North Rim Delight

Silver State Romance #1

by Regina Duke

USA Today Bestselling Author Regina Duke ventures into mildly suspenseful romance. Terri Baker is through with men! But her abusive ex-boyfriend has other ideas. Meanwhile, she is grieving for her beloved German shepherd. She heads for the Grand Canyon to get away from it all. Three men are chasing her. One wants her money. One wants her life. And one wants her heart. Russ Camino is a bounty hunter with a haunted past. He made a promise that he must keep, and he has no time for women. Not even when he meets one who makes his pulse race. When he discovers that the hit man he is following is after Terri, he knows that he must protect her at all costs.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Drama

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 12, 2011

About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Regina Duke lives in Northern Nevada with her canine companions, and she's hard at work creating a new novel for you to enjoy!

Regina says, "I've walked the beaches of Spain, shared a Mexican shower with a four-inch-long cockroach, and heated my 10th floor British walkup hotel room by running hot water in the bath! Back home in Nevada, I write mostly sweet contemporary romance, with some cozy mystery and soft science fiction. I sometimes write dog books and share credit with my alter ego, Linda White."

You can also view Regina's websites at www.reginaduke.com and www.lindalouwrites.com.

Happy reading!

Reviews

[Vivian · Rating 2 out of 5]

The concept of this book was good; the execution was dreadful. Plagued by awkward and unrealistic dialogue, a heroine TSTL, and disruptive POV changes this charming story never had a chance. To top it off the end isn't really an end, not that you cared because everything was resolved before it, but tacked on so that the protagonists' relationship has closure and frankly, is slightly creepy.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

A needed vacation for Terry, her beloved dog has died, and being a vet, would be hard to be around other. Her ex has a gambling problem, but still has her number. She had theraphy of how to distance herself from him. Wanting to take control of her life. Picking up the last pictures of her dog, was not what she wanted. There was a mistake and someone is desperate to kill to get them.
Bounty hunter Ross is after a hit guy, and he is after Terri. Knowing she is an innocent pawn. How to protect her, and still get the hit guy, makes an enjoyable read.

[Pat aka Tygyr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Terri Baker works for Dr. Kira a veterinarian. Terri's beloved German Shepherd recently died. She's mourning him, missing him. She's going to the Grand Canyon to relax and get away. Russ is a Bounty Hunter and he is following DaSilva, a man he wants behind bars. But he has to catch him committing a crime 1st. Gavin is Terri's ex. He is a gambler and is abusive when things don't go his way. Terri has gone through therapy to learn how not to get caught up in Gavin's drama and to leave him behind. Terri and DaSilva pick up pictures at the same time. She is getting the last pics of Reggie. DaSilva is getting pics of his next job. Russ has 2 German Shepherds of his own. In following DaSilva he realizes that he is after Terri. Russ befriends Terri and they go to the Grand Canyon together. DaSilva wants his pics from Terri, she wants her pics. She nearly dies when he shoves her at the rim of the canyon. Somehow DaSilva and Gavin have teamed up. Russ is protecting Terri. They are falling in love. When the danger is past, will they have anything to keep them together?
This book was part of the bundle - Lovers' Lane The Sweetheart Collection.

[VK-RC · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment I read the sample, I was hooked on Regina Duke's quick, smart read that boasts likable characters and a believable romantic suspense plot.

I particularly enjoyed the way, just as I saw something coming, Terri and Russ would see it too and react in sensible and intelligent ways. No walking into stupid traps! No silly misunderstandings that hung around causing trumped-up trauma!

Terri's conflict over how to deal with her creepy ex-boyfriend rang true, giving real depth to her character and fitting nicely with her determination to take control of her own life. Russ's noble/reluctant/not-all-that-reluctant maneuvering to stick close to Terri and protect her was charming and added a nicely comic touch

[Debbie Duncalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another lovely read!
Terri is on the way to a holiday break and inadvertently gets herself tied up in something of a heist over a container that is missing. Enter the lovely Russ Cammino a hunky good looking bail bond bounty hunter. What starts as a misunderstanding when Terri is handed the wrong envelope of photos plays out with car chases, mysterious accidents happening and some falling in love.

[Jackie Matey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forgive the dirty-sounding title; it's a good story!

I don't typically read romance novels that often, so I was not expecting much from this book. Honestly, I singled it out because the protagonist is a vet tech, the same career as mine. She's on vacation, so there are only a few snippets of work-related moments. It's a fun read, with lots of action, suspense, and humor. If you like Janet Evanovich, you'll like this book!

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

This is a very good book with an excellent story line and wonderful characters. It's the kind I like where the good guys are good and the bad are bad. The ending is wow.

[Tiah · Rating 2 out of 5]

There wasn't a real ending. I'm not sure if this story continues in another book, I have no desire to find out.

[SandraE · Rating 4 out of 5]

The heroine keeps making stupid choices that are never justified and yet I still enjoyed the book.

[Shock]

Not a cliffhanger