"dark modern day gothic romantic suspense"

In the French Quarter of New Orleans, Josie Villefranche, owner of Hotel Josephine, owes taxes that if not soon paid will mean losing her business. The murder of guest Claire Laraway in room 2D two weeks ago has driven away her customers leading to Josie letting go her last maid go due to her inability to pay her.

Drew "Closer" Morrison, known as a business piranha, who can get anyone to sell has arrived to close the deal for a hotel chain to buy Hotel Josephine from a money-strapped Josie. However, the shark is shocked when he finds he is attracted to Josie; she too is taken aback by her desire for her guest. As they share passionate ardent lovemaking, someone tries to force Josie to sell using dangerous deadlier methods that even a Closer like Morrison would never utilize. Drew realizes he must choose between love and money.

OBSESSION is a dark modern day gothic romantic suspense that grips the audience from the moment that Josie and Drew meet and never slows down whether the scene is fervent heat in the boudoir or someone attempting to force the heroine to sell. Josie's desire to hold on is admirable and a bit obstinate while Drew's past is not something to write home proudly to mother about as he has used some underhanded tactics, but nothing like his rival is doing; before Josie he did not care what anyone thought but now he fears she will accuse him of the dastardly potentially lethal stunts. Tori Carrington provides a gripping blazing thriller.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 5, 2006

"A luscious and seductively crafted novel, OBSESSION once again showcases author duo Tori Carrington's unique talent of creating sensual and exciting stories that leave readers craving for more. Rich in detail and vivid characters, OBSESSION is graphic, captivating and totally unforgettable. Don't miss it." ~ Leena Hyat, Senior Editor, The Best Reviews

Summary

The French Quarter: where seduction is a game...and the rules are meant to be broken

The Game: Obsession

The Players: Josie Villefranche, notorious hotel owner, Drew Morrison, business shark

Object of the Game: Have a Cajun-hot love affair, without getting burned

Bordello-turned-hotel-owner Josie has a hands-off rule when it comes to men. Too many have wanted her only for her talents in bed. But when too-sexy-to-resist Drew checks in, she decides to make an exception: use him, then lose him—no regrets.

Ruthless businessman Drew has a hidden agenda: to buy the cash-strapped hotel. But he's been bedding its bewitching proprietor instead. When a murder puts Josie in both financial and legal trouble, Drew must make a choice: grab the hotel and run—or sacrifice everything for another night in her bed....