Money, Honey
by Susan Sey
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Berkley
Available: July 6, 2010
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book received from: Penguin
WHEN A LAWMAKER…
FBI Agent Elizabeth Brynn has dedicated her life to her job, having earned her position through hard work and a firm belief in law and order. She played strictly by the book until she recruited a notorious jewel thief as an informant-a professional criminal who used his wicked ways to tempt her into something more personal…BETS ON A HEARTBREAKER…
Patrick O’Connor assisted the Feds for three years before going legit. Now a successful crime novelist, he wheels and deals his way around Hollywood, getting anything and everything he desires-except a certain federal agent who remained immune to his charms…THERE’S MORE AT STAKE THAN JUST THE MONEY, HONEY.
Cop and robber are unexpectedly reunited when Patrick agrees to go undercover to help bust a counterfeiter-but his true motive is to get Liz under the covers, and she’s not sure she can keep her hands to herself this time….
Patrick O’Connor is a suave and sophisticated “former” criminal. Liz Brynn is a crappy suit wearing FBI agent. They haven’t seen each other for three years, and Liz was always the only woman Patrick wanted but never had. Patrick and Liz come together again in effort to help out Patrick’s sister who is having some counterfeiting problems at her casino.
I just have to come right out and say that I loved this book because I fell in love immediately with Patrick on page two. Love doesn’t usually happen that fast for me. But I do believe I have a new book boyfriend on my hands. Patrick is smooth and sophisticated – but is he really? Sometimes I wasn’t sure if it wasn’t all just an act? I liken him to a certain candy with a shiny hard shell and soft melty middle. Were his Armani suits and witty quips hiding something soft and lovable on the inside?
Then there is the no-nonsense Liz. She is an FBI agent who clearly lives and breathes for her job – nothing else matters in her life. She wears terrible cheap suits in boring colors that according to Patrick, do nothing for the curves lurking beneath that polyester. But why does she have beautiful vintage dresses hanging in her closet at home? What is she hiding? What big bad secret is Liz keeping from Patrick? What is the secret that is keeping Liz from giving in to Patrick’s advances even though Liz has the same fantasies? Well I’ll be darned if it isn’t really big and bad.
This is Susan Sey’s first book release, and I was impressed. Not only did I enjoy the characters and the fast-paced dialogue, but I thought she did a great job with the changing points of views throughout. I never felt like I was stuck in one character’s head for too long. I would be just to the point of saying to myself, “I want to know what Patrick is thinking right now” and then BOOM! the POV would switch over. I thought the overall storyline was well thought out and gave the book more substance than just the Patrick/Liz “will they or won’t they” dynamic. Her reveal of Liz’s big secret was not what I was expecting at all, and I appreciated the fact that I wasn’t able to figure it out on my own as I often do with this genre. And if this tells you anything – in the first 61 pages I already had 7 different pages marked with possible favorite quotes.
I only have one reason to not give it a full 5 hearts and that is because I needed more time with Patrick and Liz once they finally gave into their desires for each other. We spend a lot of time reading about them fighting the urge and there was a lot of build up that I just wanted a little more.
Favorite Quote (almost impossible to choose just one!):
From Patrick –
“Hey if I’m not good for you, if you don’t want me, all you have to say is no. I won’t take anything you don’t willingly give.” He let years of suppressed want loose in his smile, felt it shift from warm to carnal. “But I swear to God I can make you want to give me things you don’t even know exist.”
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****GIVEAWAY****
I have one copy of Money, Honey to giveaway to one lucky reader. Your comment on this review is your entry. If you want to comment but don’t want to enter just indicate that in your comment.
Giveaway is open to US and Canada only. Giveaway will run until July 23, winner announced soon after. All winners are contacted via email. If I cannot contact you via email, a new winner will be chosen.
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Samantha – I totally agree! I LOVED Patrick!! This book really surprised me…I really adored it. Liz was a fun heroine too…her ugly suits..LOL Great review!
Im UK so cant enter, but wanted to say awesome review Samantha, i hadn't heard of this book until now, and i heart that quote!
This book sounds amazing! Now I want it LOL. Thanx for the review and the giveaway
Great review! Would love to win a copy. Patrick sounds like a great hero. The references to bad suites and Patrick being a crime novelist made me think Miss Congeniality meets Castle!
