Ryan Baldwin has been searching for his sister Faith ever since she ran away from home when he was 13. Seventeen years later he learned that his sister was dead, but she had left behind a 14 year old daughter, Samantha. He tracked his niece to a family known as the Costas, where she