Lime Ricky
Winters' scintillating new novel opens with a fire as Gretchen Darrow is shocked to wake up to the smell of smoke in the New York City apartment she shares with her cousin. Rick Pellucci, the handsome fireman who responds to the call, doesn't even give Gretchen a chance to explain before he starts lecturing her. The two argue, despite an instant mutual attraction. Gretchen is surprised when she again encounters Rick, this time on the first day of her new job as the set supervisor at The Cooking Channel. Rick's brother, Brett, is TCC's most famous chef, and Rick and Gretchen clash again when he thinks she is interested in Brett. Complicating matters further is the fact that Brett has been receiving death threats and has asked Rick to help him find the source. When Brett's publicist ends up dead, Rick realizes he might need Gretchen's help to ferret out the killer. The chemistry between Rick and Gretchen is powerful, making this a fun, steamy read.Kristine HuntleyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved