Review: Escape Girl by Michelle Dayton

Author: Michelle Dayton

Publisher: Tile Publishing

Publication Date: June 2022

 Emily Saturn’s world is spinning out of control. An intellectual property lawyer, she’s gone rogue from her firm, dealing with a major lawsuit against a predatory software company’s CEO pro bono. When she isn’t looking for elusive evidence she can use—legally, of course—she’s trying to avoid her soon-to-be ex-husband, Bobby March.

After their whirlwind courtship and wedding, Bobby can’t pinpoint what went wrong between them. He’s been working for months on his new career and personal growth, determined to be the man his wife deserves. Desperate to get her attention, Bobby invites Emily to a series of individually designed virtual escape rooms, each one a moment from their love story. Hopefully, the sexy, romantic trip down memory lane will rekindle their intense connection—and clue him in on how to fix this.

Emily has never been able to resist a puzzle. Or, frankly, Bobby. The more she interacts with her husband online, the more she wants to see him again in person. Which is beyond stupid because Emily knows he’s wrong for her. Right?

Escape Girl is the third book in the Tech-nically in Love series.  It works extremely well as  a stand alone.  I have not read the first two, but never felt like I was missing anything in this one.  After meeting some of the characters from earlier books, I do want to go back and read their stories.  This one is Emily and Bobby's story.

I really loved this second chance romance.  I loved Emily and was rooting for her to find her way back to her marriage.  I loved the way each of them used escape room puzzles.  It was a really unique idea. The story is told entirely through Emily's perspective. Even though she has the most to work through, I kind of wish I had gotten Bobby's perspective as well.  I wanted to know him more than just through Emily's eyes.   Despite that, it's a sweet second chance with a wonderful couple.  I highly recommend this one.

Strange Tango by Michelle Dayton

Author: Michelle Dayton
Publisher: Carina Press
Date of publication: June 2017
Adam Patrick Henry, professional jewel thief, knows an amateur—and a cheap wig—when he sees one. The mysterious woman across the room is far from a pro, but her good instincts might come in handy on his next job. He could use a partner, and if that partner happens to be irresistible, all the better.

Jessica Hughes has a long way to climb—and a whole lot to prove—before she's back where she belongs. A cruel setup cost Jessica her job and her reputation, and she's not opposed to a disguise and some underhanded tactics if it means getting her life back. But she's no thief, not really, and teaming up with a gorgeous stranger who's clearly up to no good might prove more dangerous than it's worth.

Working a job this big could give Adam and Jessica everything they've ever wanted—if their rocky partnership lasts long enough to carry it off. 

Strange Tango is the first in a trio of novellas about Adam and Jessica.  Adam is a professional thief and Jessica is out to clear her name of any wrong doing in the scandal that lost her her job and reputation.  From the first time they met, the sparks fly. 

The story was quite an enjoyable short read.  I liked the chemistry  between Adam and Jessica right away.  I felt like I got to know both characters pretty well, even though it was a fast read.  There was a lot of back story for both of them packed into the novella.  The "I love you'" did come a bit fast for me.  I was pleasantly surprised to see some real growth in Adam's character by the end.  That isn't always easy to achieve in a novella.

I highly recommend this one.  I am anxious to see how Jessica's decision in the end of Strange Tango plays out in the next book. The other novellas in the series, Twisted Taste and Wicked Stage are out now, so I'm on my way to hunt them down.