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U.S. Marshals #1
Saving Joe
Gillian Logue's first assignment as a U.S. Marshal takes her to a cabin on the Oregon seacoast. This is her chance to prove to her brothers—all marshals—and to herself that she's good at her job. She'll keep Joe Morgan safe so he can testify at an important trial, and she'll reunite him with his little girl, Meggie.
At first Joe isn't convinced he needs Gillian's help. But soon he finds himself falling for the feisty marshal—and begins to think he is capable of being a good father to his daughter. When this is over, Joe wants to give Meggie a family again….
But will Gillian agree to be part of it?
At first Joe isn't convinced he needs Gillian's help. But soon he finds himself falling for the feisty marshal—and begins to think he is capable of being a good father to his daughter. When this is over, Joe wants to give Meggie a family again….
But will Gillian agree to be part of it?
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2005
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About the author
Laura Marie Altom
165 books241 followersAfter college, Laura Marie Altom did a brief stint as an interior designer before becoming a stay-at- home mom to boy/girl twins. Always an avid romance reader, when she found herself replotting the afternoon soaps, she knew it was time to try her hand at writing.
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December 24, 2021
Interesting and actually better than I expected.
August 11, 2020
Good story
I enjoyed the story and the character dynamics. When I purchased it, I was looking for a sexy romance and this book reminded me of an old Harlequin romance than a more contemporary romance. It was good, but not enough steam for me to give it a 5.
I enjoyed the story and the character dynamics. When I purchased it, I was looking for a sexy romance and this book reminded me of an old Harlequin romance than a more contemporary romance. It was good, but not enough steam for me to give it a 5.
June 10, 2020
Saving Joe is the first in Laura Marie Altom's U.S. Marshals series in the Harlequin American Romance imprint. U.S. Marshal Gillian Logue's first field assignment brings her to Joe Morgan's tiny cabin on the Oregon coast. This is her chance to prove that she can hold her own as a professional, that she's every bit as capable as her older brothers and father, who all preceded her into the elite group. She just needs to convince Joe to testify against the criminal who murdered his wife, and keep him alive and well until that trial.
Joe's been heartbroken and wrung out since he lost his wife. He's withdrawn from his daughter, wanting to protect her from any possible repercussions, and he's basically been a zombie. When Gillian blasts into his life, his first instinct is to shut her out, but he ultimately can't resist her sunny optimism and persistence.
Saving Joe is a page-turner, in part because of Joe and Gillian's shared attraction, and in part because of those who want to prevent Joe from making it to the witness stand. Ms Altom does a good job balancing those elements, and writes an enjoyable and engaging story.
Joe's been heartbroken and wrung out since he lost his wife. He's withdrawn from his daughter, wanting to protect her from any possible repercussions, and he's basically been a zombie. When Gillian blasts into his life, his first instinct is to shut her out, but he ultimately can't resist her sunny optimism and persistence.
Saving Joe is a page-turner, in part because of Joe and Gillian's shared attraction, and in part because of those who want to prevent Joe from making it to the witness stand. Ms Altom does a good job balancing those elements, and writes an enjoyable and engaging story.
March 10, 2020
I read an updated version with a different cover and name , US Marshals: Hunted.
This is a solidly good read. The backstory is captivating and I enjoyed that it was a woman Marshall and male protectee. Both individuals are dealing with their own issues and together they start to work on them, even though it might be unwillingly. The story takes a turn when people come after Joe and Gillian questions her ability to do her job. The ending is entertaining and has a HEA. The dog is adorable and I loved the personality he brought to the story. The story flows well and the characters can hold their own, but I did wish that there was more to the parts of who was after Joe.
This is a solidly good read. The backstory is captivating and I enjoyed that it was a woman Marshall and male protectee. Both individuals are dealing with their own issues and together they start to work on them, even though it might be unwillingly. The story takes a turn when people come after Joe and Gillian questions her ability to do her job. The ending is entertaining and has a HEA. The dog is adorable and I loved the personality he brought to the story. The story flows well and the characters can hold their own, but I did wish that there was more to the parts of who was after Joe.
November 20, 2021
Joe and Gillian
This is the first in this series featuring US Marshals. Gillian’s first field assignment is Joe, a grieving angry man who lost his wife to a drug lord while she was in protective custody. Two years ago. They are on his deserted island off the Oregon coast with an adorable dog. Her job is to keep him safe until the trial. Of course there are bad guys determined to kill them both but willing to bide their time. Sharing a cabin works to bring out tempers, memories and emotion.
This is the first in this series featuring US Marshals. Gillian’s first field assignment is Joe, a grieving angry man who lost his wife to a drug lord while she was in protective custody. Two years ago. They are on his deserted island off the Oregon coast with an adorable dog. Her job is to keep him safe until the trial. Of course there are bad guys determined to kill them both but willing to bide their time. Sharing a cabin works to bring out tempers, memories and emotion.
March 23, 2020
Treachery
Witness protection what happens when you need to testify again. Who can you trust. Sometimes not even the good guys. Read this book in about two hours. Did not want to put it down.
