"one of the greatest love stories"
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted September 14, 2012
Romance
Probably one of the most difficult choices would be
deciding my favorite Brenda Novak book or story. My respect
for her writing has grown book by book and never stronger
than in this newest one.
WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES is a riveting story from page
one and guarantees to make readers Novak fans. WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES has a truly strong central female
character that embodies all the traits of an independent
woman who doesn't compromise her femininity which is a
standard in Novak stories. This is an engrossing story
about relationships and self-discovery.
Gail DeMarco's PR business is doomed and this is no
exaggeration. If something doesn't happen quickly it will
be gasping its last breath. PR companies rely on their
reputation and client list to stay successful and with her
client list dwindling Gail is barely afloat. Clients were
literally jumping ship and all because of something she
said about one of her clients, a remark she regrets but
in the interest of fairness it is the truth.
Simon O'Neal uses their feud as a weapon against Big Hit
PR. It doesn't seem to matter that Simon is on the road to
self destruction -- he is a beloved star to his many fans.
And he has enormous clout in show business. When he leaves
Gail's company he takes everyone with him.
Big Hit isn't just Gail's business it is her entire life.
Ambitious women often have to make difficult choices in
their pursuit of a successful career and Gail is no
exception. Her only real friends are back home in Whiskey
Creek. The closest thing to friends she has in LA are the
very employees she will now have to let go.
Simon hasn't fully realized the damage his manager Ian is
out to do to Gail and her company. Her remarks have cut
deep
and he is surprised that in some way he actually cares
what she thinks about him. His life is spiraling out of
control but even he doesn't consider himself so low as to
destroy someone else on his way down.
Neither Gail nor Simon could ever imagine how circumstances
will almost take on a life of their own. Forced to present
a unified front to correct wrongs, rectify mistakes,
nullify destructive reputations and mend seemingly
irreparable damages Gail and Simon are going to have to
join forces by becoming the one thing that publicly and
privately is almost unimaginable -- a couple.
Gail's goal is to repair her corporate image and get her PR
firm back on top. Simon's is more personal -- he wants a
chance with his son Ty. As a womanizing drunk this seems
unattainable but with luck, perseverance and a good woman
there could be a chance for his life to turn around. In
their search to mend fences their own relationship will
become something very special. Wouldn't it be great to have
a happy ending to a story that began so horribly?
Nobody does it better than Brenda Novak who manages to dig
deep into her characters and find something worthwhile to
save and to love. If you are looking for the most amazing
love story look no further than Gail & Simon in WHEN
LIGHTNING STRIKES.
SUMMARY
Simon O'Neal's causing trouble again. And it's up to Gail DeMarco to stop him.
Gail DeMarco left Whiskey Creek, California, to make a name for herself in Los Angeles. Her PR firm has accumulated a roster of A-list clients, including the biggest box office hit of all — sexy and unpredictable Simon O'Neal. But Simon, who's just been through a turbulent divorce, is so busy self-destructing he won't listen to anything she says. She drops him from her list — and he retaliates by taking the rest of her clients with him.
Desperate to save her company, Gail has to humble herself by making a deal with Simon. The one thing he wants is custody of his son, but that's going to require a whole new image. He needs to marry some squeaky-clean girl who'll drag him off to some small, obscure place like Whiskey Creek. . .
Gail's the only one he can trust. She agrees to become his wife — reluctantly. But she isn't reluctant because he's too hard to like. It's because he's too hard not to love!
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