Publishers Weekly
A heroine who can see dark energy flashes in a villain's aura and a hero who can squelch villainous thoughts before they're put into action go to paradise to find a murderer, but find love, sex and a nest of drug-enhanced evildoers instead in Krentz's latest Arcane Society novel. Librarian Grace Renquist and ex-cop-turned-bartender Luther Malone, both members of the centuries-old Arcane Society, join forces when the psychic investigative agency Jones & Jones hires Grace, with Luther as her bodyguard, to find a killer in Hawaii. Luther quickly realizes Grace is not your normal paranormal, but their hot romance is put (briefly) on hold as they learn that Nightshade, drug-fueled supernatural baddies, are after the same murderer-as is the lethal psychic hunter La Sirène, an opera diva with a killer voice. The plot is fast, steamy and wildly entertaining even if it defies credulity. Krentz's fans will enjoy this outing and appreciate the teaser that readers have not seen the last of this power couple. (Jan.)
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Library Journal
Grabbing readers from the get-go with a sizzling murder that's the perfect setup for what's to come, this latest in Krentz's unique centuries-spanning paranormal "Arcane Society" series (she writes the 19th-century stories as Amanda Quick) pairs a bitter, wounded ex-cop-turned-bartender with an emotionally guarded genealogy librarian. The pair set off to Maui on a routine reconnaissance mission for the shadowy Jones & Jones agency that quickly turns into something else, then the sexy sparks and paranormal high jinks fly. Flawlessly matched protagonists (even their auras are in sync) are here joined by a cadre of psychically gifted characters ranging from a delightfully quirky retired landlady with a secret past to a lethally unbalanced coloratura with a killer voice. This arresting tale combines witty humor with clever plotting to weave an exceptionally memorable romance that is funnier and a shade less dark than the author's earlier Sizzle and Burn. A winner that, while part of a series, stands beautifully on its own. Krentz lives in Seattle. [See Prepub Alert, LJ9/1/08.]
—Kristin Ramsdell
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Praise for Running Hot
“A sizzling new paranormal subgenre...[an] intriguing tale.”—The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Combining a superbly matched pair of protagonists, wonderfully original secondary characters and a cleverly constructed plot, bestselling Krentz works her usual literary alchemy and creates another irresistible paranormal- fl avored novel of sexy romantic suspense.”—Booklist
“This arresting tale combines witty humor with clever plotting to weave an exceptionally memorable romance...A winner that, while part of a series, stands beautifully on its own.”—Library Journal
“Fast-paced, with a fascinating premise and with characters—big and small—that spring to life on the page.”—BookPage
“A fantastic hero and heroine...There’s a lot of clever dialogue, as well as many nice small touches.”—All About Romance
