FROM #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR DESIREE HOLTBook three in the Corporate Heat seriesHunting a murderer is hot work, in more ways than one.Lindsey Califaro, second-in-command at Elite Marketing, is suspicious when her boss, Craig Wainwright, is killed in a car accident. She’s had a funny feeling about things around the agency for a while and now her spidey senses are going haywire. Something is wrong … senses are going haywire. Something is wrong and she’s determined to find out what.
John Martino, highly sought-after forensic accountant, is sent by Arroyo to dig into Elite’s books and see if there is an answer there. He expects problems, but what he doesn’t expect is to find a super-smart, hot female who pushes all his buttons and sends his sex drive into overload.
Investigating Elite’s finances and Craig’s private life, the two uncover a sordid trail of sex trafficking and drugs so extensive it shocks them. As they draw closer to the real head of the operation, the heat between them rises and their feelings for each other explode.
As they work to blow open the criminal enterprise, John must do everything he can to protect Lindsey from a master criminal. But will his best be enough?
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Desiree Holt has done it again. Although I have yet to read the other books in this series, I had no trouble following the story.
Lindsey Califaro is tasked with taking charge of Elite Marketing when her boss Craig Wainwright dies in a car accident. While she was second in command at Elite, she is actually an employee of Arroyo Enterprises, the parent company.
Craig had handled many of high profile companies and with the unexpectedness of his death, Noah and Taylor Cantrell, owners of Arroyo, travel down with a forensic accountant to be sure nothing is shady, and to ensure the clients are taken care of as they take full control.
It’s the forensic accountant, John Martino that has Lindsey a bit anxious. They have a history of four pretty amazing days together, followed by nothing, not even a phone call.
John wasn’t going to take the job, but thought better of it. He really wants to make up with Lindsey and this may be the way to get in the door. I really did love the way he groveled in the elevator after their first business dinner with the Cantrells.
As they investigate Lindsey’s hunches in the finances, they stumble on something more far reaching than they could have imagined. A client spa, a modeling agency, private island photo shoots, all figure into things. As John follows the money, his relationship with Lindsay goes from sizzle to flame.
Investigations outside of Elite’s purview will have you holding your breath in suspense as this tale twists and turns.
Suspenseful, with plenty of surprises and the sensual and erotic relationship will practically melt your kindle.
This is romantic suspense at its best! I found I could not put this story down. It really got its hooks into me. The suspense was great, the romance was wonderful, and the characters were terrific. You can really relate to them. This is a sexy story done with a bit of humor. Desiree Holt really knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love romance along with a suspenseful story, I definitely recommend this story.
Desiree Holt writes another awesome book that kept me on the edge of my seat! This book has intriguing characters and a well thought out plotline. If you like reading books that have suspense, romance, action, deceit, and a little murder thrown in this is the book for you. The dynamic between the characters is amazing and kept my attention from the beginning of the book to the end! I received this book from the author to read and review.
With a shared past that didn’t exactly lack fireworks, John and Lindsey are a great couple to read. Their investigation into hat happened to her boss, his shady deals and how her company might be involved. They also have to figure out if the explosive chemistry they have can lead to a relationship or are they just not capable of sustaining this…whatever it is, long term.
John does accept that he leapt to some conclusions in the past and that he has to learn the full facts before making assumptions. Lindsey also has to face that she can’t always live day by day, some plans need to be long term and develop as they should and not try to force things into the shape she wants!
Great mix of romance, action and thrills!
Wow! Masquerade by Desiree Holt is a great romantic suspense. Ms. Holt has once again delivered a story that will keep readers engaged and unable to put this book down. Masquerade is a well-written book full of amazing characters. Lindsey’s boss is killed in a car accident. When forensic accountant John is brought in to investigate, their fling from years ago is re-ignited. Lindsey and John’s story is loaded with drama, humor, 5 alarm fire heat and plenty of suspense. This story hooked me at page one and didn’t let go until the end. I loved every page and look forward to my next book by Desiree Holt. Masquerade is book 3 of the Corporate Heat Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.