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Praise forThigh High
An extraordinarily good read... gripping, with a no-holds-barred lovemaking that definitely brings the heat level high.... The most engaging thing about Thigh High is its characters.... By the end of the story I felt as if I knew them alland I hated saying goodbye! Romance Readers at Heart
Dodd has penned another terrific story with a hero and heroine youll fall in love with and littered with wonderful secondary characters and enough fast-moving twists and turns and sizzling hot sensuality to keep you turning pages until the final word.
Romance Novel TV
Christina Dodd is a master.... Thigh High is a winner I highly recommend.Romance Reviews Today
Charming and likable characters... make this an enjoyable read.Fresh Fiction
Graced with an endearingly quirky cast of secondary characters and a wonderfully matched pair of protagonists, whose sexual chemistry is as hot and steamy as summer in New Orleans, Dodds latest is funny, sexy, and entertaining.Booklist
I cant wait to see what Ms. Dodd has in store because if Thigh High is any indication, well be in for a treat.
Romance Junkies
Dodds latest hero is like a heat-seeking missile: Once hes set on a course, hes hard to shake. Making this damaged and obsessive hero likable despite his arrogance demonstrates Dodds wonderful gift for characterization. The offbeat characters and undeniable charm of New Orleans make this romp a joy to experience! Romantic Times (top pick, 4 stars)
A humorous over-the-top wild spin of the Big Easy starring two likable protagonists.... Fans will enjoy Christina Dodds amusing romantic dance around New Orleans.Midwest Book Review
Raves for Christina Dodd
Dodd delivers a high-octane, blowout finale.... This romantic suspense novel is a delicious concoction that readers will be hard-pressed not to consume in one gulp.Publishers Weekly
Dodds latest sparkling romantic suspense novel is another of her superbly sexy literary confections expertly spiced with sassy wit and featuring a beguiling cast of wonderfully entertaining characters.Booklist
Sure to heat up the night.Romance Junkies
Dodd brings her unique sense of plotting, character, humor, and surprise to this wonderful tale. Youll relish every word, cherish each poignant moment and ingenious plot twist, sigh deeply and eagerly await the sequel. Dodd is clever, witty, and sexy.
Romantic Times
Dodd adds humor, sizzling sensuality, and a cast of truly delightful secondary characters to produce a story that will not disappoint.Library Journal
Strong and likable characters make this an enjoyable read. Ms. Dodd peppers the story with interesting secondary personalities, which adds to the reading pleasure.The Best Reviews
Sexy and witty, daring and delightful.
New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros
A master romantic storyteller.
New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah
Christina Dodd keeps getting better and better.
New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
Treat yourself to a fabulous bookanything by Christina Dodd!
New York Times bestselling author Jill Barnett
Christina Dodds
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Trouble in High Heels
Tongue in Chic
Thigh High
Christina Dodds Paranormal
Darkness Chosen Series
Scent of Darkness
Touch of Darkness
Into the Shadow
Into the Flame
For Monty McAllister, for no particular reason.
Nope. None. No reason. Not one.
And for Donna McAllister,
for being so welcoming and generous
with your time, help and friendship.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Danger in a Red Dress winds up not one but two series for me: the Fortune Hunters, with the wonderful Manly brothers, and the Lost Texas Hearts, with the heartbreaking and heartwarming Prescott family. As I look back on so many years and so many stories, Im thankful for the inspiration and the help Ive received. I want to offer my appreciation to everyone at NAL: Leslie Gelbman for her creative guidance; the editorial department, especially the astute Kara Cesare; the art department led by Anthony Ramondo; publicity with Craig Burke and Michele Langley, and of course, the spectacular Penguin sales department. Thank you all.
I especially want to thank my fans, who have patiently waited to read Gabriels story, and nagged ever so politely. Sarah and Santa, this ones for you.
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Teignmouth, New Hampshire
Hannah Grey couldnt remember when shed enjoyed a funeral more.
She sat in the back pew of the Methodist church; the service had been lovely, the elderly man in the coffin was content to be there, and best of all, Mr. Donald Dressers neglectful family had been discomfited by the praise lavished on him. His offspring, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren had looked uncomfortable, bored, or pious, depending on their ages and personalities, and Hannah hoped they hated every squirming minute of listening to the minister praise Mr. Dresser for his bravery in combat, his innate business sense, and his devotion to his communityqualities that none of them had inherited.
Now, while the Dresser family shuffled past the coffin, then into the vestibule to accept condolences, Hannah stood, shrugged into her long black coat, and walked up the aisle. She looked down at Mr. Dresser, dressed in his World War II uniform, his arthritis-twisted fingers crossed over his chest. He looked good. Stern. He had been a cantankerous old son of a bitch, but he had had his reasons. As he had told Hannah on a daily basis, Im sick and tired of being alive when all my friends are dead, my kids are worthless, and the only use I have for a pretty young nurse like you is to help me piss.
She was fiercely glad he was at peace, but she wiped a tear away as she whispered, Godspeed, old man. Godspeed.
She turned away, fumbling with her gloves, and walked to the vestibule. The mourners were gone, but Jeff Dresser stood alone, waiting for her.
He was fifty, handsome, well-dressed, and attractiveat least, he thought he was attractive. Big difference.
On behalf of the family, wed like to thank you for your care of our father. Youre the first home-care nurse who could stick it out for more than two weeks, and weve sent your final wages to the agency. He handed her a plain white envelope. But heres a bonus for you, with our gratitude.
She looked at the envelope. Looked at him. Noted that even at his fathers funeral, when she was covered from head to foot in all-concealing black winter clothes, the fading playboy couldnt resist looking her over. Thank you, Jeff. Im sorry that your father had to die in such pain, but I loved hearing the stories of his life. He was very interesting.
She had Jeffs attention now. He talked to you? He told you the stories of his life? By God, thats more than he would ever do with us!
All I had to do was ask.
He stiffened, hearing the rebuke.
She tucked the envelope into her coat pocket and turned away. Goodbye.
