Series: Desert Justice (Book 2)
As a sheik, he always got what he wanted -- until he met
his beautiful and challenging new partner…
Zafir Al-Nassar knows everything about Jade Van Everett.
He's studied the cases she's worked for his family's company and for the FBI.
And it's hard not to notice that she's absolutely gorgeous. Teaming up for a
routine security detail, Jade is desperate to prove herself and Zafir can't
help but admire her determination. But when their assignment turns deadly, it
becomes difficult to stay focused on the job. Because although they were hired
to protect a Moroccan royal from a trained assassin, Zafir also has every
intention of keeping Jade safe and by his side. Forever.
Good book. Zafir is in Wyoming filling in at this branch
of Nassar Security while brother Faisal is away on a mission. He's at the
office when Jade shows up to check the file on her next case before going to
pick the man up at the airport. It's supposed to be an easy one - protect a
minor Moroccan royal while he's in the US taking nature photographs. Both Zafir
and Jade have a bad feeling about the case, even though it looks easy on paper.
Those bad feelings are validated when "Stanley" is shot at when they
arrived at the apartment complex where he will be staying. Jade calls Zafir for
backup, but when he arrives, they discover that Stanley has disappeared.
I liked both Zafir and Jade. Zafir made his first appearance
in Sheik's Rule, as Emir's twin brother. Like the other brothers, Zafir is more
than just an owner; he is also an active agent. One of the things I liked best
about him was that he didn't try to take over the case, but supported Jade as
the lead. Zafir also has a reputation as a ladies' man, one who doesn't get
serious about anyone. Jade is a highly skilled agent who has a stellar
reputation. She is fearless when it comes to doing her job. She can be
intimidating when it's called for, but she also has a way of getting through to
Stanley, which shows a softer side to her.
I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. There were
sparks between them from the moment they met, sparks that weren't unexpected. I
found it intriguing that they already knew quite a lot about each other. Jade
spent a lot of time reading up on Zafir's cases, learning his methods, and
getting to know the professional side of him. Getting to know the man himself
was an unexpected bonus. Zafir also read up on Jade before she came to the
office to start her case. He was intrigued by what he saw in her files. He did
not expect the kick of attraction that he felt when he met her. Zafir fought
hard against his feelings for Jade. He never planned to fall for one woman. By
the time they ended up in Morocco, he was a goner. I loved his big moment at
the end.
The suspense of the story was terrific. I felt Jade's
frustration when she first met Stanley. He was obnoxious, whiny, and selfish,
and she wasn't sure she wanted to deal with that for the two weeks. Things went
from bad to worse when someone started shooting at them. Jade had to worry on
two fronts: keeping Stanley under control and keeping them safe from the
shooter. Zafir's arrival and their subsequent discovery of Stanley's escape
increased the tension. Because of the attack, Jade and Zafir are confident that
something is going on that they weren't told about. I enjoyed the complexity of
discovering the motivations. I liked seeing them confront Stanley and make him
understand the problem. News from Morocco complicated the issues. A different
side of Stanley began to come out, making him more likable. Once they got back
to Morocco, the action ramped up quickly. I was on the edge of my seat as the
final confrontation grew closer. It was intense and a nail-biter until it was
over. My heart dropped at what happened to Jade, and I ached for Zafir and the
guilt he felt.
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