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Mouth to Mouth

Erin McCarthy

320 pages

A brisk, flirtatious romantic suspense where strict professional rules are deliciously broken during a high-stakes stakeout.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like sitting in the passenger seat of a tense, high-stakes stakeout that rapidly shifts into a sizzling romantic entanglement. The narrative moves at a brisk, punchy pace, driven by the wry internal monologue of a rule-bound professional watching his strict boundaries spectacularly crumble. There is a playful, flirtatious energy woven through the suspense of tracking a con artist, creating an atmosphere that is both thrilling and deeply romantic. The prose is snappy and immediate, capturing the sudden jolt of unexpected attraction and the delicious agony of forced proximity. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in protective heroes, the thrill of the chase, and the irresistible temptation of breaking every professional rule for love.

Mood
  • tense
  • sizzling
  • thrilling
Tone
  • wry
  • playful
  • suspenseful
  • flirtatious
Pace
brisk
Themes
professional boundaries · forbidden attraction · protective instincts · deception and trust
The writing
Punchy and playfully structured, mirroring the internal monologue of a rule-bound professional losing his grip.
The arc
Moves from strict professional detachment to the thrilling surrender of irresistible temptation.
Who it's for
Readers who crave snappy romantic suspense featuring protective heroes and the delicious tension of forbidden boundaries.
Content notes
  • swindling and fraud
  • police operations

About the book

In Love, There’s No Such Thing As A Simple PlanRule #1: Cops maintain their distance. It was supposed to be your average stakeout. My partner and I would scope out both the coffee shop and Laurel Wilkins, the latest target of con man Trevor Dean’s scheme to meet women online and bilk them of their money—and everything else. Rule #2: Cops think fast on their feet. So I went inside to get a better look. So she happened to be gorgeous with a body that made me temporarily forget how to order coffee. So she knew my name—Russ Evans—and hugged me like we were more than friends. So what the $#@ is going on? Rule #3: Cops never, ever get involved. At least she’s willing to offer herself up as bait. All I have to do is keep her safe—and keep my hands off. Anything else would be against the rules. And oh so tempting...

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