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"Riveting tale of alcoholism and domestic abuse."
Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted July 27, 2001

This riveting and thought provoking novel of alcoholism and domestic abuse packs quite a punch. Kerry First chose the wild side of life over the nice boy at her high school prom nineteen years before and has regretted her decision ever since. Now she has a chance to Read more...

"A heartwarming contemporary romance"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted August 9, 2001

Kerry First has spent her life making mistakes in her relationship including marrying an irresponsible drunk, who spiraled her down into his world. Now almost two decades later, Kerry, a recovering alcoholic, wants to open a shelter to help and protect people like her who are struggling with abusive Read more...

Summary

The First daughter might just have a second chance. Nineteen years ago, when she thought she knew everything, Kerry First ditched Craig Robeson at their high school prom and ran off with the class bad boy. It was a mistake--one of many she would make.

Now Craig is back in her life, successful, strikingly handsome, generous and caring. And despite everything, he's thrilled to see Kerry again.

They've both grown up in nineteen years--though they had to do it the hard way--and they're ready for a deep connection. Except that Kerry's unresolved problems with her family, so uncomfortably close to Craig's own, almost him running this time--no matter how much he wants to be with her, no matter how much she begs him to stay.