Before I start gushing about Marc, let me just say that this is a great, sexy, read that your sure to get lost in so buy it. This mystery laced romance is hot and sultry; mirroring its New Orleans setting.That said. Detective Marc Chastain is one of Linda Howards sexiest male characters, coming second only to Wolf Mackenzie. Get this ladies: Hes an alpha male AND a gentleman! Now if only I could find one of those in real life.... In conclusion Linda Howard is my hero. Seriously, if you love howard you'll love this book.

I understood how Karen Whitlaw was feeling. While never been in a situation like that, it was close. To lose someone so close to you so quickly, then to lose someone who is supposed to be close to you soon afterwards would have anyone feeling as she felt. A brave woman, she uses her head, her instincts, and her fight for survival to get herself out of whatever situation she finds herself in.

Marc Chastain is one hell of a detective. It's very rare to read about a detective that uses and trusts his intincts so implicitly in everything he does, from interviewing a victim, a witness, to questioning a perp. I love his smooth charm, and the way his inner self becomes so primitive in protecting Karen. While I think the 'I love you's came out a little fast, they knew they were perfect for each other really quickly. And the reader knows it - they balance each other beautifully.

The plot could maybe have been a little more inventive, but I liked it. While the reader knows what's what and who's who, the characters in the book don't and they fight for their lives while trying to figure it out. The action scenes are great, especially with Karen. I thing the love scenes were great in their basicness - primitive and no fanfare - completely raw. The suspense is eased a little since the reader knows what's going on, but it in no way takes away from the story.

Excellent! Now I need to get my hands on All The Queen's Men!