I'll Be Your Shelter (Love Spectrum Romance) [Paperback]

Giselle Carmichael (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003 | Series: Love Spectrum Romance

African-American Birmingham attorney Jillian Newman has spent her life fighting for the downtrodden and playing watchdog over the local police department. When Jillian witnesses a terrifying murder in the midst of a violent thunderstorm, she becomes the hunted. After an attempt is made on her life, she is forced into police protection. Detective Harrison Blake, a hotshot Italian detective, is appointed her guardian. Although prepared for anything when it comes to murder, the last thing he expects is to fall for the woman at the center of his newest assignment. To make matters worse, she is the ex-wife of his nemesis, the district attorney. However, neither the difference in their races nor the scars of the past can keep their feelings caged. When another attempt is made on Jillian's life, Harrison will risk it all to save her.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Genesis Press (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158571108X
• ISBN-13: 978-1585711086
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,501,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shelter Me, June 1, 2004

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K. Kimbrough "kkimbr7" (Bakersfield, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'll Be Your Shelter (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

It has been a while since I read a romance novel and Giselle Carmichael's "I'll Be Your Shelter " ended my dry spell. Jillian Newman, a beautiful African American attorney, witnesses a horrible murder during the height of a thunderous storm and becomes hunted by the gunmen. Harrison Blake, the Italian lead detective, is appointed to be her protector. However, neither one of them expected the heat that emanated between them. When Jillian is taken to a safe house they begin to explore their feelings. She pours out her soul but senses that he is keeping something from her. Despite that she will risk her life and heart for this man.

Some parts of this novel were a bit predictable but there were plenty of nice twists. I was leery when I read that the storyline was interracial but Carmichael does it well. She does not put overemphasis on that storyline but its there and becomes relevant when it is relevant. The chemistry between the two was electric and the sex scenes were off the chain. :::sigh, if only, if only.::: if you are into suspenseful romance I'll Be Your Shelter is a good read!

Kotanya
APOOO BookClub

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'll Be Your Shelter, June 13, 2005

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Reader Queen "Reader Queen" - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'll Be Your Shelter (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

I am an avid fan of interracial romances as I am West Indian, and my husband is a white American. I very much enjoyed this book because race was not the driving force behind the romance. This book was closer to the type of relationship and life my husband and I share. It seems to me that this story was truer to the romance genre in that it's focus was on a man and a woman placed in an intense situation and who happened to be extremely attracted to each other. When an attraction is that strong who has time to worry about who's watching you as you walk down the street.
If you are interested in a great romance read where the main characters are both strong willed people I highly recommend this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Blend of romance and mystery, January 17, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I'll Be Your Shelter (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

Criminal defense attorney Jillian Newman has experienced her share of heartache and tragedy. Following the tragic death of her son, her husband, District Attorney Josh Williams, publicly humiliated her, divorced her and blamed her for their son's death. Jillian proved her resilience and made her law firm a success, although the long hours at the practice consumed much of her time for friends, quality time with her family, and dating. Despite her having little time for socializing, she is proud to help out clients who have been victims of bad police work. When she witnesses a murder in her office parking garage one night, things turn upside down for her yet again, and she is forced to deal with the same police she has battled in the past.

Detective Harrison Blake is leading the investigation into the slain accountant's murder that Jillian witnessed. His attraction to his witness is instant and electric, in spite of their difference in skin color. When Jillian's life is threatened, Harrison's protective nature kicks in full force as he vows to protect her from the people who want her silenced about the events that took place the night of the murder. In the midst all of the threats, the protection, and the danger, Jillian and Harrison continue to dote on one another.

I'LL BE YOUR SHELTER is a great blend of romance and mystery. The characters are likeable, despite their situation being annoying at times. The plot is fairly fluid and the story moves along at a nice, steady pace. At times the writing seemed a bit awkward, but it didn't detract from the story. Additionally, I liked how the race issue was addressed and not totally forgotten, as it is an issue interracial couples need to be prepared to deal with. This is a read that lovers of both romance and mystery will find enjoyable and captivating.

Reviewed by CandaceK
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers