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Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I loved the characters. The male lead was amazingly likable. The women are the same. The plot was predictable, hence the 4 stars, you kind of know who did it and why. BUT you still read and root for Kate and Jack The people they meet along the way are so greatly written you can picture them. Great and easy read One person found this helpful. At 15 years old Kate was sailing with her father on the outskirts of Haiti when a horrific tragedy happened. For 10 years Kate was left to survive on her own.
She learned how to trust no one and to defend herself from the scum she came across every day. Kate's life was constantly on the run and she never had anyone she could rely on till one day all that changed with FBI Special Agent Jack Coffey came into the pictures. Jack was sent to find Kate and bring her back in regards to finding out who had murdered a couple of scientists, including her father, who were working on an AIDS cure. Things don't go as plan for Jack and Kate and they find themselves running for their lives in order to find out the truth of what really is going on.
I was hooked the minute I opened the book and read the first page. I knew this book was going to end up being a wild ride! Everything about this book had me hanging on each word till the end! I had no issues understanding how the characters felt, the writing style of the book was great and very few flaws with editing which never really matters to me anyhow, I don't review a book for its editing issues. The chemistry between Kate and Jack was off the chain, I like how the author did not just throw them automatically into a relationship.
It kind of is a turn off on a story for me if there is not a struggle for a character to open up. I am not about perfect people and perfect couples, I like the suspense of whether or not they will get together in the book. I like characters to have flaws. Ragan did just that! I felt also, when compared to other novels that this one did not feel rushed.
It had a nice flow and there was a good amount of detail to the action of the story. I definitely had a hard time trying to figure out who was actually the main bad guy. Can I just throw out there that the sexual tension between Kate and Jack was insane, there were times I was just like get it over with you know you want to, lol. Jack was just pure hotness, you can't go wrong with a yummy FBI agent that has his own way of doing things!!
Overall, this book was a great little read and I would highly recommend you reading. Theresa Ragan has a great way of helping you understand her characters while still giving you the action and suspense you need in a book. I look forward to reading more books by her!
It's obvious that this is an early work of Theresa Ragan, however, having said that, this is still a really enjoyable read. There's lots happening with some twists and it's constantly moving forward, never leaving any dull moments. Some of the romance is a bit cliche and a little bit of the story is predictable however it's still a really enjoyable action packed book with some unpredictable turns.
The Lizzy Gardner series are my favorite books by this author however am glad I read this book and would recommend it. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. I find it very hard to believe that this is the same author who wrote the Lizzy Gardner books.
I returned it after the first 4 chapters, but decided a neutral 3-star rating was fair to those who can manage to finish it.. On further consideration, I'm deducting another star for several instances of extremely amateurish composition and the fact that the author doesn't know the difference between "poring" and "pouring". This was a very good read.
During a vacation in the Caribbean, fifteen-year old Kate Huntley's father, a prominent U.S. scientist, is murdered before her eyes. For the next ten years Kate . Editorial Reviews. From the Author. I cannot wait to wake up every morning and write. I have a Finding Kate Huntley - Kindle edition by Theresa Ragan.
Kate is all alone in Haiti after her father is murdered but she's managed to survive, vowing to one day revenge her father's death. Jack comes to find her and take her back to the states where her father's colleague is working on a cure for AIDS. Then the colleague is murdered and Jack is framed. Trying to cover the set up, the people responsible go about trying to kill Jack, and Kate by association.
I loved this book.
It was action-packed, with a bit of mystery. I really liked the fact that it was not all obscure as to who the bad guys were. The reader didn't know for sure about Jack's boss, but the suspicion was there big time. Ragan saved the cloak and dagger to Lou , the mastermind. And I have to say it was a revelation. Moving on to the characters. Kate was a strong woman my favorite type of heroine. She held her own and thought fast on her feet. I really liked her even though she was hell-bent on revenge. Two things annoyed me about her though: She trusted a woman she knew 10 years ago.
She had no clue how the woman had turned or what kind of person she was. A lot can change in 10 years. Yet she didn't trust the one person who was on her side. However, Jack proved himself time and time again. And by the end of the book, you would've thought that it would satisfy her. It was apparent she loved the guy but wouldn't tell him so, even when he professed his undying love countless times. Then, after he proposes for the 3rd time, she leaves him in her dust on her way to Haiti to finish her father's work, expecting him to follow.
And when he doesn't let go and goes after her after he put his demons to rest, he buys her boat as yet another proposal, but still she doesn't accept. And she has the gall to be upset!! What is wrong with you woman? At least she comes to her senses fast and proposes. From the moment he sets foot in Haiti, he's determined to help Kate. His naivete and his blind trust - when he was being shot at - bothered me at first. But I was pleased with the way his character grew.
