"Delightful romance full of intrigue and passion."

Faith Hope walks out on her husband Tony after she discovers he has supported a mistress and three children throughout their marriage. She also sends some incriminating evidence against him and his law-firm to an investigative reporter. From the broken pieces of her life she makes a new one, finding a new home and making new friends. Faith also sets up a shop where she sells her ceramic art. She's not looking for trouble but that's exactly what she finds when Adrian, ex-con and her now deceased ex-husband's partner walks into her life. He has questions he wants to ask her but she has no idea what the answers are.

Adrian Quinn Raphael spent the last four years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He's determined to prove his innocence in and embezzling scheme and get reinstated to the bar. Although his partner, Tony Nicholls is dead, Tony's ex-wife is the person only who can help him now to clear his name. Adrian makes it his mission to find Faith and provide the evidence he needs and the missing money. After he tracks her down, Faith and Adrian embark on an investigation for the truth, but it soon becomes clear that they aren't the only ones looking for the missing money.

Patricia Rice's latest release, NOBODY'S ANGEL, is a delightful tale full of passion, intrigue and two strong characters who are totally unforgettable. The narration is superb, the dialogue scintillating and the story very compelling. Lovers of contemporary romance will definitely not want to miss this one!

Adrian is a forceful character, determined to let nothing stand in his way. His protectiveness of his family is beautifully portrayed and the reader can't help but be totally taken in by him. I really enjoyed reading this tale and it was mostly because of Adrian. He pulls you into the story from the moment he makes an entrance. By the time I turned the last page, I was sated with the feeling of having read a terrific novel and sad at the thought of letting go of the characters. The plot is superbly woven with ribbons of suspense and passion, intertwining to make the story very powerful and impressive.

Patricia Rice has penned another winner. NOBODY'S ANGEL is simply not to be missed!

Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted September 24, 2001

Summary

NOBODY'S ANGEL will be published by Ivy/Ballantine for $6.99. In prison for a crime he didn't commit, Adrian Quinn is released, and begins to search for the fortune he needs. He seeks his late partner's ex: spoiled social wife Faith Nicholls. Faith escaped her two-timing husband, making a fresh start in a place where no one knew her -- until Adrian stalks into town dredging up secrets, and making her believe in love again. Original. (Courtesy of INGRAM BOOK CO.)