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2008-06-09 10:30:00 Beginning Monday, June 9th... all reviews will be posted directly to The Long and the Short of It's website.Click here for recent reviews. More About: News , Big News
Review: Dreams for Stones
2008-06-08 10:02:00 Dreams For Stones by Ann WarnerA man holding fast to grief and a woman who lets go of love too easily—it will take all the magic of old diaries and a children’s story to heal these two.Caught in grief and guilt over his wife’s death, English professor Alan Francini is determined never to feel that much pain again. He avoids new relationships and keeps even his best friend at arm’s length. His major solace is his family’s ranch south of Denver.Children’s book editor Kathy Jamison has learned through a lifetime of separations and a broken engagement that letting go is easier than hanging on. Then she meets Alan, and for once, begins to believe a lasting relationship is possible.But Alan panics and pushes her away—into the arms of his best friend.Now the emotions of three people are at stake as they struggle to find a way to transform their broken dreams into a foundation for a more hopeful future.I read DREAMS FOR STONES as 'dreams of stones' at first glance. With a se... More About: Dreams , Review
Review: Dangerous Desire
2008-06-08 10:00:00 Dangerous Desireby Romona HilligerA twist of fate and an elegant, professional woman is in a steamy tryst with a stunning, leather-clad biker.Dangerous Desire is about two hearts destined to be together, but they have to struggle through many trials and tribulations before they get there. Isn't that what love is all about?The heroine, Amy, is presented as a confident, intelligent woman, and I really liked how she was with Jamie -- even her insecurities about their differences. She's drawn to him and tries to fight it, but she fails time and again because the attraction is so strong, and that made her seem real and human to me. But with her husband, Keith, she puts up with a lot and I don't understand why she stays with him, so I'm a little bit conflicted when I think of how I felt about Amy. I do have to say, as far as antagonists go, Keith is a good one, because he is perfect bad guy material!I had a really good feeling about Jamie right away. His rugged good looks and the ... More About: Review , Dangerous
Review: Racing for the Shore
2008-06-07 09:01:00 Racing for the Shore by Melanie AndersonAfter a history of rocky relationships, Jill Conner is finally living the good life. The manager of a gift shop, Jill now has a nice house on the beach where she’s content to just ride the waves. Then Brian Donavan unexpectedly comes crashing into her life.Brian is a SCRL crew chief without a crew. Ever since his last driver retired, he’s been cruising haphazardly through life, carrying the burden of a hidden secret that can’t be forgotten. Forced to leave the intensity of the racing world behind in favor of a much-needed vacation, Brian finds himself at the beach where he meets Jill.Intrigued by one another’s differences, the attraction between Jill and Brian quickly grows. Wanting to show Brian what’s been missing in his life, Jill invites him into her laid back world. But what Jill really wants is Brian’s heart. Will Brian risk getting swept away by love, or will his fear of once again drowning have him Racing for the Shore.I'm... More About: Racing , Review
Review: The Subject of Polka Dots
2008-06-07 09:00:00 The Subject of Polka Dots by Giulietta JonesWhat with Mom's exploding aspic, storing the neighbor's puppy with the linen, Dr. Stansom's steel gray eyes and deep dish voice, and my new polka dot summer dress, romance had to blossom. Right? No, way. Not after Dr. Stansom ordered me to strip and I told him to go jump. That's when we had our little chat. You know the one, where I was Mrs. Flowers and he was the gorilla learning how to operate fruit. It all worked out. True love did blossom, though we stay away from blue polka dots now. For the puppy's sake.What a hoot! This story was the best thing I’ve read in some time, long or short. From the beginning paragraph -- Take my advice. Never wear blue when you’re trying to crown a man with office accessories. It affects them strangely. Men, that is. Plastic products don’t seem to care much, either way. -- to the last few words, I didn’t stop giggling. This story packs a pile of entertainment into seven short pages.Our heroine... More About: Review
