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The Affair #2
A Guilty Affair
Journalist Riley Kane has long suspected that thedeath of her fianc�, Trevor, a San Antonio policeofficer, was not a simple accident. The only personwho can uncover the truth about Trevor is his formerpartner, Noah Roarke. But thoughts of Noah fill Rileywith guilty longing.
Noah kept his distance from beautiful, tempting Rileywhile Trevor was alive. Now she's back, in his office...and in his arms. Blindsided by the heat that surgesbetween them, Noah tells himself that the soonerhe helps Riley find closure, the sooner she can leavetown. But getting her out of his system--and out ofhis heart--won't be that easy....
Noah kept his distance from beautiful, tempting Rileywhile Trevor was alive. Now she's back, in his office...and in his arms. Blindsided by the heat that surgesbetween them, Noah tells himself that the soonerhe helps Riley find closure, the sooner she can leavetown. But getting her out of his system--and out ofhis heart--won't be that easy....
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
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About the author
Maureen Smith
71 books807 followerspseudonym Naomi Chase
Maureen Smith is a USA Today bestselling author who has garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the award-winning pen name Naomi Chase.
Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and enjoyed a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children.
Visit Maureen’s website and join her mailing list to receive updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances.
Maureen Smith is a USA Today bestselling author who has garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the award-winning pen name Naomi Chase.
Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and enjoyed a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children.
Visit Maureen’s website and join her mailing list to receive updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances.
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November 17, 2025
I read this book a few years ago, and it was still a good read.
January 16, 2016
Overcoming The Guilt
Riley Kane suspects the death of her fiancé Trevor was not what it seemed. Trevor was gunned down in the line of duty or so we're led to believe. Riley, however can't come to terms with Trevor's death and feels there is more that went down that day. Riley shares her beliefs with Noah. Although he is reluctant to admit it, he begins to look into his friends death.~~~~~~~Noah Roarke has been in love with Riley since the moment she rear-ended him in the police station parking lot, but he has suppressed his feelings for his best friend's fiancée. When Riley comes looking for his help, he struggles to keep Riley at arms length, and even though Trevor is dead, he still feels guilty for wanting Riley and distances himself from her even though it hurts his heart to have to push her away.~~~~~~~Maureen Smith's sequel to "A Legal Affair" is wonderful romantic treat! Filled with emotional tension, drama, and enough lust to set the pages a blaze, it is a quick paced page-turner that will definitely delight readers. Noah brings enough sex appeal to the table for any woman, and Riley fends him off with great difficulty and made me wish I had this gorgeous private detective teaching me the fine arts of pool! Talk about a HOT and STEAMY love scene, he could teach me to play anytime/anywhere. The interaction between these two makes for a great tale and the secondary characters aided in adding more spice and interest to the tale. They stay in the background, yet lend enough plot to keep you wanting more.~~~~~~~This book brought tears to my eyes due to the unrequitted love of Noah for almost 5 years and then the guilt both Noah and Riley felt for feeling a desire they felt they had no business feeling for eachother because of Trevor being her fiancé and his best friend. And it had me LOL at some of the humorous situations and antics throughout the novel. Mrs. Smith has written yet, another tale that flows flawlessly. And I hope to read more about the Roarke family and their circle of friends. A very romantic and intriquing read!
Riley Kane suspects the death of her fiancé Trevor was not what it seemed. Trevor was gunned down in the line of duty or so we're led to believe. Riley, however can't come to terms with Trevor's death and feels there is more that went down that day. Riley shares her beliefs with Noah. Although he is reluctant to admit it, he begins to look into his friends death.~~~~~~~Noah Roarke has been in love with Riley since the moment she rear-ended him in the police station parking lot, but he has suppressed his feelings for his best friend's fiancée. When Riley comes looking for his help, he struggles to keep Riley at arms length, and even though Trevor is dead, he still feels guilty for wanting Riley and distances himself from her even though it hurts his heart to have to push her away.~~~~~~~Maureen Smith's sequel to "A Legal Affair" is wonderful romantic treat! Filled with emotional tension, drama, and enough lust to set the pages a blaze, it is a quick paced page-turner that will definitely delight readers. Noah brings enough sex appeal to the table for any woman, and Riley fends him off with great difficulty and made me wish I had this gorgeous private detective teaching me the fine arts of pool! Talk about a HOT and STEAMY love scene, he could teach me to play anytime/anywhere. The interaction between these two makes for a great tale and the secondary characters aided in adding more spice and interest to the tale. They stay in the background, yet lend enough plot to keep you wanting more.~~~~~~~This book brought tears to my eyes due to the unrequitted love of Noah for almost 5 years and then the guilt both Noah and Riley felt for feeling a desire they felt they had no business feeling for eachother because of Trevor being her fiancé and his best friend. And it had me LOL at some of the humorous situations and antics throughout the novel. Mrs. Smith has written yet, another tale that flows flawlessly. And I hope to read more about the Roarke family and their circle of friends. A very romantic and intriquing read!
