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A perfect cover
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- ISBN: 9781426870750 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 1426870752 (electronic bk.)
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1 online resource : ill. - Publisher: New York, NY : Silhouette Books, c2004.
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- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2004 September #2
Lacie Reed knows she is the best woman for the job, even if overprotective, too-sexy-for-his-own-good police detective Anthony Beauprix doesn't think so. Three residents of New Orleans' Little Vietnam community have recently been brutally murdered, and no one seems to know why. Both Lacie's own heritage and her unique talents give her the ability to blend into Little Vietnam and get answers from people who might be unwilling to talk to the police. Disguised as a runaway teenager, Lacie is soon hearing whispers about a new gang controlling the community, a gang whose members might be responsible for the murders. Even more troubling, though, are the rumors Lacie hears that two of the people closest to her might also be involved in the crimes, and one of those people may be Anthony. A Perfect Cover is the perfect combination of a vividly realized setting, superb characterization, a wickedly clever plot generously spiced with danger and intrigue, and writing seasoned with a dash of sharp wit. Both suspense and romance readers will be delighted with Tan's compelling and captivating book. (See Story behind the Story, p.226, for more about Tan and Harlequin books.) ((Reviewed September 15, 2004)) Copyright 2004 Booklist Reviews. - Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2004 August #1
Lacie Reed, Vietnamese war orphan and American citizen, is one of the best special agents around. This time she is on her way to New Orleans to help trap a killer who is targeting the Vietnamese community. Her Afro-Asian heritage, youthful appearance, and small frame make it easy for her to pass as a runaway teen; but it also makes her more vulnerable. Although the focus of this fast-paced story is generally on the mystery, romance isn't given short shrift, and the gradually developing relationship between Lacie and police detective Anthony Beauprix is especially well done. The novel also features an exceptionally well-defined sense of place, and Tan's memorable, deceptively fragile risk-taking heroine will appeal to fans of romantic suspense. Tan (Run, Jane, Run) has written several earlier romances. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2004 August #2
Action-romance author Tan's (AKA Jane, etc.) first book for Silhouette's new suspense line, Bombshell, is curiously bereft of action. Half-Vietnamese Lacie Reed works for a U.S. senator, ferreting out bad guys who smuggle illegal immigrants into the country. When her mysteriously wealthy "uncle," Tinh Vu, asks her to come to New Orleans to help solve the murders of three local Vietnamese, her loyalties are divided. In the end, Lacie gives in to Tinh's plea, ignoring the senator's warning that Tinh is a crook. With the help of detective Anthony Beauprix, Lacie goes undercover, disguising herself as a runaway teen and finding employment in a Vietnamese restaurant. Not much happens as Lacie noses around, watching and working, but the novel's sense of foreboding ratchets up nicely when it becomes clear that the murders are part of a larger scheme. The chemistry between Lacie and Beauprix is subdued, but Tan paints an authentic picture of the Vietnamese subculture. Less convincing is Lacie's uncanny ability to be at the right place at the right time and to make amazing leaps of logic. On the other hand, readers may expect nothing less of a "Bombshell" heroine. (Sept.) Forecast: This book is part of a women's action series launched in July targeted at younger readers. Ads have run in Glamour, Elle and Cosmo, but it may be a tough sell, as Silhouette remains synonymous with romance. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
