HOT PROPERTY
Susan Johnson
Berkeley
ISBN: 978-0-425-22173-0
August 2008
Contemporary Romance

Peace of mind is what Nick Mirovic needed after years of working for the CIA as an interpreter and after his latest assignment in Kosovo. Following a failed marriage he heads to the seclusion of his late grandfather's lake house. Zoe Chandler has made many people upset with her exposés, but none of them ever wanted to see her pay the ultimate price- until now. Needing to complete her latest book on stolen Italian art Zoe rents a cabin on a lake in Northern Minnesota. After spotting Nick, she re-thinks about how much time she should devote to her book.

Nick's peaceful existence is about to come to a screeching halt and Zoe's problems are just the beginning! A man from his past is about to be appointed to a high profile position with the government, where loose ends have no place. With the aid of a few friends, Nick and Zoe will outwit their pursuers and put an end to the crimes.

HOT PROPERTY is a terrific read and personally one of my favorite contemporaries in recent years from Ms. Johnson. Readers will appreciate the way Zoe's and Nick's stories blend together seamlessly. You will not grow tired of the focus on one character's dilemma over the other. Fans of Ms. Johnson will love Nick and Zoe's story as much as I did, so be sure to pick up your copy.

Reviewed by Monica Solomon
Rating: 4