Samantha Hunter, Untouched

Untouched

Samantha Hunter

Harlequin Blaze, January 2007, $4.75

ISBN: 0373793030

In Maryland, Jack White informs CIA undercover operative Daniel MacAlister that he might have to eliminate former superheroine Risa Remington. Daniel makes it clear to his superior he detest the assignment, but Jack who loathes it too tells him she could prove a major security risk. Last year Daniel and Risa infiltrated a terrorist lab in Nevada, but an electromagnetic blast caused her to lose what made her valuable to the agency; her ability to read minds. Jack directs Daniel to try helping her adjust to the normal world, but if he fails he is to kill her.

Daniel visits Risa, pretending to see how she is doing. They quickly fall into bed. However, her superpowers return, which means she will be able to read his secret agenda if he continues to touch her, something he craves doing.

This is a terrific romantic suspense thriller, with a touch of the paranormal and starring a delightful lead pair. The storyline is fast-paced as the protagonists fall in love, but his assignment must come before his feelings and desires. The twist of the sexual trigger is devious, brilliant and fun, as Samantha Hunter entertains readers with a wonderful tale.