In Too Deep (Zebra romantic suspense) [Mass Market Paperback]

Tony remembers Jenny as a good thing and looks forward to an opportunity to gain control to her father's money, not to mention getting under her icy exterior. But he's underestimated his ex-wife. While Tony may find a way to monopolize their son's emotions and make Jenny feel threatened, he doesn't know she has protection lurking in the background. When Tony killed Hunter Calgary's sister, escaping without charges, Hunter's obsession never lessened. Now he intends to not only exact his revenge, but to protect Jenny as well. But concealing his identity and motivation could easily prove counter productive as they grow emotionally close. Indeed, it doesn't take long for Hunter to know he's in too deep.

Once again author Janelle Taylor pens a fascinating read with IN TOO DEEP. While she returns to an often-used plot, the family dynamics as well as the tension of attraction between hero and heroine led the novel a startling realism. Indeed, Taylor also a knack for getting into the head of the sadist villain, brilliantly portraying his dangerous escalation of rage and cruelty. IN TOO DEEP comes highly recommended.

Former cop Hunter Calgary obsessively tracks Troy because he believes the thug killed his sister so Allen asks him to keep safe his beloved daughter and grandson. Hunter vows to make sure that the snake does not harm the two Holloways, but soon finds himself in love with Jenny. However, he knows anything permanent is doomed because once she learns the truth as to why he is here she will flee. Still, he risks his life to keep the duo unharmed from a malevolent individual who does not mind committing homicide to gain easy money.

Romantic suspense readers will enjoy Janelle Taylor's latest thriller IN TOO DEEP because the story line never slows down until the end. The estrangement between the two older generations of Holloways seems forced as Jenny refuses to turn to her father for help even with the return of her dangerous former husband. The obvious contrast between the two key males with Troy the psychopath vs. Hunter the hero is a bit too blatant, but on the other hand, the audience will root for Jenny's champion to triumph because he is such a nice person. Ms. Taylor has written an engaging damsel in distress tale that will delight her fans.

Harriet Klausner