If you've been reading this series by Suzanne Brockmann, finally...finally! We get to Sam's and Alyssa's story. I gotta tell ya, I really like Sam, aka Ringo, formerly known as Roger Starrett. All his many names are explained and Sam's back-story is something else. You really feel for this poor little lost kid, trying to be tough.
Alyssa Locke has her own struggles from a difficult childhood, and it's no wonder these two have had such a volatile and passionate relationship. They just can't trust each other!
Synopsis:
Picking up where Book 5: Into the Night left off, Sam's soon-to-be ex-wife, Mary Lou, takes their daughter and runs off to Florida. As Sam shows up at Mary Lou's door, he finds his daughter is missing and a brutally murdered woman is laying on the floor. Alyssa Locke is assigned to help with the murder investigation, bringing her and Sam face to face once again. Unfortunately, Sam doesn't trust her and ends up on the wrong side of the law. Alyssa puts her career on the line as she tries to solve this case and gain Sam's trust.
In the historical story that is always present is this series, the love story between Sam's Uncle Walt, a Tuskegee airman and his Aunt Dot, a helicopter pilot, unfolds in a series of letters written during WWII. They struggle with the possible ramifications of being a bi-racial couple during a time of segregation.
The third story-line brings us back to Max Bhagat, FBI negotiator, and Gina Vitagliano, former hostage. Gina hasn't forgotten about Max and insists she's in love with him despite their 20 year age difference. Max insists that it isn't love, but rather transference as a result of being held hostage. Max, however, can't seem to forget about Gina either, and doesn't know what to make of that.
My Response:
I loved this book! Sam is an interesting character. Tough as nails, cocky and arrogant, he also feels his emotions deeply. A jerk, most of the time, he has a great sense of humor as well and just can't stop thinking about Alyssa. Alyssa is a strong woman keeping up her guard and having a hard time trusting someone that seems so completely out of control. The action and suspense of the story was great. I just wanted to sit and read all day.
Overall Enjoyment: 4.5
Language: Yes, it's Sam Starrett after all.
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
In the historical story that is always present is this series, the love story between Sam's Uncle Walt, a Tuskegee airman and his Aunt Dot, a helicopter pilot, unfolds in a series of letters written during WWII. They struggle with the possible ramifications of being a bi-racial couple during a time of segregation.
The third story-line brings us back to Max Bhagat, FBI negotiator, and Gina Vitagliano, former hostage. Gina hasn't forgotten about Max and insists she's in love with him despite their 20 year age difference. Max insists that it isn't love, but rather transference as a result of being held hostage. Max, however, can't seem to forget about Gina either, and doesn't know what to make of that.
My Response:
I loved this book! Sam is an interesting character. Tough as nails, cocky and arrogant, he also feels his emotions deeply. A jerk, most of the time, he has a great sense of humor as well and just can't stop thinking about Alyssa. Alyssa is a strong woman keeping up her guard and having a hard time trusting someone that seems so completely out of control. The action and suspense of the story was great. I just wanted to sit and read all day.
Overall Enjoyment: 4.5
Language: Yes, it's Sam Starrett after all.
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
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