Dr. Cort Hirsch, award-winning scientist, has dedicated the last twelve years of his life to robotics culminating in Alpha, a statuesque, red-haired beauty who bears a striking resemblance to Zoe Parker, award-winning actress. When Alpha’s programming goes online it is obvious the robot is fast becoming self-aware. Determined to prove his robot’s intelligence, Cort allows Alpha to “work” as Zoe Parker’s body double for an upcoming movie and some personal appearances the temperamental Ms. Parker doesn’t care to attend. If no one can tell the difference between the two, then it is assured that Alpha can pass the Turing test for robotic intelligence. Once in daily contact with the gorgeous Ms. Parker, Cort finds his attentions divided between protecting his creation from becoming too much like a woman and romancing the enticing actress.

Think Tracy and Hepburn. Think Grant and Rogers. Think Data and Tasha Yar. Then, add sexual tension that ratchets up with each page. Carol North’s Love’s Reflection revisits the romantic comedies of the 30’s and 40’s and does it with panache. With familiar situations enriched with comedic repartee, the plot unfolds as smoothly as a bolt of silk. The secondary cast, namely Robert the balding assistant to Cort, and Frank, the long-suffering agent, are uniformly bland yet serve to accent the development of Alpha’s personality and Cort’s infatuation with Zoe. North includes just enough science to help the reader feel comfortable with the Frankenstein nature of the plot but not so much that one must have a dictionary ready at hand. I found Love’s Reflection a refreshing read, a palate cleansing delight to chase away the ghosts and demons and vamps. When a change of pace is needed, this is the book to pick up.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Awe-Struck (July 2008)
  
• Book Length: Novel
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: n/a

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