Ten years ago, Jake Hendricks walked away from Melody. He said that he wanted to work in California to further his career. He loved Mel but said they were too young to marry. She never told him she was pregnant when he left her. He also never expected she would marry someone else. Now facing her again, he knew he’d never loved another. He just needed to decide why she was so bitter.

Once again, Jan Scarbrough has worked her magic. This third book in her Kentucky series (or Bluegrass Reunion series) is another wonderful example of her writing skills. She transports her readers into the middle of the American Saddlebred arena and makes us feel as if we are, indeed, present during the activities of showing horses. It is obvious she knows of which she writes. Her methods capture our imagination and insure our personal involvement in her books.

There are a myriad of characters involved in telling this compelling story. How they intertwine is the essence of this latest offering. The relationship between Mel and Jake is so touching that I couldn’t wait to turn the pages. I had no idea how the suspenseful slant to the storyline would work itself out. This was definitely not a usual, cookie-cutter book.

I highly recommend this latest in Scarbrough’s series. Her sensuality is sensitive but not overpowering. The chemistry evident throughout the book is just another reason to pick up this book. You will see that she deserves a place on your automatic read list.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
October 5, 2009