Harlequin Temptation #607: Between the Sheets

I have a small cache of serial novels stuffed away in my closet to bring out later when I've almost forgotten the storyline...This book is included. Claire, a gorgeous, brainy psychologist, can't meet men because they're too intimidated by her intelligence and beauty. Graham, also a brainy, beautiful businessman (though this has not always been so!)owns a computer match-making service and cannot find a woman who sees him for HIM, not his looks. She writes a column and dares him to match her up with someone comparable. The only viable canidate is himself, but wary of being hurt, Graham conceals his identity as their e-mail messaging grows. Claire is constantly being pulled between the flesh-and-blood Graham, who keeps popping up, and his sweet alterego online. Let's just say that Claire is a wonderful character, though someone I've never known to exist. Graham mercilessly pushes her beyond her safe little boundaries and what ensues is at times wicked, poignant, and heart-wrenching.

This is the first of Mallory Rushe's romances I have read, and after reading it I am on the look out for her other novels... This romance is fast paced from the outset, well written and inventive. Inview that we are talking about short finctional story, Rush is well capable of delving deep into human need, emotion and love. She is adept at creating realistic characters, based in and around eclectic plots and sub-plots...very electric. I found this novel a delight to read, and have re-read it many times..A must for all romance lovers out there!