"4 Stars!...This book was full of one adventure after another. Chris Grover had me quickly flipping pages to see where this book would go next."—Kathy Boswell, Romantic Times

"...Who in this life, if we had the means within our grasp, wouldn't go back in time and try to make something wrong, right?...Ms. Grover did keep me guessing through most of the book, and on the edge of my seat anticipating her next move and the revelation of the story's ultimate conspirator."—Gracie C. McKeever, The Pen Is Mightier...

"5 Stars!...The terminology of "smoke and mirrors" certainly applies to the twists and turns in this cloak-and-dagger thriller...Great descriptive settings and more twists and turns than a mountain pass...A little like playing a mental game of Clue. A great whodunnit for a rainy night!"—Pam Johnson, Word Museum

"...Tightly-plotted and crisply written...The twists and turns in the plot kept me riveted, wondering and guessing until the very end...A most impressive first book by a writer to watch."—Catherine Witmer, Readers Weekly Review

"...Filled with compelling characters, gripping realism and a tightly packed story that kept us guessing till the very end. A definite keeper."—Tori Carrington, Harlequin Temptation and Silhouette Special Edition Author

...Julie tried to laugh it off, but then a sob tore at her throat and the laughter changed to tears. The next thing she knew, she was wrapped tightly in Simon's arms, her face pressed against his chest.

"It's okay. Just let it out," he murmured against her hair.

Slowly, she became aware of the musky masculine scent of his body and the reassuring beat of his heart. Then, as the tension dissipated, feelings she hadn't had in a very long time gradually took over. Feelings of closeness. Feelings, which made her relax and breathe a soft sigh of contentment. Even with Vic, she couldn't remember a moment like this when everything felt so perfect and so right. But with Vic, she hadn't expected moonlight and roses. Their marriage had been based on mutual convenience, not romantic love.

Simon's cheek brushed against her forehead and she experienced an unexpected surge of longing that had to be denied.

"Feeling better?"

"I'm okay."