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Deadly Intent (I-Team Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Pamela Clare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Secrets buried in the sand…

Former US Army Captain Mia Starr has built a new life for herself in Denver, far away from camel spiders and sand—and the terrible secrets of her first deployment to Iraq. She isn’t looking for a relationship, especially not with an intrusive photojournalist. Joaquin Ramirez might be sexy, but in her experience, photojournalists only want to make a buck off other people’s suffering. Still, the universe must have a sick sense of humor because it keeps throwing her together with Joaquin, making the desire she feels for him harder and harder to resist.

An undeniable attraction…

As a Pulitzer Prize-winning news photographer, Joaquin has everything a single, straight guy could want—except the right woman. When he meets Mia while shooting a crime scene, he immediately sees beyond her cold exterior to the vulnerable woman beneath. Though the police consider her a suspect, he’s sure she’s innocent. Someone is killing soldiers—and trying to pin the blame on her. Unable to resist the pull between them, Joaquin stands by her, only to find himself snared in the killer’s net as well.

A twisted soul hungry for revenge…

Mia can’t help it when the heat between her and Joaquin melts away her preconceptions. As their passion explodes, danger draws ever closer. When it becomes clear that Mia is the killer’s true target, she must trust Joaquin with a secret that could ruin her … or risk losing the love of a lifetime.

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USA Today best-selling author Pamela Clare began her writing career as a columnist and investigative reporter and eventually became the first woman editor-in-chief of two different newspapers. Along the way, she and her team won numerous state and national honors, including the National Journalism Award for Public Service. In 2011, Clare was awarded the Keeper of the Flame Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work. A single mother with two sons, she writes historical and contemporary romance and romantic suspense at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Visit her website and join her mailing list at www.pamelaclare.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 19, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 19, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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USA Today best-selling author Pamela Clare began her writing career as a columnist and investigative reporter and eventually became the first woman editor-in-chief of two different newspapers. Along the way, she and her team won numerous state and national honors, including the National Journalism Award for Public Service and the Keeper of the Flame Lifetime Achievement Award. A single mother with two grown sons and three grandchildren, she writes historical romance, contemporary romantic suspense, and contemporary romance within view of Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains.

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TigMode
5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Intent? DEAD ON!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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Pamela Clare sweeps us back into the world of the I-Team with a suspense filled tale of treachery and betrayal, murder and mystery that kept me up for the better part of the night on release day. Sleep is not as highly rated as this story!

Joaquin is a Pulitzer prize winning photographer, part of the acclaimed I-Team of investigative journalists. He and former Army Captain Mia Starr's paths cross at a crime scene, when she becomes a person of interest in a probable murder. They meet again because Joaquin's cousin served under Mia while deployed.

People from Mia's army unit keep turning up dead and she is the common denominator.....and a prime suspect until she herself is targeted. The cat and mouse game between authorities and the killer comes to a thrilling conclusion that had me almost hyperventilating.

What I loved about this book was seeing who Joaquin has become. He started out in the series as an earnest little brother figure, a talented sidekick and observer and documenter of the previous stories by virtue of his camera lens. As the series progressed, so did Joaquin, becoming a man who was determined to help control events, not just photograph them.

If you haven't read the I-Team novels, you NEED to. They are that good. Book 8, Deadly Intent, is a great addition to the series because it proves that you don't have to be a Navy SEAL to be a hero.......or a heroine.

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Dali M
5.0 out of 5 stars pamela clare never disappoints
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2022
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Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Joaquin Ramizez had been wanting to find “the one” but he never expected to find her while on the job. Taking photos of a crime scene where the suspect was none other than the main person of interest, ex-US army captain Mia Starr.

While the evidence of the soldier homicides point towards her and the police have no other suspects, Joaquin believes she’s innocent and will stop at nothing to help her. Can she trust him with a secret that could wreck her? Can he protect her from the real killer?

I had been waiting for Joaquin’s story for years and when I was finally in my hands I enjoyed every second of it. He had been a great secondary character and as the hero he’s even sweeter, stronger and more protective.

Joaquin is super sexy (I could just imagine him teaching Mia how to dance hot, passionate salsa), sweet and brave. He’s very different from the rest of the male leads in the series so far, but every bit the alpha hero.

Mia is just as strong, brave and sweet, perfect for Joaquin. I liked her directness and resiliency especially in the face of harassment while in the army.

Pamela Clare never disappoints. I’ve loved this series since the very beginning and each installment is unique and incredibly hooking. It’s expertly crafted to read as a standalone, but if you’re a fin it ties in perfectly with the previous books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
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I wasn’t sure how Joaquin would fit the role of leading hero when he’s always been the supportive backbone for others. Joaquin isn’t the badass like Darcangelo or Hunter, nor is he the outdoorsy, thrill-seeking type like Gabe; instead our salsa dancing hero is the artist, capturing the passion and heartache of human nature with a click of a button. Have no fear, because he fit the role of protective hero to a T! I could drag a list out, but I’ll just say my favorite was his open honesty with Mia, even when it landed him in hot water at work. It’s just so unusual for a character to simply lay it all out there from the start, but it avoided needless drama and allowed more focus on the developing relationship-win/win as far as I’m concerned!

Mia was a good fit for Joaquin. She had brains, a good eye for detail, and was a little bad ass herself. She also fit into the I-Team group like a long lost friend and I got a kick out of who ended up basically being her bestie! The suspense wasn’t as intense as previous stories, but it worked out because the level suited Mia and Joaquin’s capabilities. Besides, the hard stuff definitely called for appearances by Darcangelo and Hunter;)

As to the romance, I liked the development even if it happened quickly. It was also sexier than I expected, but still fell in the realm of sweet. For example, when I think of Zach or Darcangelo’s stories, they bring raw sexuality to mind..or maybe that’s because of the adrenaline rush, lol.. Joaquin reminded me of Reese. They both have the kind of subdued sexiness that tends to catch people by surprise when something happens, and Joaquin... he caught me by surprise.

