Chicago detective Ryan Daire can’t believe his favorite college professor has gifted him with a sprawling mansion. Puzzled by his generosity, Ryan decides to live in the mansion but realizes on his cop’s salary, at some point he’ll have to sell it. Taking his partner to view it for the first time, Ryan spies a lady in period costume. Knowing his partner thinks he’s crazy because only Ryan saw her; he can’t help but be drawn by this luscious beauty. While continuing to live there, Ryan quickly figures out the mysterious woman in none other than Hope Stillwell, a lady who lived in the mansion over 100 years ago. Why does Ryan only see this woman who haunts his everyday life?

While you don’t have to be a native Chicagoan to enjoy Beth Kery’s Daring Time, it sure will make the places Ms. Kery describes come ‘alive’ for you. Weaving seamlessly back and forth from present day to a Chicago one hundred years ago, we are presented with two unlikely characters, so much alike, separated by the barrier of time. Ryan Daire isn’t your ordinary flatfoot - he’s been classically trained under the tutelage of the famous University of Chicago professors and can quote Shakespeare by heart! He’s a dominant man who’s into BDSM, making sure his play partners are highly satisfied. Delving into Hope’s past, he finds direct correlations to his current investigation of a man who is reputed to be the organizer of a human trafficking ring. 

Hope Stillwell is a legend among the women of Chicago during her time. She’s made it her cause to eradicate white slavery within the streets of Chicago, tirelessly saving women from prostitution. When she sees Ryan, she’s immediately attracted to him, sensing he’s the man for her. It’s interesting to watch as Hope puts some of her antiquated feelings aside as she acquiesces to Ryan’s dominant demands. Ryan is such a tender lover with Hope, sharing some highly intimate scenes which left me breathless.

If you love paranormal stories laced with mysterious and erotic elements, pick up Daring Time today.  Bravo Ms. Kery!  You warmed my heart to read such a superb story now chained to my “keeper shelf” set in my beloved city.