Run the Risk
Love Undercover #1
Lori Foster
Harlequin HQN
Paperback, 379 pages
September 25th 2012
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When Detective Logan Riske goes undercover to find Pepper Yates, a potential link to his best friend’s unsolved murder, he vows to gain her cooperation by any means necessary. But the elusive beauty is more suspicious—and in far more danger—than he expected. And the last thing Logan needs is to start caring for her .
Pepper has spent years dodging the corrupt club owner who will stop at nothing to keep her silenced. She can trust no one, not even the handsome new “construction worker” who’s moved in next door. The heat between them is undeniable. But will surrendering to passion bring her the safety she so desires—or will her feelings for Logan draw them both into a killer’s crosshairs?
Review:
You can’t help but love Lori Foster’s sense of humor once you meet her latest pair of sheet burners. Logan and Pepper are the most unconventional couple, him being an undercover cop posing as a construction worker, her being a shewolf disguised behind sheep’s clothing. But boy, were these two a hoot to hang out with, especially considering how awkward yet erotic their first few smexy times scenes were. Each believes they are deceiving the other in an unforgivable way. For Logan, the depiction can not be helped if he plans to catch his best friend’s killer; for Pepper, she’s protecting the only family she has left, her brother. But even though Logan uses Pepper to get to her brother, he plans to win her back, no matter the risk.
I’ve been reading Foster for a long time now, and I’ve always enjoyed the mind tricks she plays on me. She’s fantastic at developing multidimensional characters. There were a few I was rooting for but I wasn’t entirely sure if I could trust them or not. That alone was enough to keep me glued to the story. I also really liked how romance took center stage Run the Risk, and not just the one between Logan and Pepper. Foster also took the time to develop romantic tension among various pairs of secondary characters for the future installments in this series, which added a welcomed anticipation.
The crime boss nemesis bit was somewhat predictable, but it was still edgy and it helped moved the story along. Overall, Run the Risk was a fun, fast read that ended with a promise of more sizzling romances to come.
Thanks to BookTrib, I have one paperback copy of Run the Risk to giveaway. Open to U.S./Canada mailing addresses only.
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Posted at 12:00 am • Labels: 4 stars, Book Review, contemporary fiction, giveaway, Lori Foster, romance
I’ve heard so much about Ms. Foster’s books but I’ve yet to pick them up. I need to fix that really soon. Been in a serious reading mood lately and it would be nice to kick back and relax. Thanks for the review, Missy!
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So happy to see a Missie post! I haven’t read Lori Foster’s books yet. Which one would you recommend I start with?
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I haven’t read a sheet burner in a long time. I think that is overdue and needs to be remedied fast. I love the double deception angle. It’s so much better when there’s two people keeping secrets!
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Sounds cute. I never heard the term sheet burner before, ha! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Sounds like a wonderful read. I love multidimensional characters that keep you guessing as to their real motives. And the fact that the book has good humor and good chemistry between the leads makes me want to pick this one up pronto. I’ll have to add this one to the list. Great review. Miss you round these parts. Hope everything is going well!
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I’m so glad you stopped by the other day. I miss you girl!
Oh and I love her suspense romance books. I also love the fact that the secondary characters are developed. Sequel! YaY! Oh you know you want to choose me to win! ;D
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Lovely! I’m in
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“…latest pair of sheet burners.” That description rocks.
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I soooo need to read some Foster! Seriously, I can’t believe I haven’t yet.
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YAY! A new Lori Foster book!
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Usually these types of romances aren’t my cup of cocoa, but I like how you mentioned that the author has a sense of humor and depicted multidimensional characters, hence I may give it a try sometime.
Fantastic review, Missie! I’m glad you enjoyed this, inspite of some of your minor issues with it 
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Awesome review. This seems interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Lol, it’s fun to read about characters who think they’re tricking someone else only for them to find out that they didn’t fool anybody. I’m assuming this one is a dual POV, which is even better
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This sounds like a good one! I’m in the mood for a sexy read right now.
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Not something I’d normally read, but I enjoyed reading your review. Multidimensional characters are hard to find and when an author does them well it’s so satisfying. I also love when you’re not sure if you can trust a character, especially if you’re attached to them. You want to know what’s behind all their actions and thoughts.
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This is in my tbr pile to be read next, so glad you enjoyed it. New follower on facebook , thanks to the lovely Felicia at Geeky blogger.
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