"A hero who can cook!"

When newly divorced cop Nick Ryder and newly un-engaged Miranda Chase have a chance meeting at a bar one night, sparks fly, one thing leads to another and they end up spending one unforgettable night together. Unfortunately, wires get crossed, and they do not see each other again, each believing the other has not cared enough to call.

One year later fate once again brings them together. Nick is filling in for a buddy temporarily as a doorman at Miranda's apartment building. When they meet again, the moment is awkward but at the same time, sexually charged. But they each know that any relationship between them would go nowhere, so they go there separate ways. But then someone breaks into her apartment and Miranda needs help discovering who is trying to steal her company's trade secrets. She turns to ex-cop Nick as the only man she trusts to do the job. At least that is what she tells herself - or could it be that she just doesn't want to let him disappear from her life again?

LIPSTICK ON HIS COLLAR is a fairly action oriented story, with the love scenes being on the warm, albeit abbreviated side. For action fans, there is plenty going on with lots of physicality not of the sensual variety, including chase scenes, torn clothing, injuries, and danger and betrayal. Miranda and Nick have some great chemistry together. Unfortunately Nick has an annoying habit of stereotyping rich, well dressed women such as Miranda, and placing them all in the same category as his greedy, social climbing ex-wife. But then again, he is also a gourmet chef, and who can resist that? Not me!

Reviewed by Janice Bennett
Posted August 15, 2002

Summary

Maranda Chase shared one perfect night with Nice Ryder. But when he didn't call the next day, she tried to forget the man. Now, a year later, Nick is back in her life—as sexy and irresistible as ever. He's agreed to help her find a corporate thief. But will they be able to keep their hands off each other long enough to conduct an investigation?