This my first Stephanie Bond novel that I got free as part of set through Kindle. It was humorous with enough chemistry and heat thrown in to make the mystery worth while. I loved the characters and the writing that I was chuckling quite a few times. I had an idea from the start who the "bad person" was (probably because I watch too many crime shows), but it was still a neat twist. I'm glad I picked that set up! I have a fondness for books like these. Maybe because I started reading historical romances, then contemporary before I leaped into the paranormal and YA. Getting back to some of these older contemporary romances reminds me of the early days and my love of books from authors like Sue Grafton and Amanda Quick. A touch of mystery, lots of romance, and just an all around lighthearted read.Kat is your average modern day woman. Good job, nice apartment, healthy appetite, and general mistrust in the opposite sex. Just when she thinks men can't get any worse, enter James. He's British, sexy, a touch dangerous thanks to being an ex-secret service agent, but arrogant and a confirmed bachelor. Although she is attracted to him, she has no intentions of getting involved with him. He on the other hand hopes to change her mind, and enjoy a quick liaison while he is in town after chaperoning the delivery of an alleged historical artifact. When said artifact gets stolen, Kat is accused and arrested, and James sticks around to help her clear her name.Outside of the cheesy pet name he has for her, the fact that they manage to clear her name BEFORE finding the actual thief, I found the story easy to read and actually a decent mystery. My guess as to who the thief is was off. After finding out, I was actually surprised I didn't guess that sooner.If you look Amanda Quick books, then you'll enjoy reading this book. If you like serious, gritty mysteries, then this book is not for you.
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This was a great short story and I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend this set of books
—tok2sturt
