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My Private Detective (Count on a Cop) (Harlequin Superromance, No. 1005)

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Her best friend Dana Turner's in prison for killing her sister -- a crime she didn't commit. Now Heidi's determined to set her free. So when a class on criminology is taught as continuing education for writers, Heidi finds a way to sign up. She wants to learn how to look for hidden evidence that could lead to reopening Dana's case. It had been an election year, and the prosecutor had achieved another conviction with the Turner case. An autopsy on the body had been refused, and the possibility that the "victim" was on drugs overlooked.

Gideon Poletti knows there's no hope for a relationship with Heidi and until Dana's cleared. Heidi has the unique ability to touch him, body mind and soul, and he won't let her get away. Never mind that he has a crime to solve. Never mind the objections of his fourteen-ear-old son. And especially never mind his ex-wife's manipulations. Heidi presents a mystery in her own right, and he's determined to get close enough to solve it. So Gideon agrees to investigate Dana's case, and together they uncover the shocking truth.

MY PRIVATE DETECTIVE successfully blends mystery and romance to create a top notch read. Entertaining, unusual, and delightful, MY PRIVATE DETECTIVE unravels the mystery behind Dana's sister's death and the mysteries at the heart. The result is certain to delight the romance lover. The tension of Gideon's personal life, including a teen son and manipulative ex-wife, comes as an extra bonus. MY PRIVATE DETECTIVE is highly recommended.

From the back cover:

Everyone should have a friend like Heidi Ellis. Dana Turner does.

Dana's in prison for a murder she didn't commit--and Heidi's determined to find out who did, determined to see Dana set free. But she has no idea how to go about it.

Then, like the answer to a prayer, she meets Gideon Poletti, a San Diego homicide detective, who shows up at the school where Heidi teaches. He's there to give an adult education class in criminology. And he's doing it in her classroom.

Not only is Gideon a celebrated detective, he's the most attractive man she's ever met. But she tells herself she doesn't have time for romance--her friend's very life is at stake! She joins Gideon's class to learn two thing. Can he help her? And will he? To her relief and gratitude, he says yes to both.

Their quest for justice uncovers a shocking truth, one Heidi never could have predicted. Nor could she have predicted that her "private" detective would fall as hard for her as she has for him!

And my review:

This was a very good read. Not many authors can find the right balance between romance and mystery, but this one did. Almost every book I've read by this author has been enjoyable, and this one was no exception. I find that she writes clean, heartwarming romances, and this one was another winner.

All of the characters were well-rounded, included the supporting characters, like Dana. The friendship between the two women was so touching, and the romance sweet without being sappy.

The mystery was excellent. The twist in who actually commited the murder was one that I never would have seen coming, yet it was totally believable.

I would recommend this to all fans and to new readers.