THIGH HIGH
Christina Dodd
Signet
ISBN:9780451223371
March 2008
Contemporary Romance

Jeremiah MacNaught hates a thief. It doesn't matter that the cross-dressing thieves only strike once a year, during Mardi Gras, or that they take embarrassingly small amounts of money during their bank robberies, while simultaneously passing out fashion advice. They've hit his banks for four years and Mac has had enough. The FBI has bigger problems and the New Orleans Chief of Police has his hands full during Mardi Gras so Mac decides to go to New Orleans to catch the criminals himself. Of course, Mac has a hunch that the mastermind behind the robberies is none other than Nessa Dahl - Assistant Manager of one of the bank branches. He's watched her on the surveillance cameras and, although she's enchanting and Mac seems almost obsessed with her, it won't stand in his way of sending her to the slammer as soon as he can prove she's behind the robberies.

Ionessa Dahl has paid her dues to "That Man" at "That Bank" and it seems like she's finally going to get that long overdue promotion to Bank Manager. One stupid mistake years ago has held her back but she's done everything by the books every day since and there's never been another mistake. Nessa has even tolerated "Stephabeast" taking credit for her hard work but as soon as Stephanie says to prepare the extra office, Nessa is sure she's finally moving up. But her hopes are dashed when she discovers that the office isn't for her but for a pushy insurance investigator here to catch the "Beaded Bandits". She's assigned to Jeremiah as his assistant since she knows everyone in town and most of the bank's employees who've been hit by the robbers. Nessa is immediately attracted to the hunky but scarred investigator and things start to get really complicated when she discovers the feeling is mutual.

Can Nessa and Mac learn to believe in each other especially when the true identities of the bank robbers is revealed to the entire city?

I read this entire book in one sitting and simply didn't want the story to end. The main characters are engaging and well developed and all the supporting characters from the "Dahl House" are truly memorable. The dialog is quick and there are so many sexy, exciting scenes: the alley, the staircase, the utility room, and most especially the vault! Not just another cookie-cutter romance but a delightful unique modern day love story with excitement on every page. Very well crafted book!

Reviewed by: Jennifer Harden
Rating: 4 1/2