"fast-paced, action-packed romantic suspense"

Though heavily guarded, Samantha Jellicoe broke into the wealthy Florida estate with ease. Inside the Solano Dorado House, her operation falls apart as security and the owner Richard Addison catch her. A bomb explodes killing the guard, but Sam manages to pull the unconscious Richard to safety before escaping into the night.

The police suspect Sam, though they know her as "Smith", murdered the guard and attempted to kill Richard; he knows otherwise, but is unable to persuade anyone that she saved his life. With the heat on her and her partner under surveillance, Sam breaks into Richard's home again offering a deal; she will help him learn who wanted him dead while he helps clear her name of the homicide rap. As they work together they fall in love, but finding the culprit proves difficult.

FLIRTING WITH DANGER is a fast-paced, action-packed romantic suspense that accelerates from the onset as Sam the cat burglar meets her latest target British businessman Richard. The story line stays at its rapid rate until the final confrontation with the villains. The lead duet are an interesting pairing because both are used to being in charge, making for extra sparks and conflict. Though his seemingly in the dark over other purloined valuables appears off kilter for his personality, fans will enjoy this cat burglar romance.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 1, 2005

Summary

The Palm Beach job should have been a slam dunk for thief extraordinaire Samantha Jellicoe: relieve a British playboy millionaire of a priceless antiquity. But when an explosion throws her into the arms of said playboy Rick Addison, even a pro like Sam has to review the rules ...

A Bad Girl's Guide To Flirting ...

* Always wear black when breaking and entering -- it's both practical and slimming.
* When asking a sexy multi-millionaire for help in clearing your name of murder, try dropping in through his skylight to get his attention.
* You may consider staying in his mansion for "protection" but beware -- hidden grenades can spoil any bedroom fun.
* For car chases and evading bad guys, take his Bentley Continental GT -- it has a roomy backseat.
* Should he propose a legitimate partnership, make sure you really want to leave that life of crime behind. It also wouldn't hurt to keep the black dress handy, in case you change your mind ...