Day, Zuri

Despite being denser than the average Harlequin, this won’t satisfy most readers.

While the convoluted backstory can be confusing and some readers might be put off by the secrets kept from both the characters and readers, Day does a good job establishing the setting and characters for future books.

This second installment (after Driving Heat) in Day's "Blue-Collar Lover" series starts as a by-the-numbers romance in which a standoffish woman is blind to the great catch of a guy right in front of her. Yet there are some unpredictable surprises. When Doug and Jan surrender to their palpable lust, the bedroom turns into an erotic playground. Great escapism for African American romance fans.