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Richter #2
A Thin Disguise
A former gun for hire and a federal agent find themselves on the right side of love but the wrong end of a bullet in this Richter installment from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee.
On a fateful night in Las Vegas, FBI agent Leo Grant is working on a critical detail in a high-profile child prostitution trial when a beautiful woman jumps into the path of a bullet meant for him. Little does Leo know that the woman is Olivia, an ex-assassin who is seeking redemption one good deed at a time.
One minute, Olivia is lunging in front of Leo on the Vegas Strip. The next, she’s waking up in the hospital in a haze of pain with no memory of her past, her enemies, or even her own name.
With Olivia suffering from memory loss and completely unaware of the danger she is in, it’s up to Leo and Neil MacBain’s team of operatives to keep her safe. With Olivia and Leo both unaware of her past crimes, the two have little reason to avoid their growing attraction. Slowly her past seeps in through the cracks as she struggles to find the answers of who she is. When the veil is lifted and her dark past is staring her down, Olivia must turn her back on Leo and the love she can never allow herself to have, and race to find her would-be killer.
On a fateful night in Las Vegas, FBI agent Leo Grant is working on a critical detail in a high-profile child prostitution trial when a beautiful woman jumps into the path of a bullet meant for him. Little does Leo know that the woman is Olivia, an ex-assassin who is seeking redemption one good deed at a time.
One minute, Olivia is lunging in front of Leo on the Vegas Strip. The next, she’s waking up in the hospital in a haze of pain with no memory of her past, her enemies, or even her own name.
With Olivia suffering from memory loss and completely unaware of the danger she is in, it’s up to Leo and Neil MacBain’s team of operatives to keep her safe. With Olivia and Leo both unaware of her past crimes, the two have little reason to avoid their growing attraction. Slowly her past seeps in through the cracks as she struggles to find the answers of who she is. When the veil is lifted and her dark past is staring her down, Olivia must turn her back on Leo and the love she can never allow herself to have, and race to find her would-be killer.
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First published July 6, 2021
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Catherine Bybee
57 books21k followersNew York Times Bestselling Author
USA Today Bestselling Author
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author
#1 IndieReader Bestselling Author
RONE Award Winner 2012
Not Quite Dating
Married by Monday
RONE award Winner 2013
Not Quite Enough
Winner of the More Than Magic Award for Paranormal romance 2011
Silent Vows
Finalist RT Award in Contemporary Romance
Fiance by Friday
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in Washington State, but after graduating from high school, she moved to Southern California with hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the International Bestselling Not Quite series, the MacCoinnich Time Travel series as well as the Internationally Bestselling Weekday Brides series.
Her books have been translated in over twenty languages.
USA Today Bestselling Author
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author
#1 IndieReader Bestselling Author
RONE Award Winner 2012
Not Quite Dating
Married by Monday
RONE award Winner 2013
Not Quite Enough
Winner of the More Than Magic Award for Paranormal romance 2011
Silent Vows
Finalist RT Award in Contemporary Romance
Fiance by Friday
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in Washington State, but after graduating from high school, she moved to Southern California with hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the International Bestselling Not Quite series, the MacCoinnich Time Travel series as well as the Internationally Bestselling Weekday Brides series.
Her books have been translated in over twenty languages.
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July 6, 2021
A Thin Disguise is Book 2 Catherine Bybee's fast-paced, addictive Richter series. Fans ofCatherine Bybee are going to be delighted with this newest addition. The book has the same gripping, 'can't-put-it-down' quality,and it was nice to see the familiar faces again.
This is the story of Olivia Nought, a graduate of the same military boarding school in Germany, where Claire, the protagonist of the previous book, got her unusual set of skills. Olivia wasn't as lucky as Claire, who was practically adopted by Neil McBain and given a chance to do good by working for McBain Security and Solutions.
Can this book be read as a standalone? Yes, but if you have both books, it is better to start with Book 1, as the second book deals with the same human-trafficking case Claire and Cooper solved in Changing Rules. Olivia is helping Neil's team protect Marie, the key witness in the case, before and during the trial. If Marie survives, she is supposed to go into a federal protection program and start a new life with a new identity. I'm not going to say anything else to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible.
FBI agent Leo Grant is as invested in the case as Neil's team. When he gets a call from Claire to stop getting too close to one of the cousins of the powerful criminal on the trial, he isn't too happy. Apparently, he is interfering with Neil's 'maverick' security. Then while he is trying to work out who it is, Leo gets almost shot. A beautiful girl Leo has just been trying to chat up takes the bullet and has to be rushed to the hospital to save her life. Needless to say, Leo is feeling guilty and responsible for what happened to Jane Doe (the girl didn't have any documents on her). When she wakes up, she cannot remember anything. Something is connecting the girl to Neil's team, although nobody wants to confide in Leo. Neil persuades Leo that he and his people will take care of her until she gets back her memory and Leo takes sometime off his work to stay with them.
Leo and Olivia come from the opposite sides. A relationship that can never exist, can never work in real life, but there is a strong romantic attraction they can't do anything about. Leo needs to make some tough choices, while Olivia...she has a lot of past to put behind before she can allow herself get attached to anyone. If you've read Say it Again from Catherine Bybee's First Wives series, you know why Olivia is so cagey and quick to flee in order to protect people she cares about.
Similarly to the first book, Catherine Bybee strikes a fine balance between the romantic and mystery elements. The pace was a bit faster at the beginning when the narrative was action-movie -like and a bit slower in the middle to allow for Olivia's healing and the development of the relationships. The end was as thrilling and full of action as Catherine Bybee's faithful fans have come to expect from this author.
Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
Related titles:
1 Say it Again (First Wives #5)
2 Changing Rules (Richter #1)
This is the story of Olivia Nought, a graduate of the same military boarding school in Germany, where Claire, the protagonist of the previous book, got her unusual set of skills. Olivia wasn't as lucky as Claire, who was practically adopted by Neil McBain and given a chance to do good by working for McBain Security and Solutions.
Can this book be read as a standalone? Yes, but if you have both books, it is better to start with Book 1, as the second book deals with the same human-trafficking case Claire and Cooper solved in Changing Rules. Olivia is helping Neil's team protect Marie, the key witness in the case, before and during the trial. If Marie survives, she is supposed to go into a federal protection program and start a new life with a new identity. I'm not going to say anything else to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible.
FBI agent Leo Grant is as invested in the case as Neil's team. When he gets a call from Claire to stop getting too close to one of the cousins of the powerful criminal on the trial, he isn't too happy. Apparently, he is interfering with Neil's 'maverick' security. Then while he is trying to work out who it is, Leo gets almost shot. A beautiful girl Leo has just been trying to chat up takes the bullet and has to be rushed to the hospital to save her life. Needless to say, Leo is feeling guilty and responsible for what happened to Jane Doe (the girl didn't have any documents on her). When she wakes up, she cannot remember anything. Something is connecting the girl to Neil's team, although nobody wants to confide in Leo. Neil persuades Leo that he and his people will take care of her until she gets back her memory and Leo takes sometime off his work to stay with them.
Leo and Olivia come from the opposite sides. A relationship that can never exist, can never work in real life, but there is a strong romantic attraction they can't do anything about. Leo needs to make some tough choices, while Olivia...she has a lot of past to put behind before she can allow herself get attached to anyone. If you've read Say it Again from Catherine Bybee's First Wives series, you know why Olivia is so cagey and quick to flee in order to protect people she cares about.