January 17, 2013
I'm not really into romance novels too much, so I didn't really enjoy this book as much as I would've IF I preferred this genre. The sex scenes were too lovey-dovey & boring, and the storyline was sooo predictable. I figured Noah was either gay/in love with Trevor or in love with Riley because of his random animosity toward Riley. Also, there wasn't much of a twist to the book. It was obvious that Riley & Noah would find out something was wrong with Trevor, and that they would sweep their guilty feeling of "betraying" Trevor under a rug & get together by the end of the book - if not, there'd be no story lol. It definitely wasn't my type of book, which is why I would rate it about a 2.5 out 5, but if you like romance novels, I guess it wouldn't hurt to add this book to your "to read" shelf. as boring as I find the book, I still have some interest in reading the other two lol.
June 17, 2011
A sad beginning leads to a very happy ending. Its so awesome when characters don't expect something to happen, and then fate brings them together and everything falls into place. I so loved this story. It just proves that everything happens for a reason, and you can't let guilt determine the path of your life. 2 thumbs up...WTG Maureen Smith!!
January 1, 2017
Great Read! Loving this series
Two down and one to go. I know I have said it so many times but honest!y Maureen is amazing. I love all of her work and this one was no different. I loved Riley and Noah's story. I can't wait to read the final part in this Affair series!
Two down and one to go. I know I have said it so many times but honest!y Maureen is amazing. I love all of her work and this one was no different. I loved Riley and Noah's story. I can't wait to read the final part in this Affair series!
November 2, 2011
Gotta love Noah he was just a wonderful!
September 30, 2012
Another good book by Ms. Smith. I loved Noah's character. I thought it was sweet how he secretly loved his best friend's fiance' for five years. A well developed story and sweet romance.
January 12, 2020
Wonderfully written!
Kept me interested from the first paragraph to the last sentence. Romantic, intriguing, and explicit. Many a novel has you interested at the beginning then falls short somewhere before it ends. But not Maureen Smith's. Extremely enjoyable front to back!
Kept me interested from the first paragraph to the last sentence. Romantic, intriguing, and explicit. Many a novel has you interested at the beginning then falls short somewhere before it ends. But not Maureen Smith's. Extremely enjoyable front to back!
August 22, 2025
Riley and Noah...
Loveeee this 2nd installment.. they had a heck of journey for them finally come together.... Sad to find out the truth about Tervor... but 2nd chances are awesome ... fate
Loveeee this 2nd installment.. they had a heck of journey for them finally come together.... Sad to find out the truth about Tervor... but 2nd chances are awesome ... fate
November 26, 2025
A really good read
What do these dreams mean? A woman's intuition is usually on point. Riley thought she came back to San Antonio to get Noah to help figure things out but God had a plan.
What do these dreams mean? A woman's intuition is usually on point. Riley thought she came back to San Antonio to get Noah to help figure things out but God had a plan.
September 2, 2020
Love love 💘
February 16, 2014
A GUILTY AFFAIR
WHY DO WE ALWAYS LOVE SOMEONE FROM AFAR? SOMETIMES LIFE WORKS OUT THAT WAY. NOAH AND RILEY'S STORY WAS AWESOME JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT LOVE WOULDN'T COME AROUND AGAIN IT DOES AND IT MIGHT BE BETTER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED.
WHY DO WE ALWAYS LOVE SOMEONE FROM AFAR? SOMETIMES LIFE WORKS OUT THAT WAY. NOAH AND RILEY'S STORY WAS AWESOME JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT LOVE WOULDN'T COME AROUND AGAIN IT DOES AND IT MIGHT BE BETTER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED.
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May 11, 2015The guilt was carried too long...
Interesting story with good sexual tension and heat, but the story was a bit drawn out to me. I would have liked to read more about Noah and Riley together overcoming their shared tragedy.
Interesting story with good sexual tension and heat, but the story was a bit drawn out to me. I would have liked to read more about Noah and Riley together overcoming their shared tragedy.
September 2, 2007
THIS IS A SEQUEL TO A LEGAL AFFAIR
November 12, 2017
Modern
December 14, 2011
Great book. I love Noah. The pool seen was hot-oh my. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
January 19, 2013
I really Noah :) Will leave a review later:)
February 26, 2014
Predictable and not as good as the others
July 14, 2014
Good story
good read keeps you interested. however very predictable. would recommend and look forward to future reads by this author. a guilty affair was great as well.
good read keeps you interested. however very predictable. would recommend and look forward to future reads by this author. a guilty affair was great as well.
July 22, 2014
this is my summer for romance books..this was pretty good.
October 10, 2014
Wwwwwwooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwww! This book was so hot! Noah and Riley they tried to fight it, but love won in the end! Explosive read! Loved it!!
February 24, 2016
Wow. This is my 2nd book by Smith. Two days ago, I first read A Legal Affair. Her books are really amazing.
March 13, 2016
Great read!
Enjoyed this book. Didn't have much of plot, but I loved the romance. Noah was sexy, and I loved that Riley didn't take a lot of time to let him know that she loved him.
Enjoyed this book. Didn't have much of plot, but I loved the romance. Noah was sexy, and I loved that Riley didn't take a lot of time to let him know that she loved him.
May 5, 2016
I loved it! Trevor mom knows what's up.
May 4, 2011
I just didn't care. Both were boring.
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