WILDE FOR HIM

Author: Janelle Denison ISBN: 9780425221976 6/2008 SUSPENSE Publisher: BERKLEY SENSATION

Ex-Marine and security agent Ben Cabrera isn’t going to complain about his latest assignment protecting the daughter of a gubernatorial candidate. After all, spending 24/7 with Christy Delacroix isn’t exactly a chore. But it turns out that Christy’s seduction tactics are top notch and it soon becomes impossible to keep things strictly professional . . . Christy is an uptown girl who’s spent her whole life being perfect. Now she just wants to have fun. And who better to have fun with than the gorgeous guy hired to protect her around the clock? They’re utterly wild for each other, in and out of the bedroom, but will Christy be able to convince Ben to give her the kind of pleasure that lasts a lifetime?

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Janelle Denison begins a new spin-off series of her popular Wilde series with her latest novel, WILDE FOR HIM, that will deliver both romance and suspense to its readers.

Ben Cabrera works for Elite Security Specialists, or ESS, as a bodyguard. But never in his dreams did he think he would get to guard the beautiful body of Christine Delacroix. Christine happens to be the daughter of a very prominent politician who is up for re-election and needs his daughter protected because of threats to his campaign. Ben moves in with Christine, and sparks that have flown between them for months continue as Christine makes it her mission to bring Ben to his knees. As these two explore their tentative new relationship, they have to deal with a woman from Ben's past that is holding him back as well as the threat to Christine. Will love be able to overcome in this romance? Yes! But you'll have to read it for yourself to see how!

I love the novels of Janelle Denison, from the days she wrote for Harlequin. I used to follow all her stories, and was very excited when she started the Wilde series of novels as all delivered on very sexy heroes and strong, intelligent heroines. She doesn't stray from that with WILDE FOR HIM, as Ben is a man in charge of his own destiny working with ESS and his ex-marine buddies, who will be featured in future stories. He does have a past that stands in the way of his future with Christine, but together, they are able to work out each of their issues as in any good relationship. Christine, too, knows what she wants and though she struggles to get it, I like that she isn't afraid to take charge of her life, not only with Ben, but also with her career. She is a woman that is out to have it all and I loved that about her!

Readers of romance will want to get their hands on Janelle Denison's WILDE FOR HIM as it offers all the great elements of a romantic story with a bit of suspense thrown in to keep you guessing. And I can't wait to read about the next ESS hero and his heroine, though no information is available yet as to when we will get that novel.

Maame Kanbi