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New Orleans Assistant District Attorney Marisa Cooper prosecutes murderers for a living, but the tables are turned when her ex-husband is found dead in her garage. To prove she didn't kill him, she must team up with her former fiancée, Slade Montgomery, the detective who risks his career ¿ and his heart ¿ to help her find the real killer. EXCERPT "ADA Cooper?" The younger of the two policemen had white-blond hair and a stern countenance. "We met in court a few weeks ago." She nodded. "Officer Brennan. I remember." "You reported a dead body?" The older officer cocked his dark head. She didn¿t recognize him. The gray marking his temples gleamed in the muted light. Daisy sniffed at his shoes, and he turned his attention to the dog. "Does she bite?" "Not usually." Marisa pulled the animal back. "The body¿s in my garage. It-it¿s my ex-husband, Nikolai. Nikolai Assimov. We¿ve been divorced a while. I don¿t know what he¿s doing here. I just¿" "Yes, ma¿am. Please stay here." The older officer pulled his pistol and motioned to the younger cop. "You take the back." "Got it." The blond officer gripped his own gun and trotted toward the end of the house. A shudder slid through Marisa as he disappeared around the corner. Who in the world had killed Nikolai, and why here, in her garage? The two of them barely spoke. She listened for sounds from the house, but there were none. Having no answers, she stepped into the grass to let Daisy nose around in the bushes. A silver Chevy Lumina with a single light on top suddenly pulled up to the curb. Trying to knead the tension from her neck, Marisa watched in dismay as its lone occupant climbed out. She¿d know that lean, muscular body anywhere. Slade Montgomery. She had to tell herself to breathe. He was as dark-haired and handsome as the day she¿d left him at the altar in his crisp black tux, back when she¿d believed defense work was sacred and policemen were only obstacles in her path trying to make her job difficult. Why, oh why, of all the detectives in New Orleans¿ Sixth District, had he drawn this case? "I loved PRIME SUSPECT! The flow of this story was so fast and furious that I hardly had time to come up for air. Though Marisa and Slade are such wonderful characters that I didn't care about such a little thing as air. They are both so real that I found it very easy to emphasize with them and I have to admit to feeling fear for both of their lives. As they work to discover just who is setting Marisa up facts come to light that will either shock or delight you." Shaiha - Suite Magazine "This is a suspenseful, stylish story written in a rich, evocative style that complements the setting of New Orleans. The plot is clever without being convoluted, and its fast-paced action pulls the reader along. Some great characterization and dialogue, plenty of detail, an incredibly tense, edge-of-the-seat plot, and a real erotic and romantic pull between Marisa and Slade, all adds up to a well-crafted and enjoyable novel." Autiotalo - Enchanted Ramblings Rating - 5 Wands "PRIME SUSPECT hooks you from the explosive first chapter. The action scenes are thrilling, and the romantic tension builds throughout the novel. Melanie Atkins mixes the perfect amount of romance and suspense to create a thrilling roller coaster ride. If you enjoy excitement and energy with your romance, then you will definitely enjoy PRIME SUSPECT." Hana K - Romance Junkies Rating = 4 Blue Ribbons "In many ways Prime Suspect is a story of tragedy and how one step can change your whole life. Many of the main characters in this story made one wrong decision and the results are not something you can always live with. Slade and Marisa are very strong individuals with some mighty fine chemistry between them. If any couple belongs together, it is these two. The plot has many surprises that will keep you ensnared in the pages. So sit back and take in the ride that Melanie Atkins will give you in Prime Suspect." Elise - ECataRomance Rating = 4.5 Stars "Ms. Atkins writes a compelling novel titled PRIME SUSPECT that is full of twists. The writing flowed smoothly and keeps you guessing of its conclusion. For every mystery lover this one is a must!" Linda Bass - The Romance Studio Rating = 5 Hearts Try these related products: E-mail a friend about this item. Join the Desert Breeze Publishing EXCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB!
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