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"Thrilling and passionate whodunit."
Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 16, 2004

John Smith is a personal security specialist used to loneliness, having only himself to worry about and living on the edge. If something fatal should happen to him, he's not leaving behind a grieving wife and family. This gives him a modicum of peace. But New York City socialites are Read more...

"exhilarating romantic suspense"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 29, 2004

The past year has been the hardest year of Grace Hall's life. The year began with promise as she married a Count just like her beloved father wanted her to wed, but went down hill since. Her father suddenly passed away and she is divorcing her spouse. Read more...

"A Terrific Read, an Unforgettable Story"
Reviewed by Marilyn Heyman
Posted March 20, 2004

Wealthy Grace Hall has inherited her father's Foundation when he passed away. She is planning a huge money-making gala but is constantly undermined by her second in command as well as the caterer. Some of her society friends have been murdered in their homes and she is becoming Read more...

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Summary

A beautiful woman pursued by a serial killer. A hard- hearted bodyguard. A passionate love that changes the course of two lives.

Grace Hall lives in the lap of luxury, surrounded by gorgeous things and glittering people but when a serial killer marks her for death, she finds herself totally alone.

She hires John Smith as her protector and finds a passion she never dreamed of, in a tough man from a different world. Beneath his brash self-confidence, she sees the potential for true love in him and it becomes clear that, although he's nothing she's ever wanted before, he's everything she needs.

At first, Smith is convinced Grace is only what she appears to be- rich, pampered, beautiful- so he isn't concerned about the hot desire he feels for her. He's a man with total faith in his self-control and he has no intention of getting involved. She's a client, she's in danger and she's not his type, anyway. But the longer he's with her, the more he's impressed by her courage and strength, tested by her honesty and intelligence, tempted by her very presence. Soon, he realizes he'll never find another like her and he's caught between what's professional and what he wants.

As the killer gets closer, and the emotional stakes get higher, Grace and Smith face a crucial choice. Whether to follow the rules or follow their hearts.