The new year has brought author Victoria Dahl to a new path in her writing career. After several historical novels she has penned a contemporary story, TALK ME DOWN. I'm sure that her fans and others who might not have yet discovered her, but who are die-hard historical fans will be disappointed to hear that, but for those of us who are die-hard contemporary fans it's good to know that we have a new talent to be on the look out for.

Molly Jennings has moved to Tumble Creek for several reasons, but mostly to escape Cameron Kasten, an ex boyfriend who she believes to be sabotaging not only new potential relationships, but her secret career as an erotic writer as well.

It doesn't take Molly long in Tumble Creek to again cross paths with the chief of police Ben Lawson. Ben and Molly were high school sweethearts, and while neither seems to have forgotten the attraction they felt for one another, there is history between them to overcome, not to mention the fact that Molly is hiding her current career from Ben.

As the story unfolds and danger seems to be surrounding Molly Ben finds himself very frustrated. He's torn between wanting to protect her, and being angry with her for not being totally honest with him.

As I read TALK ME DOWN I was torn between wondering if I was getting a romantic comedy, or a romantic suspense. In the end I was satisfied with the conclusion, but was disappointed that I didn't feel more of a connection to the characters.

I don't blame my lack of connection to the characters on Ms. Dahl, but rather on my lack of reading time at the time. There was enough chemistry between Molly and Ben to have me interested in how their story played out, and since the story was well concluded I would be more than interested in reading Ms. Dahl again should she continue writing contemporary romance.