Review: A Delicious mix of sensual, suspense and humor!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 21, 2013
Together Again by accomplished author Peggy Bird was a funny, thrilling and delicious story of a long-term friendship between heart-throb Philadelphia Detective Tony Alessandro and Portland Deputy DA Margo Keyes. The age-old question as to whether a future relationship could be sustained when sex was added to the mix was the core storyline.Feisty, intelligent and passionate Margo had escaped to Portland to restore control to her previously vulnerable and dominated life. She had felt crushed and powerless and very much at the mercy of her past. Control was imperative. Only one man could penetrate that barrier (excuse the pun!) of self-protection and order.The `boy-next-door' Tony, had grown into a sinfully gorgeous, tall, dark and sexy man, determined to undermine Margo's defences, and explore their electrifying attraction to each other. Thus began the intense attraction that they had both been dancing around for years. Thus began the journey into unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory for Tony, a place he didn't always handle well, a place he never expected to be in - especially with Margo.Their honest and fast paced interaction was fun, their deep connection believable, yet sadly, their fears caused miscommunication and pain.Not only was there sizzling chemistry between Tony and Margo, and trust me - SIZZLING... they also became inexplicably embroiled in a dangerous Homicide investigation, that was cleverly woven throughout the story. The author leaves intentional hints throughout, with fairly predictable plot, but the convincingly intense drama was still gripping and enthralling. As was the emotional voyage of the H & h.Peggy Bird writes beautifully. Her provocative and eloquent prose permeates every scene, often leaving you breathless.The witty repartee, and sparky humor throughout was brilliantly timed, creating many laugh out loud moments. I loved it when Margo couldn't sleep -"It was like having a head full of possessed hamsters running around on squeaky wheels, pestering her with questions."and laughed when no reading material would "divert the little devils."Having thoroughly enjoyed Together Again, I would not hesitate to read more of her work. This is book three in the Crimson Romance series. I certainly hope there will be a fourth!No compensation was received for this review. An ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review.