cover image I’ll Be Watching You

I’ll Be Watching You

Leslie A. Kelly. Forever, $7.99 mass market (384p) ISBN 978-1-5387-3514-5

Kelly’s Hollywood Heat series launch, previously self-published as Watching You, entices with looming danger and sizzling attraction between a Hollywood director and an aspiring screenwriter. Reece Winchester, a former child star from a showbiz family hiding some long-buried secrets, left acting to become a director. While visiting his aunt’s art gallery in Venice Beach, Calif., he becomes enamored with Jessica Jensen, a beautiful redhead at the gallery to promote her artist sister, Liza. Reece introduces himself at Liza’s subsequent show, and the instant attraction between him and Jess leads to a steamy encounter that is cut short when a gunshot intended for Reece shatters the gallery’s window. Determined to keep Jess close and safe, Reece offers her the internship she needs to complete her screenwriting degree. Jess accepts, resolving to keep their relationship professional from that point on, but their chemistry proves impossible to ignore, leading to a passionate encounter. But someone is jealous of Jessica and launches a series of physical attacks against her, adding suspenseful complications to her budding relationship with Reece. Throughout this charged, fast-paced love story, Kelly expertly balances sensuality and intrigue. This will be a hit with readers looking for a spicy contemporary romance. Agent: Annelise Robey, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (Mar.)