KILLER CHARMS
Marianne Stillings
Avon
ISBN: 978-0-06-08057-6
September 2008
Romantic Suspense (Paranormal)

Logan Sinclair portrays the image of a powerful clairvoyant to the world. He is in truth a fraud. While he has the abilities that he claims, he does not use them. He fakes his charm and puts on an act to woo people into giving him what he wants. The events of his youth have him in the habit of denying his gift. He feels his gift has only lead him to harm and pain, so he will not allow himself to access it anymore. Now, in the States, San Francisco to be exact, he is after a killer. He wants to avenge the death of a very good friend and he will use his unique talents to achieve his goal.

He has not counted on Andie Darling, though. She is a determined cop with a drive to get out of her position with the Vice Squad and head up to Homicide, as the rest of her family has done. She puts on a little act of her own and as Andie Devon, draws Logan into her trap. She sets him up to reveal himself, only to be drawn deep into him and his world. Now, she is being bribed to push harder at Logan. Like any good cop, she is determined to do the right thing. It does not help her case, in any direction, that she is fast falling for the charismatic Scot. With deception and danger around every corner, these two are headed for a long bumpy journey that if they are not careful, will end in unimaginable heartache.

KILLER CHARMS is a sexy, clever tale of fighting what is inside oneself instead of embracing who you really are. Logan and Andie are both fabulously complex characters that make every step in their journey a struggle and a pleasure. Ms. Stillings has a talent for the sensual romance and intellectual dilemmas. There is story within a story here and it takes true talent to blend two tales and make them work for each other. This book was a pleasure to read and had a smile on my face and warmth in my heart.

Reviewed by Thia McClain
Rating: 4 1/2