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Chargement... Hard Assetpar Pamela Clare
Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |   Hard Asset contains some scenes and dialog reminiscent of the movie, Romancing the Stone, but the book misses out on the humor and the chemistry generated by the characters in the film. Cultural differences are explored in the story, but the majority of the conflict is the struggle for survival in the dangerous environment of the jungle, while being chased by hostile forces. The two main characters overcome the trials of the past to develop a relationship while on the run, but overall their romance, like this book, was a bit of a disappointment. (  ) ftbooklover | Oct 12, 2021 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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HTML: A perilous mission... Shanti Lahiri's tragic family history inspired her to fight for justice. Now a prosecutor with the International Criminal Court, she doesn't have time for dating or relationships. When an investigation takes her to the Rohingya refugee camps in her father's homeland of Bangladesh, the last thing she wants is an armed security team following her everywhere and frightening her already traumatized witnesses. But others who've tried to investigate these crimes have gone missing, and Shanti doesn't want to be the next one to disappear. Despite her misgivings, she has no choice but to accept their protection. And, no, the fact that the team's leader is lethally sexy has nothing to do with her decision. An undeniable attraction... Connor O'Neal left the Unitâ??Delta Forceâ??after a decade of war, scarred both inside and out. Now an operative with Cobra International Security, he's been tasked with protecting Shanti in one of the most dangerous parts of the world. He can handle anything the bad guys throw at him, but nothing prepares him for the instant attraction he feels to Shanti. From the first moment he sees her, he wants her. Too bad, because clients are strictly off-limits, and he's a man who follows the rulesâ??most of the time. Besides, he can't afford any distractions when Shanti's life is on the line. A merciless enemy... But something about Shanti breaks through Connor's defenses, forcing him to confront his demons. As their mutual desire transforms into reckless passion, Shanti discovers evidence crucial to putting a mastermind of genocide behind bars. Connor knows her life is in immediate danger, but his plan to get her out of the country comes crashing down when a traitor strikes, leaving the two of them stranded in the jungles of Myanmar. Now on the run from a ruthless killer and his army, Connor and Shanti are fighting for survivalâ??and a chance at the love of a li Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Cobra Security is hired by the ICC to protect Shanti Lahiri, the prosecutor assigned to investigate the charges of genocide and war crimes again the Rohingya people of Myanmar. Connor O'Neill, a former Delta Force operative, leads her protection detail and is determined to keep a professional distance despite the attraction the blooms between them. But all bets are off when Shanti and Connor are stranded in the jungle and must work together to escape a ruthless killer hell-bent on destroying the evidence in Shanti's possession.
Despite the action-packed plot and the compelling setting focusing on the Rohingya genocide, the romance between Connor and Shanti falls flat.
The heartbreaking descriptions of the attacks on the Rohingya and the very real suffering of the refugees make for distressing, but important reading. We in the West take our safety, security, and freedoms for granted, and it is crucial that we never lose sight of the plights of those who are victims of cruel and tyrannical regimes.
Writing a romance against this backdrop is difficult, and Clare puts in a good effort. Unfortunately, Connor and Shanti's relationship fails to completely resonate mainly due to the fact that Shanti never manages to overcome the initial impression of being a self-righteous do-gooder. Some of her observations on war and combat are particularly naive and sanctimonious. While she does come to realize that not all soldiers are vicious monsters and sometimes one needs to fight to preserve life, the damage is already done.
Connor, on the other hand, is a fantastic hero. Despite the trauma of war, he has a strong moral compass and a profound desire to protect those who cannot fight for themselves. To be honest, Shanti does not deserve him and their connection, both physical and emotional, feels forced rather than natural.
Overall, this is worth the read for the political message, but Clare has written better romances.
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