Similarly to the first book, Catherine Bybee strikes a fine balance between the romantic and mystery elements. The pace was a bit faster at the beginning when the narrative was action-movie -like and a bit slower in the middle to allow for Olivia's healing and the development of the relationships. The end was as thrilling and full of action as Catherine Bybee's faithful fans have come to expect from this author.
Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
Related titles:
1 Say it Again (First Wives #5)
2 Changing Rules (Richter #1)
March 20, 2021
This turned out to be quite the exciting read. I loved seeing these incredibly strong and resilient women from the Richter Academy find a new life, and still be able to use the skills they learned at the school. Add in an amnesia trope and I really couldn't put this book down.
This is a spinoff series from the First Wives Club but more from book 5 of that series. That was the book that gave us Sasha's full story that introduced us to the Richter Academy. The First Wives series is one of my favorite series by this author, but I gotta admit this new series is taking everything a step up. There is just something about a heroine who can kick some serious butt. I'm all about girl power.
Olivia was such a cool character. She is someone you don't underestimate. The fact that she was forced into an assassins life, and we are at the point of where people who know her and care for her, are trying to prove she can have a better life, was just fascinating. You could see her struggle with wanting this new life and balancing it with how to do it and keep everyone safe. It was very realistic. Well, as much as an assassins life is realistic.
I'm a big fan of the hero being an alpha personality. That can be hard to get when the heroine is someone that can make most men cry. While she was more skilled than Leo, he never came off as wimpy either. It was a good balance to find and not take away what she could do.
While you don't have to read the First Wives series, I would recommend at least reading Sasha's book, Say It Again. Only because this series means more with that in-depth look into what these heroines were put through at the academy. So far, this has been a fantastic spinoff series. I'm looking forward to more.
This is a spinoff series from the First Wives Club but more from book 5 of that series. That was the book that gave us Sasha's full story that introduced us to the Richter Academy. The First Wives series is one of my favorite series by this author, but I gotta admit this new series is taking everything a step up. There is just something about a heroine who can kick some serious butt. I'm all about girl power.
Olivia was such a cool character. She is someone you don't underestimate. The fact that she was forced into an assassins life, and we are at the point of where people who know her and care for her, are trying to prove she can have a better life, was just fascinating. You could see her struggle with wanting this new life and balancing it with how to do it and keep everyone safe. It was very realistic. Well, as much as an assassins life is realistic.
I'm a big fan of the hero being an alpha personality. That can be hard to get when the heroine is someone that can make most men cry. While she was more skilled than Leo, he never came off as wimpy either. It was a good balance to find and not take away what she could do.
While you don't have to read the First Wives series, I would recommend at least reading Sasha's book, Say It Again. Only because this series means more with that in-depth look into what these heroines were put through at the academy. So far, this has been a fantastic spinoff series. I'm looking forward to more.
July 30, 2021
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A THIN DISGUISE (Richter Book #2) by Catherine Bybee is an exciting and action-packed romantic suspense. Once again, even though all the male characters of MacBain Security are highly trained, it is the women taken in from Richter who are elite, highly trained, kick-butt heroines. The plot of this book continues months after the ending of the first book with the same characters, but the romance plot is unique to this story.
Olivia Naught was groomed from a young age to live a life not of her choosing. She expected to be an international spy with her training from Richter, but soon learned she was to be an assassin with no control over her own life. When the man controlling her is killed, she works to redeem herself. She refuses to join MacBain Security, but she does agree to secretly guard the witness that will put the leader of a criminal family in prison.
FBI Agent Leo Grant has worked the criminal case that Olivia is guarding the principal witness for. Leo accidently interferes and he stops Olivia on the Vegas strip where Olivia takes a bullet for Leo from a passing car.
Waking in the hospital with no memory puts Olivia in danger. Leo and the MacBain team of operatives work to keep her safe until she can remember her past. Olivia and Leo’s attraction grows, but there are secrets in her past and the others know she will walk away when she remembers who she is.
Will Leo be able to pull Olivia in from her solitary life and prove they are stronger together with a little help from their friends?
I love Olivia and Leo together. The ex-assassin and the FBI agent who you think could never work, but Ms. Bybee’s deft plotting makes it happen. Olivia, like all the girls of Richter, have pasts that could destroy them, but they meet the one man who will emotionally save them. All the romances in this series continue to add members to the MacBain Security pseudo family. These books are all action-packed and full of thrills, but this book does have a few slower chapters while Olivia has amnesia and is healing from her gunshot wound, but it is necessary to show there can be a different Olivia than the solitary assassin from previous books. The sex scenes are passionate and explicit, but I feel they are not gratuitous.
I love this book, series and author and I am looking forward to many more books to come!
A THIN DISGUISE (Richter Book #2) by Catherine Bybee is an exciting and action-packed romantic suspense. Once again, even though all the male characters of MacBain Security are highly trained, it is the women taken in from Richter who are elite, highly trained, kick-butt heroines. The plot of this book continues months after the ending of the first book with the same characters, but the romance plot is unique to this story.
Olivia Naught was groomed from a young age to live a life not of her choosing. She expected to be an international spy with her training from Richter, but soon learned she was to be an assassin with no control over her own life. When the man controlling her is killed, she works to redeem herself. She refuses to join MacBain Security, but she does agree to secretly guard the witness that will put the leader of a criminal family in prison.
FBI Agent Leo Grant has worked the criminal case that Olivia is guarding the principal witness for. Leo accidently interferes and he stops Olivia on the Vegas strip where Olivia takes a bullet for Leo from a passing car.
Waking in the hospital with no memory puts Olivia in danger. Leo and the MacBain team of operatives work to keep her safe until she can remember her past. Olivia and Leo’s attraction grows, but there are secrets in her past and the others know she will walk away when she remembers who she is.
Will Leo be able to pull Olivia in from her solitary life and prove they are stronger together with a little help from their friends?
I love Olivia and Leo together. The ex-assassin and the FBI agent who you think could never work, but Ms. Bybee’s deft plotting makes it happen. Olivia, like all the girls of Richter, have pasts that could destroy them, but they meet the one man who will emotionally save them. All the romances in this series continue to add members to the MacBain Security pseudo family. These books are all action-packed and full of thrills, but this book does have a few slower chapters while Olivia has amnesia and is healing from her gunshot wound, but it is necessary to show there can be a different Olivia than the solitary assassin from previous books. The sex scenes are passionate and explicit, but I feel they are not gratuitous.
I love this book, series and author and I am looking forward to many more books to come!
July 6, 2021
FBI agent, Leo Grant, is in Las Vegas to make sure the case against a Russian mobster goes off without a hitch. I was all for that since this mobster was a special kind of dirt bag who specialized in child prostitution/trafficking! Little does Leo know that the star witness has her own guardian angel, Olivia, an ex-assassin trying to help good prevail. Their paths cross when a shooter takes aim at Olivia and Leo, and she’s shot.
Oliva wakes up injured in the hospital, with no memory of her past or how she got there. This is where Neil MacBain and his security team step in to help both Leo and Olivia get to the bottom of things while keeping everyone safe. They do this by whisking Olivia out of Las Vegas and holing up in a secluded Colorado vacation home. Leo insists on accompanying the team to help investigate the shooting and help keep Olivia safe.