Review: Candy, Corpses and Classified Ads
2008-06-06 09:03:00 Candy, Corpses, and Classified Adsby JL LawsonTwenty years ago, JT McCord jilted Molly Lawford. She survived and moved on to marry twice, but her first husband died and her second husband ran off with a hairdresser. Molly gave up on romance and settled down in Tangle Butte, Minnesota, as a small town reporter. Now JT McCord is back in town as the Chief of Police. His first official act is to investigate how Molly's thought-to-be-vanished husband turned up buried next to the septic tank in Molly's back yard, dug up by a neighbor's marauding pig. While helping JT unravel the facts, Molly's resolve about keeping him at bay unravels, too. If she can survive a couple of attempts on her life (and maybe arm wrestle a couple of town hussies for JT's affection) she might find the love of her life—all because of a pig and some plumbing. I always find myself looking for words that describe the story I’m reviewing. I must admit that the words actually present themselves during the read... More About: Review , Candy
Review: Cissy, Cain and Abel
2008-06-06 09:01:00 Cissy Cain and Abel Mallary MitchellHe looked pretty good for a dead man.Cissy recovered after her young gunslinger husband suffered a fatal gunshot. She provided for her daughter and accepted being a widow, but when lawyer Abe Jackson arrives in Gabe's Bend searching for his past, she finds her husband is very much alive.Cissy Cain and Abel is the story of a strong woman and a smart lawyer who is seeking answers from his past. Cissy has been focused on moving forward after losing her husband, but when Abe comes on the scene he pulls her placid life slightly off-kilter, to say the least! When the pair comes together nothing is as it seems; this takes a number of unpredictable twists that kept me guessing at the story’s outcome right up until the last pages. With its smooth writing style and attention to historical detail, Cissy Cain and Abel swept me in and pulled me right along. I was completely entertained, and every minute I spent reading this story I felt like I’d been pulle... More About: Review
Review: Dark Masterpiece
2008-06-05 11:01:00 Dark Masterpiece by Brieanna RobertsonArt student Evie Austin has spent the last several years idolizing the famous and elusive painter, Traevyn Whitelaw. After an agonizing final report on the man, who also happens to be the most private and secretive person she has ever tried to do research on, her professor picks her for the once in a lifetime opportunity to be Traevyn Whitelaw's apprentice for the summer. Ecstatic, she knows that her summer is going to be amazing, filled with lengthy discussions on art and beautiful things with the man she admires above all others. What she doesn't expect is to get stuck taking her sullen, sarcastic, seventeen-year-old brother with her at the last minute, and she definitely doesn't expect Traevyn Whitelaw to live in an isolated Gothic mansion by the ocean. What's worse is that the man she imagined to be so cultured and refined is no more than a sinister, snarling ogre who acts like having Evie and her brother in his home is the worst intrusio... More About: Review , Dark
Review: Mahes
2008-06-05 11:00:00 Mahesby Marisa CheneryDana’s one-time friend, Ellie, sends her an ancient scroll from Egypt. Not knowing there would be consequences for doing so, she opens the scroll. Having an Egyptian god come to pass judgment was the last thing she expected. That it’s Mahes, the one Egyptian god she is obsessed with, makes it that much more unbelievable.Mahes, the protector of maat, is sent to pass judgment on the mortal woman who has broken universal order by opening the Book of Thoth. He soon finds himself in a difficult position as his attraction for Dana grows.With the help of his brother god Nefertem, Mahes and Dana set out to return the book before Dana is tempted to read from it and in doing so condemns herself to death.Mahes was an interesting story. I’m not the biggest history fan but I can say with all honesty that Marisa Chenery blended the past and present together excellently. The story opens with fairly average, obsessed with all things Egyptian Dana James. She’s received ... More About: Review
Review: One Enchanted Evening
