Out of Nowhere
4 Stars

Locked in a contentious lawsuit against her step-brother, Tara Cole becomes the prime suspect when she stumbles across his dead body. Detective Fox Whittington is convinced the beautiful socialite knows more than she's saying, but his determination to uncover the truth is surpassed by his desire to kiss her senseless.

The mystery, which revolves around the murder of Tara's step-brother and the disappearance of a mysterious ruby, is quite lively although it is definitely the romance that takes center stage.

Tara and Fox are an engaging couple and their opposites attract relationship is pretty steamy for a category romance. Fox is sexy and sweet with his soft Southern drawl and charming smile. Tara is prickly Yankee go-getter who isn't about to let Fox's Savannah manners get the better of her.

The only element that doesn't work is Belle, the excitable Chihuahua with apparent supernatural powers.

All in all, a fast-paced story with a cute romance.
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