"Story telling at its best!"

Nita Franklin, a down-to-earth, self confident, forty eight year old journalist for The Bay Reporter has been having erotic dreams and hot flashes that have nothing to do with menopause. These are not your average, run of the mill sex dreams either. Though she doesn't know her dream lover, his fantasy touches inflame her, shaking her very soul. They even invade her waking hours, leaving her breathless and throbbing with desire.

Nita is interrupted from one such daydream by a

phone call from the very wealthy, very handsome and very desperate Martin Hawley. His daughter, Melinda, has been kidnapped and enlists Nita to help him find her. Having previously interviewed and written a story on Melinda's kidnapper, Martin feels Nita has access to information he does not. From the first sound of his smooth baritone voice, Nita feels pulled toward Martin. Could he be the man of her erotic dreams? And if he is, has he been experiencing the same heat she has?

Beautifully written in first person, Ms. Douglas masterfully unfolds for us this captivating tale, making us feel every gasp, every heartbeat. The reader gets to know these vibrant, very likable characters and is sure to enjoy the fast fluid pacing and the underlying tenderness in this small but exciting adventure. MORE THAN A HUNCH is rich in its description and sultry in its sensuality, story telling at its best. This is a novella not to be missed. I will definitely be looking for more works from Kate Douglas

Reviewed by Lue Anne Adams
Courtesy All About Murder Reviews
Posted October 20, 2002

Summary

Short story. Nita Franklin's dreams have gone from sensual to wildly erotic. It might be the change, but this intrepid reporter is convinced it's something more. When she meets the object of her nightly passion in person, she learns the truth-Martin Hawley, wealthy, sexy San Francisco aristocrat, wants Nita to help him find his kidnapped daughter. And he's well aware of the sensual dreams. He's having them, too... Rated Hard R/Borderline NC-17.