Review: 5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 23, 2008
Jolene Benate was devastated when her husband died leaving her a widow at the age of twenty.  That had been six long years ago.  Rather than wallow in self pity, Jo used his life insurance to attend a special training program for women interested in law enforcement.  She's made a name for herself and is now in one of the highly sought after positions on the elite warrant squad. The only area of her life where she hasn't moved on is her love life.  Since her husband's death, not once has Jo taken a lover even though she's had plenty of opportunities.As a member of the elite warrant squad Jo's used to facing down bad guys and plenty of injuries but the recent attacks against her are troubling.  Sure the protection team will do their best to protect her but even they are no match for the men who are after her.  Jo realizes that she's pissed off her share of perpetrators but even she's stumped as to who's after her and why.Paul Benate believed that he was doing the right thing when he allowed Jo to believe he'd died.  His position dealing with extremely classified projects makes him a target so he's had to live within the confines of a small base which is extremely difficult to penetrate.  When he learns of the attacks on Jo, he realizes that his sorry attempt at protecting her by letting her go has failed miserably.  The only option acceptable to him is having her brought to him.  The old Jo would have been ecstatic to learn that her husband still lives: the new Jo is beyond furious that Paul allowed her to be deceived for so many years.Jo's worked long hard hours to gain the respect of her team and make a life for herself - without Paul.  So him thinking that he has the right to have her kidnapped and brought to him is simply too much.  She may still love Paul but no way is she going to allow him to dictate her life.Mary Wine tells an amazing tale with STILL MINE!  I loved Jo's kick butt attitude and yet she still has this vulnerability that endears her to readers.  She's a feisty little woman and even Paul is stunned by the changes that have taken place with her over the past six years.  Paul is very much in love with Jo so even though she's furious with him, as a reader I couldn't help but want them to have their happily ever after.Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)