All that glitters in Miami is not gold . . .
Lured in by a bad ex-boyfriend and the moonlight of Miami, Meg O’Hara is trapped in a nightmare situation, waiting tables for a crime boss and fearing for her life. When undercover FBI agent Christopher Shaunessy offers her a way out, she seizes it. Getting the goods on Salazar Moreno might not be easy, but she’ll do anything to be freed from her servitude and Moreno’s sexual advances, even if it means moving in with the charismatic agent.
Chris Shaunessy pretends to be Meg’s lover in order to keep her safe, but he steels his heart against further involvement. Passion has no place in the sordid world of organized crime. And yet, the closer they get to cracking the case, the stronger his feelings for the spirited waitress shine. It’s a dangerous game he’s playing, and taking Meg in his arms for real could prove a fatal misstep . . .
(Blurb from Goodreads)
This is my first read from author Kari Lemor, and it was fantastic!
Meg O’Hara is trapped in a life that she most definitely did not expect; all because of her ex-boyfriend’s decisions. He owed a lot of money to the owner of a club, so he took off and Meg was stuck with the bill. In order to pay back the owner, she needs to work at the club, but she’s determined to do just that, pay back the owner and get her life back.
Chris Shaunessy is the FBI agent looking to take down the very man that Meg is trying to repay. Their worlds collide and the story begins.
I really like how even though Meg is in a horrible position, she is determined not to be the girl who needs saving; she is trying to save herself. That’s refreshing. And I also loved how Chris isn’t overbearing or overprotective. He absolutely cares about Meg and worries about her, but he isn’t suffocating.
All and all this is a great romantic suspense!
