Hard to Resist

One weekend two years ago AJ Michaels let reporter Dare McKay too close, too fast. Then out of fear, she seized on a coincidence to accuse him of professional impropriety, effectively restoring the distance between them. Part of her still wants to let him close, but a stronger part finds the idea repellant, lest she wind up like her mother. Now a case forces them to work together, and AJ finds her defenses crumbling every time Dare is near. Indeed, the way Dare slips past her defenses is more dangerous than any criminal AJ has ever prosecuted.One of the city's most respected journalists and winner of two Pulitzer prizes, Dare has doggedly followed a path of corruption for years that now leads to working with AJ. He can never seem to forget the two intoxicating nights they shared, or stop baiting her into a response, even if it's negative. AJ needs his knowledge of Chicago's criminal underbelly. He needs to find a way to get close to her and win her trust.The second part of the Charmed and Dangerous miniseries, HARD TO RESIST follows HARD TO HANDLE with a powerful storyline and extraordinary characterizations. The unifying conflict of the series gains momentum, yet HARD TO RISIST could also be read as a standalone. AJ's complex family relationships and contradictory feelings add sympathy, while Dare's own family story provides powerful motivation. The past paced plot keeps the pages turning. Add this series to your keeper shelf, and watch for the concluding installation, HARD TO TAME. Very highly recommended.