He swallowed hard, his heart expanding, surging against the bands he'd wrapped around it so long ago .A grin edged its way across his face and he swore he could feel one of the intangible bands in his chest snap and begin to unravel. Two events marred my reading pleasure and when they began to over ride my enjoyment and annoy me, I knew this book was, for me, acceptable rather than recommended. If my two annoyances are merely a blip on your reading radar screen, then this story is one that you'll start reading and most likely have a hard time putting down. Event number one is Bonny's inclusion as her parents chase the bail jumpers. Having a baby around in a love scene is okay because we expect the baby to sleep if the lovers are careful - and lucky.
Parents do it all the time in real life.
Having that baby nearby doesn't spoil the mood for me. I am bothered, however, big time when a baby is put in harm's way. I didn't see anything cute or endearing or part of a family bonding moment when Bonny is with Chad and Hannah as they pursue bad guys from New York to Texas. The second plot line that bothered me is Chad's martyrdom. He lost his wife and infant son in a freak accident, one for which he feels responsible.