Release Day Review ~ The Spy's Love Song (Stars from Peril) by Kim Fielding (Giveaway)

Release Day Review ~ The Spy's Love Song (Stars from Peril) by Kim Fielding

Title: The Spy's Love Song

Series: Stars from Peril

Author: Kim Fielding

Release Date: October 2, 2018

Category: Contemporary, Suspense, Dreamspun Desires

Pages: 205

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For a singer and a spy, love might be mission impossible.

Jaxon Powers has what most only dream of. Fame. Fortune. Gold records and Grammy awards. Lavish hotel suites and an endless parade of eager bedmates. He’s adored all over the world—even in the remote, repressive country of Vasnytsia, where the tyrannical dictator is a big fan. The State Department hopes a performance might improve US relations with a dangerous enemy. But it means Jaxon’s going in alone… with one exception.

Secret agent Reid Stanfill has a covert agenda with global ramifications. Duty means everything to him, even when it involves protecting a jaded rock star. Jaxon and Reid’s mutual attraction is dangerous under Vasnytsia’s harsh laws—and matters get even worse when they’re trapped inside the borders. Romance will have to wait… assuming they make it out alive.

4 Stars!

I found this book sweet and entertaining. There were a few parts that dragged a bit too much for my taste, but the second half was action-packed and fast-paced, with some angst thrown in for good measure (I even shed a few tears here and there).

Both Jaxon and Reid were likable, perhaps Jaxon more so than Reid, but that could be because the story is told from Jaxon's POV. They had great chemistry, though, and brought out the best of each other.

Overall, this was a pretty good addition to the Dreamspun Series and the start of another series by Kim Fielding, so I hope we'll get to catch up with Jaxon and Reid in the future.

*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***

3.5 Stars!

Rock Star Jaxon Powers is asked to perform for the tyrannical leader of the country of Vasnytsia and the State Department is convinced this might be the best opportunity to get in the country’s good graces. Think of a European version of North Korea. The catch? Jaxon is only allowed one person to accompany him. This means he’ll be traveling with Agent Reid Stanfill who seems to have a severe dislike of Jaxon right off the bat.

This was entertaining story of action, intrigue and a touch of romance. I liked both Jaxon and Reid and found their connection, as well as their chemistry, good. It took me a bit to get past Reid’s standoffish attitude because I wasn’t exactly sure why he was the way he was. However, I ended up liking him much more as the book progressed. It became clear that both men were good guys who had big hearts and wanted to help.

The writing was done well and I didn’t have a hard time getting into the story. There were things I found that were a bit overdone and unrealistic, but in the end, it’s just about suspension of disbelief and enjoying the story for what it is. I wish we had more of a heated romance but it didn’t detract from the story.

***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.***

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