After reading your awesome review I can't wait to read the book! Please enter me in the giveaway. Thank you for the chance!
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This book sounds great! I can't wait to read it!
nicole(dot)healy(at)cox(dot)net
This book sounds very good and Patrick seems like my kind of man. I can't wait to read this.
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Not entering, but this book does sound good for a contemporary romance.
Wow, this sounds awesome. I would love to read. A new to me author!
Please count me in, thanks
Brande
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Loved the review.. sounds like a must-read. =) I'll toss my hat in the race
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I enjoy contemps, add in witty repartee and I'm gone. I'd love to read this one. Thanks!
jenma76 at hotmail dot com
This book is definitely different from all the paranormal books I've been reading lately. I would love to win a copy. Thanks! Great review!
I think …I just fell in love. Nice review Samantha.
Patrick is soooo dreamy! I just fell right in love with him which is not usually the case for me. The book has some great lines too. It was so hard to pick out just one. Another book with a female character from Money, Honey will be released as well. I am really looking forward to that one.
Great reveiw! I have been seeing this book around and it sounds really good. I would love to read it!
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I'm more of a historical reader than a contemporary reader, but this looks really interesting!
catherine.n.morgan @ gmail . com
Hi Samantha
I just bought this one. Good to know it was a good choice. Can't wait to read it. Thanks for the tip about marking fave quotes.
Don't enter me.
Hi Samantha!! This bok sounds really good, and I love the cover art. Too cute!! Count me in.
Natasha
Canada
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Great review. This book sounds good. I like the cover.
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot}com
Ooo I think I am going to really like Patrick. I love that quote and if that just one quote from the book I think I really will enjoy it.
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This book sounds interesting, especially the concept of the book.
lilazncutie1215 @ yahoo.com
Oh wow! Patrick does sound yummy! Hard shell and soft middle is actually a perfect combo. And based on that quote from him, I'd like to know more.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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After reading your review and the description, I'd love to read Money, Honey. It sounds like a wonderful story.
Sounds like a fun read. Please enter me! I haven't seen this one reviewed anywhere else.
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Great review, I would love to read this book!
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This book sounds very good and amazing. Now I really want to read it. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
This book sounds really great. I loved the Fovorite Quote at the end of the review. I have to read this book.
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I absolutely love the title name. I'd read it just for that. ^_^
I would love to win this one. From your review, it sounds like it would be an awesome book.
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Great review.This book sounds great! definitely a gotta-read!
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I just saw this one at the bookstore but I wasn't buying books for me!! Nice review – I didn't realize you liked contemps.
Great! A new contemporary romance author to watch out for. I'll definitely be checking this one out.
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Great! A new contemporary romance author to watch out for. I'll definitely be checking this one out.
jen(at)delux(dot)com
great review! i don't always get into a lot of contemporary, but this sounds like a riot! i'll be looking for this one….
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I loved the review and would love to win this book and I have never read anything by this author would love the chance
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Thanks for a great review. Sey is a new author for me and I'd love to read Money, Honey.
Thanks for giveaway and great review. My curiousity has been piqued. Please sign me up.
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Not entering as I'm not US/Can but did want to say that your review gave me that little last push I needed to want this book. It kept popping up lately and I was on the fence about it but now…*off to scribble on wishlist*
I found your review to be intriguing and one that I would take pleasure in reading.
Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway.
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P.S. I love the cover of this book!
I would love to read this!
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From your review, this sounds like an author whose books I will want to follow.
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I enjoyed reading your review mostly because of your honesty. This book sounds really good. Now I really want to read it!
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Loved the review. This book sounds like a wonderful read. I am very interested in it. Please enter me. Thanks!
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I'd love to read this. Great review!
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Sounds like an entertaining book, I think I'll have to put it on my reading list.
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Thank you for your review!
nedsped at gmail dot com
Your review and the teaser quote got me! To fall in love with Patrick on the second page, I can see why from the quote. How well written is this? Susan Sey sounds like she writes quite the spellbinder!!! I think she has converted me as a loyal reader! Please enter me to win a copy of Money Honey!
Thank you for your review and this giveaway.
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Sounds like a really good book.
thanks for the giveaway.
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