Sleeping with the enemy. . . Sarah Jane was ready to kiss her inheritance goodbye when her greedy stepmother hired security expert Mick, aka the Hell-Raiser, to investigate her. Sexy Mick was bound to figure out that Sarah wasn't above breaking a few laws to recover her family legacy. But Sarah hadn't banked on her knees turning to jelly every time she saw the former military man. Or that Mick would be just as willing to play dirty! Yet could Sarah Jane win this reckless rogue round to her way of thinking? And could she be just the woman to tame him. . . ?
This book was kind of disappointing. Not that it was bad, but it failed to deliver. I guess it all comes to expectations. Harlequin Blaze novels are supposed to be quick and hot reads, right? Well, The Hell-Raiser was quick but not as hot as I expected.
I also thought that Mick, the hero, was too hesitant and insecure about himself, and that didn't work for me. In the end, the so-called "mistake" that prompted him to leave the Army wasn't devastating enough to make me buy all the guilt he felt, so I couldn't even commiserate with him.
Sarah Jane, the heroine, was OK but her name annoyed the heck out of me. Why did they have to use both names? Why not call her simply Sarah? Or Jane? And why am I complaining about her name? Probably because the story didn't catch all my attention as it should have, LOL.
I received this book in a 6 book bundle, and ended up reading them back to back! Each story was a fresh concept with great characters. Light, happy reading. I truly enjoyed each story. ... do yourself a favor and give this author a chance.
Wow, each book is better than the last one, I would recommend this book, and series for mature adults that enjoy stories that are funny, steamy, and romantic.
Mick is a man in transition from being an Army Ranger to trying to find where his next job is. He is struggling with a decision he made that almost cost a man his life. He is tasked to “spy” on a gal who got pushed out of a will. Enter Sarah Jane. She is a gal who salvages pieces from old homes before they are torn down. The chemistry between the two is off the charts. Mick soon realizes that he is on the wrong side of the story.
The story was good, but the ending had me rolling my eyes. How do men who are so afraid of commitment manage to marry and impregnate their women within a year of meeting them? Too far-fetched even for my standards!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
This book was a lot of fun for me because Rhonda honored me by making me a character in the book. I cook a mean lasagna! If you get a chance check it out!!