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Under Wraps is that rare gem of a novel--something you find quite by accident and without knowing much about it. I found it during one of my incredibly long searches on Amazon, and after I featured it one WoW, Hannah contacted me to offer a copy for review. I jumped at the chance, and I'm so glad I did. Hannah Jayne's debut is fun, funny, sexy and deliciously creative. The book world is full of Urban Fantasies. It takes talent to stand out--and Hannah Jayne certainly has that.

Under Wraps tells the story of Sophie Lawson, an every day girl in a paranormal world. Her claim to fame is her immunity to all things magical. But besides stellar organizational ability, that's her only talent. She isn't a vampire or a witch or a werewolf. That makes her an outsider, too. So when she meets Parker Hayes, a detective from the "normal" police force, she's happy to be his guide on all things paranormal. It doesn't hurt that Parker is sinfully looking, or that he and Sophie have almost immediate chemistry.

Helping out with a murder investigation does for Sophie what it would do for any of us: sends her off into amusing fantasies that feature her fighting crime in floor-length leather jackets and high heels. As she quickly discovers, however, detecting isn't all smooth moves and cool clothes. For one thing, it involves real dead people. And the case she and Parker are working on has deeper implications than anyone realizes.

My favorite aspect of the book was the characters. I loved Sophie. She's funny and she's (to me, anyway) easily relate-able. It's not hard for a character to win me over by displaying a sense of humor, and that's what Sophie (and Hannah Jayne) did in Under Wraps. Sophie wasn't the only one I enjoyed. Parker Hayes is great, too, and the relationship between him and Sophie is awesome. These two don't want to jump each others' bones the moment they meet. Yes, there's an attraction, and Sophie has a little crush, but she doesn't spend quality narrative time speculating on what's in his, er...pants. She notices attractive things about Parker, but they don't keep her from acting naturally about 75% of the time. And when she can't quite pull it off, it's still funny. These two take the time to get friendly, and to form a connection that isn't about s-e-x.

Besides the characters, there are a number of elements that make this novel delightful. There's the troll, Steve, who is Sophie's stalker/admirer, and talks about himself in the third person. Sophie's roommate's nephew comes to visit. He's a perpetual sixteen-year-old who has changed his name to Vlad and joined VERM (Vampire Empowerment and Restoration Movement). At one point, there's also a gun in the freezer. The world-building is great, and the flavor of San Francisco floats around in the background. If you enjoy Urban Fantasy that has a lighter tone, I highly suggest Under Wraps. Even if you're not, give the Underworld Detection Agency a try. I dare you.