From the shelves of co-grandma Mimi, who died in February 2020.

Clearly, Mimi had this one because it takes place mainly in New Orleans. Otherwise it does not fit her type reading at all.

This is some sort of romance novel. I think it comes under the heading "romantic suspense", having read some of those.

The story: Kate Delaney, detective from Chicago, heads to New Orleans to learn more about the death of her twin sister, Tara. The two had not seen each other in ten years or more, because of the differences in the ways they lived. To help her track down Tara's movements, Kate hires a former policeman, Nick Broussard. Neither Kate nor Nick feel they can trust the lead detective on the case.

There is immediate attraction between the two, although they both hide it to some extent. As they go about their business the fire intensifies and one thing leads to another blah blah blah. Much of the book is taken up by these urges and conversations about how much they want each other (although, typically, Kate is the strong silent type who has to be convinced). I was able to skip past many pages that were devoted to the details. It is all the usual stuff, nothing new here: two pretty people lusting after each other.

I am not a fan of romantic suspense, obviously. Clearly there are many who are, so I hope one of those gets this book next.

Reserved for Operation Paperback.

Sent to a member of Operation Paperback.