Jo Leigh, Relentless

Relentless

Jo Leigh

Harlequin Blaze, November 2006, $4.75

ISBN: 037379293X

United Nations forensic accountant Kate Rydell is following the money trail in Kosovo when she uncovers links to a mysteriously shrouded group called Omicrom, who have nebulous ties to the CIA. As she digs deeper into this top secret organization, Kate finds strong evidence that Omicron has developed a dangerous weapon of mass destruction, banned under international law. She tries to expose the group, but makes little progress, and now, this clandestine faction knows she is investigating them.

Her audit returns her to Los Angeles where she goes undercover as a room service worker in the Meridian Hotel in her efforts to prevent a human-made tragedy. However, when she sees a homicide, Kate ponders getting involved or keeping her identity secret. Detective Vince Yarrow needs her help to bring in a killer, but she needs his to stop the Goliath Omicron.

Though over the top, no one will care, as this is an exhilarating, adrenalin pumping romantic suspense thriller, that starts off fast-paced and relentlessly keeps the action going until the final climax. Kate is a fabulous heroine, who feels a deep need to prevent a tragedy, while Vince is attracted to her from their first encounter, with a deep need to prevent a tragedy from occurring to her. Fans will appreciate this thrill a page tale.