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DO YOU TAKE THIS COP? by Beth Andrews
Category
May 2010 - Harlequin SuperRomance
Faith Lewis lives her life on the run. She manages to stay one step ahead of her past, yet she knows it is a matter of time before it catches up to her. In fact, she has changed names and places so often, she is always on the look out for the next opportunity to present itself. Unfortunately, she never considered the toll that her actions are having on her son. He needs normalcy and a sense of security. Now that she has settled in Kingsville, Maine, she hopes to be able to give it to him, but she needs a little help. She needs someone strong that will be able to shelter her and her son. However, the only man that seems to fit that bill is a cop, and she cannot afford to have him find out about the past. Is there anyway that she can stop running? Is she ready to confront her past?
Nick Coletti knows how hard it is to be raised by a single parent. Being the only male surrounded by females, he shouldered more than his fair share of responsibility. In fact, he still caters to his sisters’ whims. When he sees Faith’s son coming along to work with his mother, the least he can do is offer up a little friendship to the boy. Nick has nephews and he coaches a baseball team. He never expected such little enthusiasm from the boy although he can see the longing in his eyes. From the interaction he has had with Faith, he realizes that she is hiding something or hiding from someone. He only wants to help. Why will she not trust him with her problems? Who exactly has her running scared?
Beth Andrews laces her romance with a few shocking surprises. Faith is a strong and enduring heroine. All she wants to do is survive, and she will keep running if that is what is needed. Nick is a loyal and trustworthy hero. He knows that to truly break free from your past, you have to face it. They seem to start off on the wrong foot, and every time their footing falls in step there is another obstacle to stumble over. Ms. Andrews deals with some delicate material in this story, and she graciously gives the subject its due. DO YOU TAKE THIS COP? traps the reader in a finely spun web of lies where we remain entranced as the truth slowly breaks us free. This is a daring, yet sweet romance and a quick romantic read.
Reviewed by Melissa Kammer on 6/2/2010. |
