Review: Action-Packed Toe Curling Fun
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2013
Maia is a secret agent who can't seem to stick to the playbook when it comes to helping people who are in danger. Her careless actions have gotten her on the number one most wanted list for Russian drug lord Reznikov. Things take a turn for the worse when Reznikov's team runs into her while she is protecting an informant. Enter Jack McCord, former Navy SEAL; he isn't going to let anything happen to the most beautiful women he has ever met. Jack whisks her away to his secluded home to help keep her off everyone's radar. Unfortunately, Maia is a magnet for trouble and her battle with Reznikov is just getting started in this action-packed romance.Maia is a strong female lead who has been training to be an agent with The Guardians (a special ops team) since she was very young. I loved that she was willing to sacrifice herself to save anyone. Each of her daring feats left her damaged and many times hospitalized, which showed a vulnerable side to this woman who acts as if she is invincible. Author Victoria Paige did a great job of creating two well-rounded characters that made you smile and at the same time created great frustration. I really enjoyed all of the plot twists and the action as the hunt for the Russian gangsters unfolded.The one thing that bothered me about the story is that I think Jack McCord was just too alpha male. His dominant nature was a great match for Maia, but I felt that their explosive arguments and disagreements led to sex that was a little too violent for my taste. There was plenty of sweet loving going on as well. I would have liked there to be less sex with their arguing, but that is just my personal taste.Fire and Ice is an engaging story with solid characters, good action and enough romance to keep your toes curled. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a strong protagonist and some heart-pumping action.(This book was provided to Compulsion Reads for review by the author.)