I bought the 2nd book in this series (Drop Dead Gorgeous) on a whim at a library book sale and totally LOVED it. I had to read the first one and it didn't disappoint. If you're a Janet Evanovich fan, these two books are a great fit for you. Funny, sexy and hard to put down. I highly recommend them both!
The first person perspective of this novel is new to Linda Howard, but quite well done and extremely enjoyable!
Blair (the protagonist) quickly becomes a likable and quirky friend. As an outdoorsy, non-shopper, I was not predisposed to liking her high-maintenance personality but Blair's independence and strength quickly won me over! Linda Howard has outdone herself with this character. This is the first of two (so far) in the Blair Mallory series and I for one hope there will be more! Wyatt is a great male lead. Howard seems to excel at creating flawed yet likable characters that have an unexpected depth. She challenges your perception of happily ever after, yet still delivers one.
A light, highly enjoyable read - Blair and Wyatt have great chemistry!

Jane D. (
4JaneC) wrote on 8/12/2008...
Written in the first person by a southern "belle" and former cheerleader. A good mystery and love story. I want to be Blair if only to get or try to get my own way. Lots of fun and a great summer read.
Wow! This is now my absolute #1 favorite book of all time! I laughed and laughed. I've loved Linda Howard's books for a while, love her writing style, but this one really did it for me. It's written in first person, which some people don't like to read. I think like Blair (although I'm nothing like her - go figure), so reading from her point of view was a treat. If you like suspense, humor, great writing and some hot scenes, you will like this book. If you liked Mr. Perfect and Open Season also by Howard, you will LOVE this book!
Instant "keeper shelf" material! I loved it!
Blair Mallory lives the good life. She;s pretty, confident, and the owner of a thriving upscale fitness center. But in the shadow of success, a troubled member of the club develops a strange fixation on her, imitating her style and dress. Matters take a darker turn when the look-alike is shot dead- and Blair witnesses the horror.. As the media speculate on the tawdry details of the himicide and push blair into the harsh spot-light, she locks horns with police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth-he wants to lead an investigation without interference, while she is determined to probe the dead woman's life on her own. but when someone begings to menace Blair with mounting threats, Wyatt takes notice: Was this murder indeed a lethal case of mistaken idenity-and was Blair the intended victim?

Robin M. (
robinmy) wrote on 3/2/2008...
Very funny light hearted mystery romance. This book is written in the first-person, but don't let that stop you.
Good, fast read. The main character of this book reminded me somewhat of Stephanie Plum.
not as good as Howard's other suspense novels, but pretty good romance novel.
Blair Mallory lives the good life. She’s pretty, confident, and the owner of a thriving up-scale fitness center. But in the shadow of success, a troubled member of the club develops a strange fixation on Blair, imitating her style and dress. Matters take a darker turn when the look-alike is shot dead–and Blair witnesses the horror.
As the media speculates on the tawdry details of the homicide and pushes Blair into the harsh spotlight, she locks horns with police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth. He wants to lead an investigation without interference, while Blair is determined to probe the dead woman’s life on her own. But when someone begins to menace Blair with mounting threats, Wyatt takes notice: Was this murder indeed a lethal case of mistaken identity–and was Blair the intended victim?