Review: cute and covert
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2013
I picked up Not Really Mr. Smith expecting a fun, little romance story and pleasantly discovered a mystery hiding inside. Katri Cardew spun together a love tale and a mystery novel in one sweet little package.After a bullet ends 14 years in the Special Forces service, James Geraghty reluctantly takes a job as bodyguard to an unusual heiress named Aden. Loss of the woman he loves and his career incites James to emotionally check out. His sullen, colorless existence is turned upside-down when he encounters his reality-challenged employer.Aden Barrington comes across as more farmhand than heiress whom James feels needs a babysitter. The preparations to inherit her father's business have made her the envy of her cousin, Witt, who may stop at nothing to get his own hands on the family money.After spending a brief time with this brood, James comes to the opinion that they need therapy, not a bodyguard. However, his chivalry, growing affection for Aden and suspicions about Witt's devious plans for power and wealth are enough to keep him close-by.The friction between these two strong-willed characters is both humorous and romantic. I enjoyed watching their relationship develop as each little piece of the mystery came together. Thank you, Katri, for such an enjoyable read!