I don’t know what it is, but I love amnesia stories and the mystery it provides as the memories come back. Here it was a way for Olivia to live like “normal” woman, unburdened by the memories of her prior dark, lonely life. From the minute Leo laid eyes on Olivia he was attracted but getting to know her as they’re away from danger allows that attraction to grow into more for both. Catherine Bybee knows how to write chemistry and the right amount of buildup, to lead into some hot scenes! Just the right amount to establish an irresistible, passionate connection between Leo and Olivia! But will that be enough when she regains her memories and real life trickles back in?
I’ve been a fan of Catherine Bybee since reading and loving her First Wives Club series, so I was thrilled to hear about this spinoff series! Leo and Olivia are characters from the previous book, Changing the Rules, but Olivia goes back even further as she was an important character in Say it Again, the last book in the First Wives Club series. I think it’s best to at least read the previous book in this Richter series, Changing the Rules, before A Thin Disguise, but in a pinch, you could read it as a standalone and still enjoy the story. Both Richter novels are on Kindle Unlimited, read and listen for free if you belong to that program.
A copy was kindly provided by Montlake in exchange for an honest review.
Oliva wakes up injured in the hospital, with no memory of her past or how she got there. This is where Neil MacBain and his security team step in to help both Leo and Olivia get to the bottom of things while keeping everyone safe. They do this by whisking Olivia out of Las Vegas and holing up in a secluded Colorado vacation home. Leo insists on accompanying the team to help investigate the shooting and help keep Olivia safe.
I don’t know what it is, but I love amnesia stories and the mystery it provides as the memories come back. Here it was a way for Olivia to live like “normal” woman, unburdened by the memories of her prior dark, lonely life. From the minute Leo laid eyes on Olivia he was attracted but getting to know her as they’re away from danger allows that attraction to grow into more for both. Catherine Bybee knows how to write chemistry and the right amount of buildup, to lead into some hot scenes! Just the right amount to establish an irresistible, passionate connection between Leo and Olivia! But will that be enough when she regains her memories and real life trickles back in?
I’ve been a fan of Catherine Bybee since reading and loving her First Wives Club series, so I was thrilled to hear about this spinoff series! Leo and Olivia are characters from the previous book, Changing the Rules, but Olivia goes back even further as she was an important character in Say it Again, the last book in the First Wives Club series. I think it’s best to at least read the previous book in this Richter series, Changing the Rules, before A Thin Disguise, but in a pinch, you could read it as a standalone and still enjoy the story. Both Richter novels are on Kindle Unlimited, read and listen for free if you belong to that program.
A copy was kindly provided by Montlake in exchange for an honest review.
July 16, 2021
Olivia is a former student of Richter and an ex-assassin. She is slowly making steps towards changing her life and while she is in Las Vegas overseeing a witness in a court case, she crosses paths with Leo. Leo is busy flirting with the beautiful girl that caught his eye one moment and the next he is flat on his back after she jumped in front of a bullet meant for him.
When Olivia wakes in hospital, she has no recollection of the shooting or anything else about her previous life. It will eventually return but in the meantime the focus is on her healing and keeping her safe from whomever took the shot at her. Leo does not want to leave her side and happy to be tasked with taking care of her. It turns out he is more connected to her forgotten life than he realised and even though he doesn’t know the full extent of her past he knows she has worked with Neal.
Over the weeks that follow, Olivia and Neal fall into a daily routine that eventually morphs into something more for both of them. The term ‘ignorance is bliss’ definitely applies here as Olivia enjoys the ‘normal’ life of a young woman rediscovering herself and falling in love. Something she has never experienced before now. However, in the back of everyone’s minds is that as time goes by, Olivia is having small memory recalls popping up and when it all comes, her first instinct will be to run.
This is the second story in the Richter series and is a continuation of the main storyline from the first book. This time the focus is on Olivia and Leo. If you have read the first book in this series you will be familiar with Olivia but this can be read as a stand alone so no worries if this is your first dip. Once again, this is a fast paced, suspense laced story.
When Olivia wakes in hospital, she has no recollection of the shooting or anything else about her previous life. It will eventually return but in the meantime the focus is on her healing and keeping her safe from whomever took the shot at her. Leo does not want to leave her side and happy to be tasked with taking care of her. It turns out he is more connected to her forgotten life than he realised and even though he doesn’t know the full extent of her past he knows she has worked with Neal.
Over the weeks that follow, Olivia and Neal fall into a daily routine that eventually morphs into something more for both of them. The term ‘ignorance is bliss’ definitely applies here as Olivia enjoys the ‘normal’ life of a young woman rediscovering herself and falling in love. Something she has never experienced before now. However, in the back of everyone’s minds is that as time goes by, Olivia is having small memory recalls popping up and when it all comes, her first instinct will be to run.
This is the second story in the Richter series and is a continuation of the main storyline from the first book. This time the focus is on Olivia and Leo. If you have read the first book in this series you will be familiar with Olivia but this can be read as a stand alone so no worries if this is your first dip. Once again, this is a fast paced, suspense laced story.
May 23, 2021
Tough love is the only way to go.
This picks up shortly after Claire & Cooper's book in Changing the Rules. After breaking up the prostitution ring it now goes to the court and the protecting the key witness. Enter Olivia, former Richter student and an assassin. An assassin who is trying to redeem herself one good deed at a time.
However while on her assignment she bumps into one of the undercover agents and ends up taking a bullet for him. Leo Grant FBI agent and undercover teacher at the high school where Claire was in book 1. Leo is instantly smitten however after taking that bullet Olivia can't remember anything anymore.
McBain goes above and beyond to help Olivia even if that means losing her at the end. I enjoyed the connection that Olivia & Leo have and all CB Heroes are all in and also have their woman's backs. The writing is engaging and was fun reading about the connection and the chemistry between the two of them.
I look forward to more in this series however Sasha shall always be my favourite.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
This picks up shortly after Claire & Cooper's book in Changing the Rules. After breaking up the prostitution ring it now goes to the court and the protecting the key witness. Enter Olivia, former Richter student and an assassin. An assassin who is trying to redeem herself one good deed at a time.
However while on her assignment she bumps into one of the undercover agents and ends up taking a bullet for him. Leo Grant FBI agent and undercover teacher at the high school where Claire was in book 1. Leo is instantly smitten however after taking that bullet Olivia can't remember anything anymore.
McBain goes above and beyond to help Olivia even if that means losing her at the end. I enjoyed the connection that Olivia & Leo have and all CB Heroes are all in and also have their woman's backs. The writing is engaging and was fun reading about the connection and the chemistry between the two of them.
I look forward to more in this series however Sasha shall always be my favourite.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 4, 2022
4 stars. I love this series & all of the characters in it. I love that the world in this book is built on the other series - but it may be confusing if you haven’t read other books by this author. There are a lot of side characters from previous books.
This book uses the amnesia trope, but I didn’t find it as annoying as I normally do.
If you have kindle unlimited, many of Catherine Bybee’s books are available for free on audiobook through KU. 👏👏
Safe; no om/ow drama; no scenes with om/ow, no cheating, hero not made out to be a manwhore.
This book uses the amnesia trope, but I didn’t find it as annoying as I normally do.
