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BAD attitude
First published 2005 · 359 pages
A high-octane collision of snark, bullets, and sizzling chemistry.
What it feels like
This is a high-adrenaline shot of romantic suspense that thrives on the friction between its leads. The reading experience is fast and fiercely entertaining, propelled by sharp, sarcastic banter and explosive action sequences. You are immediately pulled into a gritty, high-stakes world where danger is a constant backdrop to an intensely steamy romance. The narrative balances the thrill of a covert mission with the emotional unpeeling of a hardened, cynical hero who discovers his own capacity for honor and love. It is unapologetically dramatic and deeply satisfying, perfect for readers who love their romance served with a side of flying bullets, reluctant partnerships, and fiercely protective heroes who finally meet their match.
- Mood
- adrenaline-fueled
- steamy
- high-stakes
- dangerous
- Tone
- snarky
- intense
- passionate
- gritty
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- reluctant partnership · redemption of a hardened soul · protective devotion · duty versus desire
- The writing
- Punchy and dialogue-driven, balancing sharp, sarcastic banter with unapologetically dramatic action sequences.
- The arc
- Moves from cynical distrust and prickly banter to a fierce, life-altering devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-octane romantic suspense featuring dangerous, misunderstood alpha heroes and the capable women who match their fire.
Content notes
- gun violence
- terrorism themes
- explicit sexual content
- imprisonment
About the book
BAD agent Sydney Westbrook must find the perfect assassin for a risky counter-terrorism mission. J.D. Steele, a military sniper whose attitude problem landed him in prison, seems a good candidate. But as they're dragged into a secret world of freelance killers, Sydney begins to discover the man of honor and passion beneath Steele's arrogant façade. It's a man even Steele didn't know he could be -- and a man whose mission will risk the life of the only woman he's ever loved....
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