Dark of the Night

by Dee Davis

When she was only eight years old, Riley O’Brien survived the the deaths of her mother and sister. As a result she vowed never to desert her father, a brilliant young congressman whose star was on the rise. Now, twenty-one years later, after trading her dreams of a normal life for his ambitions, Riley stands by her father’s side as he makes a bid for the presidency. Growing up in the political spotlight, she has become an expert at hiding her feelings behind the surface of her regal beauty. But her defenses are about to be shattered.

Investigative reporter Jake Mahoney resents wasting his time covering an ice princess at a presidential campaign rally. But when a car bomb throws him–literally–on top of the candidate’s daughter, Jake quickly realizes that Riley O’Brien is pure fire. No one has ever gotten under his skin like this before. Their attraction is instant, and possibly fatal, as dangerous secrets from the past explode into the present, destroying one life after another in a nightmare of blind ambition.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Suspense

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Award winning author Dee Davis worked in association management before turning her had to writing. Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything In Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, she’s won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she is the author of over thirty novels and novellas, including her current A-Tac series and Cottage in the Mist. When not sitting at the computer, Dee spends time exploring Connecticut with her husband, daughter, and Cardigan Welsh Corgis.

Reviews

[Eomuahaha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Do not read this without reading whole series. I got to chapter 3 and had to quit, the reference to a house fire, Larsen, etc were not summarized at all, had no idea what was going on. Then the references got important to the story, had no idea what was going on. Award winning author does not know how to connect information from previous books. Terrible.

[Briana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I tend to love most of Dee Davis' novels and this one was no exception. It was a little different from her novels that I started out reading but still very much intriguing. She definitely delivered on the plot which contained a good amount of suspense and action. I admit I found Riley a little weak at first with the way she was living her life for her father but it wasn't a huge deal and it began to even out to allow the book to remain enjoyable. It was quite the journey watching Riley and Jake sort out their personal issues and their relationship. Good read.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Confusing.....

At the beginning, I was quickly becoming confused with so many different character's popping up that I had a difficult time connecting with the main characters. But as usual with a Dee Davis story it was riveting by the middle!

[Lynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book the ending was predictable

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised by the ending. It was a good, quick read.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written. Keeps you guessing until the end.

[Kristin Nolette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisting, turning,romance

A romance novel with all the suspense of a mystery novel. Keeps you guessing at every turn of the page

[Danielles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again very good

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

IT WAS AN AWESOME ROMANTIC, MYSTERIOUS BOOK!