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Two warrior angels. First friends, now lovers. Their future? A WILD UNKNOWN.


With a Twist

With a Twist, May 2009
Wild Hart #2
by Deirdre Martin

Berkley Sensation
Featuring: Natalie Bocuse; Quinn O'Brian
368 pages
ISBN: 0425228037
EAN: 9780425228036
Paperback
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"Another heartwarming contemporary love story from one of the best."

Fresh Fiction Review

With a Twist
Deirdre Martin

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Posted April 15, 2009

Romance Contemporary

Natalie knows waiting tables in her half-sister's small French bistro in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, is not putting her closer to her dream of managing a fine restaurant and finding the polished and sophisticated man of her dreams. Natalie does not consider herself a snob, but her half- sister is pushing her into the arms of Quinn O'Brien, a journalist in New York City who always looks like he slept in his clothes. Quinn is extremely attracted to Natalie, but he's afraid to really "go for it." First of all, he has never pursued anyone this high-class before. Second, she would want a real relationship and that would interfere with the demands of his journalism career. No woman likes to come in second to a man's job. Natalie accepts a job in Quinn's folk's Irish pub, since it puts her closer to the job opportunities she so desires. She soon comes to realize that Quinn makes her heart skitter and his wrinkles and messed-up hair are very attractive to her. Quinn pours on the charm and Natalie melts. Quinn is following a very important, but dangerous, story that is putting his life at risk. Natalie wants to be understanding, but she's extremely worried about his safety. Quinn is fearless and this story is very important to his career. Can their new and fragile relationship survive? WITH A TWIST is a great next chapter in the adventures of the friends we have come to love in Brooklyn. Whether it be the Blades hockey team, the Italian Dante family or the Irish O'Briens, they are always a delight, always charming and always fun to read. The characters in WITH A TWIST are a hoot and the plot captivating, which makes this love story exceptional. Don't miss this latest heartwarming romance by Ms. Martin. I never miss anything she writes. It's always a gift.

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SUMMARY

He’s a tall order. She’s a hot dish. Are they ready for the main course?

Natalie Bocuse is a waitress at her sister’s French bistro in Brooklyn, yet she dreams of managing a chic restaurant in Manhattan.

Among the regulars is Quinn O’Brian, a reporter known for breaking stories—and hearts. When he offers Natalie a job at his parents’ Irish pub in Manhattan, she jumps at the chance to be one step closer to her dream. But Quinn will need the luck of the Irish to charm Natalie and write a happy ending to his own love story.


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2 comments posted.

Re: Another heartwarming contemporary love story from one of the best.

Sounds like a really fun story!
(LuAnn Morgan 8:51pm May 13, 2009)

Sounds like a fun read. Waitressing is
hard work.
(
Patricia Barraclough 10:29pm May 13, 2009)

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