Review: Reece and Maggie's Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2012
When Reece Newton the senior claims adjuster for an insurance company meets Maggie Dunlap a private investigator of `wayward husbands' the sparks begin to fly. Maggie's claim for a damaged camcorder during a break in has been denied, labeled possible fraud for being over insured, and she is angry. When Reece hears that there was a recording on the camera to support one of her cases, he agrees to look into it. Reece is also the insurance investigator for Southern Maryland, and a clause in her contract includes coverage for recordings and lost wages. But now Maggie is scared because her home is being invaded on a daily basis, with no evidence of forced entry. Who is doing this... and why? Reece has a reason not to trust conniving women, and Maggie has a reason to be afraid and distrustful of men. It was frustratingly fun to watch Maggie and Reece try to fight their growing closeness as they both maintain they do not want a relationship; stubbornness and distrust get in the way of the desire they feel. This one is a bit spicier than the other books... deliciously so! Jeff, Reece's troubled son, is a part of it, too. It was fun to watch Reece come to see that "the apple didn't fall too far from the tree" and much of his attitude has rubbed off on his son. I loved how Maggie patiently worked to gain Jeff's trust and admiration, which helped change his attitude and win him over. The story about what is happening to Maggie and how it is resolved was fascinatingly scary and helped make this story my favorite of the three. I will miss these three not single anymore daddies, their friendship, and their families. This series is thoroughly enjoyable and would make a great omnibus!