I have to admit I started MINE UNTIL MORNING with certain expectations. When the description of a Harlequin Blaze indicates that a blackout leads to a couple discovering "endless temptations in the dark," my assumption is that the man and woman will spend most of the blackout in bed (or some variation thereof). So, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Jonas Berringer and Tessa Rose have quite a few blackout related (non-sexual) adventures as they race through town to help a friend and try to sort out what they mean to each other.

Jonas and Tessa first met when he was hired by her father, Senator Rose, to protect her from a political threat. His presence at her shop quickly sparked an intense attraction. The moment of distraction that occurred when they finally succumbed resulted in an attack that left Jonas blind. They have stayed away from each other since then but now Senator Rose needs Jonas' help to protect Tessa. Using his blindness as the reason he needs her "help," Tessa shows up at Jonas' apartment just as a storm results in a citywide blackout. They will rely on each other to get through the night in more ways than one.

Jonas and Tessa make a great couple. Both are strong individuals with caring hearts who struggle with trusting in the love the other offers. We meet Jonas' brothers, one of whom gets a fairly substantial subplot involving an old flame. Both story-lines have plenty of heat and emotion to keep you reading until the last page is turned.