Always Look Twice

Sheri Whitefeather scores with this sexy supernatural thriller set against the backdrop of LA. Includes black magic, otherworldly happenings, spells, evil witches, good forces and a super sexy heroine who is a psychic and dresses like a dominatrix, and an appealing hero described as the "Indian FBI"- reminded me of Val Kilmer in Thunderheart. Great supporting characters - arty sister, tough cop friends, rogue Native American activist , weird Hollywood producer- and a strong base mythology ( evil doings dating back a century are at work) are laid out in this first book in at least a pair if not a series to follow. Native American folklore and witchcraft beliefs provide the eerie gothic tones the permeate this serial murder mystery and set the author's first full length novel off to a great start. Ms. Whitefeather has been successfully writing for the SIlhouette Desire line for some time- I am thrilled to get the chance to read a longer book by her with equal intensity in the lovemaking and attraction between her leads and fantastic handling of Native American themes. The Apache/ Sioux and Creek elements are blended nicely making a great read! I love the BOmbshell line- my only complaint is some of the books are extra light on the sex and romance- this is not one of them! Super romance - steamy sex that would work in a BLAZE novel- and fun supernatural storyline. 4 stars and I can't wait for more!

FBI Special Agent Ian West is nasty with an attitude towards Native American psychic Olivia Whirlwind as he makes it obvious he does not like working with a clairvoyant. Olivia is a bit shook by his position because he believes in the supernatural. Still the Los Angeles police want her help as she has successfully helped them in the past; this time the culprit is a serial killer murdering Native American females that she feels has paranormal powers. Following their initial confrontation, Olivia drives home only to be pulled to the motel room that her father committed suicide in ten years ago; to her shock, Ian has this room. Neither understands what is drawing them together except that they cannot ignore their deep feelings for one another. While she worries about the safety of her sister, Ian worries that Olivia is the profile of the victim even as they fall in love and the crime evidence mounts that the killer is more than human. Though the killer comes out of nowhere (no mystical pun intended), fans will fully appreciate this powerful paranormal police procedural romance starring two wonderful protagonists and a strong support cast; in fact sister Allie needs her tale soonest. The suspense builds up on the two levels: the not so mundane investigation and the strange but cleverly developed spiritual. Sheri Whitefeather provides a fantastic merging of the two sub-genres, which will send the audience (including moi) seeking her previous Harlequin novels. Harriet Klausner