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SWEET SURRENDER - Michelle Monkou Harlequin Kimani/Arabesque September 2006 |
SYNOPSIS: Divorced single mom Haley Sanders is trying to carve a new life for herself and her daughter in a new town, and her landlord Dr. Pierce Masterson is "not" part of her blueprint for the future--even if he's much too attractive for anyone's good.
SERIES ROMANCE: |3| Marguerite Lemons
REVIEW: Haley Sanders has just moved to Hampton Mews, along with
her brooding teenaged daughter Beth, to make a better life for them.
After ending her sham of a marriage, the last thing Haley needs is a new
relationship. Her landlord, Dr. Pierce Masterson is a successful and
well respected Gerontologist who doesn’t know how to let go. The sparks
begin to fly as soon as Haley meets her sexy landlord for the first
time. The question is will these two be able to relinquish the baggage
from their previous relationships, personal and familial, and begin anew
with each other?
I enjoyed the way the characters were portrayed in this story. Haley has
a quiet strength and a resolve to see her decisions through, no matter
how long it takes. She refuses to let her fears keep her from doing what
she feels is right. Pierce has a strong love and need of family, but he
fears losing control. The supporting characters have no problems letting
their feelings be known, and at times are the cause of the conflicts.
Overall the story is well written, it shows some of the problems single
mothers encounter while trying to have a career and take care of their
children. The story also touches on how a lack of communication can
cause problems in the closest of families.
Michelle Monkou's SWEET SURRENDER is one of those stories where love
conquers all. The characters all have battle scars from previous
relationships, but they eventually realize that true love can help heal
old wounds.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com |1st December 2006