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Seducing Alicia (Zebra Bouquet)

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Alicia Underwood is a scientist developing a bacteria toreverse the effects of radiation She is a woman without a social life.When the women in her department start talking constantly about the luscious new janitor, Alicia tries not to pay too much attention. But he is definitely paying attention to her, and eventually she can't help responding to him....Tracy Cozzens' characters are well-drawn, especially Alicia and her insecurities and fears. The plot takes several unexpected turns despite the fact that the villain is obvious from the start. Blazing love scenes, sparkling humor, and a startling, pulse-pounding climax make this story complete.

Alicia Underwood is a scientist who specializes in nuclear cleanup and doesn't have time for much of a dating life. Besides, she's already been dumped by one husband who didn't believe smart women could be sexy.

On the other hand, janitor Jason Kirkland sends her usually-calm hormones into overdrive. Can she reconcile her feelings for Jason with her common sense, which tells her to steer clear of ALL men, let alone one with no future? And is Jason really what he appears to be?

This is a terrific, fast-paced romance with 'just enough' suspense from an author whose books just keep getting better.

This is a good story, but it didn't grab me the first time. After a reread, I am not quite sure why, but it is definitely worth reading. Interesting characters and not a typical 'romance' ending plot. The subplot with bad guys features real bad stuff. Alicia is smart and perhaps Jason was the reason I didn't immediately take to this book. He seemed a little too naive. Definitely not as 'smart' as Alicia in figuring things out. :) Great scenes where the main- and sub-characters feelings are real. Sensual love scenes are included.

This was the first time I'd read one of Ms. Cozzens' books and I enjoyed her ability to make the two main characters come alive. The plot of the story-industrial spying/scientist developing radical life-saving process-was one I'd not run across before. It was evident from the facts that the author had done a lot of research. What made it enjoyable is that those facts were given to us in intersting conversation and narrative. The ending is a true nailbiter that kept me reading long after it was time to turn in for the night. I couldn't stand not knowing how it all turned out.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the cover accurately depicted the main couple and the decorations on the deck of the sailboat. If there was one "show stopper", it was the fact that Alica, described on the back as a top scientist (biologist) dedicated to saving lives, falls into bed with Jason repeatedly without the use of protection. However, this one niggle won't prevent me from picking up Ms. Cozzen's next release.