Counselor at Large
Lee EmoryContemporary romance
Available from Treble Heart Books
ISBN# 1931742863
2003
| Drug counselor Shelly Williams has made some bad decisions and it seems she has also stepped on some very powerful toes, making a dangerous enemy in Governor Powell Huxley. How was she to know that he would be so adamant in refusing to accept his daughter's drug addiction? Broke, paying off lawsuits and having lost her professional credibility, she seeks refuge with an old college roommate. She doesn't need any more complications and accidentally observing a drug buy instigated by her new attractive landlord's teenage son, Greg, is not a good start. Shelly is torn by the need to tell Kyle everything, putting a stop to Greg's bully torments and petty thievery, but isn't sure where to start. Shelly has found a man who makes her quiver with excitement, a new love she may lose. What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.
Kyle Markham, a powerful and wealthy criminal law attorney, has experienced all manner of betrayal and deception and has made a good life for himself and his son, Greg. Intrigued by the attraction to his new tenant, Shelly Williams, Kyle makes a point of issuing tempting invitations, hoping that she will soon feel comfortable enough around him to satisfy his curiosity. When his son is arrested for drug possession, Kyle discovers more than he expected about Shelly. Feeling that there are still too many mysteries about this sexy, loving woman, he is determined to uncover her secrets. And when he finds out the truth, will he be able to forgive her? Lee Emory keeps the pace fast and furious, tempting you to read this book non-stop, as she offers a gripping, suspenseful tale of intrigue, deception, and romance, with well written characters who draw you into the intricacies of their lives and making you aware of the weaknesses and the strengths of humanity. Shelly endures all manners of torment as she wrestles with her conscious, the truth, and her passionate love for Kyle, a man made vulnerable by the love for his son. Will Shelly and Kyle's love be able to withstand the consequences of the truth? COUNSELOR AT LARGE is a great addition for any mystery/suspense library. And the secondary characters, Annie and Todd, will grab your heart and fill it with hope for a sequel.
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Reviewer: D. Sullivan |
