Hard Evidence: I-Team Series, Book 2

By: Pamela Clare

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

After the murder of a teenage girl, a mysterious man in a black leather jacket was seen lurking near the crime scene. Investigative reporter Tessa Novak has him in her sights as the culprit.

That man was Julian Darcangelo, an undercover FBI agent working with the Denver police. He's closing in on the trail of a human trafficker and killer. Tessa's accusations could blow his cover, and he wants her off the investigation.

But just as Tessa has made Julian a target of interest, she is now a target of the killer. And as they are forced to trust each other, their physical attraction escalates as intensely as the threat from a ruthless murderer who wants to see both of them dead...

©2006 Pamela Clare (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Calling on her own experiences, reporter turned author Clare adds a realistic edge to her suspenseful writing. . . . Clare definitely seems to have found her niche." ( Romantic Times)

it had it all. Period💖

Wow! it is hard to find a book that you will find an overall everything that you enjoy. As with this one it was everything that I was looking in a book excitement intrigue romance comedy it had it all. And the narration was great. And overall it was an awesome book. Enjoyed it so much.🤗🎇❤️👍

Julian!!! YES HERE I AM!!!

WOW between the HOT voice of the narrator and the RIDICULOUS hotness of the story. Great story, different enough from book 1 great series! Couldn't wait for 3!

MALE NARRATORS FOR ROMANCE BOOKS

What about Kaleo Griffith’s performance did you like?

What a voice...he is one of the best I have heard since Phil Gigante. When will they learn that a masculine part requires a male narrator!!!! It makes all the difference in the world!

Any additional comments?

Please Please Please realize that masculine parts in books require male narrators!!! It makes it or breaks it. Nothing worse than hearing a Scottish Highlander or an undercover cop that sounds like Pee Wee Herman!!!

The best series in this genre that I have read yet

This review is really for the whole series, as I loved all of them. Pamela Clare did a wonderful job developing the characters...both the men and the women. I think what I enjoyed most is that the the series moved through the different members of the I-team while keeping the characters I already fell in love with part of the story. And Kaleo Griffith is now, by far, my favorite narrator for this genre. I love how he used such distinct, but subtle, voices for everyone, so I always knew who was talking. I was so disappointed when I discovered I had listened to them all. Since then, I have been searching, with no success, to find another series with such great writing, strong & lovable characters, intriguing plots, and steamy sex!

Another Kick A*& Book!

Where does Hard Evidence rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

By far one of the best.

Which character – as performed by Kaleo Griffith – was your favorite?

All of them. They all have their own personality and voice. I would listen to more books done by this narrator.

Julian Oh Julian where for art thou is my Julian

Tall dark and sexy Julian Darcangelo is all man and the bad boy of every woman’s dreams. How can Tessa resist falling for him in this second installment of the I team. I enjoy the balance of a good story, fun romance and the woman of the I team. This story doesn’t disappoint. The interaction between Tessa and Julian keeps you engaged from beginning to end. And I am glad the author stayed with the same narrator who has grown on me more with this book. Worth a credit, if you like a good story with romance and danger thrown in to keep you guessing.

Excellent series!!

I rarely give a perfect score but not only did I really enjoy this book, this whole series deserves high marks. Typical romance novels aren't as detailed and well-researched as this I-Team series. Each character is well-developed by the author and well-defined and easily recognizable ---makes listening so much more pleasurable to not have to stop and think about who the narrator is trying to portray. You'll get all the feels with this one and you'll continue to listen to the series. Well done, Ms. Clare, and well done Kaleo Griffith as narrator.

Julian is smokin' HOT!

STORY - Hard Evidence is a great romance thriller. While the love scenes are graphic and hot, this book is definitely NOT a dirty book with a weak plot just tossed in. Julian and Tessa have a sizzling romance amidst a dangerous and very exciting investigation into human trafficking in Denver. Julian is a cocky, dedicated FBI agent who absolutely could not be any sexier. Tessa is a newspaper reporter who vacillates between being really smart and TSTL.

In the very beginning I wasn't sure I'd enjoy the story. There are a few corny scenes that made me roll my eyes, but somehow they would still make me smile. Very quickly the story becomes interesting and suspenseful, and the chemistry between Julian and Tessa becomes....WOO-HOO! The ending is good, and the story stands alone.

NARRATION - The reader does a pretty good job, but Tess's southern accent leaves a lot to be desired. Julian's voice is wonderfully soft, masculine and sexy. It is great (and refreshing) to have a male read a romance novel. After all, romance novels are for us girls, right?

OVERALL - Highly recommended. This is not exactly classic literature, but it is definitely romantic, hot and suspenseful. My definition of a great escape!

unexpectedly good story. I love the narrator

this story has it all. I really enjoy this series. the narration was awesome. sometimes the narrator ruins the books for me. not this time. he can talk to me all night long.

Edge of your seat

I'm so glad I got the audios to read this series during a sale, as it's been on my TBR for years. This book grabbed me from the first minutes and I always wanted to keep listening to know what happened next! Work and sleep, etc definitely got in my way! One night I kept extending the sleep timer because there just wasn't a good stopping point! Edge of your seat action and suspense, mystery, and an HEA. Julian and Tessa's story was everything, with two strong yet damaged and scarred individuals finding peace and happiness they didn't expect with each other.