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Ivy Avengers #4
The Eligible Suspect
Nothing is as lethal as an Ivy in the winter.
Letting a stranger into her secluded home in the wilderness may be loner Savanna Ivy's biggest mistake. But tall, sexy Korbin Maguire was stranded in a blizzard, and Savanna can't resist his charm despite his shady past and secretive manner.
A stunning, independent artist from a famous Hollywood family, Savanna has always fallen for—then been hurt by—bad boys. And Korbin is definitely a bad boy…albeit an innocent one. Framed for two murders, he has a gunman in hot pursuit and a sizzling passion for Savanna. But can she exonerate Korbin before it's too late?
Letting a stranger into her secluded home in the wilderness may be loner Savanna Ivy's biggest mistake. But tall, sexy Korbin Maguire was stranded in a blizzard, and Savanna can't resist his charm despite his shady past and secretive manner.
A stunning, independent artist from a famous Hollywood family, Savanna has always fallen for—then been hurt by—bad boys. And Korbin is definitely a bad boy…albeit an innocent one. Framed for two murders, he has a gunman in hot pursuit and a sizzling passion for Savanna. But can she exonerate Korbin before it's too late?
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
About the author
Jennifer Morey
112 books48 followersTwo-time RITA nominee and Golden Quill winner, Jennifer Morey writes single-title contemporary romance and page-turning romantic suspense. She has a geology degree and has managed export programs in compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for the aerospace industry. She lives at the feet of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, and loves to hear from readers through her website, www.jennifermorey.com or Facebook.
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January 1, 2015
For the fourth book in the Ivy Avengers miniseries, the story is about a woman who is a member of a well-known Hollywood family and a man who lives by his own rules. When a frame-up causes them to become entangled in one dangerous situation after another, personal beliefs will be tested while unexpected feelings surface. Jennifer Morey has her romantic couple facing several difficult ordeals that could drastically change their live forever. THE ELIGIBLE SUSPECT has continuous peril and plenty of emotional conflicts.
Although occasionally Korbin Maguire does not follow every rule law-abiding citizens should, he is selective about which ones he chooses to break. When an acquaintance asked him to perform a certain task, he refused because of his determination to make a better life for himself. Yet his rejection leads to him being accused of killing someone, and he needs to find proof of his innocence. Getting out of Denver will hopefully give him time to prove he has been setup.
Living in an isolated cabin in the Colorado mountains is where Savanna Ivy feels most comfortable, especially after breaking up with another man who lied to her. During a very heavy snowstorm, a stranger’s truck becomes trapped near her home and she offers to let him remain with her until the road is plowed. Though Savanna is very drawn to Korbin, he seems to be dodging her questions and this makes her suspicious. But as they talk, quite a few similarities in their lives are discovered along with some rather shocking disclosures. When someone comes to the cabin threatening them, Savanna will be forced to decide whether he is guilty or blameless of what he has been accused.
Any story in the Ivy Avengers miniseries is always packed with danger and passion, and THE ELIGIBLE SUSPECT definitely has loads of both. Trouble seems to follow Korbin and Savanna wherever they go, and I never knew who they would be confronting or what the possible outcome would turn out to be. Some of the threats they encountered are very terrifying, and the author certainly did not make staying alive easy at times for this couple. Korbin and Savanna had to make a number of very tough choices after they met, and issues about trust plus sexual longing play a big part in what they ultimately decide.
From almost the instant Savanna and Korbin meet, the desire between them starts to simmer and gradually builds up to a boiling point. While both have past romantic history that influences them in the present, what they feel for the other often cannot be denied. A whole myriad of emotions are conveyed by these two, sometimes by an action and other moments only using words, and I could easily sense how the inner feelings of each was being affected. The Ivy family may be wealthy and famous, but these facts do not keep one after another of them from being thrown into dangerous situations where anything can happen. Jennifer Morey brings the chance of love into the lives of two people who desperately need it, but have become too afraid to take a chance. THE ELIGIBLE SUSPECT is adventurous plus emotional, and has risks around every turn.
CataRomance review
Although occasionally Korbin Maguire does not follow every rule law-abiding citizens should, he is selective about which ones he chooses to break. When an acquaintance asked him to perform a certain task, he refused because of his determination to make a better life for himself. Yet his rejection leads to him being accused of killing someone, and he needs to find proof of his innocence. Getting out of Denver will hopefully give him time to prove he has been setup.
Living in an isolated cabin in the Colorado mountains is where Savanna Ivy feels most comfortable, especially after breaking up with another man who lied to her. During a very heavy snowstorm, a stranger’s truck becomes trapped near her home and she offers to let him remain with her until the road is plowed. Though Savanna is very drawn to Korbin, he seems to be dodging her questions and this makes her suspicious. But as they talk, quite a few similarities in their lives are discovered along with some rather shocking disclosures. When someone comes to the cabin threatening them, Savanna will be forced to decide whether he is guilty or blameless of what he has been accused.
Any story in the Ivy Avengers miniseries is always packed with danger and passion, and THE ELIGIBLE SUSPECT definitely has loads of both. Trouble seems to follow Korbin and Savanna wherever they go, and I never knew who they would be confronting or what the possible outcome would turn out to be. Some of the threats they encountered are very terrifying, and the author certainly did not make staying alive easy at times for this couple. Korbin and Savanna had to make a number of very tough choices after they met, and issues about trust plus sexual longing play a big part in what they ultimately decide.
