Blue Jeans and a Badge

Love the variety of plots and locations in Ms. Bruhns' books, especially this one. Fell in love with Phillip - what a great and understanding guy! Ms. Bruhn's characters seem realistic and compelling. Also try Ghost of a Chance - cute and silly yet a great love story.

Nina Bruhns Blue Jeans and a Badge April 2005 Left on her adopted parents' doorstep at a young age, Luce Montgomery grew up with a loving and happy family. Knowing she wasn't their biological daughter made no difference to her, she loved them just the same for taking her in when no one else would. But through the years Luce had been searching for something. She felt incomplete, even with her adventurous job of bounty hunter; something was still missing in her life, what it was she didn't know yet. Luce's career kept her traveling and away from home a lot, but that never deterred her from her life back home in St. Louis. Her latest assignment lands her in Sante Fe, New Mexico looking for a criminal that had recently jumped bail, one she needed to apprehend in order to get paid and open her new PI business. Luce wasn't about to let any obstacle stand in the way of collecting her bounty. One thing was for sure; even a case of mistaken identity wouldn't cause her too much grief. Although, the shiny, metal badge he was wearing did cause a minor problem. Sheriff Phillip O' Donnaugh has handcuffed a lot of people in his career, he could truly say he'd seen it all, up until now. He may be on the wrong end of the handcuffs this time, but the beautiful woman leering over him intrigued him more that he wanted to admit. Phillip might not be the man she was looking for, but he was more than willing to be exactly what she needed. He hoped she felt the same way, only time would tell, but first he had to get out of the handcuffs. After speaking with Luce for a short time, Phillip decided he was just what she needed on a personal and business level. Realizing they were searching for the same man, he decides that they should work together. After all, two heads were better than one. Now the feat was trying to convince her of his plan, but as he soon finds out, female bounty hunters can be the most stubborn people in the world. Hesitantly, Luce decides to go along with Phillip's idea, they could make a lot more progress with both of them tracking the perp, and at least Phillip new his way around a lot better than she did. As much as she begins to enjoy his company, Luce isn't as easily swayed or seduced as he seemed to think she was in the beginning of their adventure. Through trial, error, and dead ends, Luce and Phillip finally get some leads they can use in their search for their mutual target. What they find is a whole lot more than either of them imagined, in more ways than one and more levels than just business. Will their growing attraction cause them to lose site of their top priority? Or will it help them in the long run to trust each other and maybe even pursue a relationship outside of their jobs? And can the two of them concentrate enough to solve the case, or are they headed for yet another dead end and secrets that were better left unknown? Nina Bruhns is a joy to have in the world of romance. I've read most o

Blue Jeans and a Badge by Nina Bruhns is an emotional, sexy and intriguing read. Bounty hunter Luce Montgomery had her man in her sights. But the man she captured wasn't the bail jumper but was the local law. Luce was attracted to him from the word go but she didn't get close to anyone. Phillip O'Donnough loved working as a cop in his quite little town. The beautiful woman who cuffed him really turned the tables on him. Phillip and Luce realize that her bail jumper and his latest case are related. As they work together their attraction explodes. Blue Jeans and a Badge really delivers. The chemistry between Phillip and Luce sizzles. You can really feel the sexual tension as well as the friendship and love that develops. The suspense really kept me involved from page one. I really enjoyed how you were made to feel like you were there with them in the desert. Nina Bruhns is a keeper for me.

Bounty Hunter Luce Montgomery is in Pinon Lake, New Mexico tracking down Clyde Tafota, a man who has skipped bail. She's hoping to find Clyde quickly and take him back to St. Lois. After staking out his shop, she sees him coming out and immediately grabs him. But, Luce is in for a major surprise when her man turns out to be Philip O'Donnaugh, the Chief of Police. Luce intrigues Philip, and after a sleepless night, he decides to learn more about the sexy woman. His body won't let him stop thinking about her, and Philip plans to see more of Luce one way or the other. And, the best way to do that is by working with her to find Clyde Tafota. Luce grudgingly agrees to let Philip help her in the hunt, but she sure doesn't want or expect the raw sexuality that attracts her. Soon, they are learning secrets about Clyde that they never would have guessed. And, Philip and Luce are definitely heating up the pages of this novel with their explosive passion. This is an exciting, entertaining and engaging romance that you will NOT want to miss. Philip and Luce are two characters that readers will find charismatic, emotional and pure fun. I certainly had a wonderful time in their world, and it definitely ended to soon for me. But, it will be kept on my keeper shelf to be enjoyed again in the future. Author Nina Bruhns has been known to create fictional stories of romance that are well written and witty, as well as captivating and creative. BLUE JEANS AND A BADGE is no exception. This love story abounds with engaging characters, witty dialogue and a plot that will keep you quickly turning the pages. Once again, I'm totally impressed with Ms. Bruhns writing talent, and she's definitely an auto-buy for me. I highly recommend buying a copy of this Silhouette Intimate Moments book, out in April 2005.