Perfect Touch audiobook

Quick review:Cover: Fitting Rating: NC-17 Steaminess: Steamy Thumbs Up: 4Overall: SolidCharacters: Well DonePlot: Finding Art and finding lovePage Turner: Yes Series Cont.? N/a Recommend: YesBook Boyfriend: JaySUMMARY (50 words or less)This was a solid read that reminded me of Nora Roberts and Mary Higgins Clark novels I’ve read in the past. Part mystery, part thriller, part romance and a whole lot entertaining. (Hardback ARC received from publisher for honest review)For a full review and yummy pic, see my blog post at:http://www.mybookboyfriend.net/2015/1...

Perfect Touch by Elizabeth Lowell is a 2015 William Morrow publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This is romantic suspense written as it should be. Mystery, suspense, action, thrills, and of course romance, this one has it all, and the author does a great job of giving this story the perfect blend of all these elements, resulting a fantastic read. This story features Wyoming cowboy and rancher Jay Vermillion who has just been awarded by a judge, all his father's paintings. This judgment has frozen out Jay's former step mother and his half brother, who are none too happy. Enter art dealer Sara Maddox who has been hired by Jay to help him appraise the paintings and then sell them at auction. Sara is thrilled to have this opportunity, but she never imagines the ways in which her life is about to change. The art world is always fascinating to me and it's obvious the author has a real appreciation for it and has done some research. Her insights into modern art were insightful and thought provoking. One usually thinks of art galleries and studios in trendy or upscale parts of big cities, but the wide open spaces in Wyoming was where Jay's father did his best work, early in his career. But it's obvious from the beginning that Sara is only there to do a job , and can not wait to hightail it back to the big city of San Francisco, which is too bad because she and Jay have a chemistry that is so hot it needs a warning label. “But she still could enjoy the one hundred percent male standing only twenty feet away. Wonder if he's smart enough to add three and two and get five, or if he just coast along on his sheer presence” I loved the Jay's cowboy persona and his loyalty to this way of life, his moral code, and unwavering sense of right and wrong, and his ability to see past the manipulations of this half brother and step mother, who is a real piece of work. Jay is the quintessential cowboy with the right amount of sensitivity and protectiveness which balanced nicely with the take charge side of him. His service in the war gives him some added toughness, but also some vulnerability. I fell in love with him “at first sight.” Sara escaped the country life and swore she would not find herself marrying a poor farmer and having a brood of kids, like her mother. So, while she is in Wyoming, she enjoys being with Jay, but both of them know Jay would never leave his ranch for life in the city and Sara will never leave the city for a life in the country. Is there any way they can somehow compromise in order to have life together? The action really gets rolling toward the second half of the book and from that time on its non stop suspense as all the pieces of the puzzle regarding the paintings, especially one entitled “Muse”, starts to click into place. There are some few unexpected twist along the way, and some edge of your seat suspense. Elizabeth Lowell is a seasoned author with an impressive body of work, but at times over the years I have lost touch with her. I am so happy to have found this one and the well written story is just the type of romantic suspense I enjoy most. I loved the romance, mystery, the city/country conflict, the art, and the wonderful way everything came together in the end. 5 starsNote: This is an ARC/ uncorrected proof- some of the names and spellings may be different from what you see in blurb or in the published version.

This is absolutely Elizabeth Lowell at her best. She combines normal with suspense, murder and fear. Her hero is very alpha and worthy of Sarah. She's an art dealer helping Jay sell his art collection inherited from his father so he can save his ranch. After the court settles the will and Jay has access to his inheritance, someone is trying to make sure Jay and Sarah don't survive. Fast paced and full of suspense this is a wonderful read. I love everything she has written , including her books under other names.

The first book I read by this author was a flop for me. I didn't think I'd wanna give her another chance until I started looking at different books she had written and their reviews. I thrust the instincts of several of my GR friends so I gave her another try. I am glad I did because I enjoyed this book and read it in a day. I actually did not expect her sex scenes to be much but boy was I wrong :) Great suspense/mystery, romance, sex and characters. I halfway expected who one bad person was, but did not see it coming with the other!

Although PERFECT TOUCH started off slow, it turned into an excellent and fast paced read that fans of romantic suspense will love. Retired Army captain Jay Vermillion may have a series of paintings that could skyrocket Sara Medina's career to the next level. Her immediate visceral reaction to the man's voice notwithstanding, Sara needs Jay's help to gain access to the Custer paintings he's inherited, and when his former stepmother loses claim to them in court, Sara has her chance. She's not expecting the man with the golden voice to have the looks to back it up, but she's struck dumb when she finally meets him in person. A break-in at her hotel room has her bunking at Vermillion Sky Ranch with Jay, getting to know the man who swept her off her feet on the phone. As the two get to know one another in person, it's clear that Sara's stance of NEVER moving back to the middle of nowhere is wavering, just as it's clear that someone isn't prepared to play nice when it comes to the Custers, Sara, Jay or the Vermillion Sky Ranch. I started off wary of PERFECT TOUCH because of the discrepancies in the book's synopsis versus the book itself, but quickly realized that Ms. Lowell created an excellent romantic suspense novel that had a little something for everyone. For romance, we've got former soldier Jay and art specialist Sara getting to know one another with a series of phone calls, only to realize they were laying the groundwork for a romantic and epic relationship tighter than a lot of MC's out there. PERFECT TOUCH had intrigue; it left me wondering who wanted the "Muse" paintings so much that they were willing to do all sorts of nefarious things to get it. There was drama, with the stepmother and the half-brother's antics enough to make anyone shake their heads. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat, particularly during the second half of the book, and I genuinely didn't know who was behind the plot until the last minute since my "sure bet" lost this round. Bottom Line: PERFECT TOUCH was like a plane, slow moving until finally taking off at a "hold onto your hats" speed. Well done Ms. Lowell! - See more at: http://www.theromancereviews.com/view... - See more at: http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...

