"A story about getting a second chance at love"

This is a passionate tale of two people who had given up hope, only to find each other by chance, giving both a second chance at love.

Samantha Winston has lost all happiness. When her newborn daughter died after less then 24 hours, her marriage fell apart. Her husband abandoned her to find himself a new wife who could bear him a child, and she despaired of ever finding joy in life again. Erik Romaine's marriage had never been good. He and his wife had only married so she would not abort their unborn child. He tried to make it work, especially after their second child was born, but his wife left anyway, wanting a divorce so she could go on with her life.

When these two lost hearts meet at his pawn shop, where Samantha had gone to sell her wedding ring, neither expected the immense sexual attraction they felt. Nor were they prepared for the hot experience that could heal old wounds and provide them a chance to start a new life together.

This story is one hot, quick read. The sexual awareness is immediate and all encompassing, flaming hot enough to singe fingers. Though there is only one encounter between Samantha and Erik, there are plenty of lustful imaginings on the parts of each, leading up to their fiery joining. Also, there is enough plot here to prevent this tale from being a story that is purely sex.

Samantha and Erik each have their painful histories, making them the wounded, but strong, people they are. They are meant for one another and their unhappy pasts give them enough common ground on which to build a life together. Readers will be drawn to them and their story, and happy they finally get a chance to find the peace they both deserve.

In short, Ms. Jenson's Lost Hearts Found Souls, is an entertaining book that showcases her talent for writing emotional stories that are guaranteed to impress readers, making them beg for more.

© Kelley A. Hartsell, July 2004. All rights reserved.

Reviewed by Kelley Hartsell
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted November 22, 2004

Summary

It was a plain gold band, unadorned with even an inscription. It wasn't even an expensive ring, for it came from the jewelry counter of a pawn shop. For nearly eleven years, Samantha Whitman wore her ring, refusing to let her husband, Daniel, replace it. But it doesn't really matter now anyway. Sam's marriage is history and she's selling the ring back to the pawn shop. Facing life alone at almost 31 years of age is going to be tough, but Sam realizes she has to leave the past behind. She just isn't sure how.

Foundering, Sam doesn't know what the future holds for her, until Erik Romaine, the pawnshop's owner, convinces her to open her heart and take another chance...