Acquisitions

Akira Reed was working late at the office when she heard a strange sound outside her door. When she rushed out of her office she ran into her boss who noticed that she was rattled and used this opportunity to sexually harass her. When she filed charges she found herself not only in the company of Roman Miller, the attorney assigned to investigate the sexual harassment claim, but eventually implicated in the theft of a miracle cure. Roman Miller never knew what hit him when Akira walked into his office. His mind quickly left business when he looked into her eyes. Soon they both find themselves in a passionate relationship that is tested by deception, harassment, misdeed and misconduct.

This is an engaging story with refreshing lovely characters. Akira is a "woman of size" and the role it plays in this story is so real. She relates to Roman, an extremely attractive man, with her physical insecurities. Roman is a man that is complex yet very simple making him extremely attractive. Their roller coaster relationship jumps track due to these complexities and for this reader they don't all play well into the story. His issues with his parents are explained but its connection with the rest of the story seemed a bit manufactured. Nonetheless the romance was wonderful and the erotic, passionate, and real lovemaking heated the pages. This is a definite lazy afternoon read.

Kotanya
APOOO Bookclub

Greico assigns the investigation into the serious charge to discontented attorney Roman Miller. Even before meeting the accuser he assumes she is full of it. However, after Akira courageously rips his skin, he feels guilty and tries to help her. When no collaborating evidence surfaces, he dismisses the charge, but makes a point to emphasize that he believes Akira. Meanwhile that same night when her boss harassed her, someone stole a valuable HIV cure. The police believe Akira did it. Roman, who is falling in love, refuses to believe she did this and sets out to prove the woman he plans to marry is innocent.

Though the tapes that the office maintains for security incriminates the heroine and not the culprit seems off kilter, fans will appreciate this enjoyable legal thriller romance. The harassment charge is treated with the seriousness this offense requires, and also handled realistically as often this charge is almost impossible to prove while the accuser is subtly punished for making waves. The stolen formula adds suspense, but actually takes away from the insightful look at harassment as seen through two delightful lead characters and a powerful support cast.

Harriet Klausner