"4 1/2 Stars!...From the intriguing Prologue, to the very end, Suspicious Minds is a captivating read from a fresh new author...A fast-paced, well-written Romantic Suspense, Ms. Cox has come up with a winner. I recommend Suspicious Minds without hesitation...Kim Cox is an author to watch.—Judy Gill

"On reading the prologue of this book, set in a morgue, I immediately knew I was in for an intriguing read. I was not disappointed...A fast moving, suspenseful, and romantic novel. Ms. Cox has done an excellent job of giving each of her characters, including Sam Southard, rich, detailed personalities, so that all of their motivations felt real to me, even when I didn't agree with them. Readers looking for a good suspense novel and tender yet passionate love story combined in one book, need look no further..."—Mary Lynn, Myshelf.com

"Debut author Kim Cox dishes up a thrilling romantic suspense that will at times, have you biting your nails...This book is so nerve racking at points because dealing with the Mafia can mean death to any that cross them, and Ryan and Natalie have some hair-raising scares in store for them. There is an excellent cast of supporting characters who add depth and excitement to this fast-paced romantic thriller. Excellent writing by a gifted new writer."—Suzanne Coleburn, Reader to Reader Reviews

"...An apt title for this fast-paced romantic suspense...Ms. Cox has created a highly suspenseful, action-packed tale with plenty of romance to satisfy those of us who like well-written and enjoyable reads. Give Suspicious Minds a try."—Astrid Kinn, Romance Reviews Today

"...Filled with interesting characters and a few twists. It keeps the reader on the edge of their seat wondering what is coming next. Natalie and Ryan are great characters that have to trust each other, including their attraction for each other. The action is fast-paced, giving the reader a conclusion that is not expected."—Hattie Boyd, Writer's Club Romance Group

"...Exciting down to the last word. A wonderful, suspenseful read."—Faith V. Smith, Romantic Times Magazine

"4 ½ Daggers...This is an action-packed read with no time to catch a breath, no place to lay the book aside. There isn't a page you can afford not to turn. All the characters are vivid and alive. The plot is tight and engrossing. The ending is spectacular."—Lyn Lawrence, All About Murder

"4 Stars!...This one has a strong plot that keeps the reader guessing. It is packed to the brim with danger, betrayal, and excitement! This novel will not disappoint! Recommended!"—Debra Fitch, Huntress Reviews

"5 Stars!...Will keep you reading right to the end. Kim Cox's characters are so well developed that you feel like you know them. The plot contains enough red herrings and spine-tingling chills to keep you rooted in the story."—Cathy Gladstone, Simegen.com

"Intense...wove a bewitching spell over me that kept me reading into the wee morning hours."—Elaine Hopper, Knowbetter.com

"...A romantic suspense story of great intensity. Cox injects moments of passion, humor and terror at all the appropriate moments, giving the story a magnetic flow."—Kathryn's Mystery Women Reviews

"Suspicious Minds to this reviewer was truly a romantic suspense to read about and enjoy from the beginning. Kim Cox weaved a tale full of lies, betrayal, murder..."—Melinda, Loves Romances

"A fast-paced, well-written Romantic Suspense, Ms. Cox has come up with a winner. I recommend Suspicious Minds without hesitation. Kim Cox is an author to watch."—Judy Gill, ScribesWorld Reviews

"Ms. Cox weaves a story with nail-biting excitement and a romance that is fun and refreshing with enough intrigue to keep you guessing right up to the end. I can't wait to read her next offering."—Susan Lanier-Graham, The Romance Studio

"The sides keep changing but Kim Cox writes with such clarity that we are never confused. She creates immensely likeable characters and treats the reader to a plot that is anything but shallow. Much like the great Agatha Christie who wrote mysteries without divulging information too early and thus boring us for the finish, so writes Kim Cox. Suspicious Minds gets a huge 'OH YEAH' and five exclamation points."—Cheri L. Ahner, Word Museum

He sipped his drink, noticing her eyes shifting from one object to the other. The love seat and chair with its own ottoman matched the ivory couch. A blue-and-crimson oriental rug dominated the living room floor. Sheer white curtains covered the double glass doors leading to the dining room with a black lacquered table and chairs.

"Do you like the house?"

"Yes, it's beautiful...lovely," she said, touching his arm.

"Thank you, but I can't take the credit. My mother redecorated it last year." Ryan looked around as if viewing it for the first time himself.

"I'd love to meet your mother. She has exquisite taste."

"I have to agree. Maybe one day you will. And, if you're good, I may take you on the grand tour of the place." Ryan's face drifted close to hers. He found himself not wanting to carry on the conversation any longer. His mind was far from words at the moment.

Her black hair, like her eyes, sparkled in the light. His skin beneath the sleeve of his shirt burned where the tips of her fingers touched. She smelled like freshly cut gardenias from his grandmother's greenhouse. Her voice sounded like an angel's song.

All he thought of was kissing her. He wanted to taste her sensuous pink lips and hold her in his arms until she begged for more.

As if his thoughts scared her, she turned away.

"I-I'd be privileged to see it."

Did she feel the electricity sparking between them, too? Did she hunger for him the way he hungered for her?

He felt her uncertainty as clearly he did his own. Finally, she looked at him, and he could see the passion burning in her green eyes, and knew it was mirrored by his own. The window behind Natalie flashed with light. Their gazes clashed as the weather outside changed to a darkened, cloud-studded night. Wind whipped the bay into a frenzy of waves that slammed onto the beach behind the house.