booknerd_charlie's Reviews > The Family Man

The Family Man is my first A.J. Rose book, and what an excellent choice it was! This was a fast-paced, clever, suspenseful crime novel, filled with compelling characters and a touch of romance to keep readers captivated.
I absolutely fell in love with our two very Special Agents Tracey Smith and Jon Anderson. Talk about a grumpy/sunshine pairing. Agent Smith is a bright ray of rookie light to Agent Anderson's grumpy cynicism. I love how their relationship developed, not necessarily just as a slow burn but as a really deep-rooted kinship. Watching the delicate, masterful way Tracey broke down Jon's walls and cold exterior just dove right into my heart.
A.J. Rose's writing cleverly balanced the crime-solving plot with the romantic touchpoints, as well as allowing all the characters (not just the two main MCs) to really shine. The witty banter between the members of Unit 4 has been some of my favorite writing in a long while. I just love this team dynamic. It's clear that this is going to be the start of a great series for Unit 4 of the BAU and I'm looking forward to reading about many more criminal adventures in future Mind Hacker books.