Now John Bettis, a criminal she helped convict, is out to get her. And who is protecting her? It’s artist Michael Dumont, her old high school crush.

Janis was known as “the mouse” in high school, while Michael was the Big Man on Campus. She has no desire to be just another conquest, but he is feeling an unfamiliar urge to be the sensitive guy he thinks she needs.

Janis is stubborn and opinionated. She turns Michael on and then off repeatedly. Author Morgan does a great job of depicting the modern career girl. Janis is definitely not a frail damsel in distress, although she certainly faces grave danger in this book.

Michael is an intriguing character as well. He turned his back on a promising football career to pursue his dreams in the field of art. Women have always thrown themselves at the handsome and muscular Michael. He has never had more than a superficial interest in them -- until he is hired by his uncle to protect his old high school lab partner. Janis has changed, and so has he.

These are interesting characters although there is perhaps too much emphasis on their thoughts at the expense of action. I would have liked to see the motives of the villain presented in more detail. But the physical encounter between the two leads in the bathroom is priceless.

This is an enjoyable read, leading to some serious thought about what the modern woman really wants. Janis may have sublimated her feelings, but she still desires a handsome hunk. The conclusion is satisfying, in that Janis still controls the situation. She even turns out to be the hero. Author Morgan has presented a truly modern romance.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual

Reviewer: Lynn Bushey
November 18, 2006