Alyssa Again

ALYSSA AGAIN by Sylvie Kurtz is an unexpected gem. Seldom does genre romance mix so successfully with intrigue to weave a tale that will hold one's attention captivated by both romance and danger.At six, twins Brook and Alyssa were separated. Each went to live with a parent, believing the other parent and twin dead, until an unexpected illness brings about a death bed confession. Brook became determined to find her twin, and possibly fill that emptiness that has haunted her for years. She doesn't expect to find Brook in a coma, the victim of fowl play. Now Brook is determined to impersonate her twin and find the person who wants her dead. In addition to this dangerous task, Brook also finds her heart at risk. She's attracted to the one man she can't have.Jack Chessman doesn't want Brook to risk herself, but vows to keep her safe. He can't see how a kindergarten teacher can pull off such a deception without tremendous risk. Nevertheless, he helps to ship Brook off to her mother's care, and prepare Alyssa for her new role. Alyssa must learn to jiggle her foot when nervous, to slouch, to kayak, to court danger and to live on the edge. Not so easy for a kindergarten teacher who's afraid of the dark. As she steps into her twin's identity, she steps into extreme danger, and only Jack will have the skills to save her.ALYSSA AGAIN lends a new interpretation to amnesia, allowing one twin to assumes another life. While amnesia plots are terribly common these days, Sylvie Kurtz manages to put a unique spin on the plot, breathing in freshness and originality. Woven into the romance are also delightfully suspicious characters and a wonderful intensity. Very highly recommended.

An excellent read! Sylvie Kurz has an exceptional talent at weaving romance with edge of your seat suspense. Several scenes in Alyssa Again had me holding my breath--especially Brooke's kayak adventure. This is one of those books you want to read slow (but can't)because you don't want it to end. I was so drawn into Jack and Brooke's quest for justice as well as their intense feelings toward one another; you couldn't help but being pulled in. The characters are identifiable, likable, and above all--BELIEVABLE. This author truly knows her craft. She kept me guessing right to the end on whodunnit and will they "live happily ever after." Sylvie Kurtz sprinkles in the red herrings just at the right moment. It is done so professionally, even the best of slueths will have a challenge solving the mystery. The author pulls the reader in and grabs hold of your attention right from the start to the very last word. The romance was tenderly written with feelings the reader cannot ignore. You can't help but laugh, cry, cheer, and feel your pulse rate increase. Being from South Florida, I enjoyed stepping into Brooke's shoes, into her new world, surroundings, and life at a small New Hampshire town. The scene in front of the crackling fireplace on a chilly summer evening with the man she desired sent goosebumps down my own spine. I kept saying to myself, "C'mon, Jack! Stop being so professional, let your heart rule your head!" Sylvie Kurtz gives the reader just enough backstory to make you want to care about these characters. It is woven into the exact scenes where a reader might ask "I wonder what their lives were like growing up." I felt I was not only a part of Jack and Brooke's life, but every member of The Adventure Group. I look forward to reading more of Sylvie Kurtz's romantic suspense novels. One Texas Night, I thought, was great, but Alyssa Again wins hands down! When I read this book, filled with the author's exceptional talent of putting real feelings to paper, there wasn't an emotion in me which didn't come alive. Fear, sadness, grief, love--the story stirred me. If you like romance, if you like a GOOD mystery, if you have time to sit back and take a visually written adventure, then don't miss this one. I promise, you will NOT be disappointed.