"A very sensual reading experience"

When the Weatherbys informed marriage counselor Maggie James they no longer require her services, she is stunned. The Weatherbys went to a relationship superclub by Niagara Falls that coaxed them into intimacy. Maggie realizes she misdiagnosed their needs, feeling stress, not a lack of sex was the cause of the couple's woes. A disturbed Maggie visits her friend Dr. Lyn Milhausser for advice on how not to miss the intimacy angle in the future since she never stays in a relationship long enough for the lull to set in. Lyn suggests going to Falling Inn Bed and Breakfast with good neighbor Sam Masters.

That night Maggie asks a stunned Sam to accompany her as his pretend lover to the B&B superclub. Sam loves Maggie and sees this as the opportunity to change their relationship to friend and lover. He plans to seduce his beloved until she realizes she really wants him. Deigned by the Falling Inn Staff as Cupid's Couple, Maggie begins to fall in love with Sam, but cannot understand that her best friend can also be her best man for a lifetime.

SECRET GAMES is an enticing erotic romance that paints a scrumptious picture of superclubs that will have couples ready for a go of their own. The story line is fun as Sam adheres to Maggie's five steps to strong relationships, but with an assist from an out of control B & B staff. Though why Maggie after three years of success should become unglued by the Weatherbys epiphany seems odd, fans of relationship dramas that is part humorous romp and part sexual desire will enjoy Jeanie London red hot trip to the Falls.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted January 23, 2002

Summary

2002 Buried Treasure from All About Romance!

Marriage counselor Maggie James has a problem—she doesn't believe in commitment! So when her patients claim that a sexy resort has cured their commitment woes, she decides to uncover the resort's secret—for her patients...and for herself. But to get in she'll need a lover—a pretend lover. And she can't think of a better man for the job than her best friend, Sam Masters.

Sam has loved Maggie for years, but he could never bring himself to tell her. Now he's got a chance to show her. He'll stimulate her senses...then seduce her senseless! He'll prove to her just how incredible the sex between them can be. Maggie may think this is just a weekend of play, but Sam knows that with the right moves, their sensual game can be for keeps....