This was an easy 5 stars for me. I bought it for less than a dollar, read it in less than an hour, and walked away feeling as though I had just gone on a wild ride via Ms. Novellas are tricky, especially when they are from a series that you love because they aren't nearly enough, however, I knew what I was walking into and I loved it.
Of course, I wouldn't mind if the sexy Ben had his own full length novel either. It may be short just 25, words , but Roxanne St. Claire's Pick Your Poison has everything you could ever ask for in a novella. When the story starts, Bullet Catchers founder Lucy Sharpe is firing Ben Youngblood for botching an assignment and losing them a prominent client. His only hope of regaining his job is to prove that the client actually is the target of an assassin, save his ass, and get him to rehire the Bullet Catchers for his private security detail.
Well… not w It may be short just 25, words , but Roxanne St. Undaunted, Ben sets out to track down the killer and protect his pompous primary. When his one and only clue leads him to a flower farm in Florida, Ben naturally asks the florist Callie Parrish to help him identify the assassin. Just go with it. Still, the chemistry between them is instant and undeniable. Ben gives some pretty sweet dirty talk my kinda man! I do have to say that Pick Your Poison let me down not once, but twice.
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Firstly, no one likes a tease, Ms. How could you introduce us to the male perfection that is Ben Youngblood and his dirty mouth, have him promise Callie some serious bedroom Olympics if they make it out of view spoiler [the freezer hide spoiler ] alive, and then not deliver?! Shame on you, Roxanne St. Secondly, refer to point one about the male perfection that is Ben Youngblood — he should have had a full-length novel! The man deserves a full-length novel, dammit!
In all seriousness, though, I do prefer when novellas that are part of an established series revisit characters that readers already know and love, giving us a chance to peak behind the curtain and see what life is life for them after their HEA. Otherwise, I end up depressed, and mourning the fact that I only got to know Ben and Callie too, I suppose for 82 pages. It hardly seems fair. Oh, I suppose a have a third minor beef with this story: In a 25, novella, Ms.
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Claire has got to realize that space is at a premium and those pages could have been spent on pretty much any other relevant aspect of the story. Overall, Pick Your Poison is a sweet, fluffy read that packed in a surprising amount of action, suspense, and romance into a very short story.
The only thing I thought it was missing was a little boom boom in the bedroom. But then again, I'm a bit of a horn dog. Oct 16, Pat rated it really liked it. It's a novella, but it packs it's usual punch! Ben Youngblood an operative for Bullet Catchers, has just been fired for doing his job! The Governor just felt it was a disruption to his campaign. The Governor has a lot of clout, hence Ben's firing. Ben is determined to get his job back, and bets his boss he can come up with answers.
The only clues are a few mysterious items left at t At last The only clues are a few mysterious items left at the scene which include a bouquet of very expensive and hard to find Black Cherry Roses. Carrie Parrish is a young woman, who inherited her great grandmother's farm, growing flowers. She just happens to be the only grower in the state of Florida, who supplies Suspense , a little terror, and hot romance fill this novella.
That is a lot action, but as usual Ms.
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Claire does it, leaving a smile on your face. Nov 22, Saly rated it it was ok Shelves: There is a reason I don't read novella's, they don't work for me and this one didn't. The hero is a bullet catcher and a rebel who is fighting for his job after his last assignment, he recruits the farmer heroine for help. Honestly, I found the book cheesy plus their sudden lust didn't work for me. Jul 23, Denise rated it it was amazing. Pick Your Poison by Roxanne St. This Bullet Catcher novella may be a slightly shortened version compared to one of the lengthier novels we are used to reading from St. Claire in her award-winning romantic suspense series, but it definitely doesn't lack for action, suspense, and romance.
A fast read that grips you from beginning to end. Ben Youngblood and Callie Parrish make for a highly unlikely but nonetheless steamy pair as they team up to stop an assassin, race again Pick Your Poison by Roxanne St. Ben Youngblood and Callie Parrish make for a highly unlikely but nonetheless steamy pair as they team up to stop an assassin, race against time, fight for their lives and their livelihoods, all while finding their passion for each other too undeniable to ignore along the way.
And lets not forget St. Claire's masterful ability to stop a mph train on a dime when making a plot-twisting, shocking revelation! Sorry - no spoilers! I always love how St. Claire is able to bring a little reality into her fiction, fascinating the reader in this story with the science behind deadly poisons and a slight bit of history and world travel. She's packed so much into this novella - it's hard to believe its not a full length novel.
Plus - True fans of the Bullet Catchers series will also be thrilled to revisit with some of their favorite characters - Lucy Sharp, founder of the world-class bodyguard organization, the love of her life, Jack Culver and their baby girl, Gracie. Being a die-hard BC fan I can honestly say I loved this novella of romantic suspense! If you haven't read the Bullet Catchers series, I highly recommend you do! As a very wise stage director always used to say when giving a great performance, "Always leave the audience wanting more!
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Claire does this every time! Jun 15, Mona rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Filled with action and romance as you know Roxanne St. Claire provides us all They lose the biggest client they had the Gov. Ben is telling Lucy he will get him back. He wants another chance. She finally bends but no help from the Bullet Catchers. The Black Cherry Rose and few other things are clues, and are telling Ben's gut they have everything to do with what's going on.
He will get to the Excellent! He will get to the bottom of it. He is bound and determined They end up working together She is out for revenge and so is he. They are both out for something they have lost. You know one part find out what else happens Together there goal is so do whatever they need to do, and bringing down the killer, and getting what they want.
What's going to happen? Who is behind all this??? Sparks fly between them! You can only get it by e-book but it's so worth it. Feb 17, Nina rated it really liked it. I immediately bought and downloaded Pick Your Poison to my Kindle. Pick Your Poison was not a let down. Claire has delivered another entertaining romantic suspense with this one. Although, this was a novella it didn't lose any touch of St. Claire's skill of flawless writing and storytelling.
Pick Your Poison was sexy and fast paced with a fun plot. Also included was a sprinkle of suspense that kept me, the reader, interested until the end. Not only that, but I also enjoyed reading about Ben and Callie. I liked their characterizations and dialogue. Claire and is no doubt another sexy and fun addition to the Bullet Catcher series. Oct 23, Annie rated it really liked it Shelves: A stand-alone e-book novella 25, words in the popular Bullet Catchers series! Claire did it again!
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From the very first sentence I knew I would love this story. Aug 17, Theresa Davis rated it really liked it. Decided to read this novella as a sample for the Bullet Catcher series. I just finished the Barefoot Bay series and loved it. I can tell this series is different, in the way Marie Force's Gansett Island is different from her Fatal series, but I still love it. Hopefully I feel the same way after book 1 in this series! May 04, Polly rated it it was amazing.
What a great addition to the Bullet Catchers! I loved this short. Benjamin Youngblood was a wonderful hero. I loved Callie, her spunk, her courage. Because this was short, it was nonstop suspense from page one to the end. What a great book! Apr 03, Gyung-Min marked it as to-read Shelves: Jul 28, Francesca rated it really liked it.
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