THRILL ME is the 18th book in the Fool's Gold romance series and can be read as a stand-alone novel. This is the second book I've read by Susan Mallery and I really enjoyed her writing.

Maya Farlow, introduced in the previous novel, KISS ME, fell in love with Del Mitchell, a guy who used to live in Fool's Gold. Del was in love with her and wanted to marry her but Maya panicked, broke their engagement, and ran. Stunned, broken-hearted Del left Fool's Gold to make a name and fortune for himself. Now ten years later, Maya receives a job offer to promote her hometown's new slogan. She accepts and moves to live in Fool's Gold but there is one problem. Del is back for summer and they're supposed to work together.

Maya is surprised Del doesn't hold any grudge against her but she has a feeling he is determined not to give her a second chance.

This is a really nice contemporary novel and the author concentrates mostly on the work the hero and heroine did together. There was some romance, family problems, and family secrets keep the story interesting and well-paced. I was actually more interested to read about Del's mother, Elaine, and her situation. I can't wait to read the next one in the Fool's Gold series.