Fatal Affair: murder mystery with a sexy, steamy romance

Fatal Affair by Marie Force is the first book in the Fatal series. Washington D.C. Metro Police Detective Sergeant Samantha “Sam” Holland needs to salvage her career as well as her confidence after a disastrous investigation that left her shaken. She needs a big case, a big win. Soon she will be assigned to the biggest case of her career.  Senator John O’Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed. Things get complicated when she discovers that O’Connor’s Chief of Staff and best friend is none other than Nick Cappuano, the man she had one memorable night together years ago and never heard from again. Nick always thought about Sam and their night together and wondered why she never returned his calls. They discover their chemistry is still hot but they need to stay focused. There’s a murderer to find. As the danger builds, can they deny their connection any longer? 

Fatal Affair is a suspenseful whodunit with the unexpected twists and turns as they get closer to the identity of the killer. From page one, the murder mystery grabs your attention and the steamy, sexy tension between Sam and Nick adds to the danger. From the political intrigue, suspects everywhere and the personal secrets that are threatened to be revealed, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I enjoyed the relationship between Sam and Nick as well as her relationship with supporting characters. I loved that Sam had the bravado of a seasoned cop but also hides a fear of inadequacy and self-doubt. I enjoyed that I couldn’t figure out who the killer was and the reveal of his or her identity was a great suspenseful moment. I look forward to reading the rest of the Fatal series. If you enjoy a murder mystery with a sexy, steamy romance, I highly recommend Fatal Affair. 

Fatal Affair is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook

Maid for Love: a fun, sexy romance for a lazy afternoon

Maid for Love is the first book in the Gansett Island series by Marie Force. Single mom Maddie Chester has been the source of rumors and innuendos on the Gansett Island for years. She has been determined not to let them affect her. One day, on her way to work, she is knocked off her bike by Gansett’s “favorite son,” Mac McCarthy. The son of her bosses at McCarthy’s Resort Hotel. Mac is back in town to help his father sell the family resort and has no intentions to stay. But when he accidentally injures Maddie when she falls, he feels moved to help her as she heals. As he gets to know Maddie and her young son, he learns her history with the people and the island, he is moved to correct the misconceptions. He realizes that his heart has been lost to Maddie, but can Maddie allow herself to love despite her past hurts? 

Maid for Love is a cute, sweet romance. It was great for a lazy afternoon. The romance between Mac and Maddie was wonderfully sweet. As Mac tries to convince Maddie that he is sincere, she desperately attempts to keep him at arm’s length. She doesn’t think she deserves the love of the island’s Golden Boy and she definitely knows his mother wouldn’t approve. But little by little, she feels her resolve fade as Mac proves he’s not like his family and he certainly doesn’t believe the rumors. While Maid for Love is a predictable romance with a happy ending, there were some surprising twists and turns that kept my attention and rooting for Mac and Maddie. Overall, I enjoyed it. Maid for Love was a cute, sweet and sexy story. It is a great story to the series and I look forward to reading other love stories on Gansett Island. If you enjoy romances, I recommend Maid for Love. 

Maid for Love is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook