Red Leopard

Vistaria is a country on the brink of rebellion. When Calli travels to the country to be with her cousin Minnie, she is almost immediately thrown into turmoil. Aside from helping Minnie stay out of trouble, which includes keeping an eye on her and her new beau Duardo, she falls head over heels for Nick. Known as the mysterious Red Leopard, it seems Nick has feelings for Calli as well. But there is too much at stake for Nick to be involved with Calli, as the Vistarians do not favor Americans. Nick would lose any power he has if he is seen with Calli, but their attraction cannot be denied either. The two couples are caught up in the melee as the rebels strike. They are desperate to escape the danger and stay together through it all. The Red Leopard is a story full of danger and turmoil. The longing Nick and Calli have for each other is almost overwhelming. When they finally come together, it is hot and passionate. Nick and Calli's reunion after a brief separation is a scorchingly emotional scene. It's a very sweet moment. The plot is a little slow paced in the middle, but the last part of the story is exciting. I did, however, find the ending to be somewhat anticlimactic. There are a few plot points in which the reader is left hanging. Overall The Red Leopard is a good book. It captured my interest and I found it entertaining. Nannette Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This is the second book that I've read by Ms. Cooper-Posey and it was great! The characters, the setting, and even the storyline are unique and fun. The chemistry between Calli and Nicolas is instant and it's hot, but Ms. Cooper-Posey manages to draw it out and as a result when our lovers finally get together it's beyond steaming. This is really a great story about two people who are greatly attracted to each other but can't be together because of a situation (in this case civil war for a very small country) that is beyond their control. This story is very romantic and although this is a "romantica" story this is not a book with page after page of gratuitous sex scenes. Instead it's a story about strength and integrity, and yes, attraction. Nicolas is the half-brother of the President of Vistaria. His country is on the brink of revolution and the last thing he needs is an instant and intense attraction to American Calli Munro. She is everything that he wants but can't have. Callie on the other hand has just come to Vistation at the request of her uncle Josh. On her first night in town she finds herself in jail with nothing and no one and she is less then thrilled. Before she knows it she is being release after a rather intense interview with a red headed mystery man. The attraction she feels for him is more then anything that she has felt in a very long time, and when he is about to walk away she tries to hold on, but mystery man walks away with a hit of sadness in his eyes. She has no idea who her rescuer is and she can't get him out of her mind, even when she's asleep. Soon her world will collide with his and she will find out just who Nicolas really is. Even knowing she can't have him doesn't detract from their mutal attraction. Will they ever be able to act on their feelings or will threat of war keep them apart? This was really an emotional story that was well told. The characterization was right on, and Ms. Cooper-Posey does an excellent job of keeping our interest alive while at the same time keeps our lovers apart. That is until...well, never mind I'll let you read the book! This was a great book that I highly recommend to the fan of the romance genre. Word of warning things are a little spicy then the average romantic read but it's tastefully done. Ms. Cooper-Posey is now and author I'll pick up simply because her name in on the cover. Official Reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com