"Andrews makes looking for love a lot of fun"
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted September 26, 2014
Romance Contemporary
Love stories are usually dreamy and sexy and SMALL-TOWN
REDEMPTION by Beth Andrews is no exception to that rule.
But
then Andrews decides to expand that definition to show
that
everyone needs someone to love and sometimes that someone
is
the last person you expect to fill that position. Love is
blind -- thank goodness.
Spontaneity is a lofty goal especially for someone used to
plans and lists -- but hard times demand changes and
chances
usually considered fool hardy. Live life to its fullest.
An
admirable reach after having your dreams and plans
implode.
And Charlotte knew just what would satisfy her need to
break
out her safe mode and probably shock everyone who thought
they knew her.
Kane fit the bill -- an excellent outlet for her sexual
inhibitions and sex appeal doubts. Not a candidate for the
part of happily after but that wasn't what Char was
seeking. Nurse by day -- fem fatale by night -- this was a huge
stretch
for Char. The quandary was how to get from Red -- Kane's
somewhat annoying nickname for his image of her as a
little
girl -- to Char a grown woman with a sexy mouthwatering
body.
Okay maybe that's asking for too much. But you can't fault
a
girl from trying.
Get ready to absolutely fall in love with Charlotte who
really has it all even if she doesn't acknowledge that.
She
is smart, witty, cute and striking looking even if not
classically beautiful. She has an innate vulnerability
that
touches you right from the beginning.
You really want her to find that special someone who will
devote his life to making her happy, fulfilled, loved and
appreciated. And if he finds her absolutely lovely then
all
the better. What are the chances that someone could be
Kane
-- well you know that one about not judging a book by its
cover. If it ever fit a character it would be Kane. It
would
take an incredible woman to peel back Kanes many layers --
perhaps a woman just like Char.
So easy to get involved in a story by Beth Andrews. Having
read many of her books I was prepared to enjoy her latest
book SMALL-TOWN REDEMPTION. As it turns out SMALL-TOWN
REDEMPTION just may be my favorite which is a stretch
since
I have loved everything written by this talented author.
Andrews has the gift of gab which is apparent from the
spitfire dialog that makes you feel as though you are
right
there with the characters. It is easy to move from
laughing
out loud to experiencing that ah feeling. What started out
as a seemingly straight forward romance novel translates
into a wonderful story about self-discovery. SMALL-TOWN
REDEMPTION will definitely whet your appetite for more of
Beth Andrews's wonderful tales.
SUMMARY
Talk about a change of plans! E.R. nurse
Charlotte Ellison has her life mapped out, including a
happily-ever-after with the perfect man. Sure, that
disastrous night with sexy badass Kane Bartasavich wasn't in
the plan. He's the opposite of perfect, and
forever isn't in his vocabulary. What was she
thinking? Still, she simply has to stay away from him and
everything will be on track. But avoidance is
impossible when Kane lands in her E.R. All of Charlotte's
protective instincts come out when she sees him in pain. She
knows firsthand getting involved with him is a bad deal. But
this attraction might be too deep to ignore.
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