Mistaken Identity

Confessional: there are so many things I question about this story. A woman jailed for killing a cop reaches out to Bennie because she claims she is Bennie's twin sister. Bennie just happens to be a criminal defense lawyer. For me, Bennie lost all credibility when she thought it was bizarre to get a DNA test to confirm or deny this claim. Surely Alice, the woman claiming to be her twin, would agree to it immediately if it were true. By doing so would put all doubt to bed. DNA is the irrefutable evidence that all lawyers, prosecutors and defense, love. Bennie claimed that at her core, blood mattered. Family mattered. If it is all that important, why did she consider taking a DNA test bizarre? I have to ask why Bennie is not more show more skeptical of Alice. Could it be possible that Alice researched Bennie's life in order to mirror it as a twin? As a lawyer, wouldn't Bennie be wary of con artists no matter what they look like? show less

I was at first taken aback by all the nitty-gritty corporate law details but quickly found it interesting enough. Primarily the relationship among the three women main characters, all with diverse personalities, carried the story forward to a believable conclusion.

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When journalist Kansas Collins agreed to accompany her best friend to a Paranormal Convention, little did she realize she would meet her destiny, Jett Walker, the star of a popular television series. His ex-fiancée walked away after years of being together, but a ray of sunshine enters his bleak existence in the form of "a pretty, brown-skinned woman with almond-shaped, hazel-colored eyes". One night turns into a committed relationship, but Jett's past is threatening to derail his future.

Mistaken Identity was such a pleasure to read, I'm looking forward to reading it again and again. It features a white actor who has a legitimate claim to fame yet remains down to earth and approachable. Jett is not jaded by his show more fame and good looks and is a genuinely nice person. Kansas is a reporter with a quick wit and earthy beauty. She doesn't fall into the typical norm of the Hollywood babe and prefers to wear her curves proudly. Jett is only too happy to meet a woman who is not impressed by his world and doesn't feel the need to conform to its standards. As long as Jett loves Kansas just the way she is, she is fine with not being a size two. He's caring, giving and gorgeous and I'm jealous of Kansas.

I loved this story from the beginning. While serious issues such as anorexia and unplanned pregnancies are addressed, the romantic side is not overshadowed and there are many instances when humor takes over. It's not a very long read, but a very satisfying one and can be completed in one sitting. I've read other novels by Colt but I must say this is definitely one of my favorites.

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Book 4 of the Rosato & Associates legal thriller. Previous books have helped introduce each attorney by focusing most of the book's plot around each associate. I'm enjoying this series as it makes me think of the James Patterson Women's Murder Club series that I've completed. Bennie Rosato owns the practice and she's tough as nails. However, an inmate has reached out to Bennie and when Bennie consults with the new client it's like looking into a mirror. So enjoyable.

I had listened to this book before. It is engaging enough to stay interested and had twists and turns. It begs the question, who is family?

Like how it sticks to the story of the case without sex scenes. Surprised there was no exchanging of each other when Alice Connolly dressed like her twin for the court. Neat how Rosato acted so professionally even when her life was all goofed up. Finding out mother ditched father, has a twin, father doesn't want her in end, mother dies without answers about past. Enjoyed Lou as former cop now investigator. Humor from Mary with her doubts as a lawyer and her Italian parents, Judy learns a bit of boxing.

Bennie Rosato has to take on a case to defend a woman, Alice Connolly, from a charge of murder. Alice claims she is Bennie's twin, although Bennie has never known about a twin. Police corruption, drugs, murders, and boxing all play a role in this novel. Enjoyable.