Best Laid Plans (Lucy Kincaid, #9) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Mar 18, 2021 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romantic-suspense, audiobook, nc-br-digital-library, 2021-audiobook-challenge, 5000-2021, group-read, 2021-beat-the-backlist-challenge, 2021-in-2021, 2021-library-love

FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid is dealing with the repercussions of her last assignment, trying to rebuild relationships with her partner Ryan Quiroz and her supervisor Juan Casilla. In the meantime, she’s partnered with a veteran, by-the book agent Barry Crawford to investigate the death of Harper Worthington, a San Antonio businessman who is married to a sitting congresswoman. It’s where and how he was found that's creating suspicions about whether his was a natural death or something more sinister... FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid is dealing with the repercussions of her last assignment, trying to rebuild relationships with her partner Ryan Quiroz and her supervisor Juan Casilla. In the meantime, she’s partnered with a veteran, by-the book agent Barry Crawford to investigate the death of Harper Worthington, a San Antonio businessman who is married to a sitting congresswoman. It’s where and how he was found that's creating suspicions about whether his was a natural death or something more sinister...naked in a seedy motel and evidence that a prostitute had been with him. Obviously, the politics are a minefield.

One of the things I liked about this story was the focus on procedurals. There were a LOT of angles, crossing multiple agencies and connected cases. I really had to pay attention to keep up but they were woven together pretty well as they followed where the clues led them, even the red herrings. There were also hints of ties to earlier investigations, which added so much intrigue. Lucy having to deal with relationships requiring repair was realistic because the fallout from her role in Operation Heatwave did damage to her reputation. The dynamics with Barry were predictable but it required both of them to face the issues directly and I was pleased that they did, even though it caused some elevated tensions at times.

Lucy’s boyfriend, Sean Rogan, plays a role here, too, quite by coincidence rather than a deliberate maneuver, though I think he would have inserted himself anyway. Their relationship is tested but it’s Sean who doggedly sticks in there and makes things work. There are lots of surprises and it was tough navigating through who was corrupt or not. It’s gnarly and complex, which made this a very interesting case. The narrator changed back to Ann Marie Lee and that was seamless. Her performance was also outstanding (her storytelling skills are stellar) and I continue to love listening to this series. The epilogue was chilling so I’m excited about digging into the next book.

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Mar 21, 2021 Robin rated it really liked it

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The FBI is call in to investigate the death of Harper Worthington, the husband of Congresswoman Adeline Reyes-Worthington. He was found naked in a seedy motel. A witness saw a teenage prostitute leaving the motel room. What first looks like a heart attack is proven to be murder. Now FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid and her new partner Barry Crawford must find out why Worthington was meeting someone at a motel and where is the prostitute that was with him.

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Mar 27, 2021 Anita rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery

As Lucy Kincaid settles into her job as an FBI Agent, she has some not unexpected problems, given her history. She is finding that her coworkers are not quick to trust her judgment and aren't out to be bosom buddies with her. She is aware of the tension she causes, but clueless on how to change it. She has a new partner and a new case and he is Mr. By The Book. Special Agent Barry Crawford has been asked by their boss, Agent Juan Casilla in the San Antonio, TX office, to keep an eye on Lucy. He ...more

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Mar 30, 2021 Melissa rated it really liked it

Lucy has a new case to investigate, the death of a congresswoman’s husband, and a very by-the-book new partner, Barry Crawford. Harper Worthington was poisoned and Lucy suspects his wife Congresswoman Adeline Worthington is involved. A teenage prostitute was seen leaving his hotel room and disappeared. We find out fairly early that Adeline is a dirty politician, but it takes a bit to follow the clues and see what is really going on. I liked how this book was a continuation of the last. Some of t ...more

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May 23, 2021 Sharon Kallenberger Marzola rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, mystery, cliffhanger, love-hero, fbi

I enjoyed this story even if it didn't push all the buttons most of the previous book pushed. I love the main characters and their families. Lucy and Sean's relationship continues to develop. I am crazy for the direction the author is taking this couple. Sean is the perfect partner for Lucy. He knows her better than she knows herself. He gives her tough love when appropriate, and tenderness when she needs it.

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