Midnight Rainbow

Jane Grant accepts an assignment from the CIA to rescue Grant Sullivan, a photojournalist held captive in a South American jungle. The mission takes her into dangerous territory where she must locate Sullivan and help him escape with sensitive film containing evidence of criminal activities. Grant Sullivan proves to be more than Jane bargained for - a trained operative rather than a simple photographer. The two form an uneasy alliance as they navigate the perils of the jungle while being pursued by forces who want to prevent the film from reaching authorities. Their journey through the jungle becomes a test of survival skills and trust, with both Jane and Sullivan bringing their own expertise and secrets to the partnership. Their professional relationship shifts as they face escalating dangers together. The story explores themes of trust, deception, and the complex nature of duty versus personal conviction. Through Jane and Sullivan's journey, questions arise about the true meaning of loyalty and the price of doing what's right.

Readers describe this as a standard 1980s romantic suspense novel that follows familiar genre formulas. The romance develops at a natural pace with good chemistry between the leads. Readers appreciated: - Fast-paced action sequences - Competent female protagonist who isn't a damsel - Witty dialogue between the main characters - Blend of romance and suspense elements Common criticisms: - Dated gender dynamics and attitudes - Predictable plot points - Stock villain characters - Some find the jungle setting descriptions repetitive Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (1,400+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (200+ ratings) Notable reader comments: "The tension and pacing kept me turning pages" - Goodreads reviewer "Shows its age but still entertains" - Amazon reviewer "Characters feel real despite the over-the-top plot" - BookBub review "A product of its time but Grant and Jane's relationship works" - Goodreads reviewer

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🌈 Author Iris Johansen wrote this romantic suspense novel in 1986, early in her career, before becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author. 🌍 The book's plot takes place in the jungles of Central America during a time of significant political unrest in the region. 🎬 The story features a strong female photojournalist protagonist, Jane, which was somewhat groundbreaking for the romantic suspense genre in the 1980s. 📚 Midnight Rainbow is part of a loosely connected series, followed by the book "White Satin," though each can be read as a standalone novel. 🖋️ Before writing romantic suspense novels like Midnight Rainbow, Johansen started her writing career penning category romances for Bantam Loveswept.