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One Summer

One Summer, July 2011
by JoAnn Ross

Penguin
Featuring: Gabriel St. James; Charity
400 pages
ISBN: 0451234006
EAN: 9780451234001
Paperback
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"Family and passion is Ms. Ross trademark for assuring us"

Fresh Fiction Review

One Summer
JoAnn Ross

Reviewed by Darlene Kendall
Posted August 10, 2011

Romance Contemporary

Gabriel St. James is the ultimate loner but as loyal as they come which explains why this former marine photojournalist is taking wedding photos. Bored and uncomfortable, talking to the inquisitive veterinarian Charity Tiernan brightens up the day. Charity finds Gabe fascinating and very attractive but men like him are not interested in anything long term. She might have stood a chance of resisting if not for his rescue of a wounded dog. Gabe's all about reality and his pictures depict this yet Charity believes there is a softer side even he doesn't know exists within him. To say Gabe is shocked by his inability to resist Charity is an understatement yet it does not stop him from getting to know her better. Almost marrying the wrong man has taught Charity caution but not enough to stay away from Gabe. When Gabe agrees to teach at Charity's favorite camp for separated siblings each of them are in for a life changing event. Gabe who never thought for a minute he could have or would want a family finds it within reach if only he has the courage to accept that he can have a lifetime of love. Family and passion is Ms. Ross's trademark for assuring us that opening one of her books will take readers into a world filled with captivating characters, humor and an enduring love story. ONE SUMMER is another keeper from this talented author.

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SUMMARY

When former U.S. Marine photojournalist Gabriel St. James arrives in Shelter Bay to help out a fellow Marine, the last thing he expects is to meet a woman like Charity. A veterinarian with a past that would have defeated a less resilient woman, Charity still possesses a heart as generous

Excerpt

Chapter 1 After having spent over a decade in war zones and other hot spots around the globe, Gabriel St. James was an expert at zeroing in on a shot.


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