In Hot Pursuit (Harlequin Blaze) [Paperback]

Joanne Rock (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Blaze | Publication Date: July 1, 2002

When Lexi Mansfield cuffs a sexy stranger to auction for charity, little does she realize she's caught an undercover cop. Josh Winger is tough, strong and exactly what she needs to soothe her wounded pride. An irresistible night of anonymous sex and she'll be as good as new. But come morning, nothing between them is anonymous and Josh seems to be in hot pursuit...of Lexi!

Editorial Reviews

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A sexy read that's long on romance. -- Karen Larsen for Scribes World

at times hilarious and then again very, very sexy, a combo that sparkles like a diamond... -- Suzanne Coleburn for ReadertoReader.com

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Is it the thrill of the chase...

NYPD Detective Josh Winger has never been pursued like this before. Instead of focusing on his undercover investigation, he's being distracted by the gorgeous Lexi Mansfield. Josh can't bring himself to use his best evasive maneuvers to escape her. With his thoughts on steamy nights and tangled sheets, he really doesn't want to get out of her sights. Or the satisfaction of being caught?

Following the tempting-looking stranger at her fundraiser starts out as a sexy game for Lexi. She'll spend a few anonymous hours in his company and be free to move on. But she never imagines that when Josh turns his scorching gaze on her, the game rules change. Now Lexi is being pursued in the most tantalizing, skillful way...and the stakes are for more than just a few hours of sexual pleasure.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; PF edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037379052X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373790524
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,084,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bold and daring! Very highly recommended, July 13, 2002

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Hot Pursuit (Harlequin Blaze) (Paperback)

Incensed that she has been demoted from M.C. to jailer for the charity auction, Lexi Mansfield still maintains her indomitable style despite the whispers and rumors behind her back. One of New York's leading fashion reviewers and most popular magazine columnists, Lexi has been humiliated an extremely uncomplimentary letter to the editor. Then she jails a dangerous looking cop, blowing his cover and later allowing their "two night stand" to break all her rules. But Lexi is an all or nothing kind of girl, and cannot settle for a guy who offers to paint her poodle's nails in private but cannot appear at her side in public.

Josh Winger attends the charity auction for work, not pleasure. For two months he and his partner have tracked drug smuggling activity in the Garment District without success. His bad boy looks, scars and diamond stud make him look more like the criminal element than the establishment. But when a "kinky dominatrix with killer cleavage and a lethal attitude" blows his cover, Josh finds the promise of handcuffs and anonymous sex in the dark wildly erotic. When morning comes, he also finds that a single night of hot pursuit is not enough to satisfy the delicious hunger Lexi inspires. Then they realize that that their best friends are getting married, and neither can simply walk away from their wild night.

Once again author Joanna Rock demonstrates her sophisticated flair for presenting the unusual and the decadent in her newest release, IN HOT PURSUIT. A remarkably fun plot matches her flair for erotic characterizations with subtle depth. Lexi and Josh are not insecure characters waiting to be "fixed" or "saved". These are intelligent, independent people who suddenly realize their lives lack that special spark the other possesses, even as their careers and goals take them separate directions. Like so many modern couples, only compromise and open communication will salvage a relationship thus far built on the fire of passion. Very highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Joanne Rock delivers another stellar read!, July 12, 2002

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Catherine Mann (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Hot Pursuit (Harlequin Blaze) (Paperback)

IN HOT PURSUIT captured my attention from the get-go with its sparkling writing and standout characters. Josh and Lexi positively pop right off the pages with their snappy dialogue and sizzling chemistry. Then there's a cool mystery woven in as well ... wow! Steam, suspense and fabulous characters - IN HOT PURSUIT has it all! I'm already counting the days until Joanne Rock's next release!