If you have kindle unlimited, many of Catherine Bybee’s books are available for free on audiobook through KU. 👏👏
Safe; no om/ow drama; no scenes with om/ow, no cheating, hero not made out to be a manwhore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2021
Another impressive installment from Bybee! I have been a fan for multiple series now and admire her ability to balance romance and suspense. I am such a sucker for this world and love seeing the mixture of new and familiar characters. I "think" Jax will be the next storyline but cannot wait for lies ahead.
July 7, 2021
Wow!!!! The suspense, drama, and action! A Thin Disguise was all that and more! I love reading Catherine Bybee books, they capture me right at the beginning and hold on to me well past the end. Olivia a graduate of Richter School, as was Sasha ( Say it Again) and Claire (Changing the Rules) who we’ve met in previous books. They are strong, intelligent, beautiful, and have other skills that not every woman (or man) has. Olivia has suffered a memory loss and Leo Grant, FBI, is going to make sure he takes care of her. We also met Leo in Changing the Rules and I’m happy he’s met his match.
Catherine Bybee writes exciting suspense romances that grab you by the heart and make you lose your breath. This is the second book in the Richter series and it’s fabulous! Read it! Read them all!
Catherine Bybee writes exciting suspense romances that grab you by the heart and make you lose your breath. This is the second book in the Richter series and it’s fabulous! Read it! Read them all!
July 12, 2021
A Thin Disguise is book two in the Richter series of romantic suspense novels.
This book has a few different POVs. But the main narrators are Olivia and Leo (3rd person POVs).
Olivia is another student from the Richter school. She is such a complex character. And I loved that about her. Leo is an FBI agent. I loved getting to see him again.
Can this book be read as a standalone or do you need to read Changing the Rules (book 1)? This book has different narrators so I think that you could read this as a standalone. However if you are ever planning to read book one then read them in order. The case was solved in Changing the Rules. But A Thin Disguise does continue with the aftermath of that case (including some stuff about the trial and witness). In many ways it reads like its own story. But some things from book one are definitely spoiled here.
We do get to see some familiar faces in this book. Leo was introduced in Changing the Rules. And Claire, Neil, Sasha, Jax and the others are in this book.
This book has a mystery and a romance. And again both aspects were handled so well. The book started off strong. It was a bit slow for me in the middle. However the last part of the book was full of action. Overall I enjoyed this story very much. And I am excited to see who the next book is about. Can't wait to read that one!
Thanks to netgalley and Montlake romance for allowing me to read this book.
This book has a few different POVs. But the main narrators are Olivia and Leo (3rd person POVs).
Olivia is another student from the Richter school. She is such a complex character. And I loved that about her. Leo is an FBI agent. I loved getting to see him again.
Can this book be read as a standalone or do you need to read Changing the Rules (book 1)? This book has different narrators so I think that you could read this as a standalone. However if you are ever planning to read book one then read them in order. The case was solved in Changing the Rules. But A Thin Disguise does continue with the aftermath of that case (including some stuff about the trial and witness). In many ways it reads like its own story. But some things from book one are definitely spoiled here.
We do get to see some familiar faces in this book. Leo was introduced in Changing the Rules. And Claire, Neil, Sasha, Jax and the others are in this book.
This book has a mystery and a romance. And again both aspects were handled so well. The book started off strong. It was a bit slow for me in the middle. However the last part of the book was full of action. Overall I enjoyed this story very much. And I am excited to see who the next book is about. Can't wait to read that one!
Thanks to netgalley and Montlake romance for allowing me to read this book.
July 6, 2021
I voluntatily reviewed a copy of "A THIN DISGUISE"
This story grabs you from beginning to end so much suspense, intrigue, mystery, danger, action, steam, twists that make this a page turner.
Olivia Naught was trained in military boarding school in Germany she's an assassin you don't want to get on the wrong side of her she's looking for redemption from her past.
FBI Agent Leo Grant is chatting up Olivia Naught in Vegas when she steps in front of him & gets shot Neil McBane's team steps in to protect her they have a connection.
Neil takes Olivia to Colorado along with Leo to put them in hiding until they find who was really the target she lost her memories after the shooting.
Leo & Olivia get close while being together but what will happen when her memories return what will he think when he knows about her past can they get a HEA.
I definitely recommend to this riviting on the edge of your seat book it won't disappoint so well worth the read I look forward to next book in this series.
AWESOME AWESOME READ!!!!
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This story grabs you from beginning to end so much suspense, intrigue, mystery, danger, action, steam, twists that make this a page turner.
Olivia Naught was trained in military boarding school in Germany she's an assassin you don't want to get on the wrong side of her she's looking for redemption from her past.
FBI Agent Leo Grant is chatting up Olivia Naught in Vegas when she steps in front of him & gets shot Neil McBane's team steps in to protect her they have a connection.
Neil takes Olivia to Colorado along with Leo to put them in hiding until they find who was really the target she lost her memories after the shooting.
Leo & Olivia get close while being together but what will happen when her memories return what will he think when he knows about her past can they get a HEA.
I definitely recommend to this riviting on the edge of your seat book it won't disappoint so well worth the read I look forward to next book in this series.
AWESOME AWESOME READ!!!!
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April 30, 2021
Wow, this was a great read! I love an amnesia story and this one fit perfectly into what I enjoy about them.
The heroine, Olivia is one scary character if you’re on the wrong side of where she’s standing. Despite that, a good portion of this book shows her vulnerable, softer side as she struggles to regain her memory. I wasn’t sure how it was all going to play out once her memories returned but I was very pleased with the outcome of her story.
Leo was amazing! His reaction to Olivia was delicious as was his protectiveness of her. There were moments when my heart just about leapt out of my chest on his behalf because of his sheer torment at what happened or what he imagined had happened.
We get lots of the team in this story and I loved how they were all there for each other but especially Olivia as she needed it so much. The angst level ranges from low to high and the heat is mild to hot at times. I did feel the romance was more prevalent in this book than book 1 but still not the primary focus of the story. And that was okay because this has some great suspense and plenty of danger and drama.
Dual POV
Safe
Triggers
The heroine, Olivia is one scary character if you’re on the wrong side of where she’s standing. Despite that, a good portion of this book shows her vulnerable, softer side as she struggles to regain her memory. I wasn’t sure how it was all going to play out once her memories returned but I was very pleased with the outcome of her story.
Leo was amazing! His reaction to Olivia was delicious as was his protectiveness of her. There were moments when my heart just about leapt out of my chest on his behalf because of his sheer torment at what happened or what he imagined had happened.
We get lots of the team in this story and I loved how they were all there for each other but especially Olivia as she needed it so much. The angst level ranges from low to high and the heat is mild to hot at times. I did feel the romance was more prevalent in this book than book 1 but still not the primary focus of the story. And that was okay because this has some great suspense and plenty of danger and drama.
Dual POV
Safe
Triggers
June 24, 2021
Absolutely amazing as always! Action packed at every twist and turn.
Olivia is an assassin working a protective detail when FBI agent Leo notices her. But while talking Olivia takes a hit meant for Leo and after losing her memory, Neils team step in to protect her.
Falling in love with Leo while she can’t remember who she is was never part of the plan. And when her memory returns and she runs to protect them all, of course they aren’t going to stand by. She’s part of the family now. But can they all make it out alive.
