Constant Craving (Harlequin Special Release) [Mass Market Paperback]

Tori Carrington (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Special Release | Publication Date: February 13, 2007

Adam Grayson, undercover FBI agent extraordinaire, had never hated an assignment so much—or wanted a woman so badly. His new supervisor, Eva Burgess, had quickly become a prominent player in his favorite fantasy. Not that he had any chance with her—his cover as a geeky accountant pretty well shot down any possibilities there. Then she propositioned him.—

Alone and expecting, Eva needed to find a husband—at least a temporary one. And with Adam she was certain she'd have no trouble ending the charade. But she hadn't expected Adam to be so compelling, so sexy—so male. Nor did she guess that she'd start to crave their moments together with a need that took her breath away.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Constant Craving has everything: sizzling sex, wonderful characters, action, adventure... As steamy as the Louisiana nights, this book is a treat from beginning to end." -- bestselling author, Anne Stuart 6/98

"A unique, entertaining twist on a favorite plot, with clever dialogue, provocative characters, and smoldering sensuality. Tori Carrington writes with an edgy, sophisticated style that will appeal to a wide range of readers. A definite keeper." -- Melissa Bradley, Rendezvous 1/99

Adam Grayson is trying to gather clues to build a financial crimes case against Norman Sheffert. Hoping to make a break in the case, he agrees to pose as a husband for one of Sheffert's fellow accountants, never realizing that his heart just might be at stake. Eva Burgess has a secret that was created when her husband left her - a nine-month secret. Pregnant, alone and forced to create the charade to save face in front of her family, Eva wants Adam to come with her to her parents' home. Having no idea that nerdy, bookish Adam is anything other than a fellow employee, Eva begins to develop feelings for him. And when Adam finds clues in Eva's computer leading to Sheffert, danger enters the picture. Adam and Eva develop a constant craving for one another, but what will happen when Adam's true identity is revealed? Constant Craving brings back memories of Superman, although Adam lacks super powers. The desire between Adam and Eva (coincidence perhaps!) is quite exciting. Readers will walk away from this book feeling quite satisfied. Although maybe not a keeper, Constant Craving provides a good read. I look forward to seeing what Tori Carrington delivers next. Amy Wilson -- Copyright © 030199 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

A hunger that couldn't be satisfied....

Adam Grayson, undercover FBI agent extraordinaire, had never hated an assignment so much--or wanted a woman so badly. His new 'supervisor,' gorgeous Eva Burgess had quickly become a prominent player in his favorite fantasy. Not that he had any chance with her--his cover as a geeky accountant pretty well shot down any possibilities there. Then she propositioned him....

Alone and expecting, Eva needed to find a husband...at least a temporary one. And with Adam the geek, she was sure she'd have no trouble ending the charade. But she hadn't expected Adam to be so compelling, so sexy...so male. Nor did she guess that she'd start to crave their moments together with a need that took her breath away.... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (February 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373198620
• ISBN-13: 978-0373198627
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,054,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tori Carrington is the pen name of nationally best-selling, award-winning authors Lori Schlachter Karayianni and Tony Karayianni. Their over 50 published novels include titles for Harlequin Blaze, Temptation, Signature Series and Silhouette Special Edition, and their hardcover comedic-mystery series Sofie Metropolis, PI. For more info, visit http://www.toricarrington.net, http://www.facebook.com/toricarrington http://www.myspace.com/toricarrington and http://www.twitter.com/toricarrington

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adam and Eve had nothing on the sparks that fly between, February 15, 1999

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Holly Fuhrmann ([e-mail]) (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Constant Craving (Harlequin Temptation) (Paperback)

Adam Grayson and Eva Burgess. Sparks that come as a surprise to Eva - after all, Adam isn't quite her type. The fact that he's not Eva's type, doesn't surprise Adam - in the geeky persona he's donned he's not much of anyone's type. But much to both of their surprise, Eva is drawn to Adam every bit as much as he is drawn to her. Sparks fly as they solve a mystery and find a passion that's too hot to handle. Tori Carrington's debut book Constant Craving, makes her new fans long for the next book, in what is sure to be a long career!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars delightful reprint of the first team Carrington tale, February 15, 2007

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Constant Craving (Harlequin Special Release) (Mass Market Paperback)

FBI Financial Crimes Unit Agent Adam Grayson is undercover working as an accountant at Sheffert, Logan and Brace, Certified Public Accountants, in order to find evidence of income tax evasion by partner Norman Sheffert. The assignment is boring except for his boss at the firm junior partner Eva Burgess, the star of his daydreams and night fantasies. Not only has she refused to date him, his Fed superior Wentworth informs him the case is a bust unlike Adam's efforts following the terrorist money trail.

However, Eva asks the "geeky" Adam for a favor. She needs a temporary spouse to take home with her when she visits her ailing father, as she has just gotten a divorce and her parents, who never met her husband, are unaware that she is single. . He agrees as he sees this is his last chance to salvage the investigation; not the official one involving Sheffert, but the personal one between Adam and Eva.

This is delightful reprint of the first team Carrington tale from the early 1990s and surprisingly in spite of the Internet explosion the story line holds up quite nicely. Readers will appreciate Adam's brain turning to mush as the CPA operative cannot think with his upper head when Eva is nearby. Though pretending a husband seems inappropriate even with good intentions, new readers will see why fans have a CONSTANT CRAVING for more from this authoring duo.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treat for readers..., February 11, 2007

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Patti Fischer "pattifischer" (WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Constant Craving (Harlequin Special Release) (Mass Market Paperback)

Adam Grayson is in the midst of an undercover investigation and discovers he'll do anything to learn the truth of who's behind the embezzling at the certified accounting firm. His supervisor--and who happens to be one sexy lady--Eva Burgess, has an offer he doesn't expect. She wants him to pose as her husband on a trip to Louisiana to visit her family.

Eva is desperate. She got the call that her father is ill and she's needed at home. But her parents are expecting her up-until-now-unseen husband to accompany her. How can she tell them they're now divorced--and that Eva's carrying an even bigger secret leftover from the marriage. Asking geeky Adam to pose as her husband was done on the spur of the moment and she hardly knows the guy, but a long distance trip soon proves just the fuel to light the fiery start to a sizzling relationship.

CONSTANT CRAVING is the first book that Tori Carrington ever published and it sets the tone for their future stories. Sexy, caring heroes. Greek families. Louisiana as a setting. And sexual chemistry that burns hotter than a candle. Eva and Adam thought nothing exciting happens in a rural town, but are soon mistaken when incidents happen. Is it related to Adam's investigation?

While one might question why Eva hasn't told her family the truth about her marriage, anyone with families who have old fashioned values can understand her hesitation to admit she made a mistake. Adam is strong, even if he's posing as a geek. It doesn't take Eva long to look past his glasses and see the handsome man that he is. CONSTANT CRAVING takes readers from the big business environs to the rural life of Louisiana in a matter of pages. You'll fall in love with Adam, with his sense of humor and honor and building love for Eva. Will he find out who the bad guy is? And can he walk away from Eva when it's over?

If you've only just recently discovered Tori Carrington, then here's your chance to read their very first book. As always, first books are different from their current writing style, but CONSTANT CRAVING shows why Harlequin bought this dynamic duo in the first place. You won't be sorry picking up a copy of CONSTANT CRAVING.