Fever (Kimani Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Roxanne 'Roxie' Sanchez was determined to get back the fifty thousand dollars her adoptive parents lost. The person responsible is the Las Vegas casino owner who duped them.

Roxie, a ward of the state before she was old enough to have family memories, survived by her wits as a con artist; she now has a respectable career. But, it is time to revive her dormant skills to avenge her parents. She enters the Desert Rose Casino and sashays up to the blackjack table with plans to walk away with the money they lost.

Sexy, ruthless, Ike Bancroft, head of security for the casino watches as the owner of a hot pair of legs strolls into the casino and proceeds to cheat the night away. When he confronts Roxie she admits how she is cheating, and bolts from the casino without the money. The owner, who is Ike's godfather, is livid that Ike let her get away; they had her red-handed. Under the guise of satisfying his godfather's ire, at least that's what he tells himself, Ike goes after Roxie. The truth is Roxie has Mr. level-headed Ike running hot and cold and he needs to satisfy his curiosity. But, will her accusations on his godfather get in his way? Either way, Ike knows he's in trouble.

FEVER by Elaine Overton takes readers on a sensuous romp through one of the hottest casinos in Las Vegas. She gives us some shady characters; a trusting godson, a ruthless owner and several unscrupulous casino employees. The surprises, double-crosses and heated nights are invigorating, and the suspense is enough to have readers wondering who the good guys really are. Kudos to Ms. Overton for an exciting adventure and a candid reminder that 'what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas'.

Reviewed by aNN

of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I will not apologize for admitting that I'm rapidly falling in love with Elaine Overton's writing style. Her latest offering embellishes the point to further sharpen the edges of drama, intrigue, and love at the same time. FEVER, the book, and the feverish pitch that it epitomizes, is a MUST read! This is truly a story of risk and reward. Witness Roxanne Sanchez out to even the score with a Casino mogul who had it all and wanted more. The storyline suggests a situation where her parents were duped and she's hell-bent to avenge her family honor and turn the tables on the gambling empire. Yes, this is the REAL Roxanne! In order to be dealt the best hand possible to pull off her scheme there are chances and challenges that have to be navigated or - negotiated.

Ike Bancroft is no slouch. He's the best at securing his bosses' assets and scouring the assets of others - namely Roxanne. What happens next is the gist of the story where jockeying for position between the two take on greater proportions of call and response, and sheer excitement whenever the author wanted to create electricity. And she does an excellent job of it throughout the story. It all started when he spots a hot pair of legs confidently saunters into the casino proceeding to cheat with a great deal of success. When he confronts Roxie she coquettishly alludes to playing a game of numbers to supplement cheating. To the dismay of Ike she gets away without him uncovering how she was truly able to make a fool of the casino. The plot thickens when Bobby Kincaid, pitches a fit when he finds out that Ike let a red-handed thief get away. Under the cloak of satisfying his godfather's irate demeanor, Ike embarks on a trip to really get to know the mysterious Roxie. Questions abound, though: Will Ike encounter any other problematic issues keeping him from getting a leg or two up on Roxie's grand plan? Is all fair in love and war? The rest I'd like to say is akin to romance between the covers (of a good book)!

Of course, no book can be considered a good read without contrast and conflict. What makes it for me in this regard is how Ms Overton were able to tell the story with enough oomph to draw parallel and paradox to good continuity. She took liberties to allow characterization to drive this story, along the way positing a ruthless and alluring Godson; a money-driven casino owner, and a supporting cast worthy of supplemental value. The surprise ending is worth the wait, but to get a better peg on this page-turner, why not read the other titles that has made this author someone destined for the next level of success. If you want to run an excitable temperature, read this book first!