"Wonderful treat for lovers of romantic suspense!"

Mira Books July 2001 Romantic Suspense

Clay Benedict's life is turned upside down just because of a small favor he promised to do for his cousin, Denise. The youngest of four sons of the powerful Benedict family, Clay agrees to check on Denise's friend, Janna Kerr who happens to be staying in a small cabin on Benedict land, in the Louisiana bayou. The last thing Clay expects is to be drugged and held captive by the beautiful Janna!

Janna Kerr is a single mom desperate to save the life of her eight-year old daughter, Lainey. Lainey is suffering from renal disease and her chances of survival are slim, unless she can get a kidney transplant. Unfortunately, there's very little hope of that. It's clear that Janna will do almost anything a mother could possibly do, to keep her child alive, even if it means getting a kidney on the black market.

Clay realizes Janna has a secret. The more time he spends as her prisoner, the more he gets to know mother and daughter. Lainey, whose eyes stop Clay dead in his tracks. She has Benedict eyes -- it's like looking into a mirror. It becomes clear that Janna thinks she's found the perfect donor for her daughter ... and she's ready to hold Clay prisoner until he can help save Lainey's life. It's only when a dead body is discovered in the bayou, that Janna realizes she may have walked into something very dangerous!

Jennifer Blake's latest release, CLAY is a joy to read and a wonderful treat for lovers of romantic suspense! From beginning to end, the story snags the reader's attention, keeping the pages turning swiftly while simultaneously sending chills down your spine.

Clay, Janna and Lainey are masterfully crafted characters who will leave lasting impressions on your mind and in your heart. Clay, an honest and caring man, is a pure delight to get to know. I found it easy to fall in love with him. Janna's love for her daughter will tug at any mother's heartstrings. The relationship and dialogue between Clay and Lainey was heartwarming and seemed so very real.

Packed with fast-paced action and riveting suspense, CLAY is a story that will have you mesmerized. Fans of Jennifer Blake's wonderful novels will be glad to know they can look forward to reading about another Benedict brother - WADE - in September of 2002.

Don't miss out on CLAY -- it's a remarkably gripping novel you'll definitely fall in love with!

Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted July 18, 2001