Amazon Melody Knight: romance novelist Linden Bay Romance (ebook) Category:  Romance Publisher: Linden Bay Romance ISBN-10:  1602020167 Pages: 208 Copyright: April 4, 2007 ISBN-13: 9781602020160 Melody Knight's fast-paced suspense romance, In Trysts, is a must read romance. Filled with passion, it will keep you on the edge, make you breathless, and leave you wanting more. Camellia Perigord Mackintosh has a secret. The quiet librarian, with a master's degree in anthropology and an unfortunate predilection for historical research, is a modern day version of Robin Hood who will stop at nothing. Jake Hastings is everything that Camellia despises. Incredibly handsome and exceedingly wealthy, the confident government agent has set his sights on catching the notorious felon who's been breaking all the rules and upsetting the balance of the world's wealthiest of families, including Jake's. For years Camellia has avoided capture. Cleverly working behind the scenes and using whatever means necessary to shake up the establishment, she's been helping the descendants of disavowed women reclaim their birthright, as well as their inheritance. But when the provocative Camellia falls into the arms and bed of the uncompromising spy, she may very well have met her match. Melody Knight's fast-paced suspense romance, In Trysts, is a must read romance. Filled with passion, it will keep you on the edge, make you breathless, and leave you wanting more. Excerpt He had to finish this. Pin her down, arrest her ass. He grasped both her pummeling fists, wrists, hands, and held on tightly, while she squirmed and writhed, fighting now, only to be free. He could tell from her moves that she pictured herself as a ferocious feline. Now, as she wriggled, he could have told her how wrong she was. He was the feline, the cat, the predator. She was fragile, fighting, like some fluffed-up chick in her ridiculously bright plumage. And he was about to eat her. He pulled her in, close, her arms pinned between them. She butted him with her head, right in the chin, so his teeth clacked together. Dammit! Jake locked his fingers in her hair, and tilted her back, to see her face. Experience told him she’d do anything—say anything now—to save herself. It wasn’t the message in her eyes. Too proud to use him...too proud to be used. Experience also told him he’d be a fool to read her that way. This was no time for whimsy. But there was no doubt she was terrified, and didn’t know how to end this. Jake did. He wrapped his arms around her, and tilted her head back, fingers still trapped in her hair, so she couldn’t slam him any more. He was still within the bounds…nothing overstepped...yet. It was like watching himself from without. He could’ve stopped what came next…told himself to stop what came next...but didn’t. He lowered his lips, ever so slowly...to hers. She stiffened, and for just an instant, he wondered whether she was waiting to bite him. He hesitated, the space of a breath, then brushed his lips against hers. He pulled back slightly, wondering how…if…she’d react. She’d gone rigid once more, tense, save for the panted breaths, hot against his cheek. That was when Jake decided to trust her. What?! What’s wrong with me? It was obvious he couldn’t trust himself. Might as well trust someone... His lips stole another kiss from her half-opened mouth. This is wrong... She stirred, and his body reacted. He was aroused—his own fault, for starting this, but he couldn’t help it. Nor was there any way the lady could have missed it. He was holding her so close. Too close... He knew better than to make himself this vulnerable. Too late... She has me exactly where she wants me. He recalled Marco’s words, of the day before. Jake also recalled thinking himself superior...because Marco had been acting damned unprofessional. Fate was doing its celestial balancing act. Karma, biting me in the ass... He fought to focus, but somehow, all he could focus on was the warmth of her breaths, her touch, her lips. The lady wasn’t plastic. She was wax. She melted against him. Damned wax. Fuel for a fire... She was using him—she must be using him—and he fought against it, briefly, bravely, but she felt, smelled, tasted, so damn good. Molten. Hot... He lowered his head again, waiting for the head-butt, the bite, the smashing. It didn’t come, and his kiss deepened. He didn’t know where he was going with this, didn’t know where they were going, but for the moment, he didn’t care.

IN TRYSTS
Camellia Perigord Mackintosh, also known as Peri, is a librarian with a secret life. Peri believes in justice for the underprivileged. She lives the life of a modern day Robin Hood. One of her latest conquests is Sophie Donovan. After helping Sophie claim her inheritance, Peri and Sophie share an adventure that changes their lives forever.

Jake Hastings and his partner Marco Willis are investigators. Jake comes from a wealthy family, but he does not like to use that to his advantage unless necessary. Jake is determined to solve the case of the mysterious hacker who is terrorizing the wealthy. This case will cause turmoil for Jake and Marco, with life-changing events.

Peri’s latest client, Grace, is a woman with a past. She was just released from prison and seeks Peri’s help to recover her inheritance. Peri has learned to trust Sophie so she asks for her help in this case. Sophie and Marco become intimate and Peri is worried that Sophie will tell some of their secrets in a moment of passion. Peri has no idea she will also be sharing a passionate night with Marco’s partner. Peri is in the Hasting mansion trying to find evidence when she meets Jake. After erupting in a state of fury, Jake soon has Peri reacting to his sexual advances. He cannot believe the intense feelings he has for this woman who may be guilty of many crimes. They share a night of bliss. Many dangers arise; will Jake be able to save Peri?

Ms. Knight has written a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This story is filled with passion, suspense, and mystery. The secondary characters of Marco and Sophie play a major part in this story. The adventure builds to a shocking climax.

Sherry
Reviewer For Coffee Time Romance



In Trysts
Librarian, anthropologist, and amateur historian researcher Camellia Perigord Mackintosh is dedicated to helping women claim their rightful inheritances. Lady Donovan aka Sophie is Peri’s current goodwill project. Peri is very careful, working undercover without being noticed…until Jake Hastings that is. The gorgeous, wealthy, government agent is drawn to her. He represents everything she dislikes and works to make right. They are on opposite sides of the law.

The case she’s working on is going horribly awry. Sophie is becoming more than a commission. She’s becoming a friend. This puts a different spin on Peri’s ties to this case. Sophie wants to pair up and become a crime fighting duo. Peri’s not so sure. There’s too much risk for error when you involve another person. Sophie is a suspect that Marco, Jake’s partner, is investigating. Marco bends the rules between suspect and investigator. This has Peri worried about being discovered before the mission is complete.

To make matters worse Jake notices Peri while she’s working and her virgin body betrays her mind. One blissful night is never to be forgotten by either of the two.

Melody Knight gets your juices flowing as well as keeping you in suspense until the end with In Trysts. The story of Peri as a seemingly quiet heroine trying to do right for women by mostly illegal means is a fresh take on the Robinhood or Superman theme in In Trysts. The romantic interludes of Peri and Jake are most sensual, inspiring, and endearing. I also loved the secondary character storyline with Sophie and Marco. Melody Knight keeps the story intriguing, fast paced, and page turning. I really couldn’t predict the ending of In Trysts, but I will tell you it was satisfying.

Reviewed by: Tracey
Fallen Angel Reviews