<p><P><B>With HOT ICE Nora Roberts reveals once again why she is the reigning master of sensually charged intrigue and high-voltage suspense.</B> <P>Rich, gorgeous Whitney MacAllister likes fast cars, vintage movies, and dangerous men. But even this jaded, high-living Manhattan socialite is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes-just before the bullets start flying. International jewel thief Douglas Lord is used to living life on the run-part of the lure of his chosen profession is the thrill of the chase. But he has one iron-clad rule: he always works alone. Until now. <P>Wounded and in desperate need of cash for what could be the glittering crown of his dazzling career, Doug reluctantly accepts the wealthy, well-connected Whitney as his new partner in crime. With the papers screaming headlines about the missing New York heiress, and a gang of cunning criminals in hot pursuit, Doug and Whitney take off for the sultry wilds of Madagascar in search of...</p>