Back In The Bedroom

Part of the Wrong Bed series by Harlequin Temptations Back In The Bedroom is a fun, fast read with lots of humor and intriguing characters. Tessa Delacantro is the baby in a family of three. She is accustomed to being looked after by her older brother and sister. She’s been doted upon, perhaps a bit too much. Finally, she’s struck out on her own – so to speak. Her older sister lives in the apartment right next door and photographer big brother is just a phone call away. But Tessa has her pride. She drives an older, unreliable used car instead of allowing her family to buy her a new one. She works at a temp agency doing accounting work. The temp agency is because she seeks adventure, change and challenges. All things that have led to her current position working for a billionaire playboy. Her boss is heading out of the States for a holiday and Tessa is scheduled to watch his mansion for him. I mean, what could be more fun than house-sitting for the rich and famous? How about walking in on the middle of an armed robbery, and then being thrown into a small space with a younger, more handsome version of the boss man? Not much.

Reilly Ledger has had a chip on his shoulder for a long time. He thinks his father got his mother pregnant then bailed on the family. Now, years later he’s trying to get back into their life. Reilly doesn’t like it. He goes to his father’s to have a little chat with the man, but interrupts an armed robbery. He takes out several of the offenders but is then taken by surprise, knocked unconscious, and thrown into the servant’s quarters. When he wakes a cute young thing is in there with him. He assumes it’s another of his father’s flings. Much to his surprise, he finds she is his father’s employee.

You think that’s a lot? That’s only the first couple chapters. So much more happens, but I hate spoilers. Jill Shalvis is fast becoming one of my must have authors. Though Tessa is not a heroine I would normally root for Shalvis has done such a magnificent job of making her a well-flushed character, I couldn’t help but smile and root for her. And Reilly? Yum sums this man up. If you are looking for some fun heat, definitely check out Back In The Bedroom and any other of Shalvis’ titles.

Reviewed by: Izzy