2008-06-04 11:02:00 One Enchanted Evening by Crystal InmanWhen a magical evening lifts the veil between the mortal world and the fairy tale kingdom, Ivy Daniels enjoys a closer look at the characters of her childhood. But they are also looking at her. To save their world.Prince Duncan enlists the fascinating and infuriating Ivy to help him save the kingdom and his ailing father. Although reluctant at first, Ivy comes to realize that unless she helps, the precious world of her youth will disappear.Not to mention that her house has a revolving door for all magical creatures wishing to plead their case. Which is becoming really, really old.Armed with an attitude, a hypochrondiac sister, and a fairy tale bear, Ivy has her work cut out for her. Ivy Daniels used to believe in Fairy Tales. Now they believe in her. If you grew up reading nursery rhymes and fairy tales, then this book is for you. It’s filled with characters you’ll recognize such as Mother Goose, Prince Charming, and even little fairies flitt... More About: Review
Review: Leaving The Comfort Cafe
2008-06-04 11:00:00 Leaving the Comfort Cafe by Dawn DeAnna WilsonBlythe makes a perfect score on her SAT, earns a full scholarship to Cornell, but never goes. Instead, she becomes a waitress at the Comfort Café, a “Mom and Pop” restaurant in Conyers, North Carolina. Austin has the perfect chance to follow his college crush to New York City, but a slumping economy causes him to hesitate, and he instead takes a job as town manager of Conyers -- where he discovers his master’s degree is no match for the well-oiled machinery of “good ol’ boy” Southern politics. Austin visits the Comfort Café to sample its famous raspberry pie, but gets much more than a dose of dessert – he gets a helping of Blythe, who brings a splash of color to his gray-flannel world … and makes him determined to discover why she abandoned her Ivy League ambitions.Austin, brilliantly imaginative Austin imagines away his thinning hair and envisions himself with muscles to rival a super hero. On the other hand, his desk j... More About: Review , Leaving
Review: Desperately Seeking Susie
2008-06-03 11:00:00 Desperately Seeking Susieby Patrice WiltonSusie takes her Top Shelf margaritas on the rocks, no salt, and spends Friday nights at the Candy Bar, the hottest spot in South Beach. She wears a perfect size 2, and blows her money on Jimmy Choo shoes. But appearances can be deceiving. She can never meet her father's impossible expectations and has given up trying. Susie was disfigured at birth and her father, a renowned plastic surgeon, started her life under the knife. The flaws that remain are carried deep. She's a champion for the underdog and volunteers at a homeless shelter. But as a college drop-out, she can't keep a job or a man in her life, and even the art she loves lacks that special spark. One night at the Candy Bar during a tropical storm, she feels something as light as a champagne fizz brush over her. She has been touched by magic and is able to see the world differently. Literally. Her grey world is suddenly filled with bright, vibrant color. She is about to begin an ad... More About: Review
Review: To Deceive Is To Love
2008-06-03 10:02:00 To Deceive is to Love by Lynne KingA pilot who performs daring flights for the Swift Flying Circus, Chantelle Duvall is used to taking risks. And the enigmatic David Bishop, her partner’s brother, is a risk she can’t resist. But as things heat up between them, Chantelle learns David isn’t who he seems. Undercover counterterrorism agent David Bishop relies on secrets and lies to keep him alive. With his final mission underway, a mission to expose a double agent who’s closer than David ever suspected, love is a weakness he can’t afford. On both England and France’s soil, Chantelle and David will discover a passion greater than they’ve ever known, but with one more betrayal still to come, will it be enough?I liked this story enough to read it twice. It has the things that I like. The story is about planes, intrigue, adventure, excitement, terrorism and counter terrorism. Those things are all my favorites to read for pleasure. The plot pace is fast, something else I really... More About: Review
Review: Dere's Demons
