"Tender romance, beautiful emotions and chilling suspense"

Natalie's husband, Detective Stuart Reed, died one year ago. They had only been married for three short years but her marriage had never been blissfully perfect. In the months since Stuart's death, Natalie has picked up the reins of her life and learned to move on. Her quiet, orderly life turned upside down the day she returned home from work to find the body of an absolute stranger lying face down in her deceased husband's study with his head blown off. Shock and terror sets in but she finds a pair of strong arms supporting her -- Detective John McLean, Stuart's partner.

Single father to two wonderful children, John is an honorable and caring man who takes responsibility very seriously. He added Natalie's name to his list of responsibilities when Stuart died. At first it was only because Stuart had been his partner and partners looked out for each other's families. However, somewhere along the way, John began to regard Natalie as more than just HIS PARTNER'S WIFE. She became a friend, someone he could talk to. Feelings and awareness ran deeper between the two but neither of them said a word. Now, the discovery and subsequent investigation of the dead body found in Natalie's house throw both of them into closer proximity which adds to the brewing attraction between them.

The victim turns out to be a known drug dealer, but the question of what exactly he was doing in Natalie's house remains a mystery. A few days after the fuss dies down, someone breaks into Natalie's house in the still of the night. Convinced her life could be at stake, John brings Natalie to his house. Keeping her closer may mean her chances of staying safe are stronger, but John has a really tough time controlling his feelings for HIS PARTNER'S WIFE!

Janice Kay Johnson's latest Superromance, HIS PARTNER'S WIFE, is the first novel in her trilogy entitled ë3 Good Cops'. This is a story about an honorable, strong, macho man and a fragile but capable woman. Both characters have known pain, faced problems head on and learned to deal with them.

The flow of the narration is smooth and swift, keeping the reader hooked throughout with an ample sprinkling of intrigue and sizzling sexual tension. Ms. Johnson has portrayed her characters and their conflicts beautifully. John is a tender yet macho and very sexy hunk who could warm a gal to her toes with just a look. I simply loved his persona. The combination of Natalie's vulnerability, sweet charm and her ingrown need to try and remain in control of her emotions was excellently defined. John's children are delightful! I also enjoyed meeting John's brothers, Connor and Hugh, and look forward eagerly to reading their stories in the future.

Ms. Johnson has infused HIS PARTNER'S WIFE with tender romance, beautiful emotions and plenty of chilling suspense. HIS PARTNER'S WIFE is a wonderful novel that is sure to be greatly appreciated by all lovers of series romance.

Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted July 4, 2001