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Too Close for Comfort
He kidnapped her in her own hospital . . .to keep her alive.
Dr. Marissa Fairfax is a calm, cool trauma surgeon. Police officer Jack Corelli is a tough cop who's been assigned to protect her until she testifies at a murder trial-whether she wants his help, or not.
Jack's more than willing to enforce the mandatory protection order, but he's got his work cut out for him.
Dr. Marissa Fairfax is a calm, cool trauma surgeon. Police officer Jack Corelli is a tough cop who's been assigned to protect her until she testifies at a murder trial-whether she wants his help, or not.
Jack's more than willing to enforce the mandatory protection order, but he's got his work cut out for him.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1997
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Eve Gaddy
80 books174 followersEve Gaddy is the award winning, national bestselling author of forty novels and novellas.
Eve 's books have won and been nominated for awards from Romantic Times, Golden Quill, Bookseller’s Best, Holt Medallion, Texas Gold, Daphne Du Maurier and more. She was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Innovative Series romance as well as winning the 2008 Romantic Times Career Achievement award for Series Storyteller of the year. Eve’s books have sold over a million copies worldwide and been published in several languages and many foreign countries.
Eve’s writing career began when she was in search of the perfect job and a friend challenged her to write a novel. Naturally, she thought of romance, since that is one of her favorite things to read.
Eve loves her family, spring and fall in east Texas, the Colorado mountains, dogs, chocolate, books, and electronics. She enjoys cooking except when she is creating, and has been known to tell her husband that is what takeout was created for.
Eve also loves a happy ending. That's why she writes romance.
Eve 's books have won and been nominated for awards from Romantic Times, Golden Quill, Bookseller’s Best, Holt Medallion, Texas Gold, Daphne Du Maurier and more. She was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Innovative Series romance as well as winning the 2008 Romantic Times Career Achievement award for Series Storyteller of the year. Eve’s books have sold over a million copies worldwide and been published in several languages and many foreign countries.
Eve’s writing career began when she was in search of the perfect job and a friend challenged her to write a novel. Naturally, she thought of romance, since that is one of her favorite things to read.
Eve loves her family, spring and fall in east Texas, the Colorado mountains, dogs, chocolate, books, and electronics. She enjoys cooking except when she is creating, and has been known to tell her husband that is what takeout was created for.
Eve also loves a happy ending. That's why she writes romance.
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December 26, 2011
Too Close for Comfort caught my eye because I can't resist a cop. Add in the description of Jack Corelli as a tough guy and my bad boy buzzer went off.
The story starts off with a bang as Dr. Marissa Fairfax is held at gunpoint and Jack Corelli makes his entrance flatting her during the chase. The two have a history of disliking one another, but as well have all heard there is a fine line between love and hate. When Marissa becomes an important witness in Jack's case, he is determined to do whatever is necessary to make sure she stays alive whether she likes it or not.
The two tangle as both want to be strong and maintain the upper hand in their growing relationship. The excitement and action that keeps throwing them together and exposing their weaknesses and their need for one another progresses both the plot and their relationship.
Getting to see both strong, take control characters have to learn when to give in and when to compromise made both Jack and Marissa enjoyable characters to see grow and change. I thought the suspense was well done, and I didn't want the book to end.
The story starts off with a bang as Dr. Marissa Fairfax is held at gunpoint and Jack Corelli makes his entrance flatting her during the chase. The two have a history of disliking one another, but as well have all heard there is a fine line between love and hate. When Marissa becomes an important witness in Jack's case, he is determined to do whatever is necessary to make sure she stays alive whether she likes it or not.
The two tangle as both want to be strong and maintain the upper hand in their growing relationship. The excitement and action that keeps throwing them together and exposing their weaknesses and their need for one another progresses both the plot and their relationship.
Getting to see both strong, take control characters have to learn when to give in and when to compromise made both Jack and Marissa enjoyable characters to see grow and change. I thought the suspense was well done, and I didn't want the book to end.
December 30, 2011
Pretty good character development and a good plot. It was more of a three and a half starts for me but it's only because I don't enjoy cop books, movies, ect. I'm more of the other side of the law kind of girl. jeje Just kidding. Over I say it was pretty good since I couldn't put it down and that's always a good sign.
September 13, 2012
In general, I enjoyed the book. The storyline was good and the two main characters had enough background to make them interesting.
For those to whom it matters, the book did have a bit of cussing as well as premarital sex, often described in detail.
For those to whom it matters, the book did have a bit of cussing as well as premarital sex, often described in detail.
