Come Midnight

As contemporary romance goes, this was alright. I didn't feel it was near as steamy as everyone else claims, and even a little light for a romance. I had difficulty with the character's relationship throughout most of the book unsure if Nick really is guilty of murder and how a doctor of Psychology could risk her safety for a man who harbors so much violence within him. I guess that's what makes this story pull the reader in both directions. The story line was fairly predictable and the author had a couple opportunities to really twist the plot but failed to do so. Not even the ending is much of a shocker. Therefore, I really could not give it more than four stars and even that may be stretching this one in comparison to other books that measure up far better. Is it worth buying? At the price of the used books, sure. If you were to actually find a new one at a higher price, than I'm not quite sure, but for $2.50, why not.

Nick Monterra is a famous photographer whose roots lie in the ghettos of Los Angeles, where he was once tried for killing a man. Now, he's living proof that you can take the kid out of the ghetto, but you can't take the ghetto . . . well, you know. He's being tried for murder again, this time for the death of one his models, and his ex-girlfriend.Leigh Rappaport is a rather successful, top-notch psychologist who springs from the creme of California society. Since her fiance is the leading prosecutor in Monterra's case, he asks her to do a personality/psych profile for him of Monterra. Against her better judgement, Leigh agrees, and naturally she and Nick fall in love. But Leigh can't help wondering exactly what Nick is capable of.This is a great book, if you like romances with lots of sexual tension and don't demand too much in the way of a plot. Who cares if it's trashy, it's still one of my favorites. Forster inserts not-too-subtle symbolism into the book, and Nick becomes an admirable character that one wouldn't mind getting to know -- in one way or another -- in real life. This is a great book to read for purely guilty-pleasure seekers, and one I would definitely recommend.

If you want something more than just romance this is the story for you. I was enthralled by the pyscological aspects of the book and touched by the passion Mrs. Forster portrays. Her characters are real and leave you lusting for more. This is the first book I've read by her and now can't wait to read the rest