Guarding Jane Doe (The Avengers) (Intrigue, 628)

What a wonderful, spooky Irish legend. Quinn McGuire was haunted by the ghosts of his past and his affinity with the legend. At 31 he thought he knew what fate had in store for him. Then he received a letter that asked him to honor his debt to Sister Bertille yet with no idea of how. She says he will know. Jane Smith was in an accident and now has amnesia. She has been referred to Sullivan Security and Investigations who sends her on to Quinn. Someone is stalking her and scaring her half to death. She has yet to deal with the trauma's of her past and the lose of her half-brother, Garnet Vogel. Someone has invaded her appartment so we meet Donny Fitzgerald and his partner, the very pregnant Jennifer Tarranova. "Fitz" is an old friend and colleague of Quinn and Terry but that won't interfer with his investigation. Jennifer is sure that she has seen Jane somewhere before. Jane's next door neighbors, Carla Kozlikov and Gary Crowe may be in danger just by knowing her. Jane's biggest fear is that she is wanted for murder. With Quinn putting his life on the line to save Jane from her own fears and her unwilling dependance on him leads to a very volitile romance. Can she be the one to help save Quinn from his own vision? This plot carries a very exciting suspense and intrigue - a great intermingling of characters to tell the story of the main characters. And the fulfilling of the legend [or vision] was another great scene. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED --m - This will be another Keeper Set.

I had a hard time putting this book down to go to work! Quinn McGuire is such a strong, emotionally-challenged, knight in tarnished armor that he jumps right off the page. The twists and turns of the plot kept me guessing. I'm looking forward to the next story in Ms. Allen's Avengers series.

Harper Allen is full of surprises, as always. Another book I could not put down to go to sleep. The technical information is amazing, I wonder how that author can keep up. And the love scenes are always a bonus to spice up one's life and suggest to one's husband or mate. Definitely a Winner.

Harper Allen kicks off a new miniseries with another amazing read in "Guarding Jane Doe." Soldier-of-fortune Quinn McGuire lived each moment as if it were his last, until he received a letter from a woman who'd once saved his life and Jane Smith walked into his life. Bound by a promise he'd made years ago, he became Jane's protector. Someone was after her, leaving threatening notes and endangering her life--and Jane couldn't remember why. She knew nothing about her pastAllen's best book since "Twice Tempted," "Guarding Jane Doe" is an amazingly emotional and action-packed read that combines all the best elements of Intrigue. In spite of my trepidation to see yet another amnesia plot (the second one this month), this is an author known for thoroughly inventive plotlines, and I wasn't disappointed in this book, another original tale unlike any other. This is the rare book that manages to combine a good mystery with strong sensuality and the kind of deeply romantic scenes that leave readers sighing. Although Jane initially seems like a disappointingly wimpy heroine, Allen soon reminds us that no one is who they first seem to be in one of her books. Identities are uncovered, secrets are revealed, and everything we think we know is turned on its head several times over. Although I had the misfortune to figure out the ending long before it came (more dumb luck than anything on the writer's part), it didn't ruin my enjoyment of the book, because Allen delivered enough action and intensity before the ending came to keep me wondering if I could be so sure what I thought I knew. Ultimately, I could, but getting there was still a blast. As with all of her Intrigues, Allen shows a remarkable talent for creating memorable scenes, the kind that will stick with you long after the book is over. There are so many choice moments that make this book unforgettable, both emotional and suspenseful, including a climax that is both. There especially, the hero and heroine show what incredible people they are. I think it's safe to say this is the best Intrigue I've read this year, and the way this year's been going, I don't expect it to be beat. Whether your first book by this author or your fifth, "Guarding Jane Doe" will keep readers anxiously awaiting the arrival of Book Two, "Sullivan's Last Stand," next month.