Kristy Madison, Dylan’s one true love, still lived and worked in Stillwater Springs, Montana. She had never married, but had weathered horrendous personal storms in her life since Dylan left. Her parents were dead, two bodies had just been exhumed on their property, and her home place, Madison Ranch, was being sold. Her job as town librarian kept her busy but did not satisfy her longing for a family of her own.

This second novel in the trilogy of the Creed brothers is another winner. Dylan returned to his roots after getting custody of Bonnie, but he faced many problems. Linda Lael Miller did what she does best. She interwove the storyline of Dylan’s return home with his quest for custody of his baby girl. When she added the mysteries surrounding Kristy’s life, it became an absolute Miller masterpiece.

The characters were so diverse but the underlying feelings were uppermost in the small-town minds of the town’s folk. The sensuality of the primary couple, intertwined with the nurturing necessary for a two-year-old, was absolutely sizzling. The vagueness of the events surrounding Kristy’s life just made the commitment between the two solidify. The secondary cast members were so well written that it was impossible to put the book down.

This second in the trilogy of the Creed brothers is another best seller to Miller’s credit. This one is definitely another keeper. I cannot wait to read the final book which will hopefully reunite the three estranged brothers. I highly recommend this book, as well as the series, to all.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual

Reviewer: Dee Dailey
February 18, 2009