Publisher: Cerridwen Press
Date published: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-41991-839-1
Romantic suspense
E-book
Reviewed by Tammy
CLICK TO PURCHASE! Suspense. Terrorists, government agents, secrets and betrayal set the stage for Kelly Kirch’s latest romantic suspense, CAPTIVE HEART.
Naya’s entire world changes the day men break into her apartment and kill her roommate before her eyes while she is kidnapped. Before she has a chance to figure out what is going on, she is rescued from her Farsi-speaking kidnappers only to find herself a prisoner of yet another group of kidnappers, this time Americans. After several attempts at escape, Naya learns from the American soldier in charge of bringing her in that her parents are sleeper agents for Iran and she is suspected of helping them betray her country. Though she refuses to believe her parents are terrorists, the proof he offers has her pleading for his help to find her parents and straighten out this enormous misunderstanding.
Special Agent Jake Bart is just trying to complete his mission. Collect the girl and return her for questioning. Unfortunately, Naya is not cooperating and it doesn’t take Jake very long to realize she might just be the innocent she appears. But even if she is innocent, terrorists are chasing her and it is very possible that she knows something that might help Jake.
Kelly Kirch’s CAPTIVE HEART is romantic suspense set against a backdrop of Middle Eastern terrorists attempting an attack on US soil. Reader interest is instantly riveted to the action as Naya and her roommate are set upon in the opening chapter and her roommate is murdered. Like Naya, readers are left wondering what is happening and why, especially when Naya is rescued only to find herself once again held by persons unknown against her will. Though scared and confused, Naya’s spunk is never ending. This girl has one horrific thing after the next happen, yet she keeps a clear head and is constantly thinking on her feet. The sexual tension between Naya and Jake is frustrating for both of them and leads to some very interesting scenes. While Naya is trying to figure out why her country thinks she is a terrorist, Jake is simply determined to fulfill his mission. Jake is red, white and blue through and through. He is well trained and focused on stopping terrorism in its tracks. He is also completely unprepared for the tender feelings that Naya evokes in him. These two characters have such wonderful chemistry; they set the pages ablaze.
The storyline is complex, fast paced and very believable. Readers really feel the sense of urgency and desperation that builds higher and higher as the story progresses. The feelings Naya experiences when she realizes the truth about her parents runs the gamut from disbelief to betrayal to fear and hope. This story starts out with a bang and keeps building momentum throughout.
This reader thoroughly enjoyed Kelly Kirch’s CAPTIVE HEART. Terrorism is such a timely subject these days. A strong, intelligent, and yes, well-built American soldier and the innocent woman he is bound to fall for while saving the world from terrorism are the perfect setting for romantic suspense.
Date published: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-41991-839-1
Romantic suspense
E-book
Reviewed by Tammy
CLICK TO PURCHASE! Suspense. Terrorists, government agents, secrets and betrayal set the stage for Kelly Kirch’s latest romantic suspense, CAPTIVE HEART.Naya’s entire world changes the day men break into her apartment and kill her roommate before her eyes while she is kidnapped. Before she has a chance to figure out what is going on, she is rescued from her Farsi-speaking kidnappers only to find herself a prisoner of yet another group of kidnappers, this time Americans. After several attempts at escape, Naya learns from the American soldier in charge of bringing her in that her parents are sleeper agents for Iran and she is suspected of helping them betray her country. Though she refuses to believe her parents are terrorists, the proof he offers has her pleading for his help to find her parents and straighten out this enormous misunderstanding.
Special Agent Jake Bart is just trying to complete his mission. Collect the girl and return her for questioning. Unfortunately, Naya is not cooperating and it doesn’t take Jake very long to realize she might just be the innocent she appears. But even if she is innocent, terrorists are chasing her and it is very possible that she knows something that might help Jake.
Kelly Kirch’s CAPTIVE HEART is romantic suspense set against a backdrop of Middle Eastern terrorists attempting an attack on US soil. Reader interest is instantly riveted to the action as Naya and her roommate are set upon in the opening chapter and her roommate is murdered. Like Naya, readers are left wondering what is happening and why, especially when Naya is rescued only to find herself once again held by persons unknown against her will. Though scared and confused, Naya’s spunk is never ending. This girl has one horrific thing after the next happen, yet she keeps a clear head and is constantly thinking on her feet. The sexual tension between Naya and Jake is frustrating for both of them and leads to some very interesting scenes. While Naya is trying to figure out why her country thinks she is a terrorist, Jake is simply determined to fulfill his mission. Jake is red, white and blue through and through. He is well trained and focused on stopping terrorism in its tracks. He is also completely unprepared for the tender feelings that Naya evokes in him. These two characters have such wonderful chemistry; they set the pages ablaze.
The storyline is complex, fast paced and very believable. Readers really feel the sense of urgency and desperation that builds higher and higher as the story progresses. The feelings Naya experiences when she realizes the truth about her parents runs the gamut from disbelief to betrayal to fear and hope. This story starts out with a bang and keeps building momentum throughout.
This reader thoroughly enjoyed Kelly Kirch’s CAPTIVE HEART. Terrorism is such a timely subject these days. A strong, intelligent, and yes, well-built American soldier and the innocent woman he is bound to fall for while saving the world from terrorism are the perfect setting for romantic suspense.
1 comment:
Hey Tammy! Thank you so much for this fantastic review. :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that the pacing involved you all the way through.
You've made my evening!
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