"Terrific contemporary romance"

Wealthy Anderson purchases the Dolphin Run estate in Heron Point, Florida. The island community starting with Mayor Claire Betancourt gossip about what the newcomer will be like. They get their first inkling of what the renowned affluent Anderson will be like when physical security expert Jack Hogan arrives to assess the property and make any adjustments to insure his client is safe and his privacy secure.

As Jack goes about his mission, he finds he treasures the small town with its eccentric dear residents and its refreshing innocent throwback design. He especially likes Claire and her nine year old precocious child Jane. Mother and daughter feel the same way about the caring charming hunk. However, as the adults fall in love and Jane wants the endearing Jack as her father, the Betancourt females' lives are on this island while the personnel security expert goes wherever the job takes him; he and Claire know making a permanent relationship between them is doubtful.

This is a terrific contemporary romance starring two likable protagonists who belong together though their worlds seem so vastly different. The story line is propelled by the Islanders, a weird but fun group. A bit of suspense adds tension, but feels unnecessary as the lead couple and the secondary cast provide an entertaining tale of love.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 21, 2005