SECOND TIME'S THE CHARM - Brenda Jackson
Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws (Book #5)
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Brenda Larnell (A)
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws (Book #5)
Harlequin Desire
BUY
Brenda Larnell (A)
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
REVIEW: Well, fans, here we are. The sixth story of the Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws Series. It’s Charm’s story, and Brenda Jackson followers have been waiting for the only daughter of Bart Outlaw to find her soulmate just like her five brothers, Garth, Cash, Sloan, Jessup, and Maverick. The Outlaw family stories have been an extra treat to read as we got to know another branch of the Westmoreland family. The search for the Outlaws goes all the way back to Dillon Westmoreland’s story, WESTMORELAND’S WAY (2009). I’m sure we all wondered what man will be able to capture the feisty, and strong-willed, Charm Outlaw. Now we know. Enter world-renowned musician, Dylan Emanuel, who engaged in a sizzling summer “fling” with Charm. They each have their own version of how their summer romance came to a halt, and that, my friends, is the heart and soul of this charming story.
The story opens with Charm being greeted at the bachelorette party of one of her college housemates, Lacey Kilgore, at the site of Lacey’s destination wedding venue in Cancun. Charm is enjoying being with her girls again when one of the women brings up the name of Charm’s old flame, Dylan. For Charm, bringing up his name conjures up some very unpleasant memories that have to do with how their affair ended. No spoilers, here fans. You’ll get it when you read the story. If you know the Outlaws, you can probably guess who is at the center of everything that went wrong.
As it happens, Dylan is vacationing at the same resort enjoying some much-needed time off from his high-profile music career, and he spies Charm in the wedding party. It’s been ten years since they have seen each other. He also has a bitter memory of their separation, although it’s slightly different from Charm’s version. After their inevitable reunion, they agree to see each other. It is at this point that Ms. Jackson weaves into the storyline a bit of intrigue when Dylan’s ex-girlfriend plots against him. I loved this section of the story, because it brings Dylan and Charm closer. Kudos to Ms. Jackson for the “Boo-Hiss” characters, “Operation Pretend”, and the resolution. In the meantime, Dylan invites Charm to his ranch in Idaho to rebuild their friendship. While Charm accepts the invitation, she has a plan to get revenge for Dylan dumping her. I love the scene where they have a “Come-to-Jesus” moment that ultimately leads them to the same conclusion that ten years ago, they were played! You’ve got to read it for yourself to get all the tea!
The next thing you know, we are in Westmoreland country and the Outlaws, the Westmorelands, and friends are enjoying a wedding! The Epilogue is everything! THE SECOND TIME’S THE CHARM is an entertaining and totally satisfying read. It has everything a red-hot romance story should have, and I recommend it for your reading pleasure.
1st July 2023 | romcol@caribsurf.com
The story opens with Charm being greeted at the bachelorette party of one of her college housemates, Lacey Kilgore, at the site of Lacey’s destination wedding venue in Cancun. Charm is enjoying being with her girls again when one of the women brings up the name of Charm’s old flame, Dylan. For Charm, bringing up his name conjures up some very unpleasant memories that have to do with how their affair ended. No spoilers, here fans. You’ll get it when you read the story. If you know the Outlaws, you can probably guess who is at the center of everything that went wrong.
As it happens, Dylan is vacationing at the same resort enjoying some much-needed time off from his high-profile music career, and he spies Charm in the wedding party. It’s been ten years since they have seen each other. He also has a bitter memory of their separation, although it’s slightly different from Charm’s version. After their inevitable reunion, they agree to see each other. It is at this point that Ms. Jackson weaves into the storyline a bit of intrigue when Dylan’s ex-girlfriend plots against him. I loved this section of the story, because it brings Dylan and Charm closer. Kudos to Ms. Jackson for the “Boo-Hiss” characters, “Operation Pretend”, and the resolution. In the meantime, Dylan invites Charm to his ranch in Idaho to rebuild their friendship. While Charm accepts the invitation, she has a plan to get revenge for Dylan dumping her. I love the scene where they have a “Come-to-Jesus” moment that ultimately leads them to the same conclusion that ten years ago, they were played! You’ve got to read it for yourself to get all the tea!
The next thing you know, we are in Westmoreland country and the Outlaws, the Westmorelands, and friends are enjoying a wedding! The Epilogue is everything! THE SECOND TIME’S THE CHARM is an entertaining and totally satisfying read. It has everything a red-hot romance story should have, and I recommend it for your reading pleasure.
1st July 2023 | romcol@caribsurf.com
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