SEXY/DANGEROUS

Author: Beverly Jenkins ISBN: 0060818999 11/2006 SUSPENSE Publisher: HARPER TORCH

The job . . . Wearing her shades, a black Stetson, and snakeskin cowboy boots, security agent Maxine "Max" Blake is the baddest thing walking. Ex-marine, ex-cop, and a whole lotta 'tude, Max doesn't have time for anything but her job. Her latest assignment: to protect Dr. Adam Gary. Her problem: he doesn't want her there. Adam wants to focus on his work, not to be distracted by this tall, sexy woman. A foiled kidnapping attempt may have forced him to take an undercover agent into his household, but no one said anything about the agent being a woman, or that she'd be beautiful, or that she came with two monster rottweilers. How is he supposed to concentrate on his top-secret project that could revolutionize the world when all he can think about is her smooth, coffee-colored skin and those long, lean legs? But as danger nips at their heels, love may be a distraction neither of them will live to enjoy ...

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

SEXY/DANGEROUS is the title of Beverly Jenkins hot new release. It's a turn from the norm, because this time it's the man who needs to be rescued and there's a perfect woman for the job. Sit back, relax, and take some time to enjoy this sexy and dangerous story!

Jenkins did something that I really like: created a heroine that is both tough and yet tender—enter Maxine Blake. Maxine Blake is an undercover officer that is sent to Dr. Adam Gary's house after a foiled kidnapping attempt. Maxine is a no-nonsense officer and Adam is working on a top-secret government project. They both put their jobs before their personal life. That was their philosophy until they met each other. Now, not only is Adam and Max struggling to keep their attention on their jobs, but they have to struggle to keep their hands off each other!

SEXY/DANGEROUS is a great read. It has everything that keeps readers turning the pages—great characters, intense sexual tension and a dangerous plot. Fans of Jenkins are going to absolutely love this book! First time readers, like myself, are no doubt going to enjoy, too.

Julie Kornhausl