Sweet Suspicion

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Summary: A superbly sexy, thrill-a-minute category romance
Review: Impulse control is as vital as breathing to FBI special agent Remi Beaulieux. Following one's impulses is a damned good way to get killed, after all. Especially when working undercover for weeks or months at a time, as Remi is preparing to do; hell, it's his specialty. A healthy dose of curiosity can be just as lethal as a lack of self-control, however.

One look at Muse Summerville's lethally curvaceous body, for example, and Remi is struck, hard, with a gut punch of attraction so stunningly visceral he's at a loss as to what to do about it. An informant of sorts, Muse has provided the FBI with valuable information about James Davies' crime organization -- the organization Remi is set to infiltrate -- for the past six months through her now defunct relationship with Gary Fox, one of Davies' flunkies.

Who knew that putting a face to her file would have such an excruciatingly personal impact on him? On his objectivity, as well as his body, Remi ruefully acknowledges with a grimace of discomfort, his gaze still trained on Muse's short skirt, long limbs, and come-hither smile. She's in her element in the crowded New Orleans bar, flirting and laughing and doing the rounds with a party girl's cool, teasing confidence.

Appearances, of course, can be deceiving, as close confines will inevitably prove when Muse is placed in protective custody, and Remi is charged with the challenging task of keeping her alive, and in line. Apparently, Davies has learned about Muse's role and willing cooperation in building a case against him; and a dead witness can't testify, can she? With no other agent available, and the bad guys hot on their trail, a frustrated Remi is Muse's best bet -- but for what: heartbreak or safety in the face of such strangely surreal danger?

Her scarily strong attraction to Remi is close to making her witless, but not stupid, surely --- not foolish enough to fall crazy in love with his dark, Creole good looks, and stirring (if wrong-headed) determination to keep her safe at all costs. Not when she has every suspicion that Remi is her equal in every way, and purposefully avoids emotional complications.

And what of her twin sister, Grace, who's become caught up, unintentionally, in Muse's latest mess?

Running parallel to the storyline of Sweet Revenge, Nina Bruhns's February 2004 release for Silhouette Intimate Moments, Sweet Suspicion, is a sequel that satisfies in more than one respect. It's almost of benefit to readers, though, if their memory of Grace's story is a little bit hazy -- or completely blank, for that matter -- because Muse's actions are a pervading influence on the plots of both books. The element of surprise, therefore, is diluted somewhat by a reader's prior knowledge of certain events spelled out in the author's previous effort.

There's still plenty to get excited about, however, in this superbly sexy, thrill-a-minute category romance. The sexual tension between Muse and Remi is so potently thick, you'll be overpowered by it - pleasantly so, never fear; and the action sequences are so beautifully choreographed, you'll be holding your breath right along with Ms. Bruhns's protagonists. Remi's controlling ways, and a trauma in Muse's past, meanwhile, provide fodder for internal conflicts and complicate an already explosive situation, one that's not only intensely exciting but emotionally evocative as well.

Which opens the door, in the end, to a sweetly satisfying, perfectly paced love story about like attracting to like, and the sweet, sweet taste of satisfaction -- both physical and emotional. A top caliber author, and a top caliber read, Nina Bruhns's Sweet Suspicion is a wonderfully decadent treat for readers who've been clamoring to learn more about Remi Beaulieux's happy ending, or just plain love the utter indulgence of to-die-for heroes and dynamic writing.

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Summary: Another wonderful book
Review: Muse Summerville is a witness to the activities of a major crime lord. When her safety is threatened, FBI agent Remi Beaulieux is assigned to keep Muse safe. This proves to be a bigger challenge then what he bargained for, Remi has wanted to get to know Muse in every way since they first met.

Muse fights her growing attraction to Remi, she has had a serious trauma in her life. This makes it very hard for her to get close to any man. But Remi isn't just any man, he has to convince her that he is the man that can help her overcome her fears and keep her safe.

Muse and Remi are a fascinating couple to watch fall in love. They bicker with such passion and really connect on an emotional level.

Nina Bruhns writes another intriguing story. It's a joy to read her books and to see how they connect and you get to see favorite characters pay a visit.