An FBI agent puts everything on the line…
To keep a deadly threat at bay
When FBI agent Miguel Peters and his father land squarely
in the crosshairs of a bomber terrorizing Seattle, the last thing Miguel wants
is to also entangle a lovely stranger in a terrorist's web. Yet while Maisy
Oliver might look innocent, her father's one of the most notorious men in
Washington State. Miguel knows Maisy will do anything to help him and his team
catch a killer. But does that include confronting a past she's worked far too
long to forget?
Good book that literally started with a bang and never
let up. While sightseeing, FBI agent Miguel's father, Robert, struck up a
conversation with travel blogger Maisy. During one of their stops, a bomber
grabbed Robert, snapping a bomb collar around his neck and taking him hostage. A
tense confrontation and a nearby explosion meant the bomber got away.
Meanwhile, Maisy stayed right with Robert while the bomb squad defused the
collar bomb. As a witness who also saw the bomber, Maisy went into protective
custody with Robert. He stayed in a hotel under guard, while Maisy stayed with Miguel
in his apartment.
I found it interesting that Maisy stayed at the apartment
and not Miguel's dad. The connection between Miguel and Maisy was evident from
the start. Something about her got under his skin and roused his
protectiveness. Mentally, Miguel fights the connection, not wanting to get involved
in a relationship. An FBI agent herself, Miguel's mother died in the line of
duty, and he never wants to put someone through that agony. He also has a job
to do, and Maisy is a distraction he can't afford.
Maisy feels the connection as strongly as Miguel does. Part
of her resists the attraction as she has plans for her future that don't
include a relationship with anyone. But because of her past, Maisy understands the
importance of Miguel's work. Even when she worries about him, she hides her
fears and encourages him in his work. An unexpected link between Maisy's past
and the current case created a situation where she had to face that past. I
loved Miguel's support and the strength it gave her to make it through the
situation.
I loved watching the relationship develop. Miguel and
Maisy's concern for each other was sweet, and I enjoyed seeing them take care
of one another. I laughed at the reactions of Miguel's BAU teammates who,
accustomed to his solitary lifestyle, raised eyebrows at his overt affection
for Maisy. The more time they spent together, the more Miguel wanted her in his
life. As Maisy's feelings for Miguel grew, she didn't look forward to the end
of the case and their inevitable parting. I loved the ending and the drama-free
but emotional admission of their feelings for each other. Where it happened was
especially appropriate.
The suspense of the story kept me glued to the pages from
beginning to end. The first bombing raised questions in Miguel's mind and
partially affected the direction of the investigation. An escalation in attacks
increased the tension and also brought new leads to light. I agreed with Miguel's
suspicion of a mastermind behind the attacks and who it was. I loved seeing the
BAU's teamwork and dedication as they drew the net tighter. The intensity of
the final confrontation kept me hooked until it was over.
To keep a deadly threat at bay
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