Tilly Snapp is, in her own words, sensible, practical and professional. A 26-year-old widow who writes a syndicated column, she likes her life as it is: safe and uncomplicated. Then her Aunt Ginger, who definitely did not live a safe, uncomplicated life, dies and leaves Tilly all her worldly goods, including an antique sex toy that may have gotten her killed.

When sexy Interpol agent Will Maitland enters the picture looking for the antique, he sets off feelings Tilly never knew she had -- scorching, hot, amorous feelings. But is he really interested in her, or is she just another case to him?

I enjoyed IT HAPPENED IN SOUTH BEACH very much. It's a humorous look at life in South Beach, Florida, and a love story with a bit of mystery thrown in -- what else do you need for a lively escape from the hum-drum? Tilly is delightful, Will is drop-dead sexy and the supporting cast is eclectic, to say the least. A very good read.