Kally Jo Surbeck returns with the sequel to For the Love of… This time around we read about Charlize Deseu. She has everything she could possibly want – great career, friends, looks, but none of that prepares her when her best friend, Danni, goes missing and her hands feel tied in finding her. The Outfit, which Charlize prosecuted, should have been a closed unit. Little did Charlize know that they were just the beginning.  Charlize makes a vow to save her friend, no matter what.

Charlize must turn to one man, Brock Halen O’Bannon, an ex-boxer, who is also as eager to find Danni as she is. But working with Brock brings forth emotions that Charlize doesn’t want to deal with. He’s charming, he’s sexy, all she needs to care about however is getting Danni back. Charlize, with the help of Brock, will do whatever it takes, stand toe-to-toe with whomever it takes, to see their friend safe. But who will keep Charlize and Brock safe…from each other?

The wait is finally over. The Luck of the Irish is back, and is as magnificent as ever, with Shades of Doubt. From the get-go, readers are sucked into the life of Charlize, but Mac’s presence is still felt and this reader can’t help but want to rush through this story and savour it all. Charlize and Brock are a couple who compliment each other well and are wonderfully matched. The tension between them is felt throughout the story and they really connect with the reader. I was totally seduced by Brock, his Irish rogue, his charm, his tenderness, his terms of endearment…he’s an A+ hero!!

I’m also very intrigued by Bobby, as well as Danni. I do hope Ms. Surbeck is listening, and has plans to do more stories of this series! Charlize grew into her own in this story as well. It was a more than satisfying ending to this second book of the series. But of course, as stated, I am hoping there will be more.

Ms. Surbeck writes Shades of Doubt in the first person, not something that is always what readers look for, but her writing in such a manner draws a reader into the characters lives quicker and in a fulfilling way. I can’t imagine these stories being written in anything but first person; a reader can really feel the story more significantly the way it is. Ms. Surbeck does an amazing job with this sequel, Shades of Doubt, is fast-paced adventure, intrigue, sensuality, desire and adrenaline. It’s an edge of your seat read that shouldn’t be missed. Shades of Doubt stands on its own, but even more thrilling if you’ve read book one.  Having two men, such as Gabe (book one) and then Brock at your fingertips is an adrenaline rush in itself!

Readers don’t want to miss Shades of Doubt or the Luck of the Irish series. It simply has everything readers can enjoy from page one, straight through to the end.

Tracey West, Reviewer for The Road to Romance

March 7^th, 2006