Monkey Business
"... a brilliant piece of truly funny Aussie romantic suspense."
Fast-paced, funny and totally engaging, Monkey Business blends adventure and romance in an irresistible, laugh-out-loud read.
Erica Jewell thinks being a part-time vigilante is stressful enough without the added pressures of a demanding day job, annoying family and bossy cat. Now her mysterious lover has gone off on some clandestine mission, without leaving a forwarding address. Erica reckons that’s typical of handsome hired gun Jack Jones – he’d rather risk his life than his heart. Then Erica discovers with a shock that Jack is missing-in-action on the jungle-infested island of Saint Sebastian. When no-one will help or even acknowledge Jack’s existence, Erica knows she’s his only chance. But negotiating her way around lawless and sweltering Sebastian, where monkey business abounds, proves far more dangerous than expected. |
Monkey Business Excerpt
By the time Joe did find me I was hysterical, awed by my own stupidity and gall. Imagine if I’d gotten completely lost in the jungle, never to be found again! Jack would carry on with his mission, perhaps succeeding, and then he’d fly home to Melbourne – falling asleep on the plane with a smile and visions of beer and fat steaks on the barbie, with his buddy, and me there ready to take him to bed and do pretty much anything he wanted – not realising in fact that his charges were still roaming the wilderness, one in a Catwoman suit with little but tampons in her survival kit, the other trying to find the stupid girl, knowing his buddy would kill him if he didn’t.
The reason Joe found me was because I was making so much noise, what with an 80-denier cobweb wrapped around my head, its bulbous resident trapped against my temple, both of us scrabbling to be free of the other. It had dropped at my feet and fled into the jungle, and I’d stood there in shock for a full minute before the horror swarmed through me, causing my body to spasm as I swiped and slapped myself all over to be rid of any trace of the creature from the very deepest, darkest part of hell. I’d definitely need counselling for this.
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Reviews
'In the style of Janet Evanovich, Ledson has created a likeable heroine but with a truly Australian voice. This is a fun, light-hearted read, filled with gripping action and adventure. Monkey Business is the second Erica Jewell novel and let's hope there's plenty more to come.' Woman's Day
'…once more features a fast moving plot, engaging characters and a large dollop of romantic suspense.' The Age
‘Bravo, Ms Ledson, on a brilliant piece of truly funny Aussie romantic suspense.’ Booktopia
'If you don't have an allergy to anything slightly madcap then MONKEY BUSINESS definitely delivers on the fun. And a bit of steamy longing, lust, romance, jealousy and the occasional bare-chested gorgeous hero.' Aust Crime Fiction
'... if you have a great sense of humour, enjoy a bit of simmering romance and an eccentric cast of characters with heaps of fast-paced adventure, Monkey Business is sure to delight you. Hang on to your seats for another wacky ride with Erica Jewell!' Book Muster Down Under
'…once more features a fast moving plot, engaging characters and a large dollop of romantic suspense.' The Age
‘Bravo, Ms Ledson, on a brilliant piece of truly funny Aussie romantic suspense.’ Booktopia
'If you don't have an allergy to anything slightly madcap then MONKEY BUSINESS definitely delivers on the fun. And a bit of steamy longing, lust, romance, jealousy and the occasional bare-chested gorgeous hero.' Aust Crime Fiction
'... if you have a great sense of humour, enjoy a bit of simmering romance and an eccentric cast of characters with heaps of fast-paced adventure, Monkey Business is sure to delight you. Hang on to your seats for another wacky ride with Erica Jewell!' Book Muster Down Under