TO LOVE A BALLANTYNE - Kimberley White
BET/Arabesque
April 2005
SYNOPSIS: When a single mother finds herself drawn to a young, wild man with infectious charms, fate brings them together, and teaches them both what it really means to love.
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REVIEW: The youngest and wildest of his brothers, Kirkland Ballantyne has something to prove, not only
to his family but to himself. After meeting up with Cassidy Payne again circumstances force him to come to grips with family problems he’s had
for years and make a tough decision about a business deal that has caused turmoil within their town.
TO LOVE A BALLANTYNE is a story that lures you in from the very beginning and refuses to let you go until the last page. The pace is fast and
steady while letting you get acquainted with the family members of both Kirkland and Cassidy. The readers get to know Kirkland and Ca
You get to know very well and feel their struggles as each one deals with situations that are life altering. From their very first meeting the
chemistry is stronger than either has every felt and generates a curiosity neither can forget.
This story illustrates how when a family comes together and stands up for each other anything can be accomplished. Even with the problems
Kirkland has had with his brothers, when push comes to shove and things get chaotic, he knows they will be there for him. The dialogue is open
and honest and is easy to relate to. The story also gives readers an idea about the good and the bad of living in a small town.
TO LOVE A BALLANTYNE is a down-to-earth and genuine story that will have you wanting more from this dynamic family. Kimberly White gives a
very lifelike story that leaves you with a good feeling about family and the power of love. Good Job Mrs. White.
lashonda@romanceincolor.com (10th May 2005)