The Distraction

Kincade follows The Masseuse with a confusing mix of eroticism, suspense, and deep emotion. Alec Flynn is a violent, dangerous man who leaves a trail of destruction behind him. Everyone warns Anna Rossi away from him, but she ignores all advice, to her detriment. The first half of the book is blazing hot, though Kincade teases the reader with unfulfilled promises of kinky play. Then comes an abrupt shift into fast-paced drama and improbable action sequences, paired uncomfortably with realistic emotional reactions to violence and abuse. Kincade piles on a series of predictable revelations of secret identities that are no surprise. The reader is left despairing that these two could find anything resembling a happy ending. Agent: Joanna MacKenzie, Browne and Miller Literary Associates. (Feb.)