Melina had one of the worst experiences a wife could have...her husband of years was cheating on her. To top off the humiliation and paiin...she found out about the sordid affair on national television. However, you can't keep a good girl down. Melina is up and at 'em within the week. She decides that she needs to clear her head and leave with her dignity intact.

Melina moves in with her father and begins working at a retirement community. She meets a very different set of people than what she is used to, including a very tempting guy named Drew. It seems that no matter how much Melina may want to avoid men, she can't avoid Drew. Even teaching at a school leads her to Drew. Soon, the two have struck up a relationship that moves from friendship to romance very quickly. It might have been nice if the Ms. Cassidy had extended their friendship a little longer before they both decided they were ready for something more. With Melina's broken heart to consider and sudden aversion to intimate relationships, it was difficult to believe she would fall for Drew so quickly. Melina is stubborn and willful, but her hard exterior conceals a warm heart.

Drew was a charismatic character...when he wasn't grumpy. The fact that he had a few believable flaws actually improved his character, making him feel more like the boy- next-door. Melina was a pitiable character. She was cheated on and learned of the cheating in a horrendous way. She made the most of the situation and managed to scrounge as much dignity as she could muster.

If a reader is looking for a strong female lead and a bunch of flavorful secondary characters, then WALTZ THIS WAY is the book you're going to want to add to your shelf.