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Logan Hart had challenged the readers of his newspaper that he can do any job for a day so that's how he found himself on center stage in a strip club getting ready to take off his clothes for a bunch of screaming women. New Orleans' Police Officer Jody Dupree's best friend Andrea has dragged her to the club for her birthday, determined that Jody is going to have fun if it kills her. One scandalous dance later Logan and Jody find themselves in a motel and having an unforgettable night together. They both find themselves connecting on an emotional level to the other but while Logan is sleeping Jody sneaks out. And since neither were honest about themselves Logan has no idea how to find her. They both get the shock of their lives when Logan starts his next article and Jody is assigned to take him on patrol with her. He's determined that Jody is going to let him inside and due to the tragedy of her past Jody is determined that she can't afford to be involved with anyone. Especially since she's inherited her mother's ability to have visions of the future, visions that have shown her that Logan's life is in danger. Now, with a killer after Jody can Logan protect her while convincing her that he can take care of himself and that visions or no visions he plans on sticking around.

Southern Exposure is the sequel to Karen Kelley's Southern Comfort. Those who haven't read Southern Comfort missed a treat but will find that Southern Exposure easily stands alone. Readers who had the pleasure of reading Southern Comfort will enjoy Wade and Fallon's appearance in this book. Both Logan and Jody are wonderful characters who readers will fall in love with. Add to this the much awaited anticipation of Jody and Fallon finding each other again, the secondary love story between Logan's brother Kevin and Andrea, along with lush love scenes and a crazy swamp living grandmother and Souther Exposure will have readers waiting anxiously for Karen Kelley's next book.


Melissa
Reviewed for Enchanted in Romance
http://www.enchantedinromance.com/

What a great follow-up to Southern Comfort. Ms Kelley certainly knows how to keep a reader up all night. I couldn't put this book down. Logan is one of the sexiest characters I've seen in a while. He knows how to make the ladies pant! Jody is definitely equal to the task of taming him though. The bayous of Louisiana provided an excellent backdrop, adding its own blend of mystery and hot sexy nights. With each release Ms Kelley demonstrates over and over the depth of her talent. I hope she keeps 'em coming.

Ms. Kelly has penned another fast page turning read that fans of romantic suspense/paranormal romance will find very entertaining.

Jody Dupree has been living life in the shadows waiting for the past to finally catch up with her present. Her friend Andrea is bound and determined that her friend have fun on her birthday. She takes Jody to a strip club and there Jody meets her future. Logan Hart is the first man that has moved her. One naughty dance later they find themselves sharing one night that neither can forget. Jody sneaks out while Logan sleeps but she can't run from her destiny.

Logan is a newspaper reporter looking for the one story that will land him his dream job as editor. His latest assignment calls for him to take on different jobs. One job is that of stripper for one night. This one job will lead him to the story of a lifetime and the one woman he can't get out of his head. When he finds out that Jody is hiding something from him he will do what it takes to find out what has his beautiful lady scared. Will he be able to balance the feelings he has for Jody with his need to write the story of the year? Will Jody finally realize that she can allow people close to her without losing it all?

This was a very steamy read with dynamic and compelling characters. This is without a doubt a stand alone read even though it's the second part of a series. In other words you won't be missing anything accept another good read if you've not read "Southern Comfort." Jody and Logan are wonderful protaganists and there story is very emotional. I love stories like that. Ms. Kelly is an author I think we should keep our eyes on.

Official Reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com

It's Jody Dupree's birthday, and she's getting one fantastic birthday surprise. Her best friend takes her to a strip club. Logan Hart, the first act of the evening, is one very sexy stripper. Jody immediately feels a strong connection to him. Jody can sometimes sense what will happen in the future through visions. She also knows when a person will become an important part of her life. After Logan's very arousing act, he asks her to meet him out back.

Logan Hart is a newspaper columnist, and he's doing a one-time strip act because of a bet he made. He's completely nervous about being almost naked on the stage, but when he sees the woman out front, the crowd disappears from his vision. It's a sensual world where only the beautiful woman exists. Soon, that's exactly what it is. They meet up after the show for an unforgettable night of passion. Jody slips into the night before she can learn anything about her stripper. She can't afford to have any emotional entanglements.

Jody works with the police department in New Orleans, and her best friend, Andrea, is a dispatcher. Andrea knows that Jody can't get her stripper out of her mind. For Jody, there are more important things to do, like keeping the bad guys off the streets. Shortly, Jody learns that she is being assigned to escort a reporter around for a month. He's doing a series of articles, and Jody's boss wants the police station to get a good rap. She gets the shock of her life when she finds out Logan Hart, the stripper, is the reporter.

Logan is determined to learn more about Jody and her mysterious past. After doing a little research, he finds out that her father was murdered, and her sister went missing after the murder. Jody was almost killed that night, and the murderer went free. Soon the past begins to catch up to the present, and danger is hot on the heels of Jody and Logan. Will this hero and heroine be given the opportunity to discover the depth of their love for each other, or will a mad man meet his mark?

