Day 113: Hot Ice

Saturday, December 26

So I just finished Hot Ice by Nora Roberts. I have been a Nora Roberts fan for years and have enjoyed many of her books over time. However, this one was not my favorite.
The book was about the daughter of a billionaire, Whitney, that longed for something other than the world on a platter and a high class thief that made business partner with the wrong bad guy. Doug Lord, the thief, had gotten his hands on a French diary from the French Revolution with the promise for treasure fit for a queen.

Doug met Whitney when he jumped in her car on a street in Manhattan running from the Dmitri’s thugs that are out to kill him. Whitney quickly learns about the treasure hunt and views it as an adventure that she’s willing to front the expenses for half the treasure. And so the unrealistic, yet extremely exciting, adventure begins. After jet setting off to Madagascar via a trip to Paris, they set off on a foot, only a step or two ahead of the thugs.

Of course, they fall in love, always got out of the impossible situations, and never went hungry for too long. Eventually, they found the treasure, but were quickly captured by the bad guys, at least Whitney was. Doug on the other hand, went to go find her and tries to rescue her. Naturally Whitney is rescued, but not by who you think she would be. Doug makes it out alive as well and as with any happy ever after book, the bad guys go to jail.

Not surprisingly, Whitney and Doug go their separate ways, at least for a month or two when they realize they can’t possibly live without each other. Doug shows up to propose nonetheless. So predictable!

The book itself was ok. A nice level of adventure to keep you turning the pages. Unfortunately it was only to find out that you were exactly right in guessing what was going to happen next! Also, while a little kissing and hugging is ok, I’m not a fan of Harlequin and Nora got a little too close. All in all I give the book 2.5 out of 5 stars. Hopefully the next book will be a little better!

With Love,
Eli
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