Undercover by Danielle Steel

I've always regarded this author as a purveyor of romantic tales.  While this is true, some of  the novels I have read lately have a bit more depth to them than just romantic fluff.  This entry is reflective of that.

There are two main characters in this story.  The first being Marshall Everett, an undercover DEA agent who is esconced in the jungles of Bogata, Columbia.  His cover is blown and he must extricate himself immediately.  He is given a new assignment at a desk which he quickly becomes disenganted with.  His superiors then give him the opportunity of protecting the first family which he embraces with pride.

The second character is Ariana Gregory whose father has just been appointed ambassador to Argentina.  During an innocuous shopping trip, her vehicle is overcome and she is kidnapped.

How these two lives cross and the things that they have in common are part of the romantic side of this story.  I would hesitate to call this a true "beach" read for it has more depth than that.  If you are into espionage and more intricate plotlines, you will probably enjoy this.

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