~ Review: Still The Storm ~

PLOT SYNOPSIS:

REVIEW:  Jennifer Kelly has returned home to Connecticut after a five-year self-imposed exile.  Angry with her parents after learning of her father’s 25 year-old secret, she left home for college at UCLA destroying their family unit.  Making a decision to right what she considered a terrible wrong, Jennifer requests her parent’s assistance in uncovering a past that could heal as well as hurt everyone involved.

Michael Wingate is the man of the hour.  He’s Connecticut’s golden boy running for state senator with Jennifer’s father, Moses Kelly, as his advisor.  In a plot to keep Jennifer home, Moses implores Michael to hire her as his campaign fundraiser.  Michael is immediately attracted to Jennifer, but with her on his staff, she is off limits.

With Jennifer’s expertise and Michael’s charm, he maintains a strong lead over his opponent.  Then weeks before the election, just like with her father, Jennifer’s trust in Michael is shattered when his past comes to haunt him and possibly destroy not only his political aspirations, but also what could have been between them. 

I found the first half of the story interesting, but uneventful.  Then Ms. Robinson dropped the surprise factor and my attention was captured in a most exhilarating way. 

I applaud Ms. Robinson for this, her first effort.  For a new author, she has composed a compelling novel full of political scandals, lies and deceit.  Yet I must admit my confusion for this book being classified a “romance”.  There was more emphasis placed on the hero’s campaign than on the couple themselves.  Once again the line between Romance and Mainstream has been distorted.

jeanette@romanceincolor.net (1st January 2002)