I was really sad about this book because I ADORE Lisa Gardner and have loved every book of hers I've read so far. Thank God this one wasn't the first! The actual suspense and plot portions of this book were really good but just could not overcome the contrived romance that seemed like it was added as an afterthought. I would have loved to read more about JT and Marion' or Tess' past and less about the cliche attraction between the tiny little woman and her strong male protector.