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Una noche cualquiera de 1814, en Inglaterra, un carruaje recorre un camino solitario. El cochero, preocupado por el retraso, azota a los caballos. De pronto, un disparo, dos, unos encapuchados asaltan a los viajeros. Pero lo que parece un habitual asalto perpetrado por simples forajidos en busca de un suculento botin, se convierte en el secuestro de Isabella Saint Just, una joven aristocrata. Despues, la peticion de un rescate, su pago, y la libertad que no llega. Horrorizada, Isabella descubre la verdad. No sera liberada; alguien ha pagado para que la maten/Lady Isabella St. Just is shocked to learn the identity of the daring champion who comes to her aid -- for the man who rescues her from desperate felons is none other than Alec Tyron, the notorious king of London's underworld. Now she is beholden to an outlaw who is respected and feared throughout the city and stunned by her own intense desire for this dark man of mystery. Fate has united these strangers from opposite lives -- the beautiful aristocrat and the brazen criminal outlaw. And now that the flame has been lit, no power on Earth will quench the fire of their passion...or destroy a love that society cannot allow. ... Read more

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A strange man burst into Clara Winston's apartment, demanding to know the whereabouts of the "real" magic dragon... ... Read more

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Superstition
Nicole Sullivan is an investigative reporter for 24 Hours Investigates. She grew up on Pawleys Island, and is doing a TV special on the only unsolved murder case on the island. Fifteen years ago, Tara Mitchell, Lauren Schultz, and Becky Iverson were all teenage girls that went missing. Although Tara's was the only body discovered, it is assumed the other girls met the same horrible fate. Nicky is bringing another aspect to her show, and that is her mother. Lenora James is a well-known psychic, and she is going to try to make contact with the girls.

Joe Franconi is the chief of police on the island, and after the urging of the mayor, tries to stop the show from taping at the home where the murder took place, but is unsuccessful. He immediately has a showdown with the irritating reporter over the show, but as much as he hates
the thought, finds himself very attracted to her. Joe doesn't believe in psychics, but is there to keep peace while the show tapes.

When Nicky disappears after the show's conclusion, Joe goes in search of her, but doesn't expect her to stumble into his path injured and bloody. She insists he go find her coworker, Karen, because she was attacked too only she fears Karen didn't make it. After everything is sorted out, there is one dead, and a killer left with a fascination for Nicky. No one knows if this is the same man that killed the three teens, but the coincidence is too much to ignore. Joe promises to keep her safe, but when the killer steps up his game intent to get to her, all bets are off.

This was my first book by this author, and I liked it! It won't be my last because a good thriller is always appreciated. Nicky was a little whiney, and acted completely like the prima donna, but her attitude shifted when Karen was murdered. Joe is the embodiment of a man with a tortured soul, and his need to protect Nicky consumed him. The ending was a little hurried, but overall a good read.

Soft Porn and Silly
I think what killed the book for me is when one of the characters had their hands handcuffed behind their back and yet still managed to reach into the front pocket of their pants.

Soft Porn?Some of the descriptions were a bit too much, many of them focussed on Nicky's upper body.Nicky seemed to be in heat throughout most of the book!

Authors - Adjectives are good when used judiciously.However using adjectives to modify other adjectives does not mean you have command of the language.

This book had a variety of plot potholes that should have been patched during the final edit.Shame on you editor.

Finally I would describe the ending of this book as probably the best example of deus ex machina ever.

Let see, Southerners check, girlfriends with kids check, pet pigs check, island check, extended family all under one roof check, psychics check, smartass reporter from Chicago check, hunky chief of police with checkered past check.I think that about covers it.

Fail!
Cheesy! Silly! Unbelievable... and ... boring!
I actually forgot I was reading this a few times. The plot is lame, the romance is sad... Just ehhhh!

so so
This was my first karen robards book, and it was alright. I liked the charactor interaction and the pace was good, however there were parts that woren't developed well at all. The psycic angle could have been much more interesting for example if the spirit guide and the block had anything to do with the story, not to mention the blocked psycic ability had been explored. I also didn't like how the story was stumbling along and then out of nowhere all the loose ends get tied up in a neat little bow and it turns out being people who have very little bearense on the story itself. I wouldn't recomend it as a fabulous read but it's certainly not the worst book I've ever read and it was interesting enough to finish. ... Read more

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A New York Times Bestselling Author

Christy Petrino hadn't planned on a vacation on Ocracoke Island, but when she learns her fiancè and boss, suave Michael DePalma, is a "made man" and the Philadelphia law firm where she works is a front for the mob, she breaks her engagement and quits her job. But no one walks away from the DePalma family business so easily . . . Only if she delivers a locked briefcase to a motel on Ocracoke Island will she -- and her mother and sisters -- be free. ... Read more