Kristin's daughter, Ashley has been badly injured and
violated by a man the cops have yet to catch. Because of
this incident Ashley hasn't been talking, she writes down
what she wants to do or wants to say. One night while
Ashley and Kristin are sitting outside they hear a
saxophone playing nearby. Ashley is so moved by this that
for once she almost seems happy and like her normal little
girl.
Rick had lost a hostage and decided he no longer wanted to
be on the force. He's escaped to have time to himself.
Quincy is his German Shepard who helps Ashley along with
her recovery. Ashley actually speaks words when she is
around Quincy she talks to the dog. Kristin is so touched
by this she finds herself falling for a cop. Cops couldn't
bring her daughters attacker to justice. But was she only
falling for Rick because of his healing power over Ashley
or because she was falling in love with him.
Such a touching and moving read. Linda Barrett's words are
so powerful across every page. She knows how to take
situations that happen everyday and teach us how to cope
and deal with them. Through Barrett's words someone who
has been violated may see a bigger picture, they may see
that they can heal from their experiences. This book is
really a story of family, love, healing and forgiveness.
The attraction between Kristin and Rick is almost sudden
and Kristin knows she hasn't felt a tug this hard in a
really long time. Not only does Rick fall in love with
Kristin, but he falls in love with Ashley as well. There
are several characters in this story, but you don't have to
worry about losing the storyline. The lead characters are
powerful enough to pull you into the story and keep you
hooked until the last word. This book is definitely a must-
read for anyone looking for a read that will pull at your
heartstrings. The transformation in all characters are
unbelievable, but more with Ashley, for the first time she
feels safe around Rick and then when Rick's nephews come to
visit she learns that they won't hurt her either. I think
strong characters are a must in any romance novel and Linda
Barrett has proved her characters can be stronger than most
others.
Kristin McCarthy hears him before she sees him. The melody
of his saxophone glides across the summer night. The music's
healing effect on her daughter has Kristin seeking the
person who can play so beautifully. Too bad Rick Cooper is a
cop. With all she and her daughter have experienced, police
don't rank high on their get-to-know-you list.
Still, Rick
could be one of the good guys. Something about him
challenges all Kristin's assumptions. And their time
together sparks her hopes for a future beyond this lakeside
retreat. But before she can bring those dreams to life, Rick
has to prove he's the man she and her daughter can
trust…forever.
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