"Caught In The Act"

Mick Dawson, last seen in BEGUILED, is sitting in the booth of his favorite restaurant with his two best friends Zach and Josh, when he sees his fantasy woman. He has been seeing her jog by the restaurant the last couple of weeks. When he sees her go into the jewelery store across the street, he decides to finally introduce himself.

Delilah Piper is in the store to do research for her latest mystery novel, when she sees a guy who has seemingly come out of one of her books. He is dark, sexy and intimidating. When the jewelery store is robbed, she soon finds herself underneath him while he protects her when the robbers start firing.

Mick wakes up in the hospital and is stunned to find out his friends made sure she stuck around until he woke up. He realises that the attraction is mutual. Del takes him home to nurse him during his recovery. He is determined to find out why the robbers seemed to be targeting her when the robbery occurred.

Because of his childhood, Mick doesn't trust too many people, what will happen when evidence surfaces that puts his trust in Del to the test? Is Del really as innocent as she seems? Or is she just using him for research?

Mick and Del are the perfect foil for each other. Where trust doesnt come easily for Mick; Del trusts way too much. Seeing old friends like Dane, Angel, Alec and Celia again was great. They are more in love then ever and it shows. When they were discussing the things Del has done in the way of research I could almost see Mick cringing and the look of terror in Alec's eyes when he saw the gleam of interest in Celia. I also enjoyed Mick's friends Josh and Zack and can't wait for their stories as well.

The books we have come to expect from Lori Foster are hot, sexy and funny, but this one will also touch your heart. There were a couple of scenes that had me reaching for the tissue. This is a winner and I know you will love it as much as I do.

Reviewed by Barb Hicks
Posted August 23, 2001

Summary

COINCIDENCE? Not. Mick Dawson, undercover cop. He's got his hands full with a pushy broad who claims she's just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Except all the perps seem to know everything there is to know about her. Who're you going to believe? Only one way to find out. Get real close. Lela DeBraye (aka Del Piper), mystery writer. She's as confused as he is, but mostly because he's got the sweetest smile, when he smiles. Still, he's sticking with her twenty-four/seven -- is this love or duty? Is he her protector or her captor?