Product Description

Former Olympian Maddie Cooper keeps her trim, taut body in great shape . . . and her heart safe from any man. Until her thrill-seeking twin, Cassie gets in big trouble and Maddie has to come to her rescue---again!

FBI agent David Marshall has a big headache and all because of two women. He’d enlisted Cassie in a sting operation, but she’s disappeared among art thieves and forgers. Now, determined to find her sister, Maddie charges furiously into the picture, sticking to his side and making him tingle in all the right places.

But David knows just how to take back control. First locate, Cassie. Second reclaim the stolen masterpieces. Third, figure out how to put Maddie’s fears about men to bed . . . and get her delectable self into his.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91332 in eBooks
• Published on: 2004-07-01
• Format: Kindle Book
• Number of items: 1

From Publishers Weekly
Wilde's second single title contemporary romance (after License to Thrill) finds former Olympic athlete Maddie Cooper and FBI agent David Marshall on the trail of Maddie's twin sister, Cassie, who was supposed to help David nab an art thief. After a less than auspicious first meeting—David confuses Maddie for Cassie and tackles her, and she tries to blind him with pepper spray—the two learn that Cassie has skipped town and may be in cahoots with the thief. Refusing to believe her twin could have switched sides, Maddie insists on tagging along as David travels to the Grand Caymans and then to Europe to track down the thief. There's nothing subtle or surprising about Wilde's plot and characterizations. From the very first sentence ("FBI special agent David Marshall loved a good fight and he played to win"), it's clear what kind of hero David is. Likewise, readers are told repeatedly that Maddie, the rational, dependable twin, has long felt responsible for the well-being of her flightier sister. Nevertheless, the story has its witty moments (upon being saved from a villain by a lesser villain, Cassie thinks to herself, "My antihero!"), and the chemistry between David and Maddie, though overblown at times, is hot enough to satisfy those looking for light summer reading.
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Review
"Lori Wilde’s sense of humor is a thrill. I laughed so hard that I got strange looks from my family. -- ROMANCE JUNKIES

For a great, fast-paced contemporary romance, I highly recommend that you pick up a copy. -- ROMANCE REVIEWS TODAY

Ms. Wilde grabs your attention from the first word. This book has humor, suspense and a sexier than sin hero. -- FALLEN ANGELS REVIEWS

This was my first read by Lori. If her other novels come even close, I will be devouring them all!" -- A ROMANCE REVIEW

This wild, wacky road trip is sexy and a hoot. Wilde dishes up a delicacy that really hits the spot. -- ROMANTIC TIMES

From the Author
TRAINS, PLANES AND AUTOMOBILES meet THE THOMAS CROWNE AFFAIR in my second romantic adventure comedy from Warner Books. It's the tale of a worrywart twin determined to rescue her harum-scarum sister from an undercover assignement gone awry and the supersexy alpha male FBI agent who just happened to make the faux pas of recruiting the wrong sister. I hope you enjoy my latest romantic adventure comedy from Warner books.

Customer Reviews

Sexy, fast-paced, fun
Maddie Cooper's responsibility for her twin dates back to when they were nine and Cassie almost died. So when she learns from FBI agent David Marshall that Cassie is missing, she's ready to charge to the rescue. David tells her he enlisted Cassie's help to trap and finally capture renowned art thief, Peyton Shriver. But both Cassie and Shriver have disappeared. Maddie is stunned and realizes her sibling has outdone herself this time. Sure of her sister's innocence, Maddie is determined to be David's shadow as he tracks them down. While on their journey, Maddie unexpectedly finds her emotional guards dropping. This time Maddie may need to be rescued. She's in danger of losing her heart to the handsome federal agent.

This case would have been wrapped up already if David hadn't gone against his gut--and his superiors--and used Cassie. Now it looks as if she's in cahoots with the art thief and David's saddled with her hardheaded and beautiful sister. With his career on the line, David will do anything to finally capture Shriver, even take along a civilian. As they race from the Cayman Islands to Paris to Madrid and Monaco, he becomes aware that there is something special about Maddie. (It's not every woman who'd take a coconut to the head for you!) Raised by a stern military man, David is used to burying his emotions but can't seem to hide from his feelings for Maddie. He struggles with how to tell her of his love without making himself vulnerable to heartbreak.

Mistaken identities, kamikaze coconuts, out of control desire, drinking contests, and vats of honey make this one hilarious moment after another! David and Maddie are such stubborn characters and it was as entertaining to watch them fight as it was seeing them make up. How can you resist a Lori Wilde? She guarantees outrageous laughs, fabulous adventures, steamy passion, and heartfelt romance every time!

Wacky but loveable
FBI agent David Marsahll has been chasing art thief and co-artist Peyton Shriver for ten years and in despair has enlisted Cassie Cooper to work undercover even though she's sort of dipsy. When she, Peyton and a valuable painting disappear, it looks as though David has been double-crossed until Cassie's Olympian twin sister Maddie rides to the rescue. Convinced her sister is in trouble, Maddie decides to dog David's trail until she finds the truth. But for twenty years Maddie has kept their paths running smoothly and doesn't intend to let David interfere. Wilde has a unique voice that will soar her to publishing heights. Her characters are visual and her stories are filled with humor and adventure.

they risk life and limb, but never give up - and almost don'
'You can't drink me under the table.' He wobbled in his chair.

'I think I already have.'

'Uh-huh.' He pushed back his chair and staggered to his feet. 'See. I perrfetly fine.'

'Yeah, you're fine.' She got up and picked up her shoulder bag,

'Hey,' he said, trying to point a finger at her but his frickin' finger wouldn't hold still. 'Where ya goin'?'

She waved and headed for the door.

'Wait.' He charged after her, only to have the floor rise up to meet his face.

He hit the floor with a resounding thunk. If he hadn't stuck out a hand to break his fall he probably would have fractured his skull. He ended up staring at a French fry squashed on the floor next to his nose.

Maddie squatted down beside him.

'Oh,' she said. 'Maybe I forgot to tell you. The reason I don't often drink alcohol is because I have a mutant metabolic disorder of the liver enzymes. I can drink all the liquor I want and I never even get buzzed, so what's the point? Well, unless you're trying to drink some smart-assed guy under the table.'

He groaned.

'And remember what you told me at the airport? Payback is a bitch.'

She rose to her feet and swished away before David could reach out and grab her ankle. And just before he passed out he heard her tell the waitress, 'He'll be paying the bill."'

Maddie Cooper forces FBI agent David Marshall to take her along as he chases after her twin sister, Cassie, who was helping him with a case before she disappeared. It would appear that Cassie is now in cahoots with an art thief who steals valuable paintings. The two travel all over Europe, just one step behind them - plus a third guy who is dangerous. Paintings are stolen. Maddie and David try not to give in to the strong attraction they are feeling.

Now, if you want fun and adventure and one great big torrid love scene, plus a number of other sexy encounters, this is the book for you. It is wildly funny and good escapism. Yes, lots of fun, but it is also completely unrealistic. Scene after scene has them doing the impossible. All over Europe they bump into one another. It doesn't even attempt to be realistic. However, the ending is a good surprise, although - again - not very probable. Just relax and enjoy.