2008-06-03 01:39:00 Dere's Demons by Tara ManderinoWhen Jane was no longer able to provide for her sisters after her brother, Collin, lost their home in a game of chance, she was forced to turn to Lord Derrington for help – the very man who once wagered against him.If Nigel hadn’t started the idiotic Dere’s Demons, Brayden wouldn’t now have to worry about a missing artifact, Collin wouldn’t have been trying to desperately ingratiate himself with the group, and he would not have the whole bloody mess to deal with. It absolutely did not help matters when he found himself increasingly attracted to Jane.It appeared that at least one of their brothers was guilty of taking the artifact, but only one family’s honor could be salvaged.Brayden, Lord Raby, tried his best to keep the young and stupid Lord Wolesly from losing his house in a card game. But things didn't turn out as Brayden hoped. That might have been for the best, in the long run, or he might not have met Lord Wolesly's sister, Jane. ... More About: Review
Review: The Dark Knight
2008-06-02 11:01:00 The Dark Knight by Tori Phillips“Come, Lord Death, and grant me life in your arms!”Such invocations sprang to Lady Tonia’s lips when she beheld Sandor Matskella, the sworn agent of her eternal rest. Yet his raw masculine power instead roused her slumbering womanhood to the dawn of eternal joy!Sandor Matskella looked upon Tonia Cavendish and saw many things: a woman not of his people; a woman promised to God; a woman condemned to die. But when he removed the executioner’s mask from his face - and his soul - he knew that she was the fated bride of his heart!The Dark Knight is another winner in the Cavendish Chronicles historical romance series by Tori Phillips (though you don’t need to have read the others; this novel can stand on its own.).It’s late sixteenth century, and young Tonia Cavendish has promised herself to God, since she’s never met a man who stirs her heart. She’s left her childhood home and established a nunnery in northern England - but it’s only a m... More About: Review
Review: Winter's Journey
2008-06-01 10:03:00 Winter’s Journey by Kathryn Meyer GriffithTo keep the bank from repossessing her eighteen-wheeler and putting her and her daughter on the street, trucker Loretta Brennan takes a dangerous route to Wyoming with a winter storm approaching. She worries if she can make the deadline and navigate the icy roads since her driving partner husband died in an accident the year before. At a truck stop, Loretta meets handsome hitchhiker Sam Emerson, who helps her out of a bind. She feels compelled to return the favor and offers him a ride to Cheyenne. Blizzards, a series of trucker murders, and a sinister truck haunt them along their route. They grow close despite Loretta’s fear that Sam may be aligned with the killer. Is Sam a good man down on his luck or is she falling in love with a murderer?Loretta is a trucker’s widow with a child to support and bills to pay. It is easy to empathize with her. The accident that killed her husband was bizarre. While he changed a tire on his truck, someon... More About: Review
Review: The Legend and The Laird
2008-06-01 10:00:00 The Legend and The Lairdby Marissa St. JamesHer need for revenge outweighs her duty to her betrothed and his clan. Raven McDraoigh and her mentor have been riding through the Scottish highlands for several years, searching for clues to the man responsible for her mother’s murder and the massacre of her clan. When she runs out of places to search, she can only turn to her betrothed, Jamie McKay, laird of Clan McKay. But Jamie has other ideas in mind.For the last ten years, Jamie believed his wife was dead, murdered along with her mother and clan. Imagine his surprise when she turns up on his doorstep. A battle of wits is about to take place. Jamie wants a wife, a partner to lead his clan. She won’t give in until she’s fulfilled her vow. When the McDraoigh Legend stands against the Laird of Clan McKay, there’s sure to be fireworks.The Legend , the Draoidh, the Conscious of Scotland, protected by the mist and magic, lived in peace for 200 years before evil found its way through ... More About: Review
Review: A Magical Encounter
2008-05-31 10:01:00 A Magical Encounter by Megan HatfieldKaiya Galbraith had always known her father, the duke, harbored no love for her. Still, until it happened, she would never have believed him capable of bartering her life away to a stranger in return for coin to pay off his debtors. All hope of finding love appeared lost to her forever...until she was rescued by a being she'd only ever seen in her dreams. When the Elfin warrior, Hanarom Avindaul, plucked her from imminent death into the safe shelter of his arms, though, she discovered she was all too eager to stay. Fantasy fans will slip into "A Magical Encounter," as if they are stepping over the threshold to a strange fairyland themselves. For all it is a far far world, the main character, Hanoram, experiences the absolutely classic family pressure to marry. He may be both Elf Prince and warrior, but there's no ignoring one's mother. He'd prefer to spend time with his horse, Yano, or friend and second, Felanir.Human woman Kaiya experiences... More About: Review
