Series:
Coltons of New York (Book 2)
In a stalker's sights…
Unless they can stop him.
When someone tries to abduct Assistant District Attorney
Emily Hernandez, even the cool-as-nails prosecutor is rattled. Enter young
hotshot private investigator Cormac Colton, who's determined to protect the
ADA. Problem is, after a whirlwind week of passion, Colton disappeared from Emily's
life and shattered her trust. And now Emily's not only the target of a stalker,
but also pregnant -- with Colton's child!
Good combination of suspense and romance. Cormac and
Emily had a brief period when they were hot and heavy for each other despite
their age difference, and it looked like it would continue for a while. After a
week, Cormac suddenly broke things off and disappeared. The book opens as Emily
is freaking out over the possibility of being pregnant. Then, she is nearly
abducted on the way to her office, saved by Cormac's sudden reappearance.
Cormac broke off their relationship because he was afraid
of his growing feelings for Emily. A bad experience years earlier had made him
close off his heart to the idea of loving another woman. But when he witnesses
her near abduction, his protective instincts kick in, and he insists on
protecting her. That determination intensifies when he learns she is pregnant
with his baby.
The development of the relationship between Cormac and
Emily was a challenging one. Neither was interested in anything more than
physical enjoyment when they met, but their compatibility and connection caused
feelings neither expected. Cormac ran from his feelings, while Emily's
obsession with their age difference kept her from believing anything more was
possible. Cormac irritated me with his constant focus on the effect being a
father would have on his life without spending much time considering the impact
on Emily. He also convinces himself he doesn't have feelings for her, which
becomes more difficult as the book progresses.
Meanwhile, Emily keeps Cormac at arm's length as much as
possible. She, too, thinks about the effect of the baby on her life as she
processes the truth of her situation. The more time they spend together, the
harder it is to deny their feelings, but they keep trying. It isn't until the
end that each admits the truth to themselves and worries that it might be too
late for them. I liked seeing them finally overcome their fears and
insecurities and look to a future together. I hope to see more of them in
future books.
The suspense was excellent and kept me hooked from start
to finish. Emily and Cormac did not have an easy task to figure out who was
behind the threats to her. There are several suspects, and eliminating each one
was complicated and time-consuming. I liked how Cormac's siblings were fully
involved in helping. It was interesting to see suspects come and go as they
investigated. Just as I thought they finally had the right person, someone else
came into the picture. The final confrontation was intense and terrifying for
Emily. Her presence of mind and resourcefulness impressed me. Cormac's fear for
her was evident, and his determination to find her was intense. The resolution
had me on the edge of my seat until it was all over.
The Colton siblings are still working on discovering what
happened to their uncle. His disappearance has them baffled, and they have no
success finding any leads. I look forward to the next book and seeing what they
find out.
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