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Description

The first book in the Blair Mallory series by New York Times bestselling author, Linda Howard.

Summary

Blair Mallory lives the good life. She’s pretty, confident, and the owner of a thriving up-scale fitness center. But in the shadow of success, a troubled member of the club develops a strange fixation on Blair, imitating her style and dress. Matters take a darker turn when the look-alike is... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cast of Characters

  • Blair Mallory: A former high school cheerleader and current business owner of the gym, Great Bods. A woman who knows she's high maintenance and doesn't care because she knows she's worth it.
  • Wyatt Bloodsworth: A former NFL football player who gave up the game to become a cop in his hometown. Blair's love interest.
  • Jason Carson: Blair Mallory's first husband. Blair and Jason were married for four years after college. He's involved in politics and is constantly concerned with his image for his campaign. They divorced after Blair caught Jason kissing her younger sister.
  • Jenni Mallory: Blair's youngest sister.
  • Siana Mallory: The middle Mallory sister. An attorney.
  • Nicole Goodwin: A sex-kittenish psychotic copy-cat of Blair.

Memorable Quotes

  • “I should have known better than to marry someone whose first and last name rhymed, but some thing you learn only from experience.”
    Blair Mallory
  • “Would you like some (coffee)?" "Has a cat got a tail?" he asked rhetorically, moving towards the pot. "Depends on whether or not it's a Manx." "Not" "Then, yes, the cat has a tail. Barring any unfortunate accidents, that is.”
    Blair Mallory and Detective Forester

Setting & Important Places

A small town in the southern United States.
  • Great Bods: Formerly Halloran's Gym: The gym Blair bought, renovated, and remodeled after her divorce.

First Sentence

Most people don't take cheerleading seriously.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Linda Howard (Author)

First Edition

Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books Jan.
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Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0345476255
Page Count: 384

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