"A heartwarming read with unforgettable characters!"
Present day, Texas When you are running for your life and your car gets a flat
tire on the highway, it's not a great situation. That's
exactly how Tess Sinclair feels when she has to change her
tire on a busy highway in Texas in the pouring rain. When
fear is clawing at your gut and you're constantly looking
over your shoulder, pulse pounding, heart racing, you are
bound to get jumpy when a stranger walks up to you very
quietly. That's how Tess feels when a handsome, sweet-
talkin', country-singin' cowboy offers to change her tire
for her. Though she knows she shouldn't really, she offers
him a lift when she realizes he's not driving but walking
to his destination. She feels an immediate and intense
attraction to Justin but she can't even think about an
affair with him -- especially considering the fact that the
man she's running from is her husband! Justin Boyd is on his way to Tennessee with dreams of being
a country singer. When he encounters a beautiful woman on
the highway trying to change a tire, he can't let the lady
do it herself because his mama taught him right. He
accepts the lift Tess offers and is intrigued and deeply
attracted to her too. When he saves Tess from being
snatched into a car by a nefarious man, Justin becomes
determined to save Tess from the trouble she's in. Tess realizes that she shouldn't involve Justin in her
problems and tries to discourage him, but Justin, driven by
past demons, is not ready to let her fight her battles
alone. CHASING A DREAM is Beth Cornelison's debut novel and also a
2000 Golden Heart Finalist in Romantic Suspense. With a
plot full of fast paced action and sweet tender moments,
this tale is a highly entertaining read. Ms Cornelison has
penned a story full of powerful emotions and pulse pounding
conflict. The main characters of Justin and Tess are well defined,
with strong, emotional, and very intriguing personalities.
Tess' emotions of fear and despair of ever getting away
from her husband were so powerfully demonstrated, I felt
one with her throughout the book. The character of
Randall, Tess' husband, comes across as cold and
calculating but you still manage to see so well into his
soul. Randall, I felt, is a character who could send chills
down your spine by just looking at you. The dialogue was interesting throughout the story and I
especially enjoyed the moments when Justin tries to convert
Tess into a country music fan. CHASING A DREAM is a
wonderful and heartwarming read with lots of memorable
moments and definitely a cast of unforgettable characters.
I recommend this book to all lovers of Romantic Suspense!
Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted October 8, 2001
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