Review: Gavin can negotiate my release anytime!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2012
Anyone who has read the other books in the Private Protectors series will enjoy this one as well. The only complaint I had was that it was a novella and not a full book like the others since I wanted to follow Gavin and Janet longer!Gavin is new to Taylor Security and is pulled in using his hostage negotiation skills to try and release Michael's wife Roxann who was kidnapped. Other members of the team such as Vic, Janet, Peter and Billy also help but it is really Gavin's job to do what he can before Vic sends his tactical team in. Janet Fink, the technical/electronic expert on Vic's team is also brought in to get information for Gavin as needed. As if the pressure of Michael's wife being held hostage isn't emotional enough, Gavin and Vic each think they know the best way to run the show. Janet has feelings for Gavin (which started about 3 weeks before this situation) and Vic is her boss so she tries to help both sides. This continues on during the story.I enjoy Adrienne's writing and the little comments that her characters "think" but don't say. I think it is those comments/thoughts that make her characters have depth and seem real even in such a short story. One of the things I really liked in the book was Janet's fun and quirky personality, which Gavin appreciates, too! Another thing about Janet that I like is that while she is just a petite little in thing in size she can "slap" Vic around when she needs to and he'll listen for the most part (I think he has learned that he needs to listen to those women like his wife who are small but mighty).Gavin was a nice change too in that he wasn't a typical alpha male who wanted to go in kick butt and ask questions later. He certainly put himself in charge but in a more subtle way than the others. I love this series and learning more about the Taylor Security team through this novella was fun! This is a very quick read and you will fall in love with Gavin and Janet in the process.