Series:
Hawaii CI (Book 2)
Trusting each other
Could cost them everything…
To discover why a fellow DEA agent was murdered, Dex
Adair is undercover at Kauai's most beautiful resort. And when its owner,
Katrina Sizemore, receives threatening letters, Dex wonders if her husband's
recent death could be connected. But uncovering an insidious conspiracy
together means Dex and Katrina must put their fragile trust -- and irresistible
passion -- on one deadly line…
Good story. I liked the mix of suspense and romance. The
book opens with the scene-setting death of an undercover DEA agent investigating
drug trafficking on the island paradise of Kauai. This is followed by Dex and
his fellow law enforcement officers setting up as more undercover agents to
investigate her death and whether the resort and its owner are involved. Dex
and his K-9, Barnabas, pose as a PI moonlighting as a piano player at the
resort.
Widow Katrina works hard to keep her resort going after
her husband's death. She's drawn to her new piano player but isn't sure if
she's ready to do anything about it. When she receives a mysterious and vaguely
threatening note, she hires PI Dex to investigate it. When she gets a second note
claiming that he isn't who he says he is, Katrina wonders if she can trust him.
I enjoyed seeing the development of the relationship
between Dex and Katrina. The sparks between them are evident from the start,
but Dex is there to do a job, not get involved with a possible suspect. Fortunately,
he is quickly convinced of her innocence and can confide in her about his
identity. As they spend time together looking for the truth behind her
husband's death and that of the DEA agent, their attraction continues to grow. I
liked how they found they had much in common and enjoyed spending time together
outside the investigation. But Katrina is rooted to her lodge, and Dex travels
a lot in his work for the DEA. Is it possible to have a successful relationship
under those conditions? When Katrina's life is in danger, both realize that
being together is what's important. I loved the ending and seeing how they
overcame the obstacles.
The suspense of the story was good. I liked following the
investigators as they tracked leads and tried to connect the dots. The threats
against Katrina kept her and Dex on edge, while hints of her husband's actions
led to other revelations. The intensity increased as they closed in on the ringleaders.
The final confrontation was a nail-biter with a twist Katrina didn't see
coming. I loved seeing her strength as she stood up against her captor. The
resolution was good, and the epilogue was a great wrap-up.
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