Review: The Curse of Mayweather House
2008-05-31 10:00:00 The Curse of Mayweather House by Nancy Lee ShraderMany of us enjoy Ghost Stories that frighten us and send us screaming into the night. The Curse of Mayweather House might be a Ghost Story, but love blooms brightly in the hearts of the undead — a love that has lasted over a century and will last through eternity. Leora Grace and Captain William Thomas Mayweather have searched the underworld of the dead, hoping that they would rediscover loves burning flame, that death's sting could not extinguish.Demons lurk in the bowels of Mayweather House, enticing its victims into its dark maze of evil. This Evil has stalked Nancy Lee Abernathy her entire life, in an attempt to stop her from freeing the Mayweathers from the curse. With the aid of William and Leora Grace, Nancy Lee is spared the death that the demon planned for her on the day of her birth and all the other times during her life. Nancy Lee, in turn will aid the ghosts in their quest for freedom. A lengthy, discriptive prologue f... More About: Review
Review: His and Her Dalmations
2008-05-30 11:00:00 His and Her Dalmatiansby Grace TylerCallie and Hayden James have nothing in common, other than their last names and a pair of Dalmatians. Their relationship was just as volatile after their divorce, so they split up the dogs to maintain the peace. After two years apart, attending the wedding of mutual friends forces Callie and Hayden to see each other again. Can this event lead to a truce and sharing custody of the dogs?His and Hers Dalmatians made me believe in new beginnings all over again. Callie is still recovering from the divorce from her delicious, wealthy ex, Hayden. Like in all romances, Callie and Hayden are both still strongly attracted to one another but their differences as people (Callie’s artistic temperament, Hayden’s logical calmness) keep them not only separated but permanently arguing it seems. Ms. Tyler managed to tug on my heart strings for the both of them, even in the beginning when Callie is all righteous indignation as she believes Hayden is a womanizer ... More About: Review
Review: Substitute Bride
2008-05-30 10:01:00 SUBSITUTE BRIDEby Laura LamperdWhen Miss Emma Napier helped her friend, Abby, escape an arranged marriage, she little thought she would meet the dashing Marquis of Desborough. His lordship was looking for a wife so he could gain control of his inheritance. Emma seemed the perfect choice.A gay and frothy Regency romance, packed with lively incidents and dramatic situations.From time to time in our modern world where a woman is supposed to be “Jill of all trades and GOOD at all”, Regency novels are a dose of delightful medicine for gaining one’s balance again. I love them!SUBSITUTE BRIDE by Laura Lamperd takes the reader to a time when women were valued for their appearance and social graces and considered of little value in other areas. Emma Napier manages to circumvent many limitations of the regency era as she proves her loyalty to her life-long friend Abby Derries.Abby, afraid her uncle with whom she lives will force her to marry a man she hardly knows and who is much olde... More About: Review , Bride
Review: Golden Enchantment
2008-05-29 10:01:00 Golden Enchantmentby Candace MorehouseSometimes the most coveted treasure of all can be found right beneath your nose.When her father dies, Andrea Alexander decides to return home to New Mexico and continue his search for buried treasure dating back to the days of conquistadores. However, she didn't count on a mysterious figure shooting at her, a puzzle of clues and the involvement of her very masculine and handsome neighbour, Jake Houston.Jake Houston remembers Andrea as the scrawny little tomboy next door who followed his every move. When they meet again years later, Jake is surprised to find Andrea has filled out in all the right places. Tempting as she may be, he is betrothed to another with no way out. Fighting his attraction to Andrea as he helps her solve the puzzle of the buried treasure will test his strength in more ways than one.Destined to be together, will Andy and Jake find a way out of danger and around their problems to realize true love?Candace Morehouse delivers a... More About: Review , Golden
