His Sinful Touch

His Sinful Touch (Mad Morelands #5)- Candace Camp
HQN Books
Release Date: January 30, 2018

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Synopsis: When a mysterious gentleman arrives on his doorstep, Alexander Moreland is astonished to discover that the stranger is not a gentleman at all, but a beautiful young woman disguised as a man, and in great need of assistance. The woman remembers nothing except her own name, Sabrina, and has only the contents of her pockets as clues to her identity: a handkerchief, a pocket watch, a leather pouch, a torn scrap of paper and a gold ring.

Sabrina is certain that she is on the run from someone, or something—how else to explain the bruises on her face and the pervasive sense of dread she feels? She’s also certain that she trusts Alex to help her, and she can’t deny the sparks that fly between them. As they race through the English countryside, Sabrina and Alex must solve the mystery of Sabrina’s past—before whatever she’s running from catches up to them.

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The infamous Moreland twins Alexander and Constantine are all grown up and continuing the family tradition of being unconventional.  Con runs the family investigation agency and Alex is an architect.  When a young woman shows up at the agency dressed as a man and with no idea who she is, it's a case that's impossible to turn down.  Especially when the young lady is someone Alex instantly feels a connection to.  It's said Moreland men fall in love at first sight, but can Alex help Sabrina recover her identity, her memories, and stay safe from the hidden threat chasing her long enough to convince her to give him a chance?

I've always loved the Moreland family (Mesmerized, Beyond Compare, Winterset, An Unexpected Pleasure) for their egalitarian approach to people, their unusual interests, and their joy in life. Readers of the series have watched the twins growing up and knew if they ever got their own books they would be just as unconventional in their love lives as the rest of their family.  Alex goes first, with characters in His Sinful Touch clearly setting up Con's book (His Wicked Charm out March 27).  As in most of the Moreland series there is a touch of the psychic to Alex- he has a form of psychometry that allows him to gain information about people based on touching objects.  But readers who aren't interested in a heavily paranormal theme will still enjoy Sinful and won't have to worry about paranormal elements overtaking the book.  It's a genuine adventure story as Alex and Sabrina try to trace her movements and her past, discovering surprises at every turn while very naturally building the bond of friendship, respect, and love between them.  

Alex and Sabrina are a perfect match right from the start.  Although it might seem natural for Alex to shelter Sabrina and keep her safely locked up at home, he doesn't.  From the beginning Alex proves himself a true Moreland, treating Sabrina as an equal and including her every step of the way.  Sabrina has the backbone to demand she participate and even when she's being threatened she manages to stand up to the fear instead of hiding and letting Alex do all the work. 

Readers new to Candace Camp don't need to have read the rest of the series to enjoy this latest adventure.  Although the rest of the family make appearances and some events are mentioned, you don't need to be familiar with them to enjoy Alex's story (although it is fun for readers familiar with the Moreland to catch up with favorite past characters).  His Sinful Touch contains all the elements of a first rate Candace Camp book: fast-paced action, sparkling humor, and perfect romantic chemistry.  Brilliantly written and impossible to put down, His Sinful Touch keeps readers enthralled from start to finish and leave them eagerly awaiting the next book! 

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review