To be fair, the heroine in the book wasn't the one who hired the security team--her boss did, and she was against it. But it still annoyed the heck out of me when she screwed around with the security set-up at the beginning. They are there to do a job, and you risk putting yourself and THEM in danger by ignoring their warnings and doing whatever you want. It's one of the reasons I'm wary of bodyguard plots, even though I like them, because a lot of authors seem to think that in order to make someone strong and independent, they also have to be stubborn and stupid about accepting help, or letting a PROFESSIONAL keep them safe--as if that makes them weaker or something by being reliant on another for safety and protection.
Honestly, if your life is in danger and hiring a security team or a bodyguard provides a specific skill set that you do not have to do the job, I don't see how being difficult helps anything.
I read this awhile back and remember really enjoying the murder mystery aspect and really being annoyed with the heroine's TSTL attitude in the beginning. Strong independent women shouldn't equate to stubborn stupidity.
I am looking forward to the next in the series, though.
I know. I've always loved how well Laura Griffin can bring out the crime thriller in her books, but this one could have been handled better. I'm always looking forward to a new Laura Griffin book, ever since a few books into the 'Tracers' series and I realized that I somehow grew attached to it to the point that I was always anticipating a new installment.
Honestly, if your life is in danger and hiring a security team or a bodyguard provides a specific skill set that you do not have to do the job, I don't see how being difficult helps anything.
I am looking forward to the next in the series, though.