An art dealer and owner of her own design studio, Perfect Touch, Sarah “Sam” Maddox travels the world to find the ideal artwork for her clients. Her sophisticated, comfortable life in San Francisco is light years away from the poverty of her family’s dairy farm, and Sam will do whatever it takes to keep her business strong. A dedicated urban career woman focused on her work, she doesn’t have time or energy for a family or distracting romantic entanglements.Jay Vermillion recently inherited Vermillion Sky, a working ranch near Wyoming’s breathtaking Grand Teton Mountains—and the estates of the rich and restless. While he was fighting in two wars, his father tried to keep the homestead running, until illness stole his fight and then his life. Jay’s determined to restore Vermillion Sky, but first he’s got to settle a vicious battle with his former stepmother over some of his late father’s paintings. The last thing on his mind is a finding a wife and creating a sixth generation of Vermillions. When Jay hires Sam to handle his father’s artwork, it’s love at first sight—a mutually inconvenient attraction that is soon complicated by a double murder at the edge of the ranch and a potential betrayal even closer to home. Working together to unmask a murderer, Sam and Jay try to fight the intense heat between them. Then the killer targets Sam. And suddenly, Jay, the war-weary soldier, finds something he’s once again willing to die for .

Sarah is an Art dealer, she grew up on a farm with her family and has escaped to the city where she now owns her own business. She has such love for the art and can see things in pieces other people can't. While Sarah was describing a few paintings, she was so thorough, I could picture the pieces myself and it was like I was seeing them through her eyes. It made me appreciate the art world a lot more. Sarah is a sweet, caring, yet strong willed woman. And when she meets Jay I felt a strong connection between them, it sizzled from the pages.Jay Vermillion, an ex military man back to claim his fathers land and paintings from his wicked step mother. Afters years of fighting, it was finally over and Jay could start his new life running his father's ranch. Nothing but wide open spaces, mountains and breath-taking scenery. Can't forget the cougars and bears (oh, my!)Lowell has written such a wonderful story, with an in-depth feel for the land and it's characters.Full of mystery, suspense, a few twists and turns, it'll be sure to keep you on your toes.This was my first book from Author Elizabeth Lowell and I simply loved it. I'll definitely be recommending this book and will be checking out her other work.

Elizabeth Lowell is always an auto-read author for me. I have read most of her books. I just love how she combines the right amount of suspense and romance to make for a great read. Perfect Touch is perfect example! I really enjoyed this one. Sarah is an art dealer who is hoping to be hired by Jay to sell some paintings his father left to him. Jay is in a huge battle against his father's ex-wife over the paintings. He is hoping the proceeds will help to keep the ranch going for future generations. There is a murder, attempted murder and Jay realizes someone is hunting both him and Sarah.The action picks up pretty much from the minute Sarah steps on the ranch right up to the end. I thought the book was fast paced and kept me guessing. The romance was a nice addition as well. The thing I liked about it was that it wasn't insta-love. Jay and Sarah had been talking on the phone for weeks leading up to their face-to-face meeting. That made their attraction more believable to me.If you are a fan of Ms. Lowell's or if you are looking for a good romantic suspense, you will want to make sure to add this one to you TBR pile!

I was given an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book! I had not read Elizabeth Lowell in awhile and am very glad that I had the chance of getting an advance copy so I could rediscover her as an author. Character development is very important to me when I read a book and I was not disappointed here. Sara and Jay Vermillion are already connected by the time they meet and the connection expands rapidly into mutual interest. On his father's death, Jay has inherited the ranch in Wyoming (scenery descriptions are gorgeous) as well as his father's art collection. He has also inherited the problems of his stepmother who wants to get more money out of the ranch. Secondary characters are well done and very believable in their roles. Murder and possible betrayal make this book hard to put down. I read most of the book in one sitting. Read this book. You will not be disappointed.

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While I liked Perfect Touch, it wasn't my favorite Elizabeth Lowell novel. I enjoyed the interaction between Jay and Sara, they had a nice dynamic but I felt the supporting cast was somewhat lacking. There are really only four other characters and two of those are obviously people the reader is supposed to dislike, one is just there, and the sheriff is enjoyable but not a major character (unlike the deputy in Dangerous Refuge who was a nice supporting character and provided some good one liners). Also several characters where obviously villains from the start, not much surprise there. The story seemed almost rushed. There should have been plenty of time to flush it out, but it seemed like there was so much focus on the relationship between Jay and Sara that the story didn't move along until suddenly everything came to a head. I did enjoy the book but it will not be joining other Elizabeth Lowell books on my favorites shelf (such as Beautiful Sacrifice, Always Time to Die, Die in Plain Sight, Death Echo, and Dangerous Refuge just to name a few). Overall I'd say it's worth the read at least once.I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.