The Armstrong Assignment (A Janet Markham Bennett Cozy Thriller Book 1) by Diana Xarissa

The Armstrong Assignment (A Janet Markham Bennett Cozy Thriller Book 1) Reviews

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  Mystereity Reviews

  I was a big fan of the Markham Sisters series (and bummed when it was over) and I was looking forward to this new series with Janet Markham and new husband Edward Bennett. I miss the quick, easy non-murder reads of the Markham Sisters series, but I did like how the author evolved it into this new series. It's more cozy than thriller, but definitely more action than in the original series and I enjoyed seeing Janet get involved with the job Edward was on (and his reluctant participation didn't make a lot of sense, but then again, how else would the plot be set up? Not going to quibble about it) and how she "got the job done" was exciting and a lot of fun. I'm definitely looking forward to more of Janet and Edward's adventures!
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  Linda

  Janet Markham and Edward Bennett get married and fly to Paris for their honeymoon. The next morning, Edward is missing from their hotel room. Janet alerts the Paris police, but when they check with the hotel manager, the evidence seems to suggest that Janet checked in alone.
  
  Things get even more confusing when Janet accidentally sees Edward while she's walking along the Paris streets. He's part of the security force guarding a Texas billionaire, Bobby Armstrong. The next day, Janet meets Booby Armstrong as he's sneaking out of his private hotel, and she helps him converse with a French couple and then accompanies him to a cafe for breakfast. Bobby is impressed with Janet's mastery of French and impulsively hires her as his personal interpreter.
  
  While this reunites Janet and Edward (though Bobby isn't aware they're married), Mr. Jones, the head of the security force, is not pleased to have a "civilian" butting in. It seems Bobby has been the target of several life-threatening attacks, including one on his private jet. Can Janet and Edward together figure out who wants Bobby dead before somebody ELSE gets hurt?
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  Jack

  Finally A Longer Story!
  
  I've read the entire Markham Sisters series of 26 novellas. I loved them, but they were too short for as wonderful as the characters and stories were. Not at all incomplete, just short. Somewhere along the way, I read the 3rd book in this series. I absolutely loved it, and I couldn't wait to get to the full series.
  
  Finally, I am here, and it was well worth the wait. Familiar characters in a new type of story, kind of the flip side of the novellas. Those were almost tangential to the actual crimes, but here, the characters are intimately involved, right in the middle of things. And it is glorious! I have zero complaints in this. And it's a great length to really immerse oneself into the story.
  
  Take the plunge. You won't be sorry.
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  Charline Romine

  Edward ❤️ Janet
  
  FINALLY! This series starts off with Edward Bennett and Janet Markham getting married and off to Paris for their honeymoon. Janet wakes up the next morning without any presence of Edward. He has disappeared. His name has been removed from the hotel register as well as Janet’s married last name. So she decides to go ahead with their honeymoon as planned and hope that Edward will show up eventually.
  
  Edward is supposed to be retired from his job as a secret agent but Janet accidentally finds him doing bodyguard work. It is a very exciting and suspenseful read from here on. Murder attempts and a cast of characters have Janet and Edward figuring until the end.
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  Christine Goodnough

  An amazing story! Well plotted, fast paced, intriguing, and an action-packed ending. I couldn't put it down until I'd finished. I've read all the Markham Sister s series, now this is a great opener for the new Edward & Janet Bennett series.
  However, you do have to go light on credibility to accept that the British and French govts would concern themselves so much, much less go all James Bond, for a dime-a-dozen Texas business tycoon, unless he's into supplying secret missles.
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  Taryn Nikolic

  I was so sad to finish the Markham sisters series, which I binge read in a week, as I had grown to adore the sisters, Edward, Michael, Stuart, Parsons, etc. I was excited to see this new series. I read the first one in a single sitting. I adore the way Edward and Janet feed off eachothers energy. I hope the rest of the series is released soon, as I am looking forward to them all!
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  Lissa Harkness

  Favorite
  
  I have loved everything that I’ve read by Diana Xarissa but everything else seems bland compared to this book. I haven’t read all of her books to be fair but this is the 47th book I have read. The set up is remarkable. The book is timeless you would have no idea if it was set in the 1940s or years from now. I absolutely loved everything thing about it.
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  Cindy Conway

  Continued
  
  I am so glad the author continued with the Markhams. She. I read the last of the series I was disappointed to be done with the adventures. Then I was directed to the Janet Markham Bennett series and I was delighted to continue. I love the connection with Janet and Edward. I hope for another 26 episodes.
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  Nadine Harris

  Captiving
  
  The e changes Texas, MI6, newly weds who are retired leads to a quick reading and a surprise ending. All in a well written English cozy mystery.
  The one fault is the repeating phraze, "when he lifted his head,""
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  Victoria

  Cozy thriller, nicely written
  
  I was looking for a cozy thriller and this series came up. It relies heavily on dialog and very long discussions about suspects. I wanted to see more action. Still the premise is fun, and I enjoyed the characters
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  Susan

  really good mystery, totally enjoyed it, looking forward to the next...
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  L Kate

  A fun and exciting start for a new series. A good mystery, too. I haven’t read the previous series, but it didn’t matter at all. I’m looking forward to more in this series.
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  Judy Dew

  I enjoyed this book one and have downloaded book 2. I feel like I've missed rehearsal because it refers to experiences that I haven't read. haven't checked if there are earlier books yet. I find Janet to be smart and capable. I enjoy her relationship with her husband. I'm looking forward to how she fits into the spy world.