Thrill Me to Death (The Bullet Catchers, Book 2)
Pocket - Pocket
Release date: 2006-07-25
Mass Market Paperback
Author: Roxanne St. Claire
American Light Romantic Fiction, Fiction, Fiction - Romance, Romance: Modern, Fiction / General, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Romance - Suspense, Romance - Contemporary, Romance - General, Bodyguards, Murder, Secrets
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Thrill Me to Death (The Bullet Catchers, Book 2)
Date undefinedI didn't like this one as much as the first, but it was still a worthy installment.
The plot wasn't as interesting (predictable) and I didn't like Cori very much. To me she was just a "poor little rich girl". Obviously there was a lot more to her than that, but I didn't like her anywhere near as much as Jazz from the first book. Same with Max. Didn't like him as much as Alex.
But the story kept me reading and by the end I was keen to read the third in the series. Overall it was fine.
Thrill Me to Death (The Bullet Catchers, Book 2)
Date undefinedThe Bullet Catcher Series:
Kill Me Twice
Thrill Me To Death
Take Me Tonight
Roxanne St. Claire has me hooked. Her hero characters, known as The Bullet Catchers, are incredible. Each has a unique personality, an interesting past, and a noble heart. None would hesitate to sacrifice himself for his client. These men are intelligent and powerful, yet still ordinary guys who make each other laugh with good- natured taunting.
St. Claire really hit a home run with "Thrill Me To Death". Her Bullet Catcher, Max Roper, has everything that makes a woman melt. Not only is he towering in size, he has a big heart as well. His friends and clients don't see it, because he hides behind a "tough guy" facade. His one true love left him 5 years ago, taking the laughter from his soul and the smile from his face.
Now Max has been assigned the job of protecting the very woman who turned his heart upside- down. His hardest task is keeping his feelings out of the picture. However when the two see each other, 5 years melt away as if they had never parted. Both are wary of rekindling their relationship, but their need for one another is undeniable. Max, known as "Mad Max" to his fellow Bullet Catchers, is brought to knees. He finds himself throwing caution to the wind, confessing to Cori that he accepted the assignment of protecting her because he never stopped loving her. Although Cori had pushed herself to move on by marrying a different man after their break- up, she admits to Max that she thought of him every single day.
Cori is caught in a web of lies. All of the people who matter in her life eventually become suspects in the murder of her late husband. That same murderer is now targeting Cori. After losing both her father and Max 5 years ago, Cori clings to every friend she has. She can't believe that any of them could be a killer. Max must keep her close to guard her life as he works to solve the mystery. The thought of losing her again is unbearable.
I never wanted to put this book down. Not only were the characters and the love story great, but the mystery was excellent as well. St. Claire kept me guessing. It has been a very long time since I read a crime story that was not predictable. Every time I thought I had figured out who the murderer was, she threw in twists that changed my mind. I was enthralled with this tale. I can't wait to read the next in the series!
Want to read the whole Bullet Catchers series? Here are the links:
First book in the series:
Kill Me Twice (The Bullet Catchers, Book 1)
Third in the series (following "Thrill Me To Death"):
Take Me Tonight (The Bullet Catchers, Book 3)
More Roxanne St. Claire favorites:
Killer Curves
French Twist
If you enjoy romantic tales between protective men and modern women, try these:
Hard Evidence
Extreme Exposure
Thrill Me to Death (The Bullet Catchers, Book 2)
Date undefinedThe first thing readers should realize is that even though this book is second in the Bullet Catcher series, it is also a stand alone novel. Well written romantic suspense. The only reason it didn't get five stars from me was that there were not enough red herrings in the plot, making the reveal predictable in my opinion. Romance was plentiful though for readers looking for a little more sex in their novels than the typical Romantic suspense.
Max Roper is given a difficult assignment; be the bodyguard for his ex-fiance. He hasn't seen her since she ran away claiming he killed her father and she would never forgive him. Yet, she wasted no time in finding herself a new extemely wealthy husband, who just happened to have died three months earlier leaving her a sizeable fortune and a great deal of power. It's Max's job not only to protect her from whomever is trying to threaten her, but to find out if she killed her husband. The only problem is that he isn't sure if he can get her to confide in him without getting too close in the process and opening up a world of emotions locked to the past. Someone wants her out of the way. Will Max be able to protect her, or will she suffer the same fate as her father?
Is it worth buying?
Yes. Either as part of the series or just for someone wanting to read a good contemporary romance novel. Suspense is carefully strung out to pull the reader along. Just don't expect a surprise ending. Hope that helps a little with the decision.
