Criminal defense attorney Suzannah Phelps is the bane of the Fredericton police department (they call her She-Rex for her habit of shredding cops in the witness box). She is currently being stalked, but is reluctant to report it to the police, whom she half suspects of being the perpetrators. But when Detective John (Quigg) Quigley learns of it, he's determined to protect her, at considerable risk to his career. They've struck sparks off each other in the courtroom, and he's burning to do the same in the bedroom. When the danger escalates, he has the perfect excuse to pose as her boyfriend, but the closer they get, the more the lines between pretense and reality blur.
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Editorial Reviews
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Book Junkie says: Explosively sexy, the chemistry between the two is hot, sensual and sweet all at the same time!
--Book Junkie
Sizzling chemistry and tingling suspense are combined in GUARDING SUZANNAH to make it the best romantic suspense I've read. I think this award-winning author has produced an edge of your seat beginning to a great series!
--The Romance Reviews
Quigg harkens back to the hard boiled gum shoes, a tenacious bulldog of a cop.... Suzannah is an upper crust girl who is clearly very used to having her own way. This gives the story an almost modern Noir feel.
--You Gotta Read Reviews
"Holy cow - this was an AMAZING read! The twists and turns of this romantic suspense novel had me tied up in knots and hating to put this book aside to sleep!" --Marilyn Rondeau, ck2skwipsandkritiques
About the Author
Norah Wilson is a 3-time finalist in Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest and winner of Dorchester Publishing's New Voice in Romance award (2003).
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Colleen
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed this book! I'm a real stickler for romantic suspense novels that have realistic characters and events, and this one totally worked for me.
Suzannah is a rich attorney who doesn't want to trust anyone, and Quigg (love the name!) realizes he has to protect her. Even though he first met her a few years earlier when she annihilated him in a courtroom, he does the right thing to go out of his way to protect her.
She's afraid to ask for police protection when a stalker comes after her because she has such a bad reputation with them--having faced them while defending alleged criminals, and having to try to tear apart the prosecution.
That's the setup, and the story flows from there. The way Wilson allows her characters to soften to each other, especially Suzanne, is poignant and emotional.
It seems that this is the first in a series...can't wait to check out the rest of them.
Suzannah is a rich attorney who doesn't want to trust anyone, and Quigg (love the name!) realizes he has to protect her. Even though he first met her a few years earlier when she annihilated him in a courtroom, he does the right thing to go out of his way to protect her.
She's afraid to ask for police protection when a stalker comes after her because she has such a bad reputation with them--having faced them while defending alleged criminals, and having to try to tear apart the prosecution.
That's the setup, and the story flows from there. The way Wilson allows her characters to soften to each other, especially Suzanne, is poignant and emotional.
It seems that this is the first in a series...can't wait to check out the rest of them.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sizzling chemistry and tingling suspense are combined to make this book the best romantic suspense
January 11, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
Sizzling chemistry and tingling suspense are combined in GUARDING SUZANNAH by Norah Wilson to make it the best romantic suspense I've read. I think this award-winning author has produced an edge of your seat beginning to a great series!
The Ice Princess is being stalked and she can't complain to the cops as she excels at taking them to pieces on the witness stand! Suzannah Phelps is one of the best defense attorneys in New Brunswick. Police Detective John Quigley admires Suzannah's skill in the courtroom and he just happens to be close when she discovers the latest bouquet of dead roses in her locked car. Although she doesn't ask for help, John's curiosity is stirred and he follows her to find out what is going on. The more John learns about this stubborn, bright woman, the more he wants to learn. He understands why she doesn't want to call for help, and as the situation escalates, he is determined to protect her from whomever is threatening her.
GUARDING SUZANNAH is a great romantic suspense story. Suzannah has the name of The Ice Princess for her demeanor in the courtroom and her ability to shred the evidence of most cases she defends. The descriptions of her in the courtroom are wonderfully written. The little asides and reactions from the onlookers have the reader cringing in anticipation of what's to come. It is so vividly written the reader can almost visualize the scene in their mind as it unfolds in print.
Enough background is given for Suzannah that all of her mannerisms and actions are completely understandable and in character. The logic in her arguments and discussions with John are fitting with her being a defense attorney. The character of John isn't written as an over-the-top alpha male, but as more of a caretaker personality. This highly intelligent, not-too-confrontational personality is not threatening to Suzannah. I think it is his personality that allows Suzannah to accept his help. It should be noted that the character of "Bandy" is adorable! A great addition to the story.
The romance portion of this book is well written. There is enough chemistry between John and Suzannah to make for a well-heated love story. The suspense portion of the story has the reader turning pages to find out who the stalker is. I'm not a huge fan of suspense novels, but this story was written as a love story with some good suspense thrown in to add some dimension, and it worked well.
I enjoyed this story and since it is the first of a 4-story series, I am looking forward to the next in the series!
