Big Bad Wolfe
Linda WallaceContemporary romance
Available from Wings ePress
ISBN: 1-59088-506-6
March 2006
| Corey is shocked to the core when she looks up and sees the vision of Norse manliness standing in the front of her shop. What a man! Experiencing a reaction, like the one she is in the midst of, makes her think again about the past and the unhappiness she'd had in her marriage. Her marriage hadn't survived because she'd been unable to have children. Having her children's clothing shop enables her to have a bond with the one factor in her life she still suffers with. Immediately finding herself very attached to Brandon's two boys, she enjoys very much the feelings as if the boys were her own. She re-lives moments from her past when an ache took the place of the child she'd longed to have, not only for herself but to fulfil the desires of those around her. Brandon is still suffering the guilt feelings from his marriage, having left his wife to deal with everyday life, when he was out doing what he felt was his salvation. The feelings he copes with now are due to the non-closure with his past. He has much still to conquer with his insecurity, guilt and fear of the future. Needing what Corey would be able to give to him and to his children, he takes the cowards way out and blocks her from their lives. Just by chance does he get a new start to finally get his life in order.
Loved this story. Beautifully descriptive, flowingly written; excellent. Taking two such great people, throw in the hesitancy borne of unhappy past relationships, their lack of self worth, even Brandon's extreme need to ensure that he owes no debt to anyone, and you've got a great novel. The urge to give Brandon a good shake hit me more than once but the man finally came to his senses. And I was rooting for Corey; that woman deserved such a wonderful present!
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Reviewer: Glenda K. Bauerle |
