This is not the first time I have read the book ‘Colorado Abduction’. I first read it in April 2014 – only a few months ago – but I have been wanting to read it again ever since. In looking for something easy and appealing to read for my slowly un-fogging brain I hit upon this book.Colorado Abduction is the first book in the Christmas at the Carlisles series and part of the Harlequin Intrigue set. For me it is a wonderful mix of the types of books I simply love; Western Romance and Romantic Suspense. Heaven!Carolyn Carlisle, CEO of Carlisle Certified Organic Beef is brought back home to the family ranch run by her brother when news of sabotage reaches her. On her return though, Carolyn finds that security has been hired, but even with that, her sister-in-law Nicole is kidnapped and the bodyguard with her shot. Calling in the FBI, Carolyn hopes that the situation will be sorted soon. Enter tall, dark and handsome FBI agent in charge and hostage negotiator JD Burke. The attraction between Carolyn and JD is hot but the middle of an investigation isn’t the right time for either of them, or so they tell themselves. The investigation into the sabotage and kidnapping is continued by the FBI but when ransom demands are received and it looks like there may be a mole in the ranch, Carolyn and JD must learn to work together to get Nicole back to her husband.Second time around and I still I absolutely loved this book. The characters and the storyline were well rounded and interesting. The story was intriguing and I certainly felt involved with the book; I cared about the characters. I loved the characters of Carolyn and JD – I just wish the ending had been continued on a bit as it was left rather open. There are two other books in the series however which continue the stories of other minor characters from this book. Maybe they will have a few hints of JD and Carolyn.I would certainly recommend this book to others; it was an easy read and one which I couldn’t put down. This was a freebie I downloaded because I liked the idea of the FBI agent-since I'm a fan of all the American TV Series involving federal agents. I'm a fan of sweet romance so maybe this book wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but I kept reading because I was intrigued by the whole mistery behind the kidnapping, and it sort of reminded me of a Criminal Minds episode.However, I have to say that I was extremely disappointed by the ending. There are too many questions left unanswered and it felt as if some plot points hadn't been completely developed when the author decided to write The End. I understand there are more books in the series, but checking out the blurbs I don't think we will get the answers to the questions in the next books.I also didn't like the immediate chemistry between Burke and Carolyn. Within two days they managed to fall in love like teenagers and promise each other eternal love, in the middle of a kidnapping? He was described as a tough FBI agent and she as a stubborn, strong woman but after they sleep together the first time they suddenly turn mellow and mushy. Somehow this didn't convince the ultimate romantic and hopeless dreamer in me. It just didn't feel right.All in all the story had potentials, but to me it felt as if it could've been developed better. And with a better ending.
What do You think about Colorado Abduction (2009)?
