"He's a suspect in his wife's murder -- and he's trying to seduce the detective."

Jocelyn Bliss, homicide detective, is getting sick of looking at dead bodies. Especially when her newest case is a high-profile one. More political "sucking up" to deal with. More pressure to get it solved quickly. Things look bad when she finds out that the victim and her husband, Zachary Simons, were in the middle of a messy divorce. But things get even worse when she has to talk to the man. Their reaction to each other is pure heat. Jocelyn can't get involved with a potential suspect, but as the days go on, she finds herself getting into some compromising positions with Zachary. (Like closets!) She's soon wondering if she should ask to be taken off the case. She's gotten into trouble before, and her superiors are watching her every move. She can't resist him, and he knows it. But is he just trying to seduce her to throw her off the case? Or is she looking to arrest him to prove she can't be swayed?

Ms. St. Claire creates a wonderful balance of tension, sensuality, and uncertainty in her characters for an enjoyable read. The struggle that Jocelyn goes through with her conscience as she explores a relationship with Zach is well structured and believable. The immediate and ongoing attraction felt between the H/H are well depicted, drawing the reader into the story. I highly recommend this thrilling page-turner.

Sexual Content: NC-17.

Reviewed by Maryellen Kunkel
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted March 13, 2003

Summary

After six years in a loveless, almost sexless marriage, Zachary Simons finds the perfect woman for his re-entry into the world of passionate sex and sensual love play. Unfortunately, she's investigating his wife's murder and thinks he's the best suspect around. Zachary is used to getting what he wants, and he's not going to let anything, not even a murder investigation, get in his way.

Jocelyn Bliss knows better than to trust her instincts about men. The evidence is piling up against Zachary, and she's not going to let anything, not even mind-blowing sex, stop her from finding the truth. As she becomes more involved, Jocelyn has to decide whether to trust the instincts that tell her Zachary is innocent...or believe the ever growing evidence that says she's involved with a killer.

Sexual Content: NC-17. Genre: romantic suspense.