Olivia is an assassin working a protective detail when FBI agent Leo notices her. But while talking Olivia takes a hit meant for Leo and after losing her memory, Neils team step in to protect her.
Falling in love with Leo while she can’t remember who she is was never part of the plan. And when her memory returns and she runs to protect them all, of course they aren’t going to stand by. She’s part of the family now. But can they all make it out alive.
February 6, 2021
Nobody writes a well-crafted book like Catherine Bybee and her newest one, A THIN DISGUISE ( Richter #2) is another example of her talent.
Olivia Naught, assassin-trained and looking for redemption, is shot on a Las Vegas street just as FBI Agent Leo Grant is asking for her phone number. Olivia wakes up in the hospital with dissociative amnesia. Leo wonders was the bullet meant for him, or this strange and intriguing woman with no memory.
Fairly soon we find out who Olivia really is and her relationship to the case Grant was covering. As part of Neil McBane’s elite security force – although she’s never really been his employee – Olivia was working to keep Leo’s star witness in a child trafficking ring, safe. Going into full protection mode, McBane takes Olivia to Colorado with Leo in tow, to help her heal and hopefully restore her memory.
I love a good forced proximity romance and this one is a doozy because the house is filled with people and yet Olivia and Leo see no one but the other. When her memory finally returns, Olivia sets a plan in motion to get the person that shot at them – alone and without help.
Leo has something to say about that, as does the rest of the team.
Fast-paced with sexy dialogue and wonderful character, this is sure to be another hit for Bybee.
Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for a sneak peek at A THIN DISGUISE. My rating: 5 stars
Olivia Naught, assassin-trained and looking for redemption, is shot on a Las Vegas street just as FBI Agent Leo Grant is asking for her phone number. Olivia wakes up in the hospital with dissociative amnesia. Leo wonders was the bullet meant for him, or this strange and intriguing woman with no memory.
Fairly soon we find out who Olivia really is and her relationship to the case Grant was covering. As part of Neil McBane’s elite security force – although she’s never really been his employee – Olivia was working to keep Leo’s star witness in a child trafficking ring, safe. Going into full protection mode, McBane takes Olivia to Colorado with Leo in tow, to help her heal and hopefully restore her memory.
I love a good forced proximity romance and this one is a doozy because the house is filled with people and yet Olivia and Leo see no one but the other. When her memory finally returns, Olivia sets a plan in motion to get the person that shot at them – alone and without help.
Leo has something to say about that, as does the rest of the team.
Fast-paced with sexy dialogue and wonderful character, this is sure to be another hit for Bybee.
Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for a sneak peek at A THIN DISGUISE. My rating: 5 stars
March 14, 2021
A Thin Disguise by Catherine Bybee an empowering four-star read. This is number two in the Richter series and I would say its best to read them in order, I read and enjoyed the first but felt like I was missing something, when I read this one it added to the overall detail of the story and it helped me feel like I knew what was going on better. Olivia was such a strong character, she fought for herself and she knew what she was doing. Even when she doesn’t know anything, it doesn’t matter she was still her at heart. This is filled with drama, mystery it is filled with action packed scenes. There are difficult moments in this story, but my goodness they are few and far between, my issue was that there were scenes that just didn’t need to be there, and just made me drift a little as it felt overly long in those moments that’s why I gave it a four-star rating, it could have been five and I am sure many will find it to be five-stars all the way.
June 16, 2021
Another great addition to this engaging and addictive series! It easily stands alone but the nuances that come from having read the previous books add a depth that enriches the reading experience. The amnesia plot device is not usually one I enjoy but in this instance it was explained and explored in a way that is very realistic which made it surprisingly interesting. The first half of the book did move along a bit slow, however. I was never eagerly anxious to pick it back up once I set it down like most of this author's stories. BUT, the second half suddenly takes off and from then on it's a race to the finish! There are twists and turns that one will never guess. And every one is superbly and intelligently penned. It is edge-of-your-seat reading that is also real and riveting!
August 10, 2021
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.A Thin Disguise didn’t wow me as I hoped it would be based on the premise of the FBI agent falling for an assassin. I thought book one was better in comparison.
The story was classified as a romantic suspense, but personally I thought it was lacking in the suspense. The story began on an exciting note, but the excitement ended after the heroine, Olivia, lost her memory. From that moment, the focus was on her trying to regain her memory and her growing relationship with Leo. I expected a change with the return of her memory, however this was not forthcoming. It was not until near that some action was forthcoming. It did not give me the adrenaline pumping feeling one would expect from the genre.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t relate to the characters. I know Olivia has been through a lot. Orphaned at an early age and sent to study at Richter, and on completion of her studies was forced to become an assassin. She now seeks to make amends for her past actions, hence her current situation. Despite this, I found it difficult to feel anything for her. Too aloof for my tastes, I guess her being an assassin made her that way.
Leo was adorable. Having met him in book one, I was happy to know he would get his own story. I like how he stepped up to protect Olivia at the risk of his job. Even after finding out about her past, he stuck by her.
I never thought I would say this, but the romance was boring. They shared flirtatious moments, but their chemistry was non-existent and don’t get me started on the intimate scenes, which felt off. I never felt the passion one would expect from these scenes.
The pacing was not what one would expect from the genre. Parts of the story dragged and there were a few times when I lost focus.. Honestly, I kept reading, in the hopes it would get better.
For me, the best parts of the book were the camaraderie between the characters and the epilogue. The characters shared a few humorous moments, which had me smiling on a number of occasions. The author delivered a swoon worthy epilogue.
Conclusion/Recommendation
To conclude, A Thin Disguise did not deliver as I hoped it would. However, don’t let m opinions discourage you as it appears I am in the minority based on the many rave reviews I have seen for this installment.
Narration
When I discovered that the audio version was available through Kindle Unlimited , I chose to listen. Once again Joe Arden and Lori Prince narrated. The male did a wonderful job in his portrayal of the characters. With regards to the female narrator there was improvement when compared to Changing The Rules. However, her accents needed more practice.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
The story was classified as a romantic suspense, but personally I thought it was lacking in the suspense. The story began on an exciting note, but the excitement ended after the heroine, Olivia, lost her memory. From that moment, the focus was on her trying to regain her memory and her growing relationship with Leo. I expected a change with the return of her memory, however this was not forthcoming. It was not until near that some action was forthcoming. It did not give me the adrenaline pumping feeling one would expect from the genre.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t relate to the characters. I know Olivia has been through a lot. Orphaned at an early age and sent to study at Richter, and on completion of her studies was forced to become an assassin. She now seeks to make amends for her past actions, hence her current situation. Despite this, I found it difficult to feel anything for her. Too aloof for my tastes, I guess her being an assassin made her that way.
Leo was adorable. Having met him in book one, I was happy to know he would get his own story. I like how he stepped up to protect Olivia at the risk of his job. Even after finding out about her past, he stuck by her.
I never thought I would say this, but the romance was boring. They shared flirtatious moments, but their chemistry was non-existent and don’t get me started on the intimate scenes, which felt off. I never felt the passion one would expect from these scenes.
The pacing was not what one would expect from the genre. Parts of the story dragged and there were a few times when I lost focus.. Honestly, I kept reading, in the hopes it would get better.
For me, the best parts of the book were the camaraderie between the characters and the epilogue. The characters shared a few humorous moments, which had me smiling on a number of occasions. The author delivered a swoon worthy epilogue.
