Midnight Rainbow

Just as lovely the second time around. Love this story. I am particularly fond of running through the jungle stories and this one is great. The alpha male all set to rescue the society princess but she is already in the process of rescuing herself. She's odd and quirky and smart but not hard and smart alecky. Moves fast, well written and well plotted. The hero and heroine spend almost the whole book on the page together. It had almost that old madcap comedy movie feel without being in anyway over the top or hokey.

This book was given to me in a box of books from a networking contact who used to collect books to send to troops oversees. When I first got it, I thought it was a romance. When I started reading it, I wondered if it would be suspense or thriller. It's probably more of a romance with a suspense setting. In true romance genre fashion, the male falls almost immediately into lust with the female and the rest of the book seems to be about them trying to escape the situation that he was hired to rescue her from while first fighting, then succumbing to their lust--which in this genre eventually equates to love. DNF

***2nd Read - Different Version***

Still as enjoyable as the first time around. Despite being written during the "bodice ripper" era, this contemporary romantic suspense had a toehold in the future and features a sassy heroine with a strong spine. Yes, Jane still made the typical trope type of mistakes, like getting into trouble by not staying put when Grant tells her to (For shame! *sarcasm*), but I liked that she got the last word by rescuing him. Jane's not one to swoon in the face of danger, but she's still afraid of the dark. Loved how she was a walking contradiction and the way it drove Grant crazy.

A very steamy read set in the wild Costa Rican jungles. Well worth the second read!

***Adult Content***

Since I discovered Linda Howard a few months ago I've turned to her books as a relaxing read going to bed - interesting settings, good storylines, good writing. They are consistently good, and sufficiently different from each other while following a similar 'rescue' plot line. I looked forward to this one set in Costa Rica. I was amazed at yet another set of captivating characters, the same but different: the magnificently built men and the independent women. A genuine escapist novel! Happy to have any suggestions for similar authors Brenda Sweeney narrator. The voice she gave Jane was a little too ditzy sounding - she wasn't ditzy! but it made it fun.

I read this along with the audiobook and definitely plan to re-read it soon. I'll probably enjoy it even more and up my rating. This was an exciting romantic suspense that grabbed me from the beginning. I loved all the excitement and Jane was hysterical. I'm not sure if she was ditzy or just lucky, but when things got tense, she had me giggling. Loved the chemistry between her and Grant. Poor guy. At times I could feel his frustration with her actions, but they were so perfect for each other. It was a great love on the run/jungle romance!

Ex-government agent Grant Sullivan is hired by a wealthy man to get his daughter, Jane Greer, out of the Costa Rican jungle where she is being held captive by a powerful man who thinks she has access to important microfilm that he wants. What follows is an exciting, suspenseful, and romantic story.

I really liked:

The heroine Jane Greer--29 and divorced, she was no TSTL heroine. She was quite brave and gutsy at times but also vulnerable and likable. She was a heroine who actually listened to the hero when he gave her instructions in the jungle when their lives were in danger.

The hero Grant Sullivan--a 38-year-old retired military expert. He was sexy, strong, and a bit of a loner. But was very sweet and thoughtful at times towards the show more heroine.

This couple had great chemistry and I enjoyed the sexy love scenes. I also liked the suspense and tension as they were being hunted in the jungle by the bad guys. And I loved the Costa Rica jungle setting!

This was a great read for anyone who loves a good jungle romance with a great main couple! show less

That I had to look this title up in Amazon means one of two things: I've read too many books by LH or this one was less than memorable. I vote B: Less than memorable. Gorgeous, ex-CIA that just wants the peace and quiet of farm life (Grant Sullivan, aka Tarzan) is called back to duty to rescue one Jane Hamilton Greer. Jane is no fainting miss, but Grant lives up to my nickname for him! Entertaining, funny, steamy scenes. Borrow it from the library.