"enjoyable contemporary romance"
Though over a year has passed since her beloved husband
David died, leaving her alone with two "adult"
preadolescent sons, Kate Chilton still misses him after
fourteen years together. At a party, she meets business
mogul Randall Johnson, who invites her to dinner, but Kate
declines, as she feels disloyal and not ready to date. Her memory of David undergoes a paradigm switch when an
architectural partner of her late spouse drops off papers.
Among the documents is a love letter from a Sylvia
to "Dearest David" that was obviously more than a one-night
stand. Hurt, but needing to move on, Kate agrees to go out
with Randall for one night before she revives her
engineering career. However, neither the playboy nor the
soccer mom is ready for how deep is their love will become. This debut tale is an enjoyable contemporary romance
starring a delightful lead female character struggling with
a rainbow of emotions though Sylvia's letter makes it to
easy for Kate to move on with her life. The support cast
especially her children, her best friend, and Randall (even
if his actions seem too heavy-handed) enable the audience
to understand the feelings that are pounding at Kate's
heart and brain. Nancy Herkness will be around for quite
awhile if this tale is any indication of her writing skills. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted July 25, 2003
SummaryThe soccer mom and the CEO.
Widowed a year ago, Kate Chilton is holding things
together for the sake of her two young sons. Memories of
her happy marriage keep her strong until she discovers
that her dead husband had a shocking secret.
Randall Johnson clawed his way to the top of the ladder of
success from a dirt-poor childhood in rural Texas. Now the
CEO of his own corporation, he has no time for women with
baggage...until he meets Kate.
As Kate's world disintegrates around her, she has to
decide if Randall can help her build a bridge to her
future...or if he's just one more wrecking ball in her
life.
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