From almost the instant Savanna and Korbin meet, the desire between them starts to simmer and gradually builds up to a boiling point. While both have past romantic history that influences them in the present, what they feel for the other often cannot be denied. A whole myriad of emotions are conveyed by these two, sometimes by an action and other moments only using words, and I could easily sense how the inner feelings of each was being affected. The Ivy family may be wealthy and famous, but these facts do not keep one after another of them from being thrown into dangerous situations where anything can happen. Jennifer Morey brings the chance of love into the lives of two people who desperately need it, but have become too afraid to take a chance. THE ELIGIBLE SUSPECT is adventurous plus emotional, and has risks around every turn.
CataRomance review
December 6, 2014
The Eligible Suspect is a romantic suspense by Jennifer Morey. It is an Ivy Avengers book. The setting in the mountains is so pretty and quiet. The plot is a little twisted and you wonder what the outcome will be. This is a very good book.
Savanna Ivy has a secluded home up in the mountains. She loves the serenity of the place and being alone is what she does best. She has numerous crafts to keep her busy and a very large library. It does not bother her at all to be snowed in for weeks at a time. She is in touch with the nearby lodge if she needs anything. She can call and have her drive plowed when she wants. Savanna can also use skis or her horses to get out if needed. She isn’t worried at all. In fact, she is content. However, taking in a stranded motorist is probably not the smartest thing to do; but it is the humane thing to do.
Korbin Maquire has been a disappointment to his parents since he was fourteen. He began rebelling against his wealthy family at that age and it continued. He strayed on the edges of criminal activity even after meeting his wife, Nyia. His friendship with Damon Ricchetti is over when Nyia is killed with a bullet intended for Damon. Korbin withdrew from his dealings with the wrong side and began thinking of starting anew. Damon approached him for a new job which would make lots of money but was very secret and Korbin refused. Damon isn’t use to refusals and is angry. Then Collette Hamilton, Damon’s girlfriend, approaches Korbin to help her get away from Damon. He is beginning to abuse her and she wants out. Korbin agrees to help her but before he can, he is arrested for a hit-and-run death caused by his car; but it was stolen. Then he finds Collette dead and on her computer finds an email between Damon and a man named Tony about this new job. He doesn’t know more than the man’s name; but knows it is suspicious. He heads up to the mountain retreat of a friend of his, Julio Chavis. But before he can make it to his cabin, he takes a wrong turn and ends up stuck in snow near Savanna’s cabin. She rescues him and invited him into the cabin until the next morning.
However, before they can get Korbin’s truck out, Damon shows up and tries to kill both of them. A flight across the mountains on skis is the only hope for Korbin and Savanna. Can they make it before Damon kills them? Can they outrun him on skis while he has a snowmobile? Can they avoid avalanches? The thrills just get better and better as Korbin and Savanna try to find out what Damon is up to and prove he killed Collette? Added to the mix is Savanna’s well-known rich family and Damon’s twin Demarco.
Savanna Ivy has a secluded home up in the mountains. She loves the serenity of the place and being alone is what she does best. She has numerous crafts to keep her busy and a very large library. It does not bother her at all to be snowed in for weeks at a time. She is in touch with the nearby lodge if she needs anything. She can call and have her drive plowed when she wants. Savanna can also use skis or her horses to get out if needed. She isn’t worried at all. In fact, she is content. However, taking in a stranded motorist is probably not the smartest thing to do; but it is the humane thing to do.
Korbin Maquire has been a disappointment to his parents since he was fourteen. He began rebelling against his wealthy family at that age and it continued. He strayed on the edges of criminal activity even after meeting his wife, Nyia. His friendship with Damon Ricchetti is over when Nyia is killed with a bullet intended for Damon. Korbin withdrew from his dealings with the wrong side and began thinking of starting anew. Damon approached him for a new job which would make lots of money but was very secret and Korbin refused. Damon isn’t use to refusals and is angry. Then Collette Hamilton, Damon’s girlfriend, approaches Korbin to help her get away from Damon. He is beginning to abuse her and she wants out. Korbin agrees to help her but before he can, he is arrested for a hit-and-run death caused by his car; but it was stolen. Then he finds Collette dead and on her computer finds an email between Damon and a man named Tony about this new job. He doesn’t know more than the man’s name; but knows it is suspicious. He heads up to the mountain retreat of a friend of his, Julio Chavis. But before he can make it to his cabin, he takes a wrong turn and ends up stuck in snow near Savanna’s cabin. She rescues him and invited him into the cabin until the next morning.
However, before they can get Korbin’s truck out, Damon shows up and tries to kill both of them. A flight across the mountains on skis is the only hope for Korbin and Savanna. Can they make it before Damon kills them? Can they outrun him on skis while he has a snowmobile? Can they avoid avalanches? The thrills just get better and better as Korbin and Savanna try to find out what Damon is up to and prove he killed Collette? Added to the mix is Savanna’s well-known rich family and Damon’s twin Demarco.
February 6, 2021
It was a little hard to get into, but once I did, the story was decent. One problem I had was that there were several times the POV of the characters got confused. The heroine, on page 104, thought something she wouldn’t know yet. There were also a few times we were in her POV when it was suddenly like we were in the hero’s. It was okay, but not feeling like I would recommend it to a friend. This was my first book by the author so I don’t know if all of her books would have these issues... also, I had to suspend disbelief a few times. Things that just didn’t seem realistic. It was an adventurous story though. You might like it
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January 12, 2016"Plenty of action and a sizzling romance are the highlights of this story. Steady pacing and vulnerable main characters make this story one entertaining read" (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).
Miniseries: Ivy Avengers
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February 4, 2015
So this is my first reading at "Romantic Suspense" Harlequin book ever and I really enjoyed It. I liked the writing and the plot very much, the characters were interesting and complicated (in a good way). I'll definately read more from this autor.
January 18, 2015
I really enjoyed reading it, I wanted something easy and fast to read and this hit the spot. Loved the action and suspense with the passion.
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