Review: I love North Cove
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2012
Tanya Gentilliano left North Cove ten years ago seeking and finding fame as a dancer in Europe.  When her mother needs help after breaking her leg Tanya returns to North Cove and Parker, the boy she ran away from ten years ago.Parker Richardson has never forgotten Tanya or the way she hurt him.  He's convinced himself he's gotten over her and moved on; until he's face to face with her again.I loved Parker the instant he was introduced in Kiss Me, Dancer.  What's not to love? At seventeen Parker took over his father's lawn care business and the responsibility of providing for his mother and sister's.  Ten years later he's a drool worthy man in more than deed with a body hewn from hard honest labor and a steadfastness that just doesn't quit.  As I said, what's not to love?Tanya was a selfish spoiled little rich girl who seduced Parker, the gardener's son.  For over three years they carried on a clandestine affair until, afraid of what she felt for Parker and reacting to her father's betrayal, Tanya cruelly throws Parker's love back in his face and runs away to Europe.Thanks to her mother Eva's accident Tanya is back in North Cove.  She's never forgotten Parker nor has he forgotten her but do they remember each other for the right reasons or all the wrong ones?TOUCH ME AND TANGO is an adventurous romantic romp with the additional thrill of a hidden treasure map and a dangerous threat from Parker's past to mix things up a bit.  There's still the warm sense of community and extended family that was so appealing in Kiss Me, Dancer but TOUCH ME AND TANGO has a feistier attitude.  If anyone deserved a spirited adventure it's Parker and it was a treat to be along for the ride.As usual there are wonderfully rounded secondary characters. The one who really snagged my heart this go round was Billy, now there's a special fella.  I hope his story will be revealed in the not too distant future.I enjoy North Cove more with every visit.  If a passionate, warmhearted, second chance love story is what you're looking for you can't go wrong with TOUCH ME AND TANGO.Reviewed by IvyD for Manic Readers