Back in the Bedroom (Harlequin Temptation) [Mass Market Paperback]

Part of the Wrong Bed series by Harlequin Temptations Back In The Bedroom is a fun, fast read with lots of humor and intriguing characters. Tessa Delacantro is the baby in a family of three. She is accustomed to being looked after by her older brother and sister. She's been doted upon, perhaps a bit too much. Finally, she's struck out on her own - so to speak. Her older sister lives in the apartment right next door and photographer big brother is just a phone call away. But Tessa has her pride. She drives an older, unreliable used car instead of allowing her family to buy her a new one. She works at a temp agency doing accounting work. The temp agency is because she seeks adventure, change and challenges. All things that have led to her current position working for a billionaire playboy. Her boss is heading out of the States for a holiday and Tessa is scheduled to watch his mansion for him. I mean, what could be more fun than house-sitting for the rich and famous? How about walking in on the middle of an armed robbery, and then being thrown into a small space with a younger, more handsome version of the boss man? Not much.

Reilly Ledger has had a chip on his shoulder for a long time. He thinks his father got his mother pregnant then bailed on the family. Now, years later he's trying to get back into their life. Reilly doesn't like it. He goes to his father's to have a little chat with the man, but interrupts an armed robbery. He takes out several of the offenders but is then taken by surprise, knocked unconscious, and thrown into the servant's quarters. When he wakes a cute young thing is in there with him. He assumes it's another of his father's flings. Much to his surprise, he finds she is his father's employee.

You think that's a lot? That's only the first couple chapters. So much more happens, but I hate spoilers. Jill Shalvis is fast becoming one of my must have authors. Though Tessa is not a heroine I would normally root for Shalvis has done such a magnificent job of making her a well-flushed character, I couldn't help but smile and root for her. And Reilly? Yum sums this man up. If you are looking for some fun heat, definitely check out Back In The Bedroom and any other of Shalvis' titles.

In La Canada, California, she was doing a favor for her boss when she agreed to house sit his posh abode. However, no one warned Tessa Delacantro how dangerous house sitting can become. Armed robbers invade the home leaving a frightened Tessa stuck in a frozen room with her only potential warmth being the other prisoner, her employer's son CPA Reilly Ledger. Sharing a small bed and a need for warmth leads to the most passionate evening either ever had.

Former CIA agent Reilly manages to get Tessa out of the potential hostage mess. Afterward, both agree the cold and the moment brought the heat to equatorial levels, but that was last night in the wrong bed and this is freedom and the morning after. Still, neither can forget the best night of their respective lives in spite of the danger, but Reilly believes that a good woman like Tessa deserves a more grounded and safer person than someone like him guarding her heart and still trying to mentally come in from the cold.

BACK IN THE BEDROOM is a heated humorous romance with some early suspense that readers will fully enjoy and be tempted to search for Jill Shalvis' back list (worth the effort). The story line is fast-paced as the enchanting duo sing "I'm Not In Love", but cannot get enough of the other. Torrid funny fun for contemporary fans.

Harriet Klausner

This book was a great read. I read this book in two nights. I'm really starting to enjoy Jill books.