By the end of the book, I was totally in love with him. As a last note, I found it kind of useless for Ragan to ruin A. It didn't add to the story, except for the added misery, which I found unnecessary. There were a lot of things to keep the reader interested and entertained, that heartbreak was uncalled for. I have to say that this move was predictable. From the first time the couple was mentioned, I knew they wouldn't have a happy ending.
The voice in my head screamed "one of them is going to die soon". Mar 02, Dolly rated it liked it Shelves: I couldn't get half way through it. Not because it was poorly written or anything, but because it made me feel so much. That's right, it was graphic and the subject matter just got to me. Ms Ragan made me feel each and every emotion of the characters.
It was too much for me, but I do highly recommend it for readers with sterner c 2. It was too much for me, but I do highly recommend it for readers with sterner constitutions. It was that well written up to the point I put it down. So, I went to her web page to check out other works and found she had a couple of romantic suspense, which, I love.
What I didn't like: That's right, opposite order today for my review of Finding Kate Huntley. I felt no connection to the characters, wanted more back story and the romance felt superficial. As a matter of fact, the whole book lacked depth for me. Most of the story you have to absolutely suspend belief.
If, I could have, I would have, but I couldn't. I couple of times I felt like I was reading the Keystone Cops version of a romantic suspense. Kate, Jack Coffey newly minted FBI field agent and the rest of the characters were two dimensional and at times down right stupid. Kate actually came across as the best character but she could have been so much more.
I wanted to know how she became the self-reliant street tough that she was. How did she become so proficient in defending herself? You know the usual things you want to know about a main character who has survived unthinkable odds. Jack and the "bad" guys were too busy tripping over their feet to be taken seriously. I know people want to trust in the agency they work for but when the bad guys know every move you make before you make it, don't you think you shouldn't share all your plans. The bad guys, well, I can't even go there. Some of them are named up front and the "head" of the bad guys, Lou, is supposed to be a huge secret.
Nope, figured it out the first time Lou made an appearance in the book. After all I've said, there are good things about Finding Kate Huntley. The opening scene really sucked me in. I wished Ms Ragan had followed with more about what happened to Kate at fifteen but the opening scene is very good. There is also some humor and snark between Kate and Jack that I really enjoyed.
So, the dialogue was pretty well written. Both books will have an audience that will enjoy them and while I didn't love Finding Kate Huntley, some will. Apr 18, Valerie rated it it was amazing. At 15 years old Kate was sailing with her father on the outskirts of Haiti when a horrific tragedy happened. For 10 years Kate was left to survive on her own. She learned how to trust no one and to defend herself from the scum she came across every day. Kate's life was constantly on the run and she never had anyone she could rely on till one day all that changed with FBI Special Agent Jack Coffey came into the pictures.
Jack was sent to find Kate and bring her back in regards to finding out who At 15 years old Kate was sailing with her father on the outskirts of Haiti when a horrific tragedy happened. Jack was sent to find Kate and bring her back in regards to finding out who had murdered a couple of scientists, including her father, who were working on an AIDS cure. Things don't go as plan for Jack and Kate and they find themselves running for their lives in order to find out the truth of what really is going on.
I was hooked the minute I opened the book and read the first page. I knew this book was going to end up being a wild ride! Everything about this book had me hanging on each word till the end!
I had no issues understanding how the characters felt, the writing style of the book was great and very few flaws with editing which never really matters to me anyhow, I don't review a book for its editing issues. The chemistry between Kate and Jack was off the chain, I like how the author did not just throw them automatically into a relationship. It kind of is a turn off on a story for me if there is not a struggle for a character to open up. I am not about perfect people and perfect couples, I like the suspense of whether or not they will get together in the book.
I like characters to have flaws. Ragan did just that! I felt also, when compared to other novels that this one did not feel rushed. It had a nice flow and there was a good amount of detail to the action of the story. I definitely had a hard time trying to figure out who was actually the main bad guy. Can I just throw out there that the sexual tension between Kate and Jack was insane, there were times I was just like get it over with you know you want to, lol.
Jack was just pure hotness, you can't go wrong with a yummy FBI agent that has his own way of doing things!! Overall, this book was a great little read and I would highly recommend you reading. Theresa Ragan has a great way of helping you understand her characters while still giving you the action and suspense you need in a book.
I look forward to reading more books by her! When Kate Huntley was fifteen, she saw her father murdered during a Caribbean vacation off the coast of Haiti. He barely managed to save Kate after he fought off his attacker. Who would harm her father? He was a harmless scientist working to find a cure for AIDS. She lives to avenge him, and remains in Haiti's tough backstreets--where life is hard and lives come cheap.
She manages to remain under the murderer s radar. Ten years later, while gaining mental and physical strength with her continue When Kate Huntley was fifteen, she saw her father murdered during a Caribbean vacation off the coast of Haiti. Ten years later, while gaining mental and physical strength with her continued determination, she works for a charter business in Port-au-Prince. Without her knowledge, her image is caught on a routine satellite photo that alerts the FBI. They want to talk to her about her father's death and why she's remained missing. At the same time, he is being framed.
