SHEER DYNAMITE

Author: Jennifer Skully ISBN: 0373771320 10/2006 CONTEMPORARY Publisher: HQN

She is a woman desperately seeking more . . . In a family of bona fide psychics, Opal Smith feels like, well, a misfit. So when she sees a phantom body falling from an overpass, she's thrilled because this is her first honest-to-God vision. Unfortunately, the guy she's just rear-ended doesn't share her excitement, particularly when she enlists his reluctant help in preventing her vision from becoming reality. He is a man who's had too much "crazy" in his life . . . But Jack Davis is still determined to save Opal from her folly. Of course, Jack didn't bargain on Opal's matchmaking Grandma Blue, who claims he's the reincarnation of "Dynamite" Davis -- her all-time favoritie race-car driver. Or that Opal's caring demeanor would punch all his knight-in-shining-armor buttons -- and a few other "hot" buttons, as well! Or that she's about to show him that whether he's truly Dynamite Davis or just plain old Jack, she makes his life complete . . .

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Jennifer Skully takes us on a psychic adventure in her new release, SHEER DYNAMITE. This contemporary paranormal was a sheer delight to read! Find a cozy corner and be prepared to spend some time with Opal, her quirky psychic family, her wily Grandma Blue, and the incredibly masculine Jack—Opal's hero!

Opal just had a vision! She also just had a car crash, too. She could have sworn that a man just jumped off of the overpass, so she slammed on her breaks thus causing the truck in back of her to crash into her. After doing a thorough search of the area, her dreams of finally having some psychic ability are coming true. Sure, she almost totaled her mini-SUV, but it was so worth it.

Is this woman for real? Jack just rammed into a woman driving a mini-SUV who just decided to slam on her breaks for no reason, and now she's claiming she had a vision. She must have hit her head or something. Jack can't help but notice that this crazy lady has the sexiest pair of legs and softest eyes he's seen in a long time. He's in trouble.

Opal convinces Jack to help her find and save this man she's seen before he decides to jump off the overpass. But before they do any rescuing, it's time to meet Grandma Blue. She's a force to be reckoned with! Although she has no psychic ability, she's armed with intuition, a keen sense of judging character and a witty personality. I loved her!!

It doesn't take long for Jack to become involved with Opal and her mission. He also gets to meet the other members of Opal's family. They're all psychic and he thinks they're all nuts!

I think Skully did a great job creating characters that blend into the story so well, and that eventually play an integral part in the climax and ending of the SHEER DYNAMITE. Honestly, I loved everything about SHEER DYNAMITE and I didn't want it to end! Opal and Jack have great chemistry and pretty great sex, too. The secondary plot to this story is incredibly intense and deals with a kidnapping. Opal's psychic sister, Pearl, and her psychic boyfriend, Nile, are going to be reunited to help solve this case. Things get pretty steamy between them, too.

Jennifer Skully knows how to keep her readers involved in a story. SHEER DYNAMITE is funny, sexy, thrilling and, in the end, will leave you wanting more! I suggest you run to the bookstore and pick up your copy today. I just had a literary vision that you will love this book as much as I did!

Julie Kornhausl