Marin Thomas writes about the return of bad boy Jake Turner. The preacher’s daughter tutored him 20 years ago. After graduation, he delivered one passionate kiss and roared out of town on his motorcycle. Amanda’s still single, the town librarian. And she’s never forgotten Jake or that kiss. Jake comes to the reunion to let the world know that the he’s risen far above his white trash roots. But he’s bitter about many things, but not Amanda.

Laura Marie Altom gives us a heroine who never attended Silver Cliffs High. She’s an event planner, new to the town, and is mistakenly swallowed up by the action. India is six weeks pregnant, looking for a good place to raise her child alone. She catches the eye of Graydon Johnson. And Graydon is willing to skip activities with his old buddies to spend more time with the lovely India.

Ann Roth’s entry tells of the Brady Cornell and Holly Stevens. Holly is supporting her daughter with a small gift shop in a local lodge. Brady is working to renovate that lodge and put Holly and many of her friends out of work in the process. They were high school sweethearts. And those feelings have not gone away.

Small town secrets, gossip and nosiness play a part in all three of these romances. And all three authors provide recognizable and interesting supporting characters, ash well as likable romantic leads. Three sweet and engaging stories – a recommended read.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Lynn Bushey
May 9, 2007