Conclusion/Recommendation
To conclude, A Thin Disguise did not deliver as I hoped it would. However, don’t let m opinions discourage you as it appears I am in the minority based on the many rave reviews I have seen for this installment.
Narration
When I discovered that the audio version was available through Kindle Unlimited , I chose to listen. Once again Joe Arden and Lori Prince narrated. The male did a wonderful job in his portrayal of the characters. With regards to the female narrator there was improvement when compared to Changing The Rules. However, her accents needed more practice.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
July 6, 2021
This was my first book by author Catherine Bybee and what a great introduction to her writing as well as a complex suspense world that she has built.
A Thin Disguise is the second installment to Bybee's Romantic Suspense series Richter. It follows Olivia who is a former student the Richter a school where the students were taught anything but normal. Olivia is on assignment where she is looking out for a witness who has a target on her back but some very prominent people who want her gone. But Olivia is shot and wakes up with no memory and is thrust into the world of people who want to protect her, especially from her past and Leo a federal agent who has a soft spot for this stubborn woman.
Olivia is an extremely complex character, she is always alone, on the run, not trusting anyone because of her past. She was an assassin and her connections to Richter brought her to Neil and his team of former Richter connections. They normally work with the government and police, doing things their way. All they want is the best for Olivia and know how she functions, with her memory lose, they just have to wait for the ball to drop. She has one heck of a past and it was interesting to see her memory fighting both the new possibility and what her life has always been like.
Leo is trying to stop these powerful people from targeting an innocent young woman. He comes across Olivia at random and cant get her out of his head. They end up randomly meeting again which ends in a shooting. Now he's brought into a world he didn't know existed. I loved his character, he just a good man who falls hard for a someone who thinks she cant have anything good.
Overall this was a fantastic story, lots and I mean lots of suspenseful moments. Wonderful secondary characters and a background story that I feel will unfold more with each book. It did take me a bit to catch up to what was going on in the beginning, as this is the second book and I have not read the first. However I was easily enthralled with the story that I couldn't put it down and had to know more. Now I'm off to read the first to tie in the connections.
A Thin Disguise is the second installment to Bybee's Romantic Suspense series Richter. It follows Olivia who is a former student the Richter a school where the students were taught anything but normal. Olivia is on assignment where she is looking out for a witness who has a target on her back but some very prominent people who want her gone. But Olivia is shot and wakes up with no memory and is thrust into the world of people who want to protect her, especially from her past and Leo a federal agent who has a soft spot for this stubborn woman.
Olivia is an extremely complex character, she is always alone, on the run, not trusting anyone because of her past. She was an assassin and her connections to Richter brought her to Neil and his team of former Richter connections. They normally work with the government and police, doing things their way. All they want is the best for Olivia and know how she functions, with her memory lose, they just have to wait for the ball to drop. She has one heck of a past and it was interesting to see her memory fighting both the new possibility and what her life has always been like.
Leo is trying to stop these powerful people from targeting an innocent young woman. He comes across Olivia at random and cant get her out of his head. They end up randomly meeting again which ends in a shooting. Now he's brought into a world he didn't know existed. I loved his character, he just a good man who falls hard for a someone who thinks she cant have anything good.
Overall this was a fantastic story, lots and I mean lots of suspenseful moments. Wonderful secondary characters and a background story that I feel will unfold more with each book. It did take me a bit to catch up to what was going on in the beginning, as this is the second book and I have not read the first. However I was easily enthralled with the story that I couldn't put it down and had to know more. Now I'm off to read the first to tie in the connections.
July 4, 2021
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
This is the second book in this series, but we first discovered just how unusual life at Richter was in The First Wives Club series. Whilst you don't need to read them (book 5 in particular) first, I would definitely recommending reading the first book in this series first. It is key to understanding why the team are so reluctant to reveal Olivia's past to her.
One of the skills which Bybee uses to great effect in her stories, is to give characters redemptive qualities. After all the First Wives Club was made up of women who had married for money. It was with the knowledge and agreement of their husband, but all the same, in theory they should not be the people we are happy to see find love. And again here, Olivia, who has been an assassin for years, has been trying to make amends. In the course of this new way of life, she nearly loses her own, and does lose her memory. Her friends try and protect her from her truth, cautiously supporting her and watching out for her as she starts to remember.
FBI agent Leo wants to thank her for saving his life, and we soon realise how attracted they are to each other - both ignorant of the inappropriateness of their closeness given their careers, even if Olivia is retired. It is both lovely seeing Olivia get the happiness that her education and subsequent role denied her, but stressful, as we know that once she does remember, it will possibly go up in smoke. It is impossible not to keep turning the pages, and find out just how this can work out.
Reminders of just how severe the life at Richters was, and how unexpectedly, friends on the inside will help to bring clarity to the situation. Anyone who thought boarding school life was exciting would think again after reading about this place, that is for sure.
I was so happy at how things were resolved, and I highly recommend that you find yourself a quite place to immerse yourself in all things Leo and Olivia - you will not be disappointed.
This is the second book in this series, but we first discovered just how unusual life at Richter was in The First Wives Club series. Whilst you don't need to read them (book 5 in particular) first, I would definitely recommending reading the first book in this series first. It is key to understanding why the team are so reluctant to reveal Olivia's past to her.
One of the skills which Bybee uses to great effect in her stories, is to give characters redemptive qualities. After all the First Wives Club was made up of women who had married for money. It was with the knowledge and agreement of their husband, but all the same, in theory they should not be the people we are happy to see find love. And again here, Olivia, who has been an assassin for years, has been trying to make amends. In the course of this new way of life, she nearly loses her own, and does lose her memory. Her friends try and protect her from her truth, cautiously supporting her and watching out for her as she starts to remember.
FBI agent Leo wants to thank her for saving his life, and we soon realise how attracted they are to each other - both ignorant of the inappropriateness of their closeness given their careers, even if Olivia is retired. It is both lovely seeing Olivia get the happiness that her education and subsequent role denied her, but stressful, as we know that once she does remember, it will possibly go up in smoke. It is impossible not to keep turning the pages, and find out just how this can work out.
Reminders of just how severe the life at Richters was, and how unexpectedly, friends on the inside will help to bring clarity to the situation. Anyone who thought boarding school life was exciting would think again after reading about this place, that is for sure.
I was so happy at how things were resolved, and I highly recommend that you find yourself a quite place to immerse yourself in all things Leo and Olivia - you will not be disappointed.
July 5, 2021
A Thin Disguise is the second book in the all-new Richter series by Catherine Bybee. I’m an avid romantic suspense lover and have been for many years. I really enjoyed Changing the Rules (book 1 of the series), so I jumped into this one with high expectations. I was not disappointed. I actually enjoyed it a little more than the first book in the series.
Quick note: this can be read as an absolute standalone book. With that said, being a series lover, I always recommend reading them in order to enhance the experience. There’s plenty of backstory in this book to keep you up to speed on who’s who and what’s previously happened without being an information dump. But if you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, do yourself a huge favor and pick up both books and read them in the correct order.
