Contemporary Fiction
Framed
Back of the Book:
Journalist Gabrielle Fleming reluctantly agrees to a tour of Great Britain when her sister suggests the trip as a basis for a series of travel articles. But Gabby’s plans change dramatically when she finds herself saddled with photographer Jarod Walls, whose determined style initially clashes with her own.
Gabby’s annoyance heightens when Janice continually forsakes her companionship to seek the tour director’s attention—and Gabby’s suspicions continue to rise when she overhears discussions concerning enormous money exchanges. Confused by the alliance her sister is forming and by Jarod’s obvious interest, Gabby is hesitant to trust anyone.
Unwittingly entwined in a maze of international intrigue, Gabby’s simple assignment explodes into much more when her very life—and the life of her sister—hangs in the balance.
My Review:
Overall, I think this was a good book. It had mystery, suspense, a love story, etc. But I don’t think it should be called Framed. I think it should be called Secrets for all of the secrecy that was taking place. I’m not a mystery genre person, so I can’t say how good of a mystery book is actually is. I just know that I had no clue what was going on until events or details were unveiled.
I was upset with how many secrets were being kept throughout the book. I wish Gabby would have confided in Jarod more. Yes, she’s independent, but when you are over your head it’s great to have help. But I suppose the story wouldn’t have been as intriguing if she had just spilled everything. And I’m not sure how accurate of a book it was since I don’t know anything about black market arms dealings and what-not. But it jus seemed like the events would never have been that way in real life.
I also realized a few things that I’m looking for in a person while reading this book. I love the strong, confident, in-charge personality. Jarod was just that with the right touch of humility to round him out. Now that part of the story I absolutely loved. I’m still not convinced at Tracie Peterson’s "love at first sight" approach to romance, but she did make a good point in one of the end chapters that love isn’t just lust--it’s a commitment.