JINX, YOU’RE IT (Trouble for Hire 3) by Cynthia Eden-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 31, 2021

Life is too short not to have one hell of a good time.

Jinx lives for his good times. With a ready smile and quick joke, his charm carries him through most rough situations. And when his grin doesn’t work, he just uses the down and dirty skills he acquired working Special Forces to get the job done. Life is easy, his luck is perfect, and nothing will slow him down. Except maybe…her.

It was a one-night stand she should forget.

Allison “Ali” Carter does not have time for handsome playboys—not even the ones with killer blue eyes and abs that last for days. Sure, she might have given in just one time and let her desire for Jinx take over, but she is not about to repeat that mistake, no matter how great the night was. She’s down on the Gulf Coast for a week of sun and relaxation. Jinx isn’t part of the plan.

Until he is the only plan.

Trouble has followed Ali down to the coast. On her last classified mission, she acquired a most dangerous stalker. The kind of guy that you can’t ditch, no matter how hard you try. The kind of guy who can scare a woman to death. And to help Ali deal with him? A most unlikely hero offers up his services.

He wants his second chance.

When Ali walked away from Jinx, it shouldn’t have hurt. He should have forgotten her and moved on. But since that fateful night, she’s been in his head. Been tormenting his dreams. So when she appears in his PI office and she’s in danger? Jinx immediately leaps into action. He’ll show Ali that he’s more than just a fast grin. This time, it’s not about being lucky. This time, it’s about protecting Ali and maybe, just maybe…winning her heart.

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REVIEW: JINX, YOU’RE IT is the third instalment in Cynthia Eden’s contemporary, adult TROUBLE FOR HIRE romantic, suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for, or are connected to Trouble For Hire private investigators. This is former US Special Forces soldier Jinx Hyde, and government agent Allison ‘Ali’ Carter’s story line. JINX, YOU’RE IT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from third person perspectives JINX, YOU’RE IT follows the rekindling romance and relationship between former US Special Forces soldier Jinx Hyde, and government agent Allison ‘Ali’ Carter. A one-night stand between agents Jinx Hyde and Allison Carter ended when our heroine ghosted Jinx a last minute assignment forced Ali deep under cover. Fast forward to present day wherein Allison Carter has returned but with it she brings darkness danger, and isn’t about to pull Jinx into the mix. Allison has a stalker, someone who is not afraid to kill to get what he wants, and in this Allison suspects Jinx will be his next target but Jinx refuses to back down, and gets some help from an unlikely source. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Jinx and Ali, and the fall-out as secrets are revealed, and Jinx is about to come face to face with someone he knows.

Meanwhile, Jinx’ brother Ramsey is hiding in plain sight knowing the government is about to step in and take down but Ramsey’s past is not the only thing hoping for information but Ramsey refuses to place the woman he loves in the direct line of fire.

The relationship between Jinx and Ali is one of second chances but our leading couple both have secrets having lived a life undercover for the US government. Most of their assignments came with questionable consequences but Jinx refuses to allow Ali’s past to take away the woman he loves, The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and test.

The colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters include Jinx’ friends and former Special Forces warriors-Odin and War; his brother Ramsey, as well as government agents Landon and Cyrus. Ramsey and Dr. Whitney Augustine’s story is next in REMEMBERING RAMSEY.

JINX, YOU’RE IT is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, power, obsession, family and love. The premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are energetic and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
No Escape From War
Don’t Play with Odin

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Reviewed by Sandy