December 28, 2012
I liked it!!! Nice romance novel with a happy everafter. This is the first novel I have read by Ms. Gaddy. The only draw-back was that some aspects were predictable. Otherwise, it was a heartwarming novel. I will read other novels by Ms. Gaddy!!
December 24, 2011
Maybe three and a half stars. A quick, fun read.
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November 5, 2021
Really enjoyed this intrigue filled book. I enjoyed the sass & independence of Marissa & the strength & determination of Jack as well as the chemistry they created together. Author Eve Gaddy brought danger & definite drama to the pages mixed with a pure sensual experience. As Jack & Marissa fought their attraction & the bad guys, you knew it was over before it started, they had no choice but to fall hard for each other. I enjoyed how not only a criminal case & a sexual attraction were on tap but also some family drama in the form of Jack’s young son Tony. It all revolved together & some interesting things came to light. Definitely recommend.
July 17, 2022
Cute cheap romance but also really good thrillery vibes? Yes please
January 22, 2012
This steamy romance starts with an exciting and action packed scene where Marissa, our lovely doctor gets put ob the middle of a police investigation with an all too close encounter with a shooting. One of her least favorite people, Detective Jack is the lead investigator. He places himself on guard duty in her apartment while she is the target of gang hitmen and crazed criminals. While rooming together they learn that their previous dislike for one another was strong sexual tension.
This novel has some serious sexual content and isn't for those who are squeemish when it comes to blood etc. A generally good romantic read.
This novel has some serious sexual content and isn't for those who are squeemish when it comes to blood etc. A generally good romantic read.
January 27, 2016
A detective has to protect a trauma surgeon who is an important witness. She is not cooperative and then the predictable ensues. They both have issues from previous relationships, but are drawn to each other, though they appear to be total opposites. In the end, well.....
Some of the story is interesting and there is potential, but there is too much emphasis on the romance and sex. I find that cheapens a good story to the point that I no longer care about the story.
This is a first time book for this author and she might be Ok, if she can get story priorities in a better order.
Some of the story is interesting and there is potential, but there is too much emphasis on the romance and sex. I find that cheapens a good story to the point that I no longer care about the story.
This is a first time book for this author and she might be Ok, if she can get story priorities in a better order.
August 27, 2012
Too be honest, had to look up the story blurb in order to remember that I had read this one. It had some good stuff, but I keep getting it mixed up with "Fatal Judgment" which I read just before.
Marissa is a tough, no nonsense surgeon who gets caught up in a mob hit. Jack has to protect her, which she doesn't want him to do, of course.
The character I remember the most is the cat, who dies. And Marissa spends a lot of time crying in the shower.
Marissa is a tough, no nonsense surgeon who gets caught up in a mob hit. Jack has to protect her, which she doesn't want him to do, of course.
The character I remember the most is the cat, who dies. And Marissa spends a lot of time crying in the shower.
August 1, 2012
Flounced. Just not my thing. I do not like characters who are so obtuse yet think they're right. Everything in the opening sequence was exactly what I dislike about "action" romances, and the female lead was the epitome of what I dislike in those situations.
March 12, 2016
Enjoyable romantic suspense with a strong, independent heroine who falls in love with a cop. The heroine is a surgeon who gets the death confession from an injured man and is then a key witness who needs to be protected. This is where the hero comes in. It was a light read but enjoyable.
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December 23, 2011Kindle free download 12/23/11.
December 26, 2011
A good quick read. Free from Amazon.
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July 5, 2012Kindle Freebie 7/5/12
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July 6, 2012Free on Amazon 07/05/2012.
July 7, 2012
I loved the way the author wrote in the relationships of the secondary characters so completely with just a paragraph or two!
August 20, 2012
I wanted to read this book due to the fact that it had a alpha cop in it, but it fell a little short for me, Could not really love the caracters and the story was kind of predictable.
September 16, 2012
Not terribly complicated, but a good engaging quick read. Subtitle completely unnecessary.
June 30, 2014
A typical series romantic suspense--an entertaining way to pass some time though more sensual than my personal preference.
December 25, 2011
A good, enjoyable read!
March 30, 2017
"Too Close For Comfort" had a little bit of everything I love when I read. A bit of suspense. A bit of drama. A bit of romance. I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I loved that Marissa was a bit of spitfire - smart, strong, independent. What book nerd girl wouldn't fall for Jack - strong, dark, dangerous, handsome. This was a fast read with no cliffhanger.
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