This is the second book in the Heartbreaker series, but this book stands alone. This book is a fun, fast read with a bit of mystery along for the ride. I enjoyed the suspense with the romance!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.

What a great read! Not as snarky as the first book, but more suspense elements. Jake is really trying to change his thinking, and he needed a strong lady to snap his head. Gabby fits for him. He still gets to be the detective, even without his badge. I loved that Jake had to realize that life isn't completely black and white.

I love Tamra Baumann’s books and Dealing Double definitely lived up to my expectations! Both Jake and Gabby were complex, well developed, and lovable characters. The added mystery and intrigue is a nice complement to the romance. I absolutely recommend Dealing Double if you’re looking for a fun read with mystery and romance!

Gabby is trying to make things right for her job. She ends up in a cabin with a Jake Morris. Her father is looking for her but she knows he is behind her problems right now. Together with Jake they will figure out how to make things right again. Their romance starts blooming as well until a secret comes from his end.
This book had everything from laughter, suspense and romance. An all around great read,

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Dealing Double by Tamra Baumann is the 2nd book in the Heartbreaker series. This book is a romantic comedy, but it is also full of action. Gabby Knight is an archaeologist who is living under cover, because her father is a mobster. Jake Morris is a police detective who has been ordered to take a vacation. I found this book to be a quick and fun read, and look forward to reading this author again.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is a stand alone read but reading the first book gives you more information on the characters. The characters have an instant chemistry which is hot. You will fall in love with the characters and will be rooting for them as you read. This is a well written story which will keep you reading. I can't wait to read more from this series and from this author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

I adore the Heartbreaker series - Dealing Double had such a great story line. It is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand alone.

Tamra Baumann creates interesting characters and the story is both sexy & fun..... and a bit serious.

I look forward to reading more in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This book is an highly entertaining romp featuring a former mob princess and a by-the-books cop who become unwitting partners in a mysterious game of cat and mouse as they try to recover a stolen ancient artifact. I enjoyed the lighthearted, flirtatious repartee and simmering sexuality between Gabby and Jake but it was Gabby’s fears and Jake’s shattered childhood that drew me in to the story. There is also plenty of intrigue and danger that is guaranteed to keep the reader on the edge of their seat because of the many twists and turns in this complex and engaging storyline. This book is a gem. I read a early copy of this book through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Publishing for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I know this is number 2 in a series, but it reads as a stand alone book. I thought it had an interesting but convoluted plot. No true archaeologist would do what she did, but it was still fun. Crazy but fun. Nice to have super wealthy friends and a super nice ex. A good fun read. I rate it a 3.5.

This is the 6th Baumann book I have read, and once again, she has delighted me.

Who?
• Jake - A workaholic detective with one failed marriage under his belt and a ton of other "baggage", which is getting in the way of him finding his Mrs. Right.

• Gabby - An archaeologist, who's family ties force her to live under a sort of protective custody, and kept her from having any meaningful romantic relationship.

What?
After his involvement in a shooting, Jake is forced to take a vacation. Upon his arrival to the cabin, he painfully meets Gabby and becomes entangled in her search for a stole artifact. He agreed to help her find the misappropriated statues, but he'd also like to help her find some romance.

Why?
I loved Jake in Seeing Double and was excited that he would be getting his HEA. He was once again in fine form in this book, being his charming and witty self, but we got to see what was going on beneath the surface.

Jake's backstory was heartbreaking, and it helped explain a lot of his behaviors. It was wonderful to see him opening up and growing, and though I adored Dani, I thought Gabby was a better match for him. Due to her circumstances, Gabby was able to relate to Jake on a different level, and they were able to find a special kind of comfort in each other. They also had great chemistry, and Gabby definitely knew how to handle Jake.

I laughed a whole lot during the first part of the book, as Gabby and Jake were first navigating each other at the cabin. I will admit, I was not as into the suspense portion of the story, but Baumann infused it with enough humor and heat to keep me interested. I loved getting to catch up with Dani and her mom, and that ending!! The ending made me so happy. Baumann did an excellent job tying up loose ends, and putting a great big grin on my face.

Overall: A fun romance with a little suspense, some heat, and lots of laughs.