Now, I’m a characters girl, so if I can’t connect with the main characters, I will generally give up on a story. I loved Leo in book 1 and felt bad that he seemed so lonely, so I was a bit giddy to find out he did get his own story. Leo is a straight-laced, really great guy. One of the truly good ones. So Olivia being who she was challenged him to think outside the box. But it was awesome to see him go a bit rogue. I also love a redeemed antihero, and Olivia fits that to a T. Their chemistry was sizzling, too. The action was fast-paced in the beginning, slowed a bit in the middle, then really picked up at the end.
My only complaint is that it still feels like I’m not quite getting the connection between some of the secondary characters. I’m not sure if that means there’s some reveal planned for future books or I haven’t found it yet in previous books. Regardless, this book was just the kind of story this romantic suspense junkie desires: well-paced action, great characters, and mystery and suspense that weren’t too simple that I figured out the who and the why before the climax.
I give A Thin Disguise by Catherine Bybee 5 out of 5 stars!
Quick note: this can be read as an absolute standalone book. With that said, being a series lover, I always recommend reading them in order to enhance the experience. There’s plenty of backstory in this book to keep you up to speed on who’s who and what’s previously happened without being an information dump. But if you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, do yourself a huge favor and pick up both books and read them in the correct order.
Now, I’m a characters girl, so if I can’t connect with the main characters, I will generally give up on a story. I loved Leo in book 1 and felt bad that he seemed so lonely, so I was a bit giddy to find out he did get his own story. Leo is a straight-laced, really great guy. One of the truly good ones. So Olivia being who she was challenged him to think outside the box. But it was awesome to see him go a bit rogue. I also love a redeemed antihero, and Olivia fits that to a T. Their chemistry was sizzling, too. The action was fast-paced in the beginning, slowed a bit in the middle, then really picked up at the end.
My only complaint is that it still feels like I’m not quite getting the connection between some of the secondary characters. I’m not sure if that means there’s some reveal planned for future books or I haven’t found it yet in previous books. Regardless, this book was just the kind of story this romantic suspense junkie desires: well-paced action, great characters, and mystery and suspense that weren’t too simple that I figured out the who and the why before the climax.
I give A Thin Disguise by Catherine Bybee 5 out of 5 stars!
July 1, 2021
4 Stars
I loved the first book in this series and although A Thin Disguise wasn't quite as good, I still really enjoyed it and thought thw writing, storyline and characters were all excellent.
The storyline focuses on another student of the Ritcher school named Olivia. At first we see Olivia working on a case in Las Vegas. I instantly liked her for her strength, wit and intelligence. Olivia is such a complex, tough and focused character and I loved seeing all her different layers be revealed throughout the book. In Vegas she meets FBI agent Leo who is unknowingly messing up her plans. Then Olivia gets shot and the main story begins. Leo is an absolute star and I adored this brave and strong cinnamon bun of a man. He is both the sweetest person but not a pushover and I loved his contradictions and willingness to love and protect others.
The romance was great and had a small side order of smut. However much I loved the romance, it is not the selling point of the book.
Catherine Bybee is the queen of writing suspenseful stories of crime and undercover operators working to take out the bad guys. I loved that this story linked to the illegal smuggling ring in the first book and that we got to see those characters but that the attention was on Olivia and Leon. I won't go into the story as I don't want to give much away. However it is filled with excitement, drama and danger, although not quite as hard hitting as the first book.
If you are interested in a suspense filled romance that is both exciting and interesting then I really recommend this series. The writing and storytelling is incredibly smart and the humour and romance is perfect. I loved it and can't wait for the next book!
Please note that I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the first book in this series and although A Thin Disguise wasn't quite as good, I still really enjoyed it and thought thw writing, storyline and characters were all excellent.
The storyline focuses on another student of the Ritcher school named Olivia. At first we see Olivia working on a case in Las Vegas. I instantly liked her for her strength, wit and intelligence. Olivia is such a complex, tough and focused character and I loved seeing all her different layers be revealed throughout the book. In Vegas she meets FBI agent Leo who is unknowingly messing up her plans. Then Olivia gets shot and the main story begins. Leo is an absolute star and I adored this brave and strong cinnamon bun of a man. He is both the sweetest person but not a pushover and I loved his contradictions and willingness to love and protect others.
The romance was great and had a small side order of smut. However much I loved the romance, it is not the selling point of the book.
Catherine Bybee is the queen of writing suspenseful stories of crime and undercover operators working to take out the bad guys. I loved that this story linked to the illegal smuggling ring in the first book and that we got to see those characters but that the attention was on Olivia and Leon. I won't go into the story as I don't want to give much away. However it is filled with excitement, drama and danger, although not quite as hard hitting as the first book.
If you are interested in a suspense filled romance that is both exciting and interesting then I really recommend this series. The writing and storytelling is incredibly smart and the humour and romance is perfect. I loved it and can't wait for the next book!
Please note that I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 14, 2021
A THIN DISGUISE..
...Catherine Bybee
A case against Mokonos was solid if Marie was kept alive. She had been bought, used and now a chance to become physically well and free, Olivia was brought in on a favor to keep the girl alive, by shadowing her every move Olivia was an assassin now working each case for redemption of her past. With disguises Olivia had on, FBI agent Leo Grant noticed her eyes and thought he knew her. When a bullet hits her, and no memory of what happened,, his team worked now to keep her safe.
As pieces come to her, the cases they are working on are the same. The attraction is strong, so are her secrets. First I have read her books, they are direct of what she is doing and why. Olivia and Leo worked well together to bring an intriguing story to enjoy.
Given ARC for Net Galley and Montlake for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
...Catherine Bybee
A case against Mokonos was solid if Marie was kept alive. She had been bought, used and now a chance to become physically well and free, Olivia was brought in on a favor to keep the girl alive, by shadowing her every move Olivia was an assassin now working each case for redemption of her past. With disguises Olivia had on, FBI agent Leo Grant noticed her eyes and thought he knew her. When a bullet hits her, and no memory of what happened,, his team worked now to keep her safe.
As pieces come to her, the cases they are working on are the same. The attraction is strong, so are her secrets. First I have read her books, they are direct of what she is doing and why. Olivia and Leo worked well together to bring an intriguing story to enjoy.
Given ARC for Net Galley and Montlake for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
March 7, 2021
I’m really enjoying this series, which is a nice mix of action, suspense and romance. The second in the series, It is a standalone story, although there are recurring characters. Leo is a federal agent and Olivia is working on a case. She saves him from getting shot but ends up getting shot herself and losing her memory. They are working against time to find out who and why someone was shooting at them. Olivia was tough and a little broken but I really liked her character and growth through the book. Leo was a great character- not too alpha but just enough to provide a great foil for Olivia. The rest of the crew were a strong supporting cast that provided the reader additional characters to root for. Overall, an interesting and enjoyable read. Thanks to NetGalley for an early copy.
October 24, 2021
This book is a captivating read in the Richter series. Olivia has a difficult and violent past, one she’s trying to make up for when she is shot and ends up with amnesia. Leo is fascinated with her from the first time he sees her, knowing nothing of her past or present. The Richtor team has her back first and foremost as they move forward to solve the case. There’s plenty of mystery, with twists and turns, chemistry, romance, suspense, derp friendship and teamwork. I’m loving this team and look forward to more of their experiences.
