Detective Alex Johnson is on a mission. Unfortunately this mission will have to be done solo since his partner Hank is trying to recuperate from the flu. There has been a murder at the Mulberry Court Mansion and it is up to Alex to investigate the suspect. Pandora Edwina Willmington, the very rich young widow, is said to have killed her latest lover. Now Alex must scrutinize all the facts to see who is telling the truth. His gut tells him she is guilty but there isn’t enough evidence to arrest her. Pandora has a certain way of weaving herself deep into Alex and he wrestles with what is the real truth of the situation. She ignites a searing feeling inside him that burns. Alex must decipher the truth without falling into the clutches of what others deem as the Black Widow as he feels drawn into a web of lustful destruction that could lead to his own.

Come into My Parlor has the reader engaged until the end. Filled with intrigue, the reader cannot help but wonder at Alex’s faith throughout each flip of the pages. The conversation between Alex and Pandora is magnetic. Pandora is an excellent character that makes the book quite outstanding with some suspense to almost give the reader chills. Adrianna Dane takes the reader to new heights, with this tale, that keeps one guessing and desiring more. She has woven a tale that captivated this reader.

Reviewed by: Linda L.