Review: Captivating Romance Novel!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 30, 2013
"Finding Forever" by talented Author Michele Shriver grabbed my attention right from the "get go". It is both well-written and easy to read and chock full of potential romance and personal challenges.  Jake Morrison, an up-and-coming actor has arrived in town to shoot a movie, "Border Cowboys" that he is starring in about smuggling at the Mexican/US border. He is intrigued by the location in Grande Valley Texas, as he knows Jordan now lives there. She is a hot lawyer from his past and he hasn't seen her since she left the Hollywood scene several years earlier. When he was one of her celebrity clients, they had a steamy affair that has been hard to forget. Jake is eager to look her up, however, this time he has a totally different agenda. At thirty four years old, he is no longer looking for a fling...while Jordan at thirty eight has long ago given up the idea of "finding forever". The key question is...can they find true love at this late date and put all the negative history of their past lives behind them?Jake is definitely ready to turn over a new leaf in his life and woo Jordan like never before...but there are a few hurdles to overcome. Jordan's noncommittal arrangement with her friend Carl, a mutually agreed upon friend with benefits plan, along with the skeleton in her closet to do with her drinking problem are sure to complicate her future with Jake, On the other hand, Jake's past with Macy is nagging away in the background. Jordon's history of casual sex and her low self-esteem continue to haunt her and add to her negative self-image. Any one of these variables might very well threaten his romantic endeavors and possible future with Jordan who is fast becoming vulnerable yet very captivated by this new Jake.How does the offer of a coveted leading role starring opposite Kate Hudson in Santa Lucia factor into his future decisions? Will Macy turn up at the most inopportune time and destroy all hope for Jake and Jordon? So many problems that need to be addressed...on top of the pressure of their very diverse and demanding careers niggling away at their already complex relationship. With a few steamy sex scenes thrown in and the romantic twists and turns of this captivating novel...it is sure to capture the attention and intrigue of many a reader.  Very enjoyable indeed...you won't want to miss a word of this enticing fictional romantic novel!Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores AyotteI'm Not Perfect and It's Okay