"Fans of erotic romantic police procedural fantasies will enjoy this engaging thriller"

Detective Sergeant Cynarra "Cyn" Malva knows she has found her mate in special-ops sniper Rio Rafael, but likes the relationship as is because she does not have to deal with issues if she pushes for more besides she doubts he would want to with her. Commitment means estrangement with family, friends, and work peers as she is a mage and he is not; meaning he is less than her.

However, she kicks the can re whether to increase her obligation with Rio as she hides behind difficult police matters. Not only has a dangerous gang of mages caused havoc, a serial killer is on the loose with Cyn on the list of victims. With Rio having her back, Cyn tries to take down the killer before the predator takes her down.

Fans of erotic romantic police procedural fantasies will enjoy this engaging thriller (ENTICED and ENTANGLED). Although the identity of the serial killer is ironically known by readers long before the cops do, the use of magic to find clues and heal will remind readers of M.R. Sellars' Rowan Gant paranormal mysteries (just hotter except for his hellish scenes). Cyn and Rio are a wonderful pairing as he risks his life to save hers, but is still unacceptable to her family. Fans will appreciate Kathleen Dante's star-crossed lovers in her latest nth degree paranormal suspense thriller.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 29, 2009

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Summary

The only daughter in a family of cops, Cyn Malva found her calling as a homicide detective and her skill in antipersonnel battle magics also earned her a place in the city's Tactical Unit. Frustrated by men who are intimidated by her accomplishments, Cyn enjoys the ease and acceptance offered by Rio, her sometimes lover.

Special-ops sniper Rio Rafael is accustomed to being underestimated because of his good looks and is well aware of his lack of suitability in the eyes of Cyn's friends and family. But while he's always thought of their no-strings-attached relationship as ideal, Rio is ready to change the rules in favor of a commitment he knows Cyn can't handle.

But while tracking down a gang using illegal magic, the police discover three bodies—the victims of a serial killer. The case is assigned to Cyn, which brings her to the killer's attention. Cyn matches the physical profile of his victims and she becomes his next target . . . which makes Rio an obstacle. Now, Cyn and Rio are bound by something stronger than animal attraction—and love could be the only thing to save them.