Andrea, so glad to hear that! I will be forever grateful for the day I picked up my first Brockmann, Kiss & Tell, over 12 years ago. A moment I cherish.

Kati, that’s one of my favorite things too. While Alyssa’s color is mentioned occasionally, it really doesn’t have anything to do with Sam & her. Sam fell completely in love with her and her ethnicity didn’t impact their relationship at all. They just…were.

Gannon, another one? Well, I hope I’ve tempted others to read this series and become as enamored of them as I am. I’m thrilled Marisa is such a huge fan – I love sharing tidbits and observations with her. She and I think very much alike, and it’s fun chatting about the books.

Marisa, that’s one of my favorite things about Alyssa, that she doesn’t compromise who she is to fit into Sam’s world. She’s the less sentimental, the less emotional, but it complements Sam so well. And watching their relationship evolve has been such a treat. I’m always left wanting even more.

Buffie, reading these books is a serious investment of time, but if you love rom suspense and strong characters, I think you will find this series has a lot to offer. They’ve enriched my reading experience.

Dee, one of my favorite things now is to watch them deal with issues that crop up in a marriage. Like their careers, and how to raise their child. It’s fascinating to me to watch them work it out, like any married couple would. There’s sacrifice, but also lots of love and joy, too.

Renee, I’ve enjoying watching the changes Alyssa has gone through. It’s unfortunate that her stunning looks often end up being more of a curse than anything, but she’s learned to look past that and worry about the really important things, like her family, and protecting people. She continues to impress me.

LJ, every book is a joy and a sadness because no matter who’s in it, I still want my S&A fix. These characters have affected me as few others have, and I’ve enjoyed it, cried over it, and rejoiced throughout it all.

PJ, I highly recommend them to rom suspense fans. I know there are a lot of books out there to be read, but some are more worth investing time into reading, and I think these books fit that description.

I haven’t read the new one yet–Hot Pursuit–but it’s on the TBR pile.

Alyssa is so beautifully developed over the course of the series, and she really is a great heroine, Stacy!

I loved seeing not only the romance develop for Sam and Alyssa, but also seeing them evolve as characters. From bantering rivalry to marriage and parenthood, they still have the spark first seen in the early books.

One of the things I love about this character is the journey Miss Brockmann takes us on over so many books. We really get to know Alyssa, her foibles, her joys, her heartaches and the thinking behind the woman. Throughout many books there is an unfolding about her relationships with her teammates, her friends and her lover/now husband. Even in the books where she doesn’t have a ’starring’ role – she comes across clearly and vibrantly. It’s an extraordinary thing to come to know a heroine over a series of books and continually want to know more.

Great choice, Stacy! I particularly like that Alyssa is a woman of color, and while it’s mentioned, it’s not even an issue between them. It’s about the love and attraction and support they have for each other. They have a wonderful ongoing romance, that’s for sure!

Excellent blog, Stacy! You’ve made me want to read Sam and Alyssa’s HEA, so you’ve done your job!!