then she got mad, then she didn't know what she wanted). The story was a bit too twisty and turny and the pacing too uneven for me to actually enjoy reading it.
I guess if this was the first story in the series I read I'd say it was a good solid story, but unfortunately not up to par with other books...Because there was just "too" everything. There's no other explanation I can give.
This book could also be called a book of "too". Because it had a bit "too" of everything. The hero was a bit too surly (his behavior was understandable, but still he went a little over the top), too snarly and too stubborn. The heroine was a tad too naive, too trusting and too mercurial (first she jumped him, then she got mad, then she didn't know what she wanted). The story was a bit too twisty and turny and the pacing too uneven for me to actually enjoy reading it.
I guess if this was the first story in the series I read I'd say it was a good solid story, but unfortunately not up to par with other books...Because there was just "too" everything. There's no other explanation I can give.
April 4, 2024
Another awesome bowl by Justine Davis. I am so loving her Redstone series. Liana starts a new job at Redstone but says she knows Logan didn't do what he is accused of. So Redstone and Liana start out to prove it.
Loved the story and had a hard time putting it down
Loved the story and had a hard time putting it down
February 6, 2019
SRS #1493
August 3, 2020
I haven't read any other Redstone Incorporated novels, although it reminds me of the Red Stone Security books by Katie Reus. Although some plot points are based on previous books, I didn't feel that I was confused or lost at any point. I liked Liana and her loyalty and I liked Logan. Liana was smart and logical and resourceful - The plot was interesting and solid, even if a little simplistic. The romance was obviously a main plot point and was well executed. Although, more backstory into how they met and their "past" would've made this stronger - too much of the development happens off page. That said, I did enjoy their interactions and Liana's character. There was lots of humour and a few one liners I quite liked. Solid overall read.
May 30, 2009
Someone is framing detective Logan Beck and Liana Kiley, the woman whose life he saved eight years ago, will not allow it. Even if she has to ask for her new employer's help...
This book could also be called a book of "too". Because it had a bit "too" of everything. The hero was a bit too surly (his behavior was understandable, but still he went a little over the top), too snarly and too stubborn. The heroine was a tad too naive, too trusting and too mercurial (first she jumped him, then she got mad, then she didn't know what she wanted). The story was a bit too twisty and turny and the pacing too uneven for me to actually enjoy reading it.
I guess if this was the first story in the series I read I'd say it was a good solid story, but unfortunately not up to par with other books...Because there was just "too" everything. There's no other explanation I can give.
This book could also be called a book of "too". Because it had a bit "too" of everything. The hero was a bit too surly (his behavior was understandable, but still he went a little over the top), too snarly and too stubborn. The heroine was a tad too naive, too trusting and too mercurial (first she jumped him, then she got mad, then she didn't know what she wanted). The story was a bit too twisty and turny and the pacing too uneven for me to actually enjoy reading it.
I guess if this was the first story in the series I read I'd say it was a good solid story, but unfortunately not up to par with other books...Because there was just "too" everything. There's no other explanation I can give.
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January 9, 2010Framed cop,undercover cop
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June 5, 2012I would never read this book....can't figure out how it got on here!
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