Secretary, and accomplished rubber-band ninja, Victoria Childs is having a rough time. Her boss is intolerable, her job is tedious, and to top it all off the vending machine steals her last quarter. She’s tired. She’s in a rut. She wants to get out from under it and find adventure. True excitement always seems just beyond her reach. But one evening, in her rush to leave the office for the weekend, she becomes a bit careless! Suddenly she is running for her life as her mundane world explodes into chaos around her. In desperation, she falls into the protective arms of the dazzling, yet somewhat impenetrable, Detective Varner. Is there honesty behind his angelic face? Can she trust him? Can she trust anyone? Can she even trust herself?

I loved the humor in this book. I don't often find a story that makes me laugh out loud.

I can't even count the number of times Child's Proof made me laugh out loud. Neeley Bratcher manages to combine suspense, action and humor like a pro in her debut novel and her characters will reach out and grab you. The heroine, Vic, is spunky with a nose for trouble and so realistic. Detective Varner had me drooling from his introduction then laughing as he tries to deal with the head strong and adorable Victoria Childs. The ending avoids tying everything up with the happily ever after cliche and leaves the reader eager for the next installment. I can't wait for Childs Abduction!

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