Never Say Die, by Samantha Quinn

Synopsis: Just divorced Miranda Peterson retreats to a South Carolina beach town to heal. But before she arrives, she runs into trouble with her car. Undercover agent Hunter Sloan knows the pretty stranded woman is in real peril. The flat tire was no accident. It was shot out. Why? Despite his misgivings, Hunter decides to get involved. Now the shooter targets them both. Miranda and Hunter discover they both need each other. Even if they survive, will their newfound love?

Rating: 2 stars

Review: I love romantic suspense, and the synopsis of this one had me eager to give this new-to-me author a try. Unfortunately, I struggled to get through it. While the plot held promise, the execution needed some work. I didn't really like Miranda, and while I did like Hunter, I didn't feel any real connection between them. I can't really pinpoint what is was about the writing that was the problem, but it did not engage me, and I found myself skimming a great deal. With that being said, I know that reading preferences are very subjective, so if you too like romantic suspense, then at least try a sample of this one to see if it's your thing. The action begins right away, and both characters appear early on, so it won't take long for you to know if you want to keep going.

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