Review: The French Detective's Woman/ The Paris Caper  (Bruhns)
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2013
RANT ALERT.Ha! I just found out that one of my favorite authors, Nina Bruhns, is also another of my favorite authors, Nikita Black, who wrote one of my favorite books, Cajun Hot. Who knew?Anyway, while I sort out my pseudonyms, I have read many books by Nina/Nikita and have enjoyed all of them. Then I read this one.It's a full length, sexy, intriguing, infuriating, contemporary romance. The first 3/4s of this story  was great. Then things happened.Jean Marc is the detective. Ciara is the woman. He couldn't find a clue if he tripped over it, and she wouldn't recognize a good opportunity if it hit her in the face. But that's OK. I'm perfectly willing to suspend belief in exchange for really good sex. What sent me over the edge was his attitude when she got home. Where was the grovelling? There was no grovelling! Not one grovel. No I'm sorry I threw you to the wolves, no thank you for not ruining my career, no I waited for you because I love you. I still can't believe what he did say. And after all of that, I mean all of that, everything was just fine and dandy with Ciara and the 5 star reviews? Please!So read this book, don't read this book, I don't know. You probably should. But don't blame me if you spend the next few days talking to yourself. I have buried the French Detective in my Gothic Graveyard (The Archives) may he burn in... ah, rest in peace, and I will continue to be a fan of Nina/Nikita.