Reviewed by Barb
for The Romance Reviews
The Ice Princess is being stalked and she can't complain to the cops as she excels at taking them to pieces on the witness stand! Suzannah Phelps is one of the best defense attorneys in New Brunswick. Police Detective John Quigley admires Suzannah's skill in the courtroom and he just happens to be close when she discovers the latest bouquet of dead roses in her locked car. Although she doesn't ask for help, John's curiosity is stirred and he follows her to find out what is going on. The more John learns about this stubborn, bright woman, the more he wants to learn. He understands why she doesn't want to call for help, and as the situation escalates, he is determined to protect her from whomever is threatening her.
GUARDING SUZANNAH is a great romantic suspense story. Suzannah has the name of The Ice Princess for her demeanor in the courtroom and her ability to shred the evidence of most cases she defends. The descriptions of her in the courtroom are wonderfully written. The little asides and reactions from the onlookers have the reader cringing in anticipation of what's to come. It is so vividly written the reader can almost visualize the scene in their mind as it unfolds in print.
Enough background is given for Suzannah that all of her mannerisms and actions are completely understandable and in character. The logic in her arguments and discussions with John are fitting with her being a defense attorney. The character of John isn't written as an over-the-top alpha male, but as more of a caretaker personality. This highly intelligent, not-too-confrontational personality is not threatening to Suzannah. I think it is his personality that allows Suzannah to accept his help. It should be noted that the character of "Bandy" is adorable! A great addition to the story.
The romance portion of this book is well written. There is enough chemistry between John and Suzannah to make for a well-heated love story. The suspense portion of the story has the reader turning pages to find out who the stalker is. I'm not a huge fan of suspense novels, but this story was written as a love story with some good suspense thrown in to add some dimension, and it worked well.
I enjoyed this story and since it is the first of a 4-story series, I am looking forward to the next in the series!
Reviewed by Barb
for The Romance Reviews
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By MelisaBee
Format:Kindle Edition
I am a voracious reader of all kinds of suspense novels, and this novel by Norah Wilson did not disappoint! Guarding Suzannah is packed with suspense and enough romance to keep you turning the pages until you realize you've finished the book. Definitely left me wanting more from this author. I will be picking up the next book in the series ASAP!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
I enjoyed this one very much. It moved along quickly and wasn't slowed down by a lot of fluff. If you like romantic thrillers I would highly recommend this one.
Published 21 days ago by KK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Guarding Suzannah
Two years ago when she grilled him on cross examination, Detective John Quigley knew for certain that attorney Suzannah Phelps got under his skin, but not in a bad way. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Carol W
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice!
I read the second book in the series first, liked the author, and looked up the first book of the series. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Luisa Rivas Martinez
2.0 out of 5 stars
Xx
Not as exciting as I had imagined. I found it to be some what outdated. I'm not interested in reading more.
Published 2 months ago by Janet Harper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Price, Great Read!
I came across this book when I was browsing through looking for an inexpensive romance/suspense book that looked like it had gotten good reviews. Read more
Published 3 months ago by AC2
2.0 out of 5 stars
I've read better
I struggled with this book to hold my attention. It was too easy to put down and not rush to pick it back up.
Published 3 months ago by sleepyeye
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just the way I like it.
This type of book is exactly what I look for when reading in the romantic suspense category. I want the characters to be real enough that they could be everyday people; in a story... Read more
Published 4 months ago by kayla brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
captivating
Didnt want to put it down! It isnt often that you find a novel equally captivating in catagories of romance AND thrills!! Loved it! Already started the rest of the series!
Published 4 months ago by bbrooks
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice story.
Really nice story , wish the plot had not chosen to have the characters turn stupid at the end. Also, a lot of errors that should have been edited out.
Published 5 months ago by Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book kept my interest right to the end. I was afraid when they had the misunderstanding that it would drag on and on but was surprised. When. It was resolved so fast. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Henrietta Smith
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More About the Author
The tenth of eleven children, I had to do something to distinguish myself. That thing turned out to be writing.
One of the coolest things that ever happened to me was finalling in RWA's Golden Heart contest for unpublished romance writers in 2001. I went on to do it again in 2002 and 2003.
Another cool thing: winning the 2003 New Voice in Romance contest sponsored by Dorchester Publishing and Romantic Times Magazine. My contest-winning story went on to be published by Dorchester.
A *super* cool thing: the revolutionizing of reading habits by Kindle and other eReaders. That development allowed me to publish my romantic suspense stories that didn't quite fit for traditional publishers, but which have been very well received by readers. Yay, Amazon!
I live in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, with my husband, two YA kids, five rats and a Rotti-Lab cross.
One of the coolest things that ever happened to me was finalling in RWA's Golden Heart contest for unpublished romance writers in 2001. I went on to do it again in 2002 and 2003.
Another cool thing: winning the 2003 New Voice in Romance contest sponsored by Dorchester Publishing and Romantic Times Magazine. My contest-winning story went on to be published by Dorchester.
A *super* cool thing: the revolutionizing of reading habits by Kindle and other eReaders. That development allowed me to publish my romantic suspense stories that didn't quite fit for traditional publishers, but which have been very well received by readers. Yay, Amazon!
I live in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, with my husband, two YA kids, five rats and a Rotti-Lab cross.
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