Hot Target is another great book by Suzanne Brockmann in the Troubleshooter Series. And this one sets up some characters that we'll be seeing in future books.
Synopsis: Jane Chadwick is a high-profile movie producer in LA working on a film that portrays the homosexuality of a real-life hero during World War II. A group of extremists known as the Freedom Network is pressuring Jane to abandon the project. As the harassment turns to death threats, Troubleshooters, Inc. is called in to provide round-the-clock security.
Navy SEAL Chief Cosmo Richter finds himself facing a month's leave with little to do. As he's never really learned how to just take a vacation, he offers his services to Troubleshooters, Inc. and ends up in LA protecting Jane, which she fights the entire time.
Starring in Jane's movie is her brother, Robin Chadwick, who is in denial with regard to his messed up life. Robin meets with openly gay FBI agent, Jules Cassidy, in an attempt to research the gay community. Suddenly, and seemingly out of the blue, Jules' ex-lover, Adam, walks back into Jules' life and turns him upside-down. Jules knows Adam is trouble, but he just has a hard time staying away from him. Jules suggests Adam for the co-starring role in Jane's movie, and after Adam gets the part a tense dynamic begins between Jules, Adam and Robin. Robin, who Jules finds himself attracted to. Robin, who is straight.
My Response:
Even though Jane and Cosmo are the focus of this book, I was really drawn to the story between Robin, Adam and Jules. I love Jules' character and I'm hoping he gets a book of his own. Robin is very likable and his life becomes a little more out of control as the book goes on.
There's a tragic event that takes place in this book which, as surprising as it was, I appreciate Brockmann writing it as she did. These SEALs and protectors are in a dangerous business and to gloss over the danger and not have anyone ever get hurt is unbelievable. The tragic event added a realism that made the story even better.
Overall Enjoyment: 4
Language: Yes
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+ years old
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