Veena’s review of The Hero (Game of Chance, Book 3) by Susan Stoker
Romantic Suspense published by Montlake 05 Mar 24
Kendric “Bob” Evans might have settled with his three friends in Maine, but he isn’t quite ready to give up the thrill and excitement of dangerous missions. Unbeknownst to his friends, he’s been going on volunteer missions around the world. His current assignment is to rescue an archeologist accused of stealing artifacts and running drugs, imprisoned in one of the worst prisons in Thailand.
Marlowe has lost most of her fire and has almost given up hope, when a surprise visit from a so-called lawyer warns her to be ready for action and escape. As the two of them take off with the police on the hunt for them, they have to traverse the country to get into a neighboring country before they can take flight to the USA.
When they are forced to marry to share a bed at one of the safe houses, it seems to turn the tide as far as their relationship is concerned. Bob is wounded as they barely escape with their lives. Luckily, Marlowe has the contact information for Bob’s friends in Maine, and they come through.
While they may have escaped from Thailand and the prison guards, the person responsible for originally framing Marlowe isn’t done yet. He finds his way to Maine for a final confrontation between the police, Marlowe and Bob, and his friends.
What a thrill ride with unexpected curves, a fair bit of spice, and a photo finish.
Grade: A
Summary:
Any soldier who gets out of the service with his life should be happy to leave danger behind. Though his Army brothers are content running their new business in Maine, Kendric “Bob” Evans isn’t ready to give up the fight. He’s been supplementing his hours with covert rescue missions organized by the FBI. But his latest charge may be more than he bargained for.
Marlowe Kennedy is on a routine archaeology dig in Thailand when she’s arrested for drug trafficking. She has suspicions about the true culprit, but even when she’s rescued from prison, there’s nothing she can do about it without proof. Her protective bodyguard’s only objective is to keep her safe until they cross the border into friendly territory.
The best way to do that? Travel as man and wife.
After returning to Maine, as Bob and Marlowe navigate this treacherous terrain with the help of their friends, they face vengeful authorities, a vindictive frame job, and perhaps most important of all—turning their fake marriage into something real.
