Caught in the Act

by Joyce Lamb

Book Overview

A brand new romantic suspense from the author of Relative Strangers.As editor for the city newspaper, Jessie Rhoades's life becomes complicated when the paper publishes a scandalous story about city... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1410402134
• ISBN13: 9781410402134
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Five Star (ME)
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Keep an eye on this author!

If you're looking for an exciting, sensual mystery/thriller with well-drawn, credible characters and an underlying dry humor, you'll love Caught in the Act by newcomer Joyce Lamb. She has that rare ability to keep both the suspense and the romance building to the very end. I changed my mind about who the villain was at several points in the story, which kept me reading long into the night. Editor Jessie Rhoades, a woman with a mysterious past who is determined to remain independent and self-sufficient, is a perfect counterpoint to freelance reporter Clay Christopher, still grieving over his inability to save his wife's life and equally determined to keep Jessie safe. It's clear that the author is intimately acquainted with the newspaper business and its potential to create heroes and villains. Lamb's writing is crisp, colorful and intelligent, well worth the hardcover price. This reviewer is anxiously awaiting her next book.

strong investigative romantic mystery

Jessie Rhoades relocated to Florida to escape a bad marriage and to further her career as the city editor of the Fort Myers Star News. Her top journalist reports on cops frequenting local strip joints while on duty. However, word is that the story is a hoax and careers could be ruined.Jessie is driving when her brakes fail leading to a crash. She is rescued by freelance reporter Clay Christopher who then rushes her to the hospital. Not long afterward, New York based editor Steve Crank asks Clay to investigate the police scandal and possible hoax. Pretty much retired since his beloved Ellen died, Clay makes some cursory inquiries, but soon finds Jessie has given him a reason to live just as he has revived her personal life. However, someone wants her dead as evident by her sliced brake line.Though in some ways the villain is obvious even with clever disguising by Joyce Lamb, this is a strong investigative romantic mystery. The entertaining story line provides the reader with two levels of tension. Will Jessie and Clay overcome their respective past relationships to become an entity with her as his professional boss even as the audience will wonder if the heroine will survive the assaults on her life? Readers will appreciate this deep tale rooting for the lead couple to make it.Harriet Klausner

Great romantic suspense

It will be difficult to put this book down once you get started. The author has a true knack for capturing and captivating the reader. You don't have to know anything about reporters or newsrooms to love Jessie Rhoads, this book's leading lady. A great read any time of the year.