Lucy Armstrong makes a good living by filming commercials. When Lucy's sister asks her to shoot the last four days of an action movie, she agrees, if only to find out why her young niece is so unhappy. She plans on a few days to film and sort out her sister's problems, not worrying about Irish terrorists or finding her own G.I Joe.

J.T. Wilder is a Green Beret officer who has agreed to be a military consultant for the star of the movie. He plans on a few days of well-paid work, not ducking real bullets or falling for an Amazon of a woman in Lucy.

Neither of them expect the shoot to turn into a disaster. With a sniper hiding in the swamp, a gator named Moot lurking near the movie set, and a precocious five-year-old noticing more than she's supposed to, this shoot is anything but dull.

With Crusie starring as Lucy, and Mayer as Wilder, this novel moves with unique characters, lush settings, and intense moments. The writing is well paced and inviting, with wonderful cohesion of both authors' styles.

While some of Wilder's early attitudes about the women may be questionable, it is easily trumped by not only his good deeds, but with the subplot surrounding Lucy's adorable niece, Pepper. The scenes involving the sniper are especially well crafted, leaving the reader on edge.

Fans of Crusie and/or Mayer will find this an enjoyable read.

Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
5-12-2006

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