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Thigh high
First published 2008 · 400 pages
A sultry, cat-and-mouse romance where suspicion and seduction blur under the vibrant heat of New Orleans.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the sultry, vibrant heat of New Orleans, where danger and desire are inextricably linked. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, pulling the reader into a tense cat-and-mouse game between a determined investigator and a woman caught in his sights. The mood is steeped in the festive yet secretive atmosphere of Mardi Gras masks and hidden truths, creating a backdrop that is both playful and suspenseful. As the story unfolds, the emotional texture shifts from wary suspicion to undeniable, passionate heat, exploring themes of deception, trust, and irresistible attraction. It is a perfect match for readers who crave a steamy romantic suspense where the lines between right, wrong, and romance thrillingly blur.
- Mood
- sultry
- tense
- passionate
- festive
- Tone
- playful
- suspenseful
- romantic
- sultry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- deception and trust · irresistible attraction · hidden identities · cat-and-mouse dynamics
- The writing
- Engaging and fast-paced, the writing balances the steamy heat of romance with the sharp tension of a criminal investigation.
- The arc
- The journey moves from wary suspicion and guarded secrets to an undeniable, passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who devour steamy, suspenseful romances featuring a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic and a vibrant Southern setting.
Content notes
- criminal investigation
- bank robberies
- sexual content
- deception
About the book
Nessa Dahl always had the good sense to steer clear of trouble. Then Jeremiah MacNaught showed up in New Orleans, determined to get to the bottom of a string of bank robberies by two women wearing Mardi Gras masks. Little does Nessa realize that the handsome investigator is convinced she's involved with the crimes-or that he's willing to do anything to get the truth. Even if it means taking the beautiful woman he's convinced is a liar and a thief straight to bed...
Description from Open Library.
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