IN THE ARMS OF THE WIND - Charlotte Boyett-Compo
Ellora's Cave www.ellorascave.com
ISBN: 978-1-41991-537-6
June 2008
Erotic Romantic Suspense 

Sigourney, U.S.A.- ­Present Day

Kaycee Connor is having dinner with Thomas Gerring, a very arrogant and rich man, when two men break into his home and murder her host and his staff.  Kaycee survives only because Gerring shoved her into a safe room just before he was killed. While she’s hiding, she hears the hit men searching the house for any witnesses.

Detective Danny Gallagher and his partner arrive at Gerring’s house seemingly to investigate the murders. Danny and Kaycee are instantly drawn to each other despite the gruesome crime scene. But Danny is more than a cop; his family is the local mafia and he is connected to the Irish mob. Can Danny’s family trust Kaycee with their secrets; but more importantly, can Kaycee accept Danny’s family? 

IN THE ARMS OF THE WIND is a sexy romantic thriller full of intrigue. The plot moves along at a nice pace and keeps readers engaged in the events. Readers will enjoy watching Kaycee, an assistant antiquities dealer, develop a backbone and learn to appreciate life, one challenge at a time. She struggles to learn that life isn’t always safe, but it is worth living. It is very clear that Danny needs Kaycee to help him find redemption.
 

The setting is very appropriate and it’s easy to imagine the ties that restrict a cop born into a mob family. Danny must walk a very fine line between right and wrong. He is a wonderfully flawed hero. While he struggles against his family’s wishes and his desire for justice, he is both the hero and the villain. I was a little hesitant to see if Danny, a crooked cop, could be redeemed, but Charlotte Boyett-Compo accomplishes this beautifully and is a talented writer. I recommend IN THE ARMS OF THE WIND for readers looking for passion, romance, and suspense.

Mel Mason