Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare

Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare - Tessa Novak, an investigative reporter, is an eyewitness to a crime and sees Julian Darcangelo who she assumes is involved in the murder. Julian is involved but not in the manner as Tessa believes. He is an undercover FBI agent following a killer that has haunted him for the past three years.

Julian is a dark and angsted character that can't believe how Tessa is getting under skin and making realize that being alone and having that "white picket fence" could be in his future. Tessa uses her journalistic skills to learn more about that murder she witnessed. Her investigation could put Julian at risk and definitely is putting her in the front of killers.

One reason I enjoy series is seeing past characters and Clare doesn't disappoint. We get to see Kara and Reece again. Their appearance isn't forced but part of the story. Clare's romantic suspense books have definitely become an autobuy for me.

4 out of 5


March tally
Harlequins -
Non- Harlequin - 3
Sub - Total -3

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -37

Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare

Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare is a wonderful romantic suspense following journalist, Kara McMillan who may have bitten off more than she expected when she followed a tip of a whistle blower and add to the mix Senator Reece Sheridan who has a protective streak which extends to Kara.

It was interesting following the how tos of a journalist working on a breaking story. Clare uses her background as a journalist to have us step into the mind of a reporter.

The story that Kara is following is making someone unhappy to the point of sending out threats. These threats bring out Reece's protective streak while making Kara feel loved she worries how he can fit into her life.

I enjoyed this book so much I immediately found the next book that I had in my TBR pile by Clare.

4 of 5


March tally
Harlequins -
Non- Harlequin - 2
Sub - Total -2

January/Febuary tally
Harlequins - 31
Non- Harlequin -3
Sub-Total - 34

Total -36

One Night, One Baby by Kate Hardy

One Night, One Baby by Kate Hardy follows Jane who on a whim snaps a picture of a tall dark stranger, Mitch Holland. Jane spends the day and night with Mitch with no strings attached to make up for everyone forgetting her twenty-fifth birthday. While attraction sizzles between Jane and Mitch, they realize that they are very different. Jane wants stability while Mitch thrives on the chase.

Several weeks later Jane realizes that her day of fun has turned her life upside down with a baby. Now Jane and Mitch must see if their divergent lifestyles can mesh to become one. Mitch is hunted by echoes of a past pregnancy and regrets.

Jane's support group of her flatmates hadn't forgotten Jane's day but had a surprise party planned but the birthday girl never showed up. Following Mitch's struggle to deal with Jane's pregnancy was heart wrenching at times. Hardy did a fantastic job of letting us see both Jane's and Mitch's struggle to find happiness.

This was a delightful find. I picked this book up because of the backcover blurb and wasn't disappointed.

4 of 5

February tally
Harlequins - 5 (1 SE, 1 RS, 1 Blaze, 1 HP(M&B Sexy), 1M&B Sexy Sensation)
Non- Harlequin -
Sub - Total - 5

January tally
Harlequins - 11
Non- Harlequin -2
Sub-Total - 13

Total - 18

Just One Look by Joanne Rock

Just One Look follows Tabitha Everhart who works as a body double for commercials and television shows. Her calm days take a violent turn as she is staked by someone from her past. Enter Warren Vitalis, a ballistic expert for the police, who happened to be passing by Tabitha's apartment the night of her first attack.

It has been a few years since I last read a Blaze. I picked this up for a challenge on my JD Robb group to read a book with either a musical title or something dealing with music in the title. I purchased this book last year because the backcover blurb caught my eye.

I enjoyed the storyline and loved the depth of the book. Both Warren and Tabitha had secrets in their background that made their romance a twisted road to find happiness. As with the Blaze label there is a touch more "sizzle" than with plain Harlequin Romance. I will definitely look for other books by Joanne Rock in the future.

4 of 5

February tally
Harlequins - 3 (1 SE, 1 RS, 1 Blaze)
Non- Harlequin -
Sub - Total - 3

January tally
Harlequins - 11
Non- Harlequin -2
Sub-Total - 13

Total - 16