Stolen Indian artifacts...A murdered museum guard...A missing woman...A baby in danger...
Only Desiree can unearth the horrifying secret that links them all.
Museum security expert Desiree Jacobs doesn't mean to get in danger's path. Really she doesn't. But when a friend is in trouble you don't just walk away. No matter what your overprotective FBI agent boyfriend says So when Desi and Tony's date at a presidential ball is interrupted by a frantic Maxine Webb, Desi doesn't hesitate to jump in.
Soon Desi is neck-deep in a confusing array of villains. Did Max's niece run away or was she taken? Is she still alive or the victim of a perverse ritual? And who wants her infant son-and why?
Then Tony's organized crime case collides with Desi's investigation, throwing them both into the path of something dark and sinister. Something that craves blood...
From the streets of Desi's beloved Boston to the mountain desert of New Mexico, Desi and Tony must rely on God to thwart unseen forces-and save a young woman and her baby from a villain more evil than any of them can imagine.
Review:
Reluctant Runaway follows up its exciting predecessor pretty well. The saga of Desi and Tony continues as they search for one of Max's missing family members. Once again, Nelson crafts exciting and vibrant characters, though with a slightly predictable plot. Unfortunatly the anticipation for another book created by Reluctant Burglar is fading and as this series gets worse with every book I find myself hoping it is only a trilogy. 3 stars
Stephen and Jandrew
This story is filled with exciting plot turns and the romance builds as you read.| Posted January 08, 2009
Desiree Jacobs, the owner of HJ Securities is back and up to her old tricks in Reluctant Runaway, the second book of the traditional romantic suspense series by Jill Elizabeth Nelson.
Continuing in the unique job where she masquerades as a cat burglar to test the effectiveness of her client’s security systems, Desi grabs the reader’s attention as she opens the book in criminal mode. She demonstrates her prowess as a thief and gives the reader a few uncomfortable moments worrying about her safety during this escapade.
This time around, we follow Desi on the hunt for missing Anasazi Indian artifacts. This case comes to Desi’s attention when her best friend’s niece, Karen Webb, disappears and is accused of the theft. Desi commits to give her all to find Karen, no matter the risk. Her search is peppered with danger and exciting scenes, and ends with a thrilling closing.
FBI agent Tony Lucano, Desi’s love interest, cautions Desi to let the authorities investigate this crime, but Desi being the spunky character she is, ignores Tony’s warning and throws herself into the investigation. Along the way she discovers Karen’s involvement in a strange religious group. Desi believes the group to be a cult that will ultimately lead to solving Karen’s disappearance.
Tony and Desi’s already rocky relationship is filled with turmoil when they are thrown together in Albuquerque. The danger of Desi’s profession strains the relationship as does Tony’s inability to open up to Desi. Desi rushes full steam ahead to solve the case and Tony follows hoping to keep her safe. All along the way their faith is equally tested.
The story is filled with exciting plot turns and the romance builds as you read. Desi is a strong character that captures reader’s adventurous side. Once again, Nelson provides a complex and interesting plot filled with lots of tension. Be sure to pick up Reluctant Burglar and read that one first, so you can thoroughly enjoy each book in the order Nelson intended.
