No Easy Prey by Iris Johansen tells the story of Margaret Douglas, a woman on the run from a man who wants to control her. After escaping a painful past, Margaret is determined to focus on her future. Raised in an abusive, off-the-grid home, she spent much of her time seeking solace and refuge in a nearby forest.
While in the woods, Margaret discovered she has a unique ability: she can understand and communicate with animals. She dreams of living a peaceful life, surrounded by nature and wildlife. However, her gift has caught the attention of a dangerous individual who wants to exploit her abilities for his own nefarious purposes. Determined not to be used as a pawn, Margaret decides to flee.
CIA operative John Lassiter is on the hunt for Margaret. Someone has kidnapped one of his men, and in exchange for his release, they demand Margaret. Desperate to save his friend, John plans to use Margaret as bait—but Margaret has other plans. She will need to outwit John, who is determined to get what he wants.
Unfortunately, this novel was not what I expected. I initially thought it would be a gripping thriller, but it felt more like a steamy romance with elements of an adult novel. The sudden attraction between John and Margaret felt forced, and the intensity of their connection was off-putting. The author inserts graphic sex scenes that seem out of place and add little to the story. The characters felt flat and unrealistic, and I didn’t find myself rooting for them. The plot seemed contrived, with random elements of what could make a good story, but they were poorly executed and didn’t flow cohesively.
* The book title was changed from No Easy Prey to No Easy Target.
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