AT ODDS WITH THE HEIRESS – Cat Shield
Las Vegas Nights , Book 1
Harlequin Desire #2279
ISBN: 978-0-373-73292-0
January 2014
Contemporary Series Romance

Las Vegas, Nevada – Present Day

Former child actress Scarlett Fontaine runs a casino empire with her two half-sisters and doesn't regret her career choice. The only thorn in her side is their hired security expert Logan Wolfe, a devastatingly handsome man who thinks she is a brainless beauty. When a close friend of the family suddenly dies, Logan wonders if the man was murdered, especially since he held secrets others just might kill for. Scarlett is surprised when she is left a mysterious cache of papers belonging to the dead man, and now Logan fears her life may be in danger.

Logan is attracted to Scarlett, but always told himself he can't get involved with a woman who may give up Vegas for Hollywood again. Scarlett insists she is done with acting and is concentrating on running the casino, and isn't afraid to get in Logan's face to tell him so. Of course, she loves baiting him, and wishes he would look at her as other than a brainless twit. She gets her wish when he steps in to protect her 24/7. Of course, all this closeness leads to some steamy kisses…and much more. But can Logan think of Scarlett as more than his employer?

Cat Shield introduces readers to her new Las Vegas Nights series in AT ODDS WITH THE HEIRESS about three half sisters in a competition to become the head of their family's casino empire. Scarlett gets along with her half sisters, but their father's will requires they compete for the top CEO spot. After years as an actress, Scarlett left Hollywood behind and loves her job. Logan has derided her abilities, but his reaction only seems to turn her on. Their bickering about her capability ends with him kissing her in response. An affair is all that he can offer, but is this enough for her?

Logan's nearly eighteen year-old niece arrives in Las Vegas, and he's been assigned the job of convincing her that college is more important than pursuing a possible acting career. Introducing her to Scarlett may not have been the best choice, and it revs up the intensity between them, but it brings them closer. Soon Logan and Scarlett are heating up the sheets. A sizzling affair will either bring them closer together—or doom them forever.  Then, after someone attacks Scarlett, he's on a quest to protect her.

A dash of “whodunit” and the addition of spicy sensuality highlight AT ODDS WITH THE HEIRESS. This tale gives readers a glimpse into the world of casinos, acting, and the Vegas nightlife. An intriguing and sexy read, be sure to pick up AT ODDS WITH THE HEIRESS.

Patti Fischer