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Just One Look
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER HER
One look at the rugged, denim-clad, 100% man in her doorway told Sara Campbell she wasn't dead yet - only dreaming. She'd met detective Joe Decker just yesterday, when he'd scooped her off the pavement after the South Side Ripper had tried to kill her, then held her hand until she woke up. Now he was back to protect her, because Sara, all alone in her mansion, was the only living witness to the maniac's face. But she couldn't remember the face! And that meant she was in danger, with only this one man to keep her safe. But even if he kept the maniac from harming her, what would happen to the heart that was already his?
One look at the rugged, denim-clad, 100% man in her doorway told Sara Campbell she wasn't dead yet - only dreaming. She'd met detective Joe Decker just yesterday, when he'd scooped her off the pavement after the South Side Ripper had tried to kill her, then held her hand until she woke up. Now he was back to protect her, because Sara, all alone in her mansion, was the only living witness to the maniac's face. But she couldn't remember the face! And that meant she was in danger, with only this one man to keep her safe. But even if he kept the maniac from harming her, what would happen to the heart that was already his?
- GenresRomance
248 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1999
15 people want to read
About the author
Mary McBride
61 books12 followersMary McBride received her Bachelor's Degree from Washington University with a major in Comparative Literature and a minor in psychology. After earning a Master's Degree in education at Saint Louis University, she worked for many years with handicapped adults.
She is a member of Romance Writers of America and Novelists, Inc. Among some of the highlights in her career are appearances on the USA Today and the Waldenbooks bestseller lists, as well as several nominations for Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice awards.
She lives with her husband and two teenage sons in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she reads voraciously, collects vintage Fiestaware and American pottery, and spends way too much time doing genealogy research.
She is a member of Romance Writers of America and Novelists, Inc. Among some of the highlights in her career are appearances on the USA Today and the Waldenbooks bestseller lists, as well as several nominations for Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice awards.
She lives with her husband and two teenage sons in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she reads voraciously, collects vintage Fiestaware and American pottery, and spends way too much time doing genealogy research.
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December 9, 2011
This was another fun book by this author.
When it starts Sara Campbell has just told her doctor that she quits and will now only stay at home. Sara suffers from agoraphobia of sorts and when she is on the way home has a panic attack, is hit by a car and attacked by someone she later finds out is a serial killer.
Lieutenant Joe Decker of Homicide has been chasing the serial killer and sees the accident along with his partner and stays at the hospital to wait till Sara wakes up.
Ever since Joe's wife died three years ago, his job is all he has got and he has no personal life or any colour in his life.
Sara asks to go home immediately which is her sanctuary and there Joe calls her a nut when she refuses to go to the station since he doesn't understand her problem at first but then later on he takes his sick days to protect her on his own and slowly he comes alive as well as falling for Sara. Sara on the other hand can't recall the face she saw, her memory a blank.
I really enjoyed how professional Joe was despite the attraction between them and the growing love. Sara has fears about how different she is from Joe and he doesn't take them lightly instead he is so gentle with her and loving.
Really enjoyable book.
When it starts Sara Campbell has just told her doctor that she quits and will now only stay at home. Sara suffers from agoraphobia of sorts and when she is on the way home has a panic attack, is hit by a car and attacked by someone she later finds out is a serial killer.
Lieutenant Joe Decker of Homicide has been chasing the serial killer and sees the accident along with his partner and stays at the hospital to wait till Sara wakes up.
Ever since Joe's wife died three years ago, his job is all he has got and he has no personal life or any colour in his life.
Sara asks to go home immediately which is her sanctuary and there Joe calls her a nut when she refuses to go to the station since he doesn't understand her problem at first but then later on he takes his sick days to protect her on his own and slowly he comes alive as well as falling for Sara. Sara on the other hand can't recall the face she saw, her memory a blank.
I really enjoyed how professional Joe was despite the attraction between them and the growing love. Sara has fears about how different she is from Joe and he doesn't take them lightly instead he is so gentle with her and loving.
Really enjoyable book.
January 17, 2012
The heroine Sara is driving home when her car is hit and she is attacked and knocked unconscious. When she wakes up in the hospital she finds the hero Joe, a detective, sitting by her bed side. Joe informs Sara that she was attacked by a serial killer and her action of pulling away his ski mask before she was hit means she is the only surviving person to have seen his face. Unfortunately for Joe, Sara can't remember anything, she also refuses to go into protective custody admitting she suffers from agoraphobia. Joe is frustrated by Sara's lack of cooperation and he is initially insensitive towards her problem. But he is determined to catch the killer and protect Sara, so he virtually moves in with her. As he gets to know her he begins to fall for the strong woman that she is underneath her fears. But with the threat against them never far away, Joe knows he can't act on his feelings fearing his guard will drop and the worst could happen.
I enjoyed the book, it is well written and interesting, with plenty of spark in the central relationship. I liked that the suspense plot didn't overshadow the romance, but it was no less exciting. The hero is a good character; very 'normal' and his crankiness was quite amusing! I was intrigued by the idea of the agoraphobia heroine, but it didn't work for me. It seemed rather half-hearted - the heroine actually went out quite a bit but a true agoraphobic would not be able to leave their safe place.
There wasn't really an explanation of motive for the culprit, it just didn't make sense. Oh, and the culprit was pretty obvious from early on in the book.
But the author's writing style is funny and flows nice, and this is an enjoyably oldie!
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
I enjoyed the book, it is well written and interesting, with plenty of spark in the central relationship. I liked that the suspense plot didn't overshadow the romance, but it was no less exciting. The hero is a good character; very 'normal' and his crankiness was quite amusing! I was intrigued by the idea of the agoraphobia heroine, but it didn't work for me. It seemed rather half-hearted - the heroine actually went out quite a bit but a true agoraphobic would not be able to leave their safe place.
There wasn't really an explanation of motive for the culprit, it just didn't make sense. Oh, and the culprit was pretty obvious from early on in the book.
But the author's writing style is funny and flows nice, and this is an enjoyably oldie!
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
January 6, 2012
Loved it!enjoyed it from pg 1 till the end,the romance part of the book was fun and wonderful but the suspense part was predictable,i guessed the killer in the start itself.Adored Sara-Joe very much.Overall a good read
Recommend it
Recommend it
November 16, 2011
Okay read with a surprising villain.
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