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Ring of Lies (Jewel of the Night) ReviewThis book boasts a multitude of interesting ingredients: two engaging characters who are perfectly matched, a priceless gem, several sinister bad-guys and a phenomenally cranky cat -- all in all, a great combination that makes for a very entertaining read. A fast-moving adventure plot, this story still manages to incorporate a heartfelt and honest love story.
When Ivy Michaels is called away from putting the finishing touches on her new restaurant to deal with the murder of her Aunt Fey, she finds herself embroiled in a mystery over two decades in the making. A safety deposit box key in her aunt's overturned, vandalized apartment leads Ivy to an envelope containing a collection of seemingly random receipts and some family jewelry -- and apparently leads the same men who ransacked her Aunt's apartment to Ivy. She turns to security specialist Dominic Riordan to keep any further intruders out. The attraction between them is immediate and unmistakable and, just this once, it looks like Ivy's luck with men might have changed.
But Dom has plenty of secrets of his own, and he knows far more about Ivy's new ring than he is willing to share. When it becomes apparent that the men who want the ring back are willing to kill for it, Dom and Ivy have to work together to uncover a long-cold murder and a cover-up that will have irreparable repercussions for them both.
Even though she has her fair share of flaws, Ivy is a very likeable character. She is warm and friendly without being helpless, and strong enough to be Dom's equal, both in fighting off bad guys and in their relationship. Her childhood with her aunt left her with a number of hang-ups about men, which become blatantly evident as her feelings toward Dom grow, and which slowed down the story a bit, but she has the courage to overcome them, and the bravery to do what is right, for her and for Dom.
After meeting Ivy's cat, it isn't surprising that she was attracted to Dom. Sergeant Pepper bites, and is generally dreadful to everyone but Ivy, with whom he is a big, loyal, fluffy furball.
When we first meet Dom, he comes across as bitter, arrogant and very, very angry, mostly with Ivy's godfather, congressional candidate James Brogan. Thinking that Ivy's relationship with Brogan is of a much more romantic nature, his intentions towards her begin as far more mercenary than romantic, especially when he sees her new ring and thinks she is involved in a crime he has tried to years to crack. It is only later in the story that it is revealed that he became a cop to solve his mother's murder, and that Ivy's godfather was responsible for getting him kicked off the force before he could do so. So, while his hostility and distrust are understandable, it took me a while to warm up to him.
Ivy is a perfect foil for him, however, and brings out his better nature from the very first. As his attraction for her moved from the physical to the personal, it became easier to see what drew Ivy to him and why she is willing to fight for, and alongside, him.
There is very little "mystery" in this mystery story. The answers to the main questions surrounding the ring are obvious to the reader long before they are to the characters, which makes for a frustrating read at times, especially when the identity of the villain lurking in the shadows is revealed in the first third of the book. It felt rather like, in order to get to the action, some of the opening scenes were glossed over, which made for some confusion, but not enough to spoil my enjoyment.
The book has the feel of a hard-boiled detective novel, with Ivy as an admirably competent damsel-in-distress and Dom as her hard-boiled detective heartthrob. The dastardly exploits that caused Ivy and Dom such trauma are neatly solved and their own relationship resolves a little quickly, but the excellent characterization and great sense of place make up for any structure problems the story may have. One can only say they put their crime-fighting talents to use, as it would be great to read about their future adventures!
Reviewed by Bridget
for The Romance Reviews
Ring of Lies (Jewel of the Night) OverviewJewel of the Night SeriesA café owner and an ex-cop must unravel the mystery surrounding a hot blue diamond in order to stop a cold blooded killer.After a childhood lived on the road with a free-spirited aunt, all café owner Ivy Michaels wants is a normal and uneventful life, but when her aunt is found floating in the Savannah River, Ivy inherits an heirloom blue diamond and a killer bent on keeping the past buried.Dom Riordan is an ex-cop obsessed with finding his mother's killer. A chance meeting, and a glimpse of evidence he's been seeking, convinces him that Ivy Michaels is the key to solving the crime. Dom devises a plan to date Ivy and ferret out the truth but he didn't count on losing his heart. As a ruthless killer closes in on Ivy, Dom will risk everything to keep her safe.
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