It’s that time again — Tuesday! — which means I give you shirtless men and you try to steal them away from me. Top Off Tuesdays was started by Felicia, Christi and me. It is where we (and you!) share the book covers that make us swoon. Head over to Felicia’s blog to share your Top Off Tuesday link or to see what everyone has posted.
The Profiling Mysteries romantic suspense edition! And how punny it is.
A kick-ass Yankee cop and her special-ops Cajun guide search the Louisiana swamp for a deadly virus, but succumb to a fever of a very different sort.
Mysterious deaths stalk the bayou. No-nonsense Louisiana State trooper Tara Reeves reluctantly enlists the aid of Marc Lafayette, a too-sexy-for-his-own-good Cajun heartbreaker, to guide her on her search for evidence so she can bring down those responsible. But the source of the deaths is more dangerous than Tara could ever imagine. A foreign terrorist cell, plotting an attack on U.S. soil, is testing a deadly biological weapon in the remote wilderness of the swamp.
But the terrorists aren’t the only ones with secrets…
What Tara doesn’t know is that her sexy guide is part of a covert special ops team sent to destroy the terrorist threat, and Marc is not happy about having to babysit a nosy cop—even one as temptingly beautiful as Tara. But as they search the Louisiana swamp for a deadly virus, they succumb to a fever of a very different sort. Both of them know that love and work don’t mix, a harrowing showdown with the enemy will make their steamy passion boil over…and change their lives forever.
-from Goodreads
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal August 21, 2012 at 8:24 am
Man, if all guides leading people into the swamp looked like that, I’d sign on in a heartbeat. RAWR! Also, I kinda love the synopsis. “a too-sexy-for-his-own-good Cajun heartbreaker”? I’m IN!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 21, 2012 at 9:36 am
After I recover hyphen overload, I’ll be in, too.
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) August 21, 2012 at 8:50 am
“But as they search the Louisiana swamp for a deadly virus, they succumb to a fever of a very different sort.” <– If they're doing the deed where the virus is and NOBODY gets sick, I'm going to be mighty disappointed.
Anyone else think that's an odd placement for a gun?
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 21, 2012 at 9:37 am
I’m trying to figure out why he’s shirtless for a swamp search. Wouldn’t he want more clothing? (Not that I’m complaining.)
Felicia August 21, 2012 at 9:03 am
I love this series! (Well if it is tied to other 2 Cajun cop books)! They are just too fun!
I approve! I always approve of Nina though LOL
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 21, 2012 at 9:37 am
I may have to pick up a Nina Bruhns book!
Felicia August 21, 2012 at 9:48 am
She writes really good action–the only caveat is you have to buy that smexy can happen anywhere no matter how intense the situation. I always say they are smexy thriller escapism!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 21, 2012 at 9:49 am
I’m pretty easy when it comes to smexy. Heh.
Jenny August 21, 2012 at 10:22 am
A cajun special ops operative? WIN!!!!!! And look at that yummy cover…such pretty abs he has. Tara’s a lucky fictional woman isn’t she? *shakes fist at her*
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 21, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Not only is he a special ops Cajun, he’s a “too-sexy-for-his-own-good Cajun heartbreaker.”
Even better, amirite?
Mary @ Book Swarm August 21, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Armed, ab-ed and chiseled Cajun swamp guide FTW!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 22, 2012 at 9:14 am
It really can’t get much better than that, can it?
Christi Snow August 22, 2012 at 8:49 am
oooh, I read this series (and yes, I totally bought the books because of the hot covers.) It was good!! smiles….
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 22, 2012 at 9:15 am
Buying this series based off the covers is not a bad thing at all!
Ruby August 22, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I like that he’s not all oiled up, which I cannot say for my guy this week. And the Cajun bit is definitely a bonus. I love Cajun men. Though I’ve never met one in real life…
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 23, 2012 at 10:00 am
Maybe it’s time you do?
Vanessa The Jeep Diva August 22, 2012 at 8:48 pm
I’m calling road trip to find this guide. Y’all coming with me right. Love my Tuesdays filled with all this hotness.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender August 23, 2012 at 10:01 am
I call shotgun!