Close Proximity

The Coltons #23

by Donna Clayton

Private Investigator Rafe James knew attorney Libby Corbett wasn't safe-even before the death threats. And just the thought of something happening to Libby shook Rafe to his core. He whisked her off to the Crooked Arrow Reservation where he could offer his round-the-clock protection. Libby's only interest in Rafe was as her bodyguard, and that suited him just fine. Having buried the memories of his Native American past, along with his emotions, Rafe wasn't about to make any promises-to anyone. But then Libby was snatched in the night and Rafe realized that the only place Libby would truly be safe was in his arms.

Genres: Romance

251 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2003

About the author

Now writes as Donna Fasano

Reviews

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

After being yanked to Oklahoma to deal with the true heirs from Teddy Colton's first marriage to Gloria Whitebear (in the previous six books), we are now back in Prosperino, California. I was concerned that neither hero nor heroine had the Colton name. However, Rafe James is brother to River James (Beloved Wolf) and Cheyenne James Colton (Wed to the Witness), so that is how this book connects. Way back in The Hopechest Bride the reader was told that the children of Hopechest Ranch were getting sick and that Martha was adopting Titania where I thought that the next book would address that.... this is that book (about six books later), and it only starts addressing it, it does not completely address it. But there are two more books.

Libby Corbett is back in Prosperino to defend her father from accusations that he poisoned the aquifer which resulted in Hopechest Ranch kids getting sick as well as contaminating the town's water supply. Rafe follows his gut and begins helping her. Rafe continues to help her because Rafe respects her father and does not believe the accusations along with the indication from Mr. David Corbett that Libby's life is in danger if he does not play the scapegoat. David reveals to Rafe that he started a minor investigation and was warned off by a necklace that had been in Libby's possession, so he scrapped the whole thing. Evidence continues to mount against David. A break in the case might result in David being set free, butLibby's kidnapping results in Rafe going after her and finally acknowledging that he loves her too (the whole book had them both fighting the attraction to the other, Rafe more so than Libby). The police are alerted to a particular suspect, Todd Lamb, and the perpetrator is given a scene for the reader early-ish on in the book.

[Stephanie Bolen · Rating 2 out of 5]

At this point I'd like to kill off the Coltons right along with the bad guys. They weren't necessary in this book, yet there they are with their soap opera like existence. Oh yeah, and there was a guy on trial for poisoning kids and an executive that went nuts and planted a bomb. But it was mostly about the Coltons and the traditions of a Native American tribe.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent, u love the Coltons series, well the Ines I've read so far. I'm sure the others r gonnaa be just as good!!!!