Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1220378 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

"...a super sexy, intrigue-laced romance from Nina Bruhns."
Getting the jump on the wrong man is a career first for bail enforcement officer, Luce Montgomery. It would have been nice if Piñon Lake's Chief of Police, Philip O'Donnaugh, had told her who he was before she felt the rear pockets of his jeans for his wallet or ID. But Luce has to admit, she enjoyed her hands-on confrontation with Chief O'Donnaugh.

Apparently, he enjoyed it, too, and has made his interest known on more than one occasion since their late-night tussle in the dirt. As luck would have it -- bad lucky, really -- they're after the same man, but for different reasons. Clyde Tafota is a bail jumper and Luce has come to New Mexico to bring him back to St. Louis before his bond expires. Philip, on the other hand, is looking for Clyde in relation to a local office robbery.

Their shared interest in Tafota is going to make her job kind of difficult, Luce acknowledges, but not impossible. She needs to get this "skip" in her custody or else risk losing a large chunk of change that will help her open her own P.I. business. Working side-by-side with Chief O'Donnaugh isn't going to further her cause; not when he's likely to claim jurisdiction and insist she go through proper channels.

Time is running out on the bail jumper's bond, damn it! Philip is conscious of an entirely different timeline, however. If he hopes to get Luce in his bed before she leaves the state, he has to be quick -- and ruthless -- about his plans for seduction. Which is why he has done something he has never done before: let an outsider work on a case with him.

Hell, the peace and quiet of Piñon Lake has become a thing of the past. And while he doesn't want to get burned again, Philip is mightily attracted to the pretty bounty hunter. Their joint investigation of Tafota's whereabouts will keep her in the state for a little while longer...but will it be long enough to make a difference? Luce appears to be on the run from something, so Philip can only hope that she will eventually run straight into his arms.

BLUE JEANS AND A BADGE is a super sexy, intrigue-laced romance from Nina Bruhns that will thrill readers with its taut suspense and lush levels of sexual tension. Silhouette Intimate Moments has a star in this author, so if you have yet to pick up a novel by Ms. Bruhns, I strongly recommend that you do so. Now. Right this very minute. Philip is a very special hero, and Luce is a very unique heroine (whom is commitment-phobic, to a certain extent).

Philip is more of the picket-fence sort -- even though he's had lousy luck with relationships in the past -- while Luce would prefer to run for the hills (or scale mountaintops) than contemplate any sort of permanency with a man. Philip, in particular. When chemistry is this potent, this overpowering, though, we all know she'll be fighting a losing battle. It seems strange that she would even try to fight this attraction (and its resultant temptations) when Philip is so mouth-watering, but there are influences at work here that will lead to some very shocking discoveries for Luce.

I don't know how Nina Bruhns does it, but each and every release from this author is a "keeper" in its own right. Her books are always chockfull of adventure, romance and lavish love scenes, and BLUE JEANS AND A BADGE is no exception to this rule. It's intelligently plotted and curl-your-toes romantic; it also seems to draw upon the author's "gypsy" roots, her fondness for Indian culture, and her ability to make a reader want to step inside of the pages of her novels. The New Mexico landscape, for example, is described with colorful, vivid prose. Even more colorful and vivid, however, is Philip and Luce's relationship and the sparks they shoot off from their very first encounter...Er, is it hot in here or is it just me?

Reviewed by Cheryl Jeffries for romanticfiction.tripod.com

Exceptional & Entertaining
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.

Very Enjoyable
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.