Joe Martinson knew the best way to find Mitchell's money was to find out more about him. And since his father, Gary, was now retired from the police department, he needed something to occupy his time other than running from a woman determined to corner him into marriage. Rachel needed a job to survive and Gary's investigative services, and the Martinson men needed a cook.

This sweet love story shows you don't have to be in your twentiess to find romance. These forty-plus characters are strong and believable. Rachel is trying to recover her balance after a long, loveless marriage to a controlling man. Gary is a long time widower who has no intention of getting married again. Neither one is looking for a new relationship but that doesn't stop it from happening, just like in real life.

Ms. Fineman has woven together a great story with characters you'll love. The growing romance is compelling. The mystery begs to solve happily, but the problems keep piling up. The secondary characters really help to pull the story together, Gary's son Joe, Mitch's missing son, and the local gossip/crazy lady who has been obsessively chasing Gary since a single date in high school. She's determined to keep Gary and Rachel apart, no matter who she has to hurt. The loyalty, integrity, and sense of family are so strong you'll want to be part of it all. This is romantic suspense at its best. This is one you'll want to keep and reread.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Kathy F.
May 12, 2011