Genre: Action-Adventure
LGBTQ+ Category: Gay
Reviewers: Maryann, Linda (PRG)
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About The Book
I’m in love with a stranger… who happens to be my boyfriend.
Logan
My boyfriend is perfect. He drinks red wine, watches Drag Race, and loves the theater. So what if I don’t know what he does for a living, where his family is from, or who his friends are? Those are just details, and he’ll tell me when he’s ready. I know his heart, and that’s what’s important.
Jared
I never meant to keep my real identity a secret for so long. Logan was only supposed to be a one night stand, but this adorable himbo has become the sunshine in my dark world. I can’t risk losing him by telling him the truth.
When danger from my past comes calling, my selfishness puts both of us at risk. Now our lives are on the line, and more importantly, our hearts.
Under the Radar is a forced proximity, opposites attract, one night stand MM romantic suspense with an absolutely clueless himbo and a hardened FBI agent who can’t resist some cuddles. Expect gunfights, car chases, and get better soon kisses. Under the Radar is part of the Accidentally Undercover shared romantic suspense series.
The Reviews
Maryann
Logan MacDonald works as a juice bar barista at MARS Fitness gym. He works for co-owners Beau and Gavin, and has two good friends in Everest and Sawyer. Six months ago, at the best New Years Ever party at MARS, Logan met a one-night-stand. But as the guy left his apartment, he also left his phone number for Logan. Now, six months later, they are boyfriends. The only problem is that Logan’s friends have never actually met Jay.
Every time Logan wants Jay to meet them, something comes up. As an analyst, Jay seems to always be on a business trip or stuck at the office.
Everest and Sawyer have put doubts in Logan’s head about his new boyfriend. Plus, they question if Jay is even real. They throw out all kinds of crazy ideas: stalker, serial killer, a married man, spy, rent boy, oh my! Poor Logan can’t help but start to question things too. After some serious thought, he has to admit he doesn’t even know that much about Jay.
Everest and Sawyer have a plan, and they drag Logan into it. Logan plants an air tag in Jay’s bag and they’re now on the hunt. They race after Jay, following every move he makes through hectic New York City.
Logan wants to trust Jay, but when he finally faces the facts, he’s ready to break up with him. The only ones he can trust are his friends at MARS, who take him out for a distraction from his woes. But now everyone knows he’s a moron.
On their planned date night at a little restaurant, Jay is late again, as Logan waits outside in the cold. When Jay finally does show up, before he can tell Jay what’s wrong, things descend into chaos.
Where is he? What happened? Has he been kidnapped? Where is Jay? More importantly, who is Jay? Is Logan ready to face the truth, and even possible death, as he becomes a target?
Logan and Jay are a very steamy couple – at times the bedroom and physical scenes seemed a little overdone for me, but I know this is a draw for many readers. Jared “Jay” Sable is the tough spy, while Logan is sweet and carefree, a true opposites attract tale.
Logan’s friends, Everest and Sawyer, bring humor to the story. They have no self control, and their wild imaginations get out of check. They even get Gavin and Beau stirred up in the excitement.
Under the Radar blends seriousness, humor and action. It’s the first time I’ve read something by Bell, and I enjoyed it – a suspenseful tale with just the right amount of humor and lots of heat.
Linda
When FBI Special Agent Jared Sable Logan finds himself in need of a man, he picks up Logan MacDonald at the local gym. He lies about his name, calling himself Jay, and doesn’t reveal that he works for the FBI. The one-night stand turns into a six-month relationship, and Jared continues to use his fake name and job. He never reveals who he really is.
Every time Logan tries to arrange for Jay to meet his friends, his mysterious boyfriend is always a no-show.
His friends won’t stop teasing him, referring to his boyfriend as a serial killer, spy, rent boy or saying he probably has a family. Logan always sticks up for him even though the truth was he knew nothing about Jay.
When Logan’s friends talk him into following Jay, he agrees, and finally discovers who and what Jay, is but only after the two of them are kidnapped, beaten and faceing possible death.
For two years, Jared has worked undercover, until he was able to put away Alonzo Adams, an arms dealer and murderer. Only now he escaped. Alonzo wants Jared to suffer for a raid that killed his wife and young son, and for his betrayal, and Logan is just a bonus since Jared loves him.
Little by little, Jared reveals everything to Logan, hoping he will be forgiven. Logan is a man you can’t help loving. He proves stronger than even he ever expected, and his loyalty to Jared in the face of danger is amazing.
There’s a lot of very hot sex, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Jared and Logan’s escape kept me glued to the book, not willing to put it down until they were free. This is part of the Accidentally Undercover shared romantic suspense series. Each book is by a different author and so far, each one I have read just left me wanting more.
5 stars.
The Reviewers
Maryann
Hi, I’m Maryann, I started life in New York, moved to New Hampshire and in 1965 uprooted again to Sacramento, California. Once I retired I moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 2011 and just moved back to Sacramento in March of 2018. My son, his wife and step-daughter flew out to Florida and we road tripped back so they got to see sights they have never seen. New Orleans and the Grand Canyon were the highlights. Now I am back on the west coast again to stay! From a young age Ialways liked to read.
I remember going to the library and reading the “Doctor Dolittle” books by Hugh Lofting. Much later on became a big fan of the classics, Edgar Alan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker and as time went by Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury and Stephen Kingand many other authors.
My first M/M shifter book I read was written by Jan Irving the “Uncommon Cowboys” series from 2012. She was the first author I ever contacted and sent an email to letting her know how much I liked this series. Sometime along the way I read “Zero to the Bone”by Jane Seville, I think just about everyone has read this book!
As it stands right now I’m really into mysteries, grit, gore and “triggers” don’t bother me. But if a blurb piques my interest I will read the book.
My kindle collection eclectic and over three thousand books and my Audible collection is slowly growing. I have both the kindle and audible apps on my ipod, ipads, and MAC. So there is never an excuse not to be listening or reading.
I joined Goodreads around 2012 and started posting reviews. One day a wonderful lady, Lisa Horan of The Novel Approach, sent me an email to see if I wanted to join her review group. Joining her site was such an eye opener. I got introduce to so many new authors that write for the LGBTQ genre. Needless to say, it was heart breaking when it ended.
But I found a really great site, QRI and it’s right here in Sacramento. Last year at QSAC I actually got to meet Scott Coatsworth, Amy Lane and Jeff Adams.
Linda
I am an avid reader the mother of 3 sons and grandmother to seven grandchildren. Since retiring I have been doing more reading while volunteering as a CASA worker. CASA is an organization that works with the family court system to ensure that children are in the best living situation. There are way too many children that get overlooked in the foster care system and I visit homes and make visits to the parents. I was born and raised in New York and my husband of 50 years and I live in Upstate New York.
