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A Not-So-Perfect Past

A Not-So-Perfect Past, April 2009
by Beth Andrews

Harlequin Superromance
Featuring: Nina Carlson; Dillon Ward
256 pages
ISBN: 0373715560
EAN: 9780373715565
Mass Market Paperback
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"Forgive and Forget"

Fresh Fiction Review

A Not-So-Perfect Past
Beth Andrews

Reviewed by Tonya Callihan
Posted April 13, 2009

Romance Contemporary

Serenity Springs own sweet Nina is sick and tired of doing what everyone expects of her. She's tired of being afraid of letting anyone down, she's tired of being afraid of her ex-husband, and well, she's just plain tired.

Dillon Ward, bad boy, ex-convict, went to jail for killing his stepfather for almost rapping and beating his sister. But now he's got the whole town of Serenity Springs believing his is as bad and evil as they all portray him to be.

When Kyle, a young rebellious, foster child wrecks into Nina's bakery the only person who can do the job is Dillon. But he only agrees if Kyle will work with him, take responsibility in what he has caused. Not only does Dillon fall for Kyle, but also he falls for Nina and her kids. But he's an ex-convict, Nina could do better and deserved much better.

Beth Andrews took a storyline and made it into a work of art. The chemistry between Dillon and Nina is strong from the get-go and they both try to fight it at first. But what happens when Dillon falls in love with Marcus and Haley, Nina's kids? Can Nina get over her fears and stand up to her ex-husband, her family, and the town of Serenity Springs? These are just a few of the questions you will get within the first few chapters and they will be answered in ways you wouldn't imagine. Andrews has taken what could be an average read and added conflict between the characters. I love the way she's woven in minor characters as well, the story was mainly focused on Dillon and Nina, but it also showed that they interacted with the townsfolk and family members who made them seem that much more real. Fantastic read.

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SUMMARY

He's the most dangerous man she's ever met...

Nina Carlson knows all about Dillon Ward. Knows he served time in prison. Knows nobody pulled out the welcome mat when he moved to Serenity Springs. But that doesn't stop her from renting him a place to live. And when someone crashes into her bakery, he's just the man to fix the damage.

And Nina isn't the only one who thinks Dillon's the perfect man for the job: her two kids have taken a shine to him. Still, she can't afford to get close to Dillon, even if he is tempting her to toss out her good girl shoes. Because it's not that she doesn't trust him. It's that she doesn't trust herself.


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