Ethan McCloud couldn’t wait to get out of Howard, Texas. He was vice president of the First National Bank of Howard. He spent most of his time trying to tame his widowed mother’s escapades. Since his father had died, Ethan had literally taken over his position of being available to take care of the town’s people. He was sick of it and wanted to live elsewhere. He accepted a job in Chicago and one month from now, he would run—not walk—away from his boring life.

Ms. Cindy Causey has written a wonderful book about a couple who both wanted something so badly they couldn’t see any way for compromise. The main couple was so attracted to each other. The chemistry sizzled and the conflict was electrifying. Causey created two people with their futures already settled who had not counted on love getting in the way. These people were so well written it was as if I was in the tiny town of Howard living with them and all the chaos as it presented itself.

The secondary characters were adorable, especially Ethan’s mother. This small town, written in Causey fashion, simply drew me into its clutches and made me want to live there. Even knowing how things were progressing, there was myriad of surprises and laughter (as well as tears) written throughout this manuscript. The story was fast-paced and I couldn’t stop turning the pages.

I recommend this book as a good read which will leave great feelings long after the last page is read.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
September 8, 2009