Witness protection what happens when you need to testify again. Who can you trust. Sometimes not even the good guys. Read this book in about two hours. Did not want to put it down.
January 17, 2022
Memories that break you
I gasped, groaned, and grinned outrageously because this story had all the suspense, romance and moments of shear fear that grabs your attention!Delightful family members that make a story real and a happily ever after complete a wonderful read!
I gasped, groaned, and grinned outrageously because this story had all the suspense, romance and moments of shear fear that grabs your attention!Delightful family members that make a story real and a happily ever after complete a wonderful read!
February 5, 2023
US Marshals: Hunted
I really liked this story of a protective love of woman.
She was betrayed by co-workers.
They went on run, and ended up meeting up.
It's a lot.of action; love delightful dog, and darling little girl
I really liked this story of a protective love of woman.
She was betrayed by co-workers.
They went on run, and ended up meeting up.
It's a lot.of action; love delightful dog, and darling little girl
August 10, 2023
First field assignment
First time reading Laura Alton books and I really like them. This story had action, trust issues, betrayal, grieving, anger and protective. I started this book and did not put it down until I finish it.
First time reading Laura Alton books and I really like them. This story had action, trust issues, betrayal, grieving, anger and protective. I started this book and did not put it down until I finish it.
June 14, 2017
Not a bad story but Gilliam got on my nerves with her whole self doubt.
July 24, 2020
The book seemed to drag on and wasn't very interesting. It lacked the connection I needed to finish the book. (I read 75 percent but DNF)
December 26, 2021
Danger, suspenseful romance
But what about the new girl in his life? Was she loving it here? Roughing it in the rain? Joe groaned. If only he knew what to do.
But what about the new girl in his life? Was she loving it here? Roughing it in the rain? Joe groaned. If only he knew what to do.
January 28, 2022
Okay
She is assigned to keep him safe until he can testify, only problem is the agents helping her have all went rogue. She fights to keep him safe. He fights for her evenualty
She is assigned to keep him safe until he can testify, only problem is the agents helping her have all went rogue. She fights to keep him safe. He fights for her evenualty
May 15, 2022
Intriguing suspence with plot twists. Great characters. This is the first book I've read by the author. I like her writing style.
February 28, 2020
I really liked this story. There is a man whose wife was murdered and then he testified but after a legal mistake the killer is set free. Now the killer is after the man and the Marshall service sends an agent to protect him but she is a woman. A little wordy at times but overall a great story.
February 17, 2020
Lots of action!!
This is part of the series US Marshals. The Marshal in this book is a female from a family of law men. Bad guys are hunting for the husband of a woman they had killed 2 years before. To make sure that his daughter was safe, Joe Morgan isolated himself in one of the islands in the Pacific northwest. Gillian is sent to keep him safe. Not everybody wants him to survive. It is a suspense filled story that the reader gets to find out what both sides are thinking and doing. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the third entry in the series.
This is part of the series US Marshals. The Marshal in this book is a female from a family of law men. Bad guys are hunting for the husband of a woman they had killed 2 years before. To make sure that his daughter was safe, Joe Morgan isolated himself in one of the islands in the Pacific northwest. Gillian is sent to keep him safe. Not everybody wants him to survive. It is a suspense filled story that the reader gets to find out what both sides are thinking and doing. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the third entry in the series.
February 16, 2020
Brass Bras
Do you want fast paced action, intrigue, suspense and a whole lot of love?
You got it just follow along as the characters treat you to a good read.
Do you want fast paced action, intrigue, suspense and a whole lot of love?
You got it just follow along as the characters treat you to a good read.
January 23, 2020
Good story
I don't often take a chance on an unknown author unless someone recommends them to me, but I'm glad I did this time. This story trips you from the start and you can't put it down. It is a very well written book with enough twists and turns to hold you on the edge of your seat. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
I don't often take a chance on an unknown author unless someone recommends them to me, but I'm glad I did this time. This story trips you from the start and you can't put it down. It is a very well written book with enough twists and turns to hold you on the edge of your seat. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
January 27, 2020
The writing wasn't bad, it just did not connect for me. I did not finish - read not quite 30% - just could not get into it. The story plot was interesting but the story itself, while offering bits of intrigue, was very slow out of the gate and did not capture my interest.
April 29, 2016
Not just a romance. Gillian is also a US marshall protecting Joe. It kept me wanting to read it and on the edge of my seat. Of course there was romance, but it had a good story line that was more of a mystery.
April 20, 2014
The only POC was an evil drug lord and one of the villains is a ridiculous misogynist serial killer, but there wasn't really anything so wrong with it that another round of editing couldn't fix.
November 30, 2019
Simple, clean, predictable read. Not real interesting.
December 23, 2019
Great book
Excellent book to read, hope to follow all this series....will recommend to all my reading friends ,good clean read, great job....
Excellent book to read, hope to follow all this series....will recommend to all my reading friends ,good clean read, great job....
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