Review: Beware! Only a Taste!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 21, 2012
Disclaimer: This is not a complete book at all. It ends in the middle of a scene! But if you want a taste to see if you want to buy, this is it.About the book:The book does begin with a prolog that is deeply interesting about a young woman who seeks out wealthy men to spend some quality time with in hopes of getting a few expensive gifts to keep. She makes a big mistake when she picks up a man who takes her to a casino in San Remo, Italy.The story then opens with the day Elaine Brogan was born and how her father, Patrick Brogan doted on her. We get glimpses into Elaine's childhood until she is sixteen when she gets wrapped up in a modeling school scam. When she demands her money back, the head of the company gives it to her but little does she know this is the beginning of the end of her life as she knows it. The rest of the story shows us how Elaine came to be Agent Elaine. When she is transferred to Bulgaria, her life gets very interesting indeed, not just because she falls in love but because there are some strange things afoot, things she has to figure out for herself.My Take:I read the book in one sitting. I loved the Elaine character but I was anxious to connect the prolog to the story as well. Wells' writing is easy to read - not just easy, but engaging. I found the story interesting, though some of what happened seemed too pat and, for that, it was very, very much like real life. Ever wish you could get that last lick in only to find your moment for revenge is long gone, never to return? Ahhh, well that is life and, though we might not like it in a story, it makes the story more 'real'.Now I must warn my readers that this book is not a complete book. It just stops in a serious cliff hanger which made me want to go out and buy the next book. But it angers me as well. One of my favorite writers (Connie Willis) did that with her book Blackout and I hated it! I won't buy books like that if I can help it. The good news for the readers here is this book is currently free. It gives you a chance to test drive this writer for no cost. If you like the writing, you can purchase books 1, 2, & 3 for about $5.00.I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes intrigue and a good back story.