"Heartwarming story, unforgettable characters, great followup to WEDDING OF THE CENTURY."

Max Trevetti and Suzanna Grant have known each other for a long time. Suz is Max's sister Annette's best friend and business partner, until they recently sold that successful venture. Max always thought of Suz as another sister and a very good friend until the night of Annette's wedding. Suz couldn't attend the ceremony, but when she appeared at the reception wearing a dynamite red dress looking more gorgeous than ever, Max's heart went into overdrive.

Suz always thought of Max as everyone's knight-in-shining- armor for leaving college to raise Annette after their mother's death. He now owns his own construction company and is building houses rather than designing them, architecture being his lifelong dream. He's responsible for employing too many people to return to school.

Well, not if Suz has anything to say about it. Her feelings for Max are much stronger than friendship, and she doesn't know what to do about them. She always thought she was fated to have possibles in her dating life that never advanced to maybes, much less to for sure.

Max must help Suz build her confidence. He sees her as funny and bright and so much better at everything she does than she gives herself credit for. Suz is special to him, and getting more so every day. Together they begin their journey of love. They help each other through new discoveries and life-changing decisions, escalating into a passion so great that all their dreams come true.

This is pure reading enjoyment. We get to know two unique and unforgettable characters teamed up with a heartwarming story. And don't miss the beginning of this wonderful Something New series with Annette and Steve's love story, WEDDING OF THE CENTURY. Ms. McLinn gives us a treasure, a treat, a gift for the heart.

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted April 9, 2003

Summary

Suz has long been attracted to Annette's brother, Max. But he's always treated her as surrogate little sister, apparently unaffected by the sizzle she feels. The last thing she wants is a big brother, especially one who seems determined to play that role to the entire world. But a kiss at the wedding reception makes her aware that the sizzle is not all one-sided.

With the sale of her business leaving her both with free time and a financial cushion, she is persuaded to stick around Tobias for a while. Maybe it's time to open Max's eyes to who she really is - and who they could be together.

But she's in for a surprise as Max also makes her see herself in a new light.