Review: Passion and Danger in "One More Day"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2014
“One More Day” starts out as a contemporary romance before suddenly (and unexpectedly) twisting into a suspense novel, and both the characters and the plot make this entry in the MacLarens of Fire Mountain series highly enjoyable.Cam first sees Lainey when they’re both racing against a forest fire in a search and rescue mission—he’s instantly captivated by her before she sweeps out of his life again, lost in the hustle of the mission. He’s not interested in dating but can’t keep his thoughts off of her, and she returns to normal life with her haughty attorney fiancé (Robert) with thoughts of Cam in her mind as well. Robert doesn’t understand her love of SAR, and when Lainey breaks it off with him to pursue a long-held dream he’s confused and angry. The plot progresses and Lainey and Cam first begin to correspond by email…but Lainey doesn’t seem to be welcome in Fire Mountain, and the danger to her life rises at the same time her passion for Cam is intensifying.This is the second book I’ve read so far about the MacLarens (the first was a Western historical romance) and I really do enjoy Shirleen Davies’ writing. The plots are tight and exciting, and the characters—the most important part in a romance—are spot on in terms of personality and attraction to each other. In “One More Day,” I liked that Cam and Lainey both have their own ambitions and dreams—they’re wildly attracted to each other, but they have their own lives and pursuits that make them interesting individuals to read about. Cam is handsome and brave, nursing a secret ambition to be a man like his father, while Lainey is sweet but quietly strong. The supporting characters are also memorable and well-done.I would recommend “One More Day” to readers who like romance and romantic suspense, and who are looking for a series to get into that features likeable characters and varied plots.