The I-Team series has been a longtime favorite and when I saw Joaquin’s name in the blurb, I clicked it without finishing the summary. I had no clue what the story was about and discovered I didn’t care! I simply knew Joaquin would finally get his story and I would catch glimpses of favorite characters. Overall, I was happy with the end result and will keep my figures crossed for future stories, long or short!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
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What a wonderful last book for this series. Lots of action, fast paced and a great love story. Love Panel's style of writing
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great romantic suspense series
Reviewed in Germany on April 24, 2024
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Another installment in this great romantic suspense series about the I-team. The books can be read as stand-alones, but I recommend reading them in order to prevent spoilers.
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Colour Me Purple
5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Intent is a fabulous and beautiful read. It is full of all the emotions we have come to expect from Pamela.
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2018
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The I Team is back and Ms Clare proves again that she owns romantic suspense. This, the 8th book in her addicting I Team series, tells the story of Joaquin and Mia, and lives up in every way to the standard we, her readers, expect from her. If you haven’t yet met the amazing characters Ms. Clare brings to life in these books, I highly recommend that you put this series on your Want to Read list.

We met Joachim Ramirez in the first I Team book, and over the years have grown to know and love him. A Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist, he works closely with the Denver Independent’s Investigative reporting team (the I Team), capturing with his camera images that will bring headline stories to life. Looking at the world as he does, through his camera lens, capturing situations that range from love and joy to hope, sorrow and heartbreak, he has learned to look beyond the outer person and see the person below the skin. A series of traumatic events had left Joachim feeling inadequate in his ability to protect those he loves. And so he asks for, and receives, training in order to defend himself and others against danger. Much to my relief, however, despite this new layer, Joaquin remains the gentle man we already love, an artist, an accomplished dancer, and as it turns out, a very attentive and effective lover.

Mia Starr is a retired Army officer who is battling demons of her own. She is caught up in a series of murders that someone is trying to pin on her. Beaten down by the actions of men who should have helped her to grow and flourish in her career, she doubts her own sense of being and worth. Threatened with arrest, job loss, and loss of life, Mia desperately needs a hero. Through his gentleness, his understanding, and his incredibly ability with a camera, Joaquin draws Mia out, shows her how beautiful she is, inside and out, and protects her when danger threatens.

I found so much to love about this book. I was delighted to meet the large, boisterous, loving Ramirez family, to walk with Mia through her gardens, to see the world through Joaquin’s camera, and to catch up with all the beloved I Team characters. Once again, Pamela has given us a book that is full of danger, action, suspense, love and brotherhood. And yes, some really hot sex.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adictivo
Reviewed in Spain on February 22, 2018
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Pamela Clare vuelve demostrar con su nuevo libro de la adictiva serie de su Equipo I porque es la mejor escritora de suspense romántico.
Desde el inicio hasta el final no puedes dejar de leer y sentir mil emociones través de otra historia inolvidable y perfecta.
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Em
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot salsa, lots of snogging!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2018
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Full disclosure - I am a Pamela Clare fangirl, and was very excited to have a new I-Team book. The story picks up a short time after the events of Dead By Midnight, the Christmas novella treat from 2015. In previous stories Joaquin was very much a younger character - likened to the kid brother - but by the events of Breaking Point - I-Team 5 - he was already growing into far more than a snapper, and the events of that book and the ones that followed have shaped him into a very different person. He's handy with a gun and a camera and now Joaquin has come to the fore as worthy hero-material. He's talented, gorgeous, loyal and good at dancing. There's LOTS to love about Joaquin!

Mia Starr is a new character and it's nice to have the balance switched where the man is the regular character and the woman is new. I enjoyed finding out about Mia as a person and really liked seeing her life and place unfold. She seems to fit in well. I also really like that Joaquin gets a wholly new character rather than a retread or a convenient drop-in for an existing person, and I love watching her learn about him and realise his true loveliness as a man.

Pamela Clare's skills are many, but I particularly like that her stories are plot and character driven, with a healthy dose of super-sexy love scenes! Her heroes are undoubtedly very much alpha males, but not in a way that makes them unlikable - in other hands, these kinds of alpha men can be over-bearing and unappealing, in Ms Clare's work they remain strong and powerful but without being idiots. They have vulnerabilities and aren't afraid to show their softer side.

However, my favourite thing is that when the falling-in-love bit happens it is never with that "OHMYGOD THIS IS AWFUL" trope, which I find super-irritating. Love is welcomed, embraced and treasured, not rejected or run-away-from. And for me that is a clincher in my enjoyment, because let's face it, falling in love with a person you fancy like mad is a truly joyous thing and should be celebrated and enjoyed!

Fans of the I-Team will be glad to see and hear about their favourites - #teammarc and #teamjulian make an appearance, as do the majority of the regular cast, and I love that we get to see them and catch up on their lives, I've spent a lot of time with these people, I want to know how they're doing.

So, no spoilers, you know there's going to be a HEA, that's how these things work, you know there'll be some jeopardy because romantic suspense, and you know there'll be some immense snogging, those are all givens. All you need to do now is start at the beginning, c'mon, what's stopping you?
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Portnawak
4.0 out of 5 stars Finally Joaquin's story!
Reviewed in France on March 29, 2018
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It was strange at first because in my head Joaquin was the "baby" in the I-Team and here he's described as a full muscled man, but that only disturbed me for a short time
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