Running with the Devil [Paperback]

Lorelei James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

Taking a ride on the wild side is a dangerous proposition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...was a hot, hot, hot read!!...Lorelei James knows how to write fun, sexy, and hot stories." -- Joyfully Reviewed Recommended Read! April 2007

"Beware, before you read this hot erotic from Lorelei James get a glass of ice for you're gonna need it." -- 5 Angels - Fallen Angel Reviews, April 2007

"The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally rumbles to life in this fast-paced story, which is filled with snappy dialogue." -- 3 Stars - Romantic Times BOOKClub Magazine Reviews, June 2007

"The atmosphere in Sturgis was positively bacchanalian...a very fast read that you will not be able to put down." -- 4 Hearts - The Romance Studio, April 2007

About the Author

Lorelei James is the author of the popular Rough Riders series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599985578
• ISBN-13: 978-1599985572
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When Lorelei is not squirreled away behind her laptop writing fun, sexy, contemporary erotic western romances set in the modern day Wild West, she can be found reading everything under the sun, practicing yoga until she's a pretzel, shootin' her .22, watching the Professional Bull Riders tour on Versus, and running a kid's taxi service, all in the guise of avoiding housework and rustlin' up vittles.

Why does Lorelei have a particular fondness for all things western? Well, she's a fourth generation South Dakotan, living in the Black Hills, which is chock-full of interesting characters, including cowboys, Indians, ranchers, and bikers. The geographical diversity of the surrounding area showcases mountains, plains, and badlands. Living in and writing about rural settings gives Lorelei a unique perspective, especially since she's not writing historical westerns. Through her fictional world, she shows the ideals and the cowboy way of life are still very much alive today.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Running With The Devil, January 12, 2008

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Kelly "Reviewer for The Sinfully Sensuous" (Littleton, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Running with the Devil (Paperback)

I generally like books by Lorelei James, but this book fell short for me.

Drake March is a very strong sexy undercover DEA agent trying to bring down a ring of drug dealers. Kenna Jones agrees to be an escort for Drake recommended by her cleint last year, Jerry. Kenna met Jerry a year ago while she was escorting him around Sturgis. The information and details were very well written. The author either did some very detailed research or spent some time in the Sturgis area.

Drake and Kenna have good overall chemistry and good sensual chemistry, but what lowered my rating on this book was Kenna's lack of brains and common sense. I don't enjoy reading about a main character that is so gullible and stupid.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Running With The Devil-A Joyfully Recommeded Title!, October 15, 2007

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Running with the Devil (Paperback)

Kenna Jones cannot believe her instant attraction to this man who "claims" to be one of Jerry's friends, but there is absolutely no way that she can deny those feelings. Kenna met Jerry a year ago while she was escorting him around Sturgis. Kenna really is not an escort, but she needs the money to pay for grad school.

Drake March is an undercover DEA agent trying to bring down a ring of drug dealers who go by the name of Diablo. Kenna is the agency's only connection to the group since Jerry ended up dead. Drake wants Kenna, but he does not mix business with pleasure...usually.

Drake "convinces" Kenna to be his escort like she was for Jerry as he attempts to find out exactly what she knows. Kenna is not happy about being forced to be Drake's escort, but he promises to pay her and she needs the money to pay for school. As Drake and Kenna work together their attraction becomes too much to ignore. Drake brings out a side of Kenna that she has never experienced, but she worries he is only attracted to her "Kenna" personality not the real person. Drake cannot believe he has let things go so far between them, but he just wants more and more of Kenna. As the investigation heats up, Kenna's life is put in danger. Will their relationship be strong enough to survive or is it just the circumstances that are making their emotions run so high?

Running with the Devil was a hot, hot, hot read!! Kenna is a sexy woman who seems a little naïve about the world around her. Drake is smoking sexy and pretty much all man who believes in getting the job done at any cost. The sexual tension between these two was great and I really enjoyed the Sturgis backdrop. Lorelei James knows how to write fun, sexy, and hot stories with characters you want to get to know better. I absolutely loved Running with the Devil and I cannot wait to read more Lorelei James!

Gracie

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scarlet from Romance Junkies, October 18, 2007

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Lettetia "As Long As I Am Able To Read, I Sha... (The beautiful Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Running with the Devil (Paperback)

A fast paced, erotic adventure straight out of the movies, RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL is an edgy thriller of mistaken impressions and undercover lovers. Drake and Kenna are a perfect match in every way. They are passionate, opinionated, cynical and intelligent. He is a cynical undercover agent who tends to believe the worst of people while she has a serious trust problem as well. It is an action packed journey with numerous twists and turns to solving the murder and finding love. The emotional connection is poignant and the sexual chemistry is volatile. The secondary cast is a well rounded group indicative of a traditional Sturgis Bike Rally. One wonders if author Lorelei James visited there on more than one occasion. All in all, RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL is well worth the time and money invested. If you like suspense and passion, you will love this one.