Dina read and liked KarenH's review of Amorous Liaisons (Harlequin Blaze #425):

"I haven't read/listened to many HQ Romances, but Amorous Liaisons is definitely my favorite to date. I was a little skeptical at the beginning knowing the hero was an ex-ballet dancer, but that was my own naivety because Max turned out to be smokin' ...more I haven't read/listened to many HQ Romances, but Amorous Liaisons is definitely my favorite to date. I was a little skeptical at the beginning knowing the hero was an ex-ballet dancer, but that was my own naivety because Max turned out to be smokin' hot!

The heroine is Maddy...a prima ballerina who, at 29 years old, is told by physicians she can no longer dance. Devastated, Maddy turns to Max, an old roommate she had become close friends with 8 years before. As the story progresses, Maddy realizes her feelings for Max are moving beyond that of friendship; whereas Max's feelings are simply stronger, as he has silently loved her for years. The turning point for Maddy is when she spies Max "taking matters into hand" in the shower. She stands transfixed as it is the most erotic thing she has ever seen. Later that night, when they are dancing at a techno club, Maddy is all over Max and they end up having sex up against a wall outside. (That might sound cheesy to some but I found the scene quite believable. From what I hear, dancing to techno music is a major stimulant to the libido.) Unsure of each other's feelings, they both try to play the incident down; however, that proves to be a problem as they are too attracted to each other AND live under the same roof.

I felt that Sarah Mayberry did an excellent job of portraying Maddy as a heartbroken woman...confused and unsure of what to do with herself now that dancing is no longer her life. She has a few meltdowns and setbacks, but nothing so mental that can't be cured by the passage of time and the love of an awesome man. And that awesome man...WOW! I'll try never again to judge a book by it's cover, as I now crave a hero with a French accent who wears tights!(less) "