Review: The Witch and The Wolf
2008-05-29 10:00:00 The Witch and the Wolf by Marly MatthewsArabella had inherited her mother's gift of witchery, but the one man that presented the greatest threat to her, the man who called himself the Wolf,seemed immune to her powers.Having fled the mobs of the revolution to England as a child, when Arabella returns to France she is enlisted to aid Napoleon's cause as a spy-until the man knownonly to her as the Wolf abducts her and returns her to England once more.I personally really enjoy historical fiction and this story pleased me. It takes place during the French Revolution and thereafter. The writing is such that I felt transported right into events and felt the fear and passion that was prevalent then. Transportation by horse and carriage, elegant clothes worn by elegant ladies, fawning gentlemen, the constant intrigues that were carried on behind the royal scene can all be enjoyed by the reader. The language and speech patterns here and there tends to resemble modern day language but on the ... More About: Review
Review: When the World Is Right
2008-05-28 11:01:00 When the World is Rightby Margo HoornstraBrian Hawthorne never meant to hurt his wife Casey, but he had. He never meant for them to fight. But they did. Hadn’t meant to spend the night alone at a hotel. But he did that too. Now all Brian wants to do is make amends. Assure Casey of his love. But, will she accept the gift he’s brought her and forgive him? And make their world right once again."When the World is Right,' gets contemporary romance just so cuddly-right! The cover image says it all, from contemplative man to round-eyed kitten. Brian is admirably (although apparently slowly) sensitive, and Casey, the upset wife might give you a little glint of self-recognition. The overall warmth of this story is carefully supported by the physical descriptions within. The snowy day, the warmth of the Dutch colonial architecture, and even the little calico kitten contribute to the heartwarming aura. The writing is vibrant and descriptive and places the reader right into each scene.... More About: Review , The World
Review: Tales From the Treasure Trove Vol. 2
2008-05-28 11:00:00 Tales from the Treasure Trove Vol 2a Jewels of the Quill Anthology by Bardsley, Hunter, Desmet, Pirri, Weisnet, & ToombsSIX DISTINCTIVE AUTHORS offer new, short, exciting Tales from the Treasure Trove—each featuring a sparkling jewel!SIX COMPELLING COUPLES discover romance, magic, suspense, danger, second chances, forbidden love, and the supernatural.SIX ENTERTAINING SITUATIONS feature psychic lovers, spinsters and rogues, shape-shifters, topless touring boats, mysterious jewels…and even humans as an endangered species!Hunter's Garnet Lake is the jewel of the collection. Her descriptions are thorough, and her places evoke an aura that carries the whole story along. From the buzz of the busy dragonfly at the lakeside to the intense lovemaking by the shore, her thorough descriptions make you feel like you are there. In Toombs' The Turquoise Cat, main character Olivia has a mystery to solve... and this short packs all the punch of a full lenth thriller. Pirri's For the Love of ... More About: Review , Tales
Review: Truly Madly
2008-05-27 11:02:00 Truly Madlyby Alicia DeanA broken heart drove her away--a family tragedy brought her back. After her parents’ murder/suicide, Isabelle Connelly returns to her home town to settle their estate. But a year later, with her business concluded, Isabelle still hasn’t left, even though she has every reason to. The townspeople shun her because of her family’s history of mental instability, she hasn’t gotten over her feelings for the man who shattered her heart, and now she’s a suspect in a murder and mysterious house fire. Someone is out to frame Isabelle for the crimes. Failing that, it appears they plan to make Isabelle their next victim. What could be better than a short murder mystery, all tied up with a romance? Well, add that dash of 'thriller' and you have "Truly Madly" by Alicia Dean. Her tense plot will keep you guessing -- and hoping! Lovely and creative Isabelle Connelly could never be prepared for murder in the family. Even less so, the aftermath. Everyday, she c... More About: Review
