Review: A suspenseful and sizzling read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 2, 2012
4 1/2 starsWho says you can't go home again?  Renee Winfield was unwillingly relocated to Philadelphia when her mother finally retrieved her after leaving her in the care of the Cameron family for a couple of years.  Despite the fact that she has made a life for herself in the busy city, she has never forgotten the joy she experienced living in rural Arizona and enjoys returning for a visit after a 25 year absence.  Misgivings about the current man in her life intensify when her adopted family welcomes her back into their warm circle but matters really get complicated when she realizes that her childhood crush, Dan Cooper, is all grown up and is a sexy charismatic Sheriff.  Their mutual attraction threatens an already unstable relationship and Renee will have to decide whether to follow her heart and return to the country life that she loves or to continue in a role dictated by someone else.This is a poignant tale of the journey of a woman who has returned to the place where she was happiest as a child.  It is a sobering reminder of how easy it is to become trapped while vulnerable and how important true family and friends are in one's life.  The author's talent for penning sensual scenes is showcased in this emotional tale that has a sizzling erotic scene involving rope, whipped cream and chocolate.  The suspense ratchets up as Renee tries to put her life back together after discovering how much she has been betrayed only to find out that someone is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to keep her from achieving her independence.  It will take inner strength and support from those who truly care about her if she is going to survive long enough to make a fresh start.  An enjoyable read.