4 reasons to love Almost Perfect

Over the weekend, I had a video call with some author friends, and when it was my turn to give a writing update, I proudly proclaimed that Almost Perfect is one of my best books yet. After the meeting, I contemplated why I felt that way about this story, which prompted me to write this blog post. I love this novel, and these are the reasons I think you will too. 

Hunter Miller

First of all, the hero’s name is sexy—Hunter—and Sable is attracted to him right away. She tries her best to resist him, but it’s all in vain. This man is too fine, and being stuck in an apartment with him is too much of a temptation! 

But that’s not all. He’s also a sharpshooter, and a sharpshooter is someone who is very skilled using firearms. In fact, he has the highest shooting accuracy of any member of the Cordoba team, and that ability comes in handy when they’re on the run.  

Hunter is also a master of disguise, and you’ll see his work and how he uses that skill to disguise himself and the heroine to accomplish their goals in the story. In previous stories, you learned that he’s a mixed race man, but he didn’t know anything about his family. He’s closed off and private at first, but Sable forces him to open up and share what he’s learned with her, and because of that you’ll find out more about his past. 

Sable Devereaux

Sable might be my toughest heroine yet. Terri Slade in The Rules was a tough heroine because of having to deal with a violent ex, but you never got to see much of her toughness displayed on the page, except at the very end when she has to defend herself. 

With Sable, from Chapter 1 you’ll see her skills as a cat burglar. A cat burglar is a particularly stealthy thief, especially one who gains undetected entry through the use of agility. Typically a thief who enters a building by climbing to an upper story. So you’ll see how agile and athletic Sable is right from the start. 

She’s not as skilled as the Cordoba team members, of course, because these are elite fighters. But she’s no slacker and is able to keep up with Hunter, which impresses him. She’s also multilingual and goal-oriented, and just an all-around great heroine. I adore her.

The History

Any author will tell you that our writing can sometimes get derailed when we go down the rabbit hole of research. I only use a fraction of the information I gather for the stories that I write. In Almost Perfect, I learned quite a bit about specific historical events (when you read the novel, you’ll see what I mean) and weaved information into the story because Sable is an antique dealer and also a history buff. Her love of history and knowledge play a role in helping solve the story’s mystery and take down the criminals. 

The Action

You already know I read a lot of thrillers and action movies are among my favorites to watch. Those influences are evident because the action in the story is once again hair-raising. I have to admit that putting the characters in tough positions is fun. I might be a little bit sadistic, LOL. 

There’s one particular scene where Sable and Hunter are trapped in a basement with three gunmen closing in. They survive (of course), but you get to see how yet another member of the Cordoba team shows out with his skills and handles business.

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If you haven’t ordered your copy of Almost Perfect yet, make sure you do. This is a great addition to the The Cordoba Agency series that I think you’ll enjoy. 

For more background information about Almost Perfect, join me and a couple hundred readers in my Readers Lounge for the pre-Release Launch party on Thursday evening, May 19th. There will be games, excerpts, and giveaways. You don’t want to miss it. 😉