Review: Fascinating, Unique Romance  -- One of Maguire`s Best!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2014
Meg Maguire (aka Cara McKenna) is one of the most interesting writers in contemporary fiction.  She creates interesting, three dimensional characters with none of the clichés normally found in romance novels.  Although I`ve enjoyed many of her stories, TRESPASS is definitely a favorite.Russ is a vet in rural Montana.  Although only 36 years old, he has been caught in a time warp following the death of his wife seven years ago.  He is unable to shake the label of widower and move on with his life.  Sarah (known as Nicole at the start of the book) is the daughter of a drug-addicted mother and comes with a whole set of her own labels.  Being a murderer is the latest one.Maguire does a fantastic job of creating an edgy mood.  Think of "Jaws" music in the back of your head for the first few chapters as you wait for Sarah to screw up once again.  I felt like I was watching a slow moving train wreck and wanted to yell, "Noooooo...."  The author is great at creating little moments of humor to lighten the tension which is present throughout the story."He gave her a slap on the shoulder and watched her eyebrows rise.  It was what he always did to a steer or a horse after he was done tending to it.""You ever worry the ghosts of a thousand jilted, nutless horses will come back to haunt you?"  She pointed her eyes at his belt.  Russ made a nervous face.  "Not sure I like the way you think, Nicole.""You`re a ball-buster, aren`t you?"  She shrugged.  "At least I don`t chop them off."  He went back to work.  "Well, I`m rusty at impressing women with my charm and sensitivity, so keep your expectations low.""She looked up and met his eyes, poured all his brain chemicals into a blender and hit pureé."I`m not sure if I`m the only one to feel this way, but the cover of the book almost stopped me from buying it.  It has a paranormal vibe which doesn`t suit the 36 year Montana vet at all.