Out of the Blue (Arabesque)
Marine biologist Gaea Maxwell has better things to do than sit around  and steam about the betrayal of her ex-fiancé, Xavier, so she gladly turns her  attention to studying the elusive blue whale. While tracking down the  whales in the frigid Russian waters, Gaea is surprised to find a man  that fascinates her more than her research; corporate attorney Micah  Cavanaugh. Sent to recruit Gaea for an academic position, Micah is  prepared to meet a dry scientist, but the beautiful and intelligent woman he finds peaks his interest, and a startling  passion ignites between the two.Though she acknowledges her attraction for Micah, Gaea rejects his  offer, and returns to her home in Key West. Soon ex-fiancé and boss  Xavier starts to turn on the charm and refuses to accept her rejection, a game Gaea participates in only to keep the peace. When Micah arrives on her doorstep  with romantic intentions, and a mystery man begins to follow her around town, Gaea finds she is  caught in a tangle of her growing love for Micah, her fear of Xavier, and  her curiosity over the strange man that she is drawn to.With a tight plot line and rich characters,Out of the Blueis a thoroughly enjoyable read.--Nancy R.E. O'Brien