Jody Dupree is an amazing heroine. When she meets Logan for the first time, it is under very erotic circumstances. Her desire for him is almost palpable, and she doesn't play around pretending she doesn't want this hot hunk. I think this gets down to the heart of the matter in what women fantasize about and what they really want: to be brave, bold and beautiful, just like Jody Dupree. She's a woman who hasn't let the tragedy of her past stand in the way of what she most desires.

Logan Hart is, by far, one of my favorite heroes. I really loved the fact that he was open and honest with Jody the entire time. He didn't try to hide his work from her, and he let her know from the start what his motives were. That was completely wonderful to see in a hero. Usually you have a hero or heroine who is hiding some big deception, which causes major problems. But, the hero of SOUTHERN EXPOSURE was not only supremely sexy, but honest as well. What more can you ask for in an unforgettable hero?

Karen Kelley's writing is powerful, provocative & pure pleasure. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE has an opening that will knock your socks off. It's one that draws on women's fantasies, and it immediately pulled me into the world of Jody and Logan. I hated to leave for anything. The characters are emotional, fascinating, and certainly sexy. And the plot is one any author will wish they had thought of first. I totally love everything about this book. It is a great excitement to find an author with Karen Kelley's extraordinary talent. I was completely captivated the entire length of this fast-paced, sexy story. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE has the perfect combination of romance, intrigue and action. Simply put, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE is brilliant!

BJ Deese, Reviewer
http://www.romancejunkies.com

For her birthday, the girls take patrol officer Jody Dupree to a strip joint where she watches Logan Hart perform. That night Jody and Logan celebrate her birthday by themselves. However, by morning light Jody is gone.

New Orleans Gazette columnist Logan challenged his readers to send him jobs to perform as he insists he can handle anything for a shift even stripping. His next assignment is patrolling the mean streets of the Big Easy alongside of Jody. As their attraction grows, Logan senses a mystery with Jody. He makes inquiries and soon learns of an unsolved murder from her childhood. If he reveals her secret he could make his career but endanger the woman he loves that is if he understands the threat to Jody if he publishes his report.

Karen Kelley provides a heated romantic suspense starring two likable protagonists, the return of the lead couple from SOUTHERN COMFORT (cleverly closing their tale), and a journalistic ethics issue to add to the solid drama. The story line starts off in an amusing way, but twists into a hot police procedural as Logan patrols with Jody before spinning into a private investigative plot when he makes inquiries into her mysterious past. The transitions are smoothly done as are the romance and love between the lead duet. Ms. Kelly writes a gripping thriller that the audience will wonder whether Logan chooses fame and fortune or love.

Harriet Klausner

Wow, I really enjoyed Southern Exposure!! Karen Kelley did an incredible job weaving erotism into a well-written plot that threathens romance with murder and betrayal. And many kudos for the secondary romances as well!! I enjoy stories set in New Orleans but when I am taken (as a reader) into the Louisiana bayous...that is when the fun really begins. The scene of the heroine taking the hero out into the swamp in a piroque, for safe keeping, was just awesome....and then when they hit land....I will never forget it. YUM!! Southern Exposure is quite simply...fantastic!

The first chapter was the best part. A reporter was dancing on stage as a stripper for a story. He met Jody a cop in the audience. After that, nothing was special or creative. I didn't smile at interesting conversation. The sex scenes had a bland effect on me. Nothing surprised or delighted me. A quote from page 224 follows. "It took them longer to convice Captain Williams they were doing the right thing, but Fallon had always been known for her skills of persuasion and it wasn't long before they were driving through the entrance of Andrea's apartment complex." I would have preferred to hear the details of an interesting conversation that "showed" Fallon's skills of persuasion rather than being "told" with the summarizing sentence written.

Sexual content: not evaluated. Setting: current day New Orleans. Copyright: 2005. Genre: contemporary romantic suspense.

Southern Exposure by Karen Kelly delivers an emotional, steamy, fascinating read.

Logan Hart, popular reporter had been challenges by his readers to do any job for a day. His current assignment was being a stripper in a local hot spot.

Cop Jody Dupree needed a night out with her friend. One look at the hot stripper was all it took and they were at a motel. Jody snuck out leaving Logan alone and confused.

Jody and Logan were both shocked to find that Jody's boss had assigned Logan to ride along with her for a month. Soon the passion Jody tries to ignore becomes impossible to live without. Secrets and lies from her childhood threaten her and Logan's newfound happiness.

Southern Exposure is a wonderful sequel to Southern Comfort. The chemistry between Logan and Jody is off the charts. WOW. Their growth as a couple was a pleasure to watch unfold. I really liked how Fallon and Wade showed up to conclude the story.

Karen Kelley writes with such passion and flair. She is an auto-buy.