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London Calling by Veronica Forand – a Review

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London Calling by Veronica Forand – a Review

 

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Description:
Small town police officer Emma Ross loves her simple life––but it takes a hard turn into crazy when she’s kidnapped by MI6 and is put under the protection of an over-bearing, albeit sexy, Scotsman. A man who believes she’s lying to protect her father—a father whom she had no idea worked for British Intelligence and is now missing.  Liam Macknight’s partner was assassinated and he’s certain Emma’s father had something to do with it. But the stubborn woman isn’t talking, and she’s determined to get herself killed trying to find out the truth. Locking her in a room does no good––he tried that. So he’s forced to work with her, even if he’s not sure he’ll ever be able to trust her. When he’s assigned to kill her dad to protect the identity of British spies in the Kremlin, he knows what little trust they’ve gained is about to be destroyed forever…

 

 

Review:

London Calling by Veronica Forand is intense, fast paced and full of action. This book reminded me of the mission impossible movies. 

Emma is a small town policewoman, she loves it, she knows everyone and she’s good at her job.  She gets a call about her dad, so she rushes to the UK; where she is then held by MI6 !!! Why ???   (Emma doesn’t realize her father was working for the British government, and is now missing) 

Liam doesn’t trust Emma, his partner was killed and Liam thinks Emma’s father had a hand in it (and he is convinced she knows more than she is letting on).  H e does admire her spirit and loyalty, but it won’t stop him from finding Emma’s father. Even if he has to “pretend” that he REALLY likes Emma.  But what happens when Liam actually starts to fall for her ?? And when he’s ordered to kill her father…. That’s not going to help the situation. 

I didn’t really get the connection between Emma and Liam, it did feel a little stilted in places (didn’t miss the sex either, the action more than made up for the absence of “action” in the bedroom)

London Falling was very well written. I would happily watch this as an action movie. It was very descriptive and I loved reading the action scenes (even if they were a little unbelievable) 

I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes action and just a little romance . 

Reviewed by Julie B

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True Peril by Veronica Forand – a Review

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True Peril by Veronica Forand – a Review

 

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Description:
Socialite Trista Patterson has turned her back on her life of privilege and dedicated herself to helping others. Her mission to protect the world’s children often takes her into the bleak and violent underbelly of third world countries. When a kidnapping attempt goes wrong, Trista quickly finds herself running for her life…and married to a man she just met…as she’s placed at the top of the Cartel’s most wanted list.

Some days no good deed goes unpunished.

Dane O’Brien has spent his life in the shadows. Once a lethal assassin he grew tired of losing his soul with every hit, trading his gun and missions for a conference table and office politics as an undercover operative for the CIA. But when visiting his humanitarian sister turns deadly, Dane finds himself swearing to protect her beautiful and passionate friend Trista no matter the cost…even if it means stepping back into the world he swore never to return to. Although falling for the tough-hearted Trista is easy, keeping her alive is hard.

Review:

True Peril by Veronica Forand is book 3 of her True Lies series.  This reads very well as a standalone, so you don’t need to read the earlier books, but there are a few characters from the previous books in this book.

Wow ! Great way to start a book, a kidnapping, an attempted rescue and killings all in the first chapter! Can we keep the pace up ?

The answer is yes, this book starts off running and keeps up the fast pace. The banter and chemistry is great between Trista and Dane. The scenes are descriptive and very well written.

Dane is use to visiting his sister in dangerous places, but he never imagined he would have to rescue one of her friends.  Dane is a very active character, he hides a secret from his sister. He is an undercover agent for his government, he goes in and does the dirty jobs, and he works alone. Seducing women for secrets and cover, he hasn’t got time to fall in love.

Trista is tired of being a pampered princess. Tired of being ignored by her family, she devotes her life to helping others less fortunate than herself. And in a tiny village she meets Jenny and they become best friends. Jenny doesn’t know that Trista is a trust fund baby, she knows that her friend wanted to join the police force, but pressure from the family (how embarrassing, their daughter a blue collar worker ) forced Trista to leave.

Dane is forced to rescue Trista, but is totally taken by surprise, she rescues herself and they flee into the jungle. Our girl knows how to handle herself.

And now Trista is on the run from a drug lord, she needs to get out of the country, but with no passport or documents, that doesn’t look likely. In steps Dane and pulls a few strings, Trista is now Eve and she is married to Dane !

Reading the adventure as it unfolds for Trista and Dane was a wild and exhilarating ride. There were twists, turns and Laugh out loud moments, the author kept me reading until the early hours 😉

I will be going back to read the stories before this one. And if you like your book with adventure, gun fights and romance, please pick this one up.

Reviewed by Julie B.

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Untrue Colors by Veronica Forand – a Review

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Untrue Colors by Veronica Forand – a Review

 

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Description:
She’s on the run… Brilliant art appraiser Alex Northrop’s ex used stolen art to fund his nefarious activities. Now he wants her dead. But it isn’t just herself she’s worried about – if he discovers who she really is, he’ll kill her family. Professor Henry Chilton is shocked to find a beautiful stranger passed out in his bed, and even more so when she reveals a priceless painting is a forgery – the painting he’d planned to use to fund a woman’s shelter. She’s mysterious and frightened, and he is determined to discover why. Alex’s knowledge of art is undeniable—just as Henry’s attraction to her is irresistible. But in order to help him recover the real painting, Alex isn’t just risking exposure…she’s risking her life.

 

Review:

Untrue Colors by Veronica Forand was a great way to start a book. Alex overhears her murder !!!

Poor Alex fell for the wrong guy, and after four months of being beaten, her boyfriend decides to celebrate their anniversary with murder.  She barely escapes, and plans a new life for herself.

Finding a life for herself, Alex (now known as Gabe) still doesn’t feel safe, and with good reason, it looks like they’ve found her.

Alex lives for art, she lives and breathes it. It’s her passion and when she informs the professor that the expensive painting is a fake, then all hell breaks loose.

Now Henry isn’t a stereotypical professor – he’s a hunk, and an ex-military, he is a brilliant man and sexy, with it.  The initial meeting between Alex and Henry was amusing. And then he finds her in his bed

The attraction felt between Alex and Henry fizzed and crackled.  The action is fast paced, and well written.  The story between Alex and Henry interweaves seamlessly into a gripping suspense plot that had me unable to put it down.

I enjoyed it immensely. It’s a fast paced action read, with romance and intrigue thrown in for good measure. I managed to read it in a day, (once I opened it, I couldn’t   Put it down!!)

The secondary character Simon, is Henry’s half brother, he’s an exciting read. And I’m hoping he gets a book, as the ending of this book made me cry.

 

Reviewed by Julie B.

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