
If you're seeking sensuous, compelling and emotional romance and suspense then you won't want to miss this latest romance from one of Avon's most popular contemporary storytellers.Mitchell Warren has retrned to Madrid, Oklahoma––a town he'd once left, vowing never to return to. But, never say never. In his youth, he was known as wild and sexy...now, he's still very sexy. Uma Thornton has never left Madrid, though her syndicated newspaper column, "The Smooth Moves List" has been turned into a popular self–help book. She never expected to see Mitchell again, so when he returns all the old feelings she'd once held for him come flooding back.But not all is quiet in Madrid. For one thing, a series of mysterious events seem to occur around Mitchell––is he to blame for the trouble that seems to have come to town with him? And when Uma and Mitchell's childhood friend is mysteriously killed, they both realize that the circle of danger that seems to surround them is becoming tighter.
The return of a former local resident to a small town triggers a series of dangerous events that force two estranged individuals to confront their past. Mitchell Warren arrives back in Madrid, Oklahoma, carrying a reputation for his past behavior and an immediate attraction to Uma Thornton, a local columnist and author. As mysterious incidents escalate into a homicide involving a mutual friend, the pair must navigate their rekindled connection while identifying the source of the escalating threats. The narrative utilizes a third-person perspective to track the shifting dynamics between the protagonists and the encroaching external danger.
Readers frequently highlight the balance between the romantic development of the leads and the underlying mystery that drives the plot. Discussion often centers on the chemistry between Mitchell and Uma, noting how their shared history informs their current interactions. Critics observe that the pacing effectively shifts from character-focused scenes to moments of heightened tension as the danger in the town increases. The atmospheric portrayal of the small-town environment serves as a backdrop for both the emotional stakes and the central conflict. Many readers appreciate the integration of suspense elements into the contemporary romance framework.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2002-08-01
Publisher:
Avon
ISBN-10:
0060001801
ISBN-13:
9780060001803
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