"A fun, sexy romp; a sizzling summer read"
Reviewed by Patricia Woodside
Posted June 29, 2007
Romance Contemporary
CATCH A MATE is a fun, sexy romp. I almost missed it.
Glad I didn't. I started this book once, twice...three times before I could
get through it. The writing was good, the author highly
recommended. I just wasn't that interested in the
premise. In CATCH A MATE, Jillian Greene works for an agency that
spies on men suspected of cheating. She and her co-workers
approach the accused flirtatiously, dressed to impress and
offering up whatever is necessary to get them to take the
bait. The whole thing is caught on tape and later shared
with their often already heartbroken clients, giving solid
proof of their betrayal. I'm not big on the topic of cheaters. Don't watch the
similarly named television show; don't read many novels
where infidelity is the main conflict. Just don't like
them. So how I could possibly enjoy a book whose entire
premise is built on the subject? Also, because Ms.
Showalter packed this story with sexual tension from page
one, I couldn't see where this story could go other than
to some very explicit sexcapades. Some like it hot, some
like it very, very hot! For me, extra hot is better left
to the imagination. I'm happy to say that I was wrong on both counts. First, CATCH A MATE is a delightful, sexy, playful story
about a man and woman, both of whom have been burned by
unfaithful partners and are determined to help others keep
from experiencing the same pain. Both Jillian and Marcus
Brody, the hunky new addition to the agency's roster for
the purpose of catching cheating women, desire to find a
faithful love but both are a bit gun shy. It is clear
from the beginning that these two are going to end up
happily together. The fun is in getting them there as
they resist every step of the way. I won't give away anything but there are more than a few
unexpected turns, including a change that threatens to put
the brakes on Jillian and Marcus' hot and heavy antics.
The delicious twists just keep coming. CATCH A MATE also enjoys a tender and sensual side, both
in the can't-quite-get-out-of-the-gate romance between
Jillian's best friend, Georgia, and her brother, Brent.
Very sweet, their story is a cool but nice contrast to the
heat of Jillian and Marcus. Add CATCH A MATE to your list if you're looking for a
sizzling summer read.
SUMMARY
How to catch the love of your life . . . with his pants
down!
Jillian Greene is always getting caught in the act—it's her
job! Working at Catch A Mate, Jillian gets paid by
suspicious wives to smile, flirt and prove that no man can
be trusted around the opposite sex. Her only ground rule?
She never gets physical. Until a heart-stoppingly gorgeous
male walks in . . . Marcus Brody has just been hired as bait to test female
fidelity. But the last thing Jillian needs is a
partner . . . especially an infuriating, irresistible man
who's got her fantasizing about tearing off his clothes. Can a savvy modern woman find happiness with the most
tempting man she's ever known? Is there such a thing as a
totally monogamous male?
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