Review: Takuhi's Dream
2008-05-27 11:00:00 Takuhi's Dream by Rita TrevalyanA young professional woman is pursued by an alien monster that she cannot see or face. She wanders from one planet to another, only to have it appear again and again. What is this that she cannot face, and who is the man who is also pursuing her? Is she running away from an actual threat, or is she trying to escape her true destiny?Ms. Trevalyan's 'Takuhi's Dream,' takes us into the Kenderited sisterhood, and the life of dedicated kulturologiest Takuhi. Discussion of sexual mores, enticing dress, and the invention of new psychotropic drugs all mark this a society far apart from Earth-norm. Takuhi recognizes the differences between herself and her sisters in the cloister, and from the first is confident enough to allow herself 'classic' tastes. Society in this otherworldly place begins to feel familiar to the reader, and the culture and world we take for granted, somehow, we will see through distant eyes. As we quickly discover,Takuhi, the peopl... More About: Review
Review: One Knight in Venice
2008-05-26 11:01:00 One Knight in Venice by Tori PhillipsOne touch of Venus was nothing compared to the magic in the hands of Jessica Leonardo. The mysterious signorina was a woman unlike any Francis Bardolph had ever known, for she alone could make him face his most dangerous secrets – and still have hope for her love!Though Sir Francis played the man of leisure, Jessica saw through his disguise. The man was dangerous – in ways that thrilled the private places of her heart. But would his desire still run hot when her true self was revealed – and her secret shame unmasked?I adored this story of the passionate but physically flawed Jessica Leonardo and the lost, lonely knight Francis Bardolph who falls for her. Francis, an English spy working in Venice, originally goes to Jessica, a healer, to relieve his sore shoulder. Her strong fingers massage away his pain, and her oils and ointments soothe his physical hurt, but her intuition also sees that this young knight is nursing a broken heart. Fr... More About: Review
Review: Free Falling
2008-05-26 11:01:00 Free Fallingby Mary EasonSpecial Agent Rainie McClain wants out. Out of The Agency. Out of the shadow life that has consumed her for far too long. Walking away from The Agency means letting go of the only man she’s ever loved, her husband, Captain Roc Branson. But at thirty-eight, Rainie has seen all the violence and death she can handle. And after discovering she’s pregnant, she just wants a normal life. But what can be normal about the reappearance of a long lost brother who may or may not be a sadistic killer, the heartrending demise of her marriage, and the web of lies that grows until she no longer knows who to trust? It’s vital that she discover the truth soon...because what she doesn’t know, just might kill her.A misleading phone call lands our heroine in well-known streets and back lanes of Washington D. C. Far from afraid, Law-enforcement trained Rainie McClain needs to plot her course in dealing with this one, obviously evil stalker. She proves more than equal to... More About: Review , Free
Review: More Than A Memory
More articles from this author:2008-05-25 11:01:00 More than a Memory by Margo HoonstraBad memories are rampant for newly divorced Leah Collins. Cold and alone on a late night bus ride home, she can hardly believe it when she happens to sit down next to rich, successful and still incredibly handsome Ed Barnes. The object of a teenage crush so many years ago. Ed remembers Leah too. One thing leads to another and they discover they have more in common than just memories.Hoonstra's 'More than a Memory,' leaps so realistically from the pages, the story might be part of your own past. Main character Leah Collins not altogether willingly finds herself in a place she'd left long ago... among people she'd not given second thought to in a decade. Sydney, Minnesota is a long way from Miami, in a whole lot of difference ways. Leah can't help comparing the who she is, to the might-have-beens. And, when one of those might-have-beens offers dinner: well, perhaps home will be more welcoming than ever before.Hoonstra pulls off this gentle, sl... More About: Review 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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