Now he trusts no one--something he and Kate have in common. He is a charming man, and a real hunk. Kate discovers him following her after being told a man has asked for her. She confronts him, and their race begins. The fast-paced plot sweeps the reader along with barely time for a deep breath. I loved the action-filled suspense that kept me guessing to the climax.
I also loved the relationship between Kate and Jack as it built from sex and developed into a true romance. I recommend it highly to anyone who reads romance, mystery, suspense, and adventure Jun 04, Ukgardenfiend rated it liked it. Finding Kate Huntley Conspiracy theories upon conspiracy theories abound in this book, from the Head of the FBI to business and drug companies and charities and their nefarious motives.
Just who are the good guys? And who are the bad? And how can you tell the difference? We have the usual feisty self-reliant heroine but here very feisty and extremely self-reliant. Living on her own in a very dangerous culture for several years, living on her wits and without schooling or training and orphaned too… Finding Kate Huntley Conspiracy theories upon conspiracy theories abound in this book, from the Head of the FBI to business and drug companies and charities and their nefarious motives.
Living on her own in a very dangerous culture for several years, living on her wits and without schooling or training and orphaned too… without money or support. In comes the apparent beta male who then turns out to have quite a lot of alpha elements that he hides under a meek and mild exterior but which are there when required.
The author worked so hard to make the story exciting that it became very dragged out. Her father manages to get them both off the boat and Kate onto a raft but is unable to save himself. Amazon Inspire Digital Educational Resources. Detective Angie Pallorino hasn't forgotten the violent rapist who left a distinctive calling card - crosses etched into the flesh of his victim's foreheads. Is it her long lost daughter? Yes, people had taken the lost little girl into their homes after she was pulled out of the sea, but she never let them get close.
Lots of hidden skills… However, I did think that considering he was supposed to be a cyber specialist more could have been made of this in the story.. Hero and heroine far too trusting - never let people help you until you know them - and in this instance investigated them first - got them into all sorts of scrapes they could have avoided.. And how does Lou know so much?
Who is leaking to Lou? Would I read it? So you can see how tired my brain is by what I read. Nov 04, Morgan rated it liked it Shelves: He was a scientist on the brink of finding the cure for AIDS. That is when Jack Coffey walks into her life and flips everything upside down. Jack works for the FBI. His mission is to collect Kate and bring her back to the states.
Then a few things happen: Jack gets set up for murder. And, multiple people try to kill Jack and Kate. Sparks, twists, and deceit keep your eyes moving faster than your brain trying to soak up every word as quick as possible. This novel is addicting and fast paced. I strongly recommend this novel to adults who enjoy suspenseful romance novels. Jul 01, Heather rated it it was amazing. This book was awesome.
It starts out with Kate and her father on the Carribea during a bad storm. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. I find it very hard to believe that this is the same author who wrote the Lizzy Gardner books. I returned it after the first 4 chapters, but decided a neutral 3-star rating was fair to those who can manage to finish it..
On further consideration, I'm deducting another star for several instances of extremely amateurish composition and the fact that the author doesn't know the difference between "poring" and "pouring". This was a very good read. Kate is all alone in Haiti after her father is murdered but she's managed to survive, vowing to one day revenge her father's death. Jack comes to find her and take her back to the states where her father's colleague is working on a cure for AIDS. Then the colleague is murdered and Jack is framed. He and Kate are on the run for their lives as Jack tries to prove his innocence and Kate tries to find her father's killer.
Good suspense, nice love story, quite entertaining. Reminds me a little of Romancing the Stone. I was really pleased with this book. I typically only read these freebies because I believe a lot of these authors have a true talent and aren't too commercial. I've found a lot of duds She's a strong female lead that isn't always crying--she's ready to take charge Her relationship with Jack is sweet and creates some stellar, steamy sexual tension. I can't wait to check out some more stuff from this author One of the best books I have read this year. I love the main characters - Kate and Jack.
They are both fun with so much depth and the author did a good job of unraveling them one layer at a time. This fast-paced non-stop storyline kept me on my toes, and I could not put the book down.
I was confused by the movement of Jack's gun in the first chapter but that does not take away from this well developed interesting storyline. This was a very good book and the story line was very unique so it was a nice change of pace to the ones that get played out again and again. I really appreciated the authors writing skills and never got bored or to the point when I wanted to put the book down. It had just the right amount of each genre - mystery, sci-fi, murder, romance.
I liked how the author described both the exotic and third world conditions of Haiti. This was a thoroughly enjoyable book,. See all reviews. Most recent customer reviews. Published 3 months ago. Published 8 months ago. Published 10 months ago. Published 1 year ago. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Set up a giveaway. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
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