Hit Hard

by Amy J. Fetzer

Book Overview

Vivi Fiori wondered how the day could have gotten so bad so fast. One minute, she's on a train moving through the Thai countryside, a precious archaeological artefact in her hands. The next, she's being chased through the jungle by the Thai mafia with some hardcore American marine right behind her, shouting orders.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758211074
• ISBN13: 9780758211071
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Brava
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Hit Hard- A Joyfully Recommended Title

When Viva Fiori agreed to take a priceless Thai artifact from the archeological dig she was working on to the Thai government, she never expected that the train she was traveling on would be held up. Or that former Marine, and now Dragon One member, Sam Wyatt would come to her rescue. Only in rescuing Viva, Sam draws her into even deeper trouble. From the moment Sam and Viva meet, the chemistry between them was overpowering. Now they find themselves falling for each other while Sam must protect Viva from the enemies that seem to be everywhere. Amy J. Fetzer just keeps getting better. She hooked me with Naked Truth, which introduced the whole Dragon One team. In Hit Hard Amy Fetzer effortlessly combines passion and action to create a story that left me dreading the last page and anxiously anticipating the next Dragon One installment. The characterization of Viva and Sam is so extremely well written, the action non-stop and the passion so vividly sensual that if you don't pick up a copy of Hit Hard today you are missing one of the best books of the summer, perhaps even of the year. Melissa reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Too complicated.

Kashir Fokhouri, Wan Gai, Salih Nagada, Tashfin Rohki, Ramesh Narabi. These were just some of the characters in the first five chapters alone. Not to mention the streets and communities. I couldn't keep it all straight. And there were all the "lead" characters, most of whom had real names & nicknames. I constantly had to go back & reread parts so I could figure out their role. On plot and the main characters this is a five. I really enjoy Ms. Fetzer's books but this one was a little too much work.

action-packed romantic suspense

In Sri Lanka Sam Wyatt and his Dragon One teammates are tracing diamonds that will be used if not stopped by them to purchase weapons for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam, who are running a terrorist campaign for a separate state. When one of his men Riley, is nearly killed and may still die, Sam turns cold with rage. He plans to finish the mission and take out one weapons dealer Rohkie for shooting his friend. At the Archeological Restoration Dig in Thailand, Xavier, called Viva by those who know her, has found a priceless artifact. However, Rohkie learns of the find and decides to take it from the woman after he takes the woman. Sam trailing Rohkie meets Viva. He feels he has suffered a stroke as his brain no longer functions beyond an icon called Viva and his heart is racing out of control. She reciprocates as her soul melts with one look from him. However, her safety comes first as Rohkie leaves behind dead people in Sri Lanka, Bangkok, and Thailand while targeting the archeologist. HIT HARD is an action-packed romantic suspense Southeast Asia thriller that never slows down from the opening scene until the final helicopter ride. The story line is filled with adventure and daring do yet the romantic subplot between the lead couple is deftly handled. The cast is solid leading to another strong Amy J. Fetzer thriller (see PERFECT WEAPON and NAKED TRUTH). Harriet Klausner

Intrique and Sizzling Chemistry Abound in this Suspense

For a wonderful treat, mix together a whole lot of suspense; add a big dollop of intrigue; fill it up with hunky alpha heroes; add one very sassy red-head with a penchant for attracting trouble; then mix in a tremendous amount of imagination and you are in for another Fetzer `perfect' read. Sam Wyatt and his team from Dragon One were on assignment with two objectives. Trail and get back a cache of rough `blood' diamonds before they were cut and flooded the diamond market; and secondly, find out what type of weapons they were going to buy. Trailing the bad guys had taken weeks, and the humid jungle of Sri Lanka was no picnic let alone a flash flood. When things go wrong, they go wrong big time - like a secret weapon that can cause a natural disaster! Speaking of disasters -- enter Xaviera Luciana Dominica Fiori aka Vivi who attracts trouble like nobody's business. On her way to deliver an ancient bracelet found on an archaeological dig her train is held up by the local Thai mafia. Viva is not about to hand it over without a fight, a fight she's losing until Sam Wyatt comes to her rescue. **** Wow, from the moment our two protagonists meet, the reader steps onto a roller coaster ride of mammoth proportions with non-stop action as Sam and Viva try to stay alive while landing in one dilemma after another. The chemistry between Sam and Viva is intoxicating with both portraying hard as nails exteriors while covering up their vulnerable interiors. Their mutual desire for one another along with some sizzling sex scenes are ultra hot and, in my opinion extremely satisfying. One thing this reviewer really loved was how well matched the protagonists were in their individual survival skills. With Sam they were expected, as he was the ex-military gone mercenary type. Vivi was marvelous providing one surprise after another with unbelievable talents and a keen survival resiliency as the story unfolded. The secondary characters, all members of the Dragon One team, were also well developed with their own specialties and one can only hope to see them all featured with more adventures in books of their own. This was an edgy, tense, suspense-filled story written with clearly defined motivations and well-crafted characters. Romantic suspense lovers should be pleased with Amy Fetzer who is an amazing talent that you should check out and put on your `auto-buy' lists! Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization