Angels and Outlaws by Lori Wilde

The first book in the White Star series describes how two young lovers met 2,500 years ago and how their love was sealed forever by a falling star. In the present, the White Star representing their love was taken from an amateur thief, who originally stole it as part of a larger jewelry collection.

While investigating a series of robberies including the one where the White Star amulet was stolen, NYPD detective Sam Mason noticed a pattern between the robberies and high society parties. Only one person – Cass Richards was present at each party. He arranges to be paired with Cass at the next society event. As they spend time together, Sam finds more and more evidence linking Cass to the crimes, but his heart tells him she’s innocent. When the real thief confessed, Sam followed his heart directly into Cass’ arms.

The story was filled with lots of hot romance and even hotter sex, though very little of the story applies to the overall series arc. I particularly enjoyed Cass, as she wasn’t the traditional Blaze heroine. I also like Lori’s creativity in finding new places to make love and the touch of humor made it even more enjoyable.

Score: Great

Details: Blaze #230, January 2006