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Cold Case Cop
Even a cold case can heat up One year ago a wealthy socialite disappeared. No body was found, and the case was never solved. Lead detective Alex Kirkland knows all they had were dead ends. But when sexy, sassy reporter Tara Mackey decides to ask more questions, he respects her intuition enough to reopen the case.
Professionally, they're a perfect match. Personally, Tara is wary of the sparks between them. Alex plays in a different league, one with money, power things she's learned not to trust. And every step they take toward the truthand each otherbrings them closer to danger.
Professionally, they're a perfect match. Personally, Tara is wary of the sparks between them. Alex plays in a different league, one with money, power things she's learned not to trust. And every step they take toward the truthand each otherbrings them closer to danger.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 26, 2007
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About the author
Mary Burton
68 books4,062 followersMary Burton, whose latest novel is THE LIES I TOLD, loves writing suspense, getting to know her characters, keeping up with law enforcement and forensic procedure, morning walks, baking, and tiny dachshunds. She also enjoys hunting down serial killers, which she does in her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels. Library Journal has compared her work to that of Lisa Jackson and Lisa Gardner, and Fresh Fiction likened her writing to that of James Patterson.
Mary is routinely featured among the top ten writers in Amazon’s Author Rankings for romantic suspense, thriller and mystery. Upon publication, her novels, including NEVER LOOK BACK and BURN YOU TWICE, consistently rank high on the Kindle eBooks Store Bestseller List. Her novels CUT AND RUN and YOU'RE NOT SAFE were nominated for the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award for Romantic Suspense.
A Richmond native, Mary is the author of forty-five published novels and five novellas as Mary Burton and as Mary Ellen Taylor.
A member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., and Romance Writers of America, Mary is known for creating multiple suspense stories connected by characters and/or place.
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October 24, 2014
Escapism, say hello. Not too bad for a suspense-romance— but it was mostly light writing and lax on plot. Not a terrible read, just fluffy.
August 15, 2013
Okay, well, obviously this is a harlequin and like most harlequins, the romance is the focal point of the story. What's great about this book is that there is a mystery involved and that mystery does take a big role in the book. What's important for the reader is that the main characters have known each other for a while and then they start realizing their attraction runs deeper than physical.
I like that. It makes the romance believable. Because not every romance book should have a love at first sight feel.
I love Tara. She is feisty, strong, and opinionated. I could see her being real. Alex was a bit difficult, but as a personality, believable. It's more of his background and the motivations of being a cop that confused me.
All in all, it isn't a bad read. If you are in need of fluff, this is a book to go for. It's fluffy, but not the half naked highlander all the time fluff. It's normal fluff with a dash of conspiracy fluff. Sometimes, you just need fluff.
I like that. It makes the romance believable. Because not every romance book should have a love at first sight feel.
I love Tara. She is feisty, strong, and opinionated. I could see her being real. Alex was a bit difficult, but as a personality, believable. It's more of his background and the motivations of being a cop that confused me.
All in all, it isn't a bad read. If you are in need of fluff, this is a book to go for. It's fluffy, but not the half naked highlander all the time fluff. It's normal fluff with a dash of conspiracy fluff. Sometimes, you just need fluff.
June 20, 2020
Murder and romance,quite a pair!
I really loved reading this book.I love the mystery behind the issues that occur in this book.I love the way that the romance start to flourish in this book.In my opinion ,I thought this book was very exciting,which kept me reading it to the end ,which the ending was predictable given the story line.
I liked it anyway!!!
I recommend this book to all those who love murder and romance.
I really loved reading this book.I love the mystery behind the issues that occur in this book.I love the way that the romance start to flourish in this book.In my opinion ,I thought this book was very exciting,which kept me reading it to the end ,which the ending was predictable given the story line.
I liked it anyway!!!
I recommend this book to all those who love murder and romance.
February 20, 2022
Another Mary Burton gem! Loved it. Hard to put down. Time to select another of her books!
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February 17, 2025
es más policial que romance
February 6, 2023
Cop (the "black sheep" son from a rich family) x Reporter with some prejudice against rich people, team up to find out what happened to a rich socialite who disappeared on her wedding day years ago.
Romance and spice was good, but since it's a short book, there was not enough plot, tension and suspense for my liking. It's an enjoyable read to pass the time.
Romance and spice was good, but since it's a short book, there was not enough plot, tension and suspense for my liking. It's an enjoyable read to pass the time.
January 13, 2011
don't get turned off because its a silhouette. (or maybe i'm the only one who does...?)
another great suspenseful romance from mary burton. actually, like most of her books - i'd call it a suspense novel, with some romance between the two heroes. the story of their romance is totally secondary, and the suspense element is easily strong enough to be a stand-alone.
sure, i figured most of it out before the end. and sure, there's a lot of one dimensional characters (pub owning aunt with big boobs and a raunchy past, rich matriarchal grandmother who is the only member of the family who isn't bothered by the rich son's career as a policeman, snobby ex-wife with pearls and chignons, etc. etc. etc.) but not too too painful.
another great suspenseful romance from mary burton. actually, like most of her books - i'd call it a suspense novel, with some romance between the two heroes. the story of their romance is totally secondary, and the suspense element is easily strong enough to be a stand-alone.
sure, i figured most of it out before the end. and sure, there's a lot of one dimensional characters (pub owning aunt with big boobs and a raunchy past, rich matriarchal grandmother who is the only member of the family who isn't bothered by the rich son's career as a policeman, snobby ex-wife with pearls and chignons, etc. etc. etc.) but not too too painful.
May 24, 2013
I give this book 2 1/2 stars - it doesn't deserve 3. It was just alright. It was a very easy read though and I like books like that.
April 15, 2015
Ok for a romance/mystery. First book read by Mary Burton. Trying her out. Will probably read a few more, just wait and see.
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