Close Quarters
Lucy Monroe
Kensington Brava, Sep 1 2010, $15.00
ISBN: 9780758242013
In Zimbabwe, Sympa-Med medical aid worker Tanya Ruston is tied to a leak of classified military information. The American government directs a black ops Atrati unit led by leader Roman Chernichenko to kill Tanya and anyone else who may be involved as the leak has put the continent in jeopardy.
Roman has doubts about the source as he met Tanya at the wedding of her brother and his sister. He also fears he may be using rosy colored glasses because he is very attracted to her. However, he soon realizes someone wants her dead before any further inquiry is made. Taking Tanya with him, Roman flees hoping he can get his superiors to listen long enough to why he knows she is innocent.
This is an engaging military romance starring two interesting protagonists who fight and fuss on honor and duty as each is very dedicated to their cause; reminiscent of Willis’ Tears of the Sun. However, Africa owns the story line as the audience obtains a close look at major issues confronting the continent especially through the eyes of two children. Although the romantic subplot never quite gels, readers will enjoy the trek of Roman and Tanya in Zimbabwe.
Harriet Klausner
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