What do you enjoy more from a romantic suspense: heart pounding twists and turns or the smoldering love scenes? I am hard pressed to choose, but luckily with this read I didn’t have to dwell on the thought much. Lise Fuller's Guardian Angel delivers pages full of both!

Business has gone horribly wrong for Marie Taylor. Her business partner is dead and his associates are coming after her. Having no one to turn to and not trusting the law, Marie Taylor finds herself on the run. Needing somewhere to hide, she lands in small town Fort Bridger, Wyoming. Marie takes a job as a waitress at the Chuck Wagon, the local dinner. It's here that she comes face to face with Jake, accidentally spilling coffee into his lap. Although, the erotic tension coming off the two is heating things up far more than the coffee.

Jake Colder, county sheriff in Bridger Valley has been alone for years. He’d slaked his lust a few times with a couple of women here and there, but hasn’t let anyone into his life since his wife left him and his son. Then he meets clumsy, cautious Marie at the local diner and knows she needs help and a place to stay. He also knows something is wrong. Against his better judgment, Jake offers her a place to stay in exchange for housekeeping and babysitting.

As Marie moves into the ranch and into Jake's heart, she can't help but think of the life she might have been able to have with him if her circumstances were different. Jake knows she is running from something, but is determined to have her. He can't overlook the raw need that is between the two of them. Trouble’s about to catch up with Marie, and Jake is the only one who will be able to help. Will he lock her behind his closed doors or behind bars when the truth comes to surface?

I love a good romantic suspense novel. However, lately, it seems the main characters lack good chemistry or the plot is just missing that extra punch. Guardian Angel delivers both sizzling heat from the protagonists and an intriguing plot that had me on edge. If you are looking for a good romantic suspense, be sure to grab a copy of Lise Fuller's brilliant work… just don't forget your glass of ice water!

Reviewed By Pam
© October 2009