June 22, 2021
Catherine Bybee continues to delivers amazing love stories and A Thin Disguise did not disappoint. I absolutely loved A Thin Disguise by Catherine Bybee, the second book in her Richter series. I am not sure how Catherine Bybee does it, but I can truly say that I absolutely loved every page of this incredibly, emotionally charged love story and that I could not put it down. I loved the book and cannot wait to read the other books in the series. One of my favorite parts is how the title of the book is incorporated into the story. Catherine Bybee has once again proven that she is a master storyteller who always delivers truly page turning romances. Who doesn't love hot sexy men, strong females, loving families and friends, who always support one another, and wonderful characters? Catherine Bybee continues to deliver all that and so much more. Catherine writes stories with great characters, but most of all she writes about strong women who are not defined by their upbringing or their pasts. They survive in spite of the circumstances of their pasts, that changed the consequences of their lives. Once again Catherine Bybee has delivered another amazing book. This page turner is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. I loved A Thin Disguise and reuniting with characters who were first introduced in Say It Again, Sasha Petrov Hoffman’s story. A Thin Disguise is the story of Olivia Naught, a former assassin and Richter student, and Leo Grant, an FBI agent. Olivia and Leo meet on the Las Vegas Strip when Olivia jumps in front of a bullet that she believes was meant for Leo, saving his life. Olivia suffers from amnesia following the incident. Sasha Petrov Hoffman and Neil McBain are aware of Olivia’s true identity, but go along with ploy. Neil rents a safe house for both Olivia and Leo, since they are not sure who is behind the shooting. They assume it has something to do with a recent high profile child prostitution trial, where the defendant was found guilty. I love Olivia and Leo’s love story and how they got romantically closer to each other as they were trying to discover who was behind the shooting and help Olivia regain her memory. Sasha knows that the minute Olivia regains her memory she will disappear, because she does not want to be close to anyone and jeopardize their lives. That is exactly what happens. I love all the plot twists and the travel throughout Europe, and Olivia’s return to Richter seeking answers to the identity of the gunman. I love the lighter moments in A Thin Disguise, especially when Olivia and Leo are battling in the snow, and Sasha’s purchase for Olivia. A Thin Disguise is a beautifully written story for Olivia and Leo, filled with all of Catherine Bybee’s normal bittersweet moments, plot twists and surprises, and so much emotion. I really enjoyed seeing the softer, gentler more vulnerable side of the characters. My favorite part of the book was the epilogue, I truly love how it went above and beyond the happily ever after. I loved catching up with Claire Kelly, Cooper Lockman, Jax Simon, Sasha and A.J. Hoffman and Neil and Gwen McBain. Also, loved how the cover picture and the book title gets incorporated into the story. Loved the book, I am so excited for the other books in the series. Highly recommend this incredible love story.
July 6, 2021
ARC for honest review with no compensation 4.5 stars Received from NetGalley and Montlake
A Thin Disguise is book 2 in the Richter series by Catherine Bybee and while about different couple, reading in order will give you a better understanding of this series.
We met Olivia Nought also a Richter alumni like Claire from Book1 and in Say it Again (First Wives series) is helping McBain Security in the hopes of atonement for her past. While in Vegas, she takes a bullet meant from someone else…namely Leo Grant FBI agent, who also is working for McBain. When she wakes up she has no memory of who she is…what happens next keeps you turning the pages to see how Leo and Olivia go from here….
Tensions running high, action, drama, memory loss, mystery, sparks, romance and so much more…can’t wait for the next book in this series!
A Thin Disguise is book 2 in the Richter series by Catherine Bybee and while about different couple, reading in order will give you a better understanding of this series.
We met Olivia Nought also a Richter alumni like Claire from Book1 and in Say it Again (First Wives series) is helping McBain Security in the hopes of atonement for her past. While in Vegas, she takes a bullet meant from someone else…namely Leo Grant FBI agent, who also is working for McBain. When she wakes up she has no memory of who she is…what happens next keeps you turning the pages to see how Leo and Olivia go from here….
Tensions running high, action, drama, memory loss, mystery, sparks, romance and so much more…can’t wait for the next book in this series!
July 8, 2021
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
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A Thin Disguise was the perfect combination of heart-pounding danger, camaraderie, secrets, and scintillating attraction, all wrapped up in one epic adventure that crisscrossed the globe.
I’m having such a wonderful time with Catherine Bybee’s Richter series! I devour anything she writes of course, but there’s just something about the mix of intrigue and romance together in this series that works so very well. It doesn’t hurt that the heroines in the first two books have been forces to be reckoned with. (lol) And the heroes? *dreamy sigh* Good (sexy) guys with some alpha tendencies–but in the best of ways... Read More
See the full review & more at HarlequinJunkie
A Thin Disguise was the perfect combination of heart-pounding danger, camaraderie, secrets, and scintillating attraction, all wrapped up in one epic adventure that crisscrossed the globe.
I’m having such a wonderful time with Catherine Bybee’s Richter series! I devour anything she writes of course, but there’s just something about the mix of intrigue and romance together in this series that works so very well. It doesn’t hurt that the heroines in the first two books have been forces to be reckoned with. (lol) And the heroes? *dreamy sigh* Good (sexy) guys with some alpha tendencies–but in the best of ways... Read More
July 7, 2021
This is the second book in the Richter series and I loved it every bit as much as book one, if not even more. Olivia and Leo were such great characters and I was sucked in from the beginning. Olivia is one of the most intriguing heroines I’ve read in awhile. Leo is everything you want in a romantic suspense hero: protective, smart, and willing to do anything for the heroine. I highly recommend this series and I cannot wait until book three.
June 28, 2021
4.5⭐
A Thin Disguise is my first introduction to author, Catherine Bybee and the Richter series.
However, I did download Changing the Rules, but I didn't believe I needed to read it first. And in some ways, I was right. Although this story does continue a case from that first book and so there is a part of me, that wishes I had taken the time to read it. But I was so into A Thin Disguise and enjoying it enormously that I didn't see the point, but going back I would have done things differently.
Yet, this was a tremendously well-written story. That was well-paced, engaging and fascinating. Not to mention full of wonderful, well-crafted and intriguing characters that I want to know more about.
And with a great blend of romance, mystery and action as well as shades of the author Kaylea Cross' Valkyrie series that I'm a huge fan of; this was a brilliant read, and one I had a hard time putting down, and I'm now definitely going to dive straight into Changing the Rules.
Would happily recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
A Thin Disguise is my first introduction to author, Catherine Bybee and the Richter series.
However, I did download Changing the Rules, but I didn't believe I needed to read it first. And in some ways, I was right. Although this story does continue a case from that first book and so there is a part of me, that wishes I had taken the time to read it. But I was so into A Thin Disguise and enjoying it enormously that I didn't see the point, but going back I would have done things differently.
Yet, this was a tremendously well-written story. That was well-paced, engaging and fascinating. Not to mention full of wonderful, well-crafted and intriguing characters that I want to know more about.
And with a great blend of romance, mystery and action as well as shades of the author Kaylea Cross' Valkyrie series that I'm a huge fan of; this was a brilliant read, and one I had a hard time putting down, and I'm now definitely going to dive straight into Changing the Rules.
Would happily recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
July 6, 2021
A thin disguise by Catherine Bybee.
A really enjoyable read. Lots of action. I liked Olivia and Leo. Surprised how quickly I read this book. 5*.
A really enjoyable read. Lots of action. I liked Olivia and Leo. Surprised how quickly I read this book. 5*.
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