Gabby Knight has really gotten herself into a mess this time. While trying to keep her mobbed up father from making a huge mistake by stealing a priceless statue, Gabby gets stranded at a remote cabin during a crazy blizzard when she tries to get to the statue before her father does. When she finds the cabin she thinks she should be safe but that changes quickly when Detective Jake Morris shows up at the cabin his ex-wife owns. Jake has been forced to take some time off and getting away to the cabin seems like a great place to relax. Not so much! He's shocked to find Gabby Knight there and even more surprised when he finds himself getting pulled into her crazy scheme.

This was a very enjoyable read. It does have some very minor paranormal elements but they don't play heavily in the story. I definitely recommend this one.

This is such a great book to read. I really enjoyed every minute of reading this book. I just clicked with the story and the characters and I couldn’t put it down once I had started reading this story. Has a great storyline that I know romance readers are going to enjoy just like I did. The characters are the best part of the book in my opinion as they really drag you into there story and make you feel like your going on the journey with them than just reading it. The author has done such a great job with this book and I look forward to more by her in the future. I would recommend

I didn’t like this one as much as the first book in the series but it was cute. I’m not sure how believable any of it was, but it was a light, enjoyable read.

This was another fun and quirky book in this series that extends just beyond the realm of believability but still close enough to the line to make it fun and entertaining. This takes the forbidden romance trope from being angsty to being fun and thrilling and making me root for the characters and want to see how they will get through it. In the previous book Jake was likable, just not the right guy for Dani, so I was happy to see him have his own book here. It was nice to see more depth to his character and some evolution in his interaction with Gabby. Gabby is an interesting contradiction of naïve and street smart and certainly perfect for keeping Jake on his toes. This book is great for anyone who is a fan of Baumann’s books or a good romantic comedy.

The wild and adventurous romance of Gabby, an archeologist with a mobster father, and Jake, the cop without a sense of grey in his views on life. At times made me chuckle, at times made me apprehensive, at times made me smile at times made me frustrated. I liked the range and the journey the story took me on, and I highly recommend you give this a try. Great story, characters and writing.

This book contains on-screen sex but only mild cursing (no f-bombs). If sex in a book offends you, it is easily skipped over. Although you do not have to read the first book in this series because this story totally stands alone, reading Seeing Double will help explain Dani and Jake's relationship better and give insight into Dani's unique abilities.

I've said it before - I am not a big fan of paranormal-ish storylines, but the elements of “woo-woo” in this one are minimal and, as with Seeing Double, were fun and interesting rather than eye-roll worthy. Ms. Baumann just has a way of making woo-woo work.

I have to admit that I struggled with Jake in the first book, but I really wanted to see him get his happily ever after, so I was thrilled when Ms. Baumann made him the hero of this story. Although he is still rigid and difficult at times, I absolutely loved his sense of humor and his ability to roll with the punches...um, literally. Gabby was also incredibly likable. She was a bit naive and impulsive, but her intentions were good and she was surprisingly hilarious. The banter between she and Jake had me laughing out loud and highlighting passages as I read. I do love it when a book can make me laugh.

On paper Jake and Gabby make absolutely zero sense, but they were perfect for each other from the very start and I loved their story. Although this book had a great happily ever after (and epilogue) and it was really well-written, I found myself being disappointed as I came to the end because I just didn't want their story to end.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-written romantic comedy with a little bit of suspense and intrigue, and a whole lot of sexual tension. You really can't go wrong with a Tamra Baumann book and this one is no exception.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book and leave an honest review.

I liked Jake in book one so I was excited to read his story. While Jake is divorced from Dani (book 1) she still is a huge part of his life. Borrowing Dani's cabin, Jake escapes the stress of his detective job only to find a mystery awaiting him in the form of Gabby Knight. Gabby is on a mission to find an artifact and it's companion piece that have been stolen from her museum. The problem is, Gabby is not sure who is the evil mastermind behind the heist, her pervy boss or her mafiab dad.

Thinking she is hiding out in an empty cabin, Gabby breaks into the cabin Jake is staying and things don't go as planned for either one. Gabby has a hostage, Jake knows he is held hostage by an amateur and Dani arrives on the scene knowing Jake is in trouble.

Eventually the two are led on a worldly goose chase with time running out and evil hands closing in on the treasure. Can Gabby trust Jake to help her and not ruin her family? Can Jake trust Gabby, help her with her plans and not fall in love with her while fighting the urge to take down her notorious father?