"Charming old fashioned contemporary romance"
In Tobias, Wisconsin, Max Trevetti gives away his sister
Annette in marriage (see THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY). Max
has mixed emotions as he raised his younger sibling
following the death of their mother yet knows her husband
Steve is perfect for his little Annette. At the gala, Max talks with his sister's best friend and
former business partner Suz Grant. To his shock, he thinks
the little girl is beautiful and when she drives him home
as he consumed a bit too much alcohol, he cannot stop
himself from kissing her. With their successful business
recently sold, Suz plans to stay in town awhile until she
decides what she wants to do next. As she begins to help
Max with his construction business while he recovers from a
broken wrist, he falls in love with her, a feeling she has
secretly had for him for years. While Suz must persuade
her beloved she is an adult, Max must convince himself that
he is good for the woman he loves. The second tale in Patricia McLinn's "Something Old,
Something New" is a charming old fashioned contemporary
romance that the audience will like because the lead couple
are nice everyday people who deserve a loving relationship
(like everyone does). Readers will especially be pleased
that Max has found love. Several key support players
provide the means to understand the motives of the stars,
especially that of the male protagonist. Though somewhat
simplistic, fans will relax with this warm loving tale. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 24, 2003
SummarySuz 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.
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