When Leila Hunt is swept off her feet by a ninja at a New Year’s Eve costume party, she has no idea who the masked man is. When the clock struck twelve, what began as a friendly New Year’s greeting quickly became the most unforgettable kiss Leila had ever experienced with anyone—including her absent boyfriend. But of all the possible suspects, Leila hardly imagines that the ninja is the same man who’s teased, tormented—and secretly intrigued her—since childhood.
Marshall Devlin is finally ready to face the terrifying truth: he’s in love with his best friend’s sister, and has been for years. There’s just one complication: Leila didn’t know he was her ninja. To win her, Marsh will have to woo her. But can he make Leila forget their decades of verbal sparring in time to stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life?
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"This is the first in the Sunrise Key series, though I read it second. I liked the characters very much and I always keep SB's books to read again, this is no exception. A romanic tale that will keep you entertained from front to back. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. "
— Wendy (4 out of 5 stars)
“Brimming with snappy dialogue and sizzling sensuality, this delicious foray into love and laughter will fly off the bookshelves.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)" Good but not her best. "
— Karen, 2/12/2014" This was a quick read, but good. I liked that the main characters has "real" issues such as family problems, money problems, and just normal LIFE problems. Definately will read the other 2 in the trilogy. "
— Shell, 2/8/2014" A three hour read and just what I needed to end the day on a good note. How could I resist an Englishman as a main character...I couldn't. "
— Sherrill, 2/7/2014" This was a quick, easy read. It's a cute romance novel. There are no surprises. You can guess how it will end from the beginning. "
— Yolanda, 2/6/2014" Cute Story.. A bit cliche at times but I still liked it more than I thought I would. Made me smile and that's the main thing! 3 1/2 stars "
— Kellie, 1/14/2014" Pretty generic. Not horrible, but no spark. "
— Kevin, 12/26/2013" Great Summer Read--cute, cute, cute!! "
— Academicsupport, 12/19/2013" Fun quick and romantic book. "
— Anita, 11/9/2013" Very romance. Complete Cinderella story, but I enjoyed the modern version of it. I had the MP3 version of it and it wasn't too long to enjoy at the gym. Fun, and not overly descriptive. "
— Iris, 11/2/2013" This was a really good romance that was intense in spots and definitely held my interest. Loved Dr. Marshall, all tucked in Brit untill he gets around Leila. Then all the passion seems flow out like a river. The sniping is fun to read too. "
— Erin, 8/28/2013" it's dated, but i will forgive him for having a beeper because he's a doctor. i love the "best friend's sister" thing. cute. "
— Daphne, 7/15/2013" This is the first in the Sunrise Key series, though I read it second. I liked the characters very much and I always keep SB's books to read again, this is no exception. A romanic tale that will keep you entertained from front to back. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. "
— Wendy, 7/1/2013" On Audio. 3.5 * I really liked this book, the story was cute, the characters were fun, it was great on audio. "
— Maggie, 12/12/2012" Light, sweet, but dated. Worth a read. Not as good as the SEALs and Troubleshooters books. "
— Lesli, 11/7/2012" too "romance-y" -- early work "
— Lindig, 10/5/2012" So cute. I love a romance with such great characters. And what a ninja. Marsh could be my ninja anytime. "
— Sandy, 9/7/2012" Very basic and I wasn't fond of the characters. But somehow it was cute and I couldn't put it down. "
— Sam, 5/27/2012" Brockmann does characters and plots them so well. "
— Kristen, 4/19/2012" I'm listening to the audiobook in the car. Purely entertainment. It's typical early Brockmann. Strong intelligent women and nice guys to fall in love with. Always enjoyable reading. "
— Cathy, 12/30/2011" One of my favorite authors but is a romance "
— Alysen, 11/4/2011" I really enjoyed this book. It was fun, romantic, and easy to read. I actually read it in one, 5 hour setting. I can not wait for to read the next one. "
— Mariah, 10/6/2011" I so enjoy back and forth banter between two people who obviously like each other. The moments when they each realize that there is something more is priceless. I also enjoyed the costume party and Leila kissing the ninja :-)Marsh is a great guy and Dr. "
— Christine, 7/22/2011" I really enjoyed this book. It was a light, quick read with great characters. "
— Daphne, 4/27/2011" Very quick story to read. Very light, not hard to figure out the different directions that the author takes. Somewhat clean story..some mention of sex but not in a sleazy, gross way. "
— melody, 10/12/2010" Cute and short, the two fight like dogs, but they find that appealing after years living apart. "
— Lisa, 9/7/2010" One of my favorite authors but is a romance "
— Alysen, 6/6/2010" I have not read a book like this in eons and was amazing at a) the size of the font and the space between the lines and b) how quickly it read! It was a fun story, light and easy. A nice change of pace. "
— Laura, 3/31/2010" Very romance. Complete Cinderella story, but I enjoyed the modern version of it. I had the MP3 version of it and it wasn't too long to enjoy at the gym. Fun, and not overly descriptive. "
— Iris, 3/1/2010" Pretty generic. Not horrible, but no spark. "
— Kevin, 2/9/2010" A small town doctor comes to grips with the fact that he's in love with his best friend's younger sister, who he has become accustomed to teasing. The gossip in small towns makes her want to stay away. Excellent characters, plot, setting, pacing. "
— Mollie, 1/14/2010" I'm listening to the audiobook in the car. Purely entertainment. It's typical early Brockmann. Strong intelligent women and nice guys to fall in love with. Always enjoyable reading. "
— Cathy, 10/19/2009Suzanne Brockmann is the author of more than fifty novels, many of which are New York Times bestsellers. As one of the leading authors of romantic suspense novels, she was awarded the 2018 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Her work has earned her numerous other awards, including two RITA Awards, four best-of-year awards from RT Book Reviews, and RWA’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year award.
Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.