Like No One Else

One woman is caught up in a dance of desire and deception in this “sizzling suspense novel” from the USA Today–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).

She Can Run

Ballet dancer Tommie Purnell has finally left her troubles behind her. After a devastating scandal derails her dancing career in New York, she flees to Houston for a fresh start. Once her new dance studio takes off, the rest of Tommie's life follows suit. But when a local woman connected to Tommie turns up dead, Tommie is petrified . . . and doesn't know where to turn.

But She Can't Hide

When veteran homicide detective Paulo Sanchez walks through her door, Tommie wonders if her troubles have just doubled. She and Paulo had a torrid attraction years ago . . . but she's sworn off men because of too many broken dreams. Yet the sparks between them can't be denied, and as their passion intensifies, the killer's body count also rises. That's when all clues point toward the one person Tommie thought she could finally believe in . . .

Praise for Maureen Smith and her novels

“Smith is a master crafter of sensually robust, endearing, and page-turning romantic fiction”— USA Today

“With a deft touch and solid cast of characters, Smith gives equal credence to spicy romance and nail-biting suspense on her way to an explosive conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly

“A spicy boy-meets-girl tale that will keep you turning the pages . . . Make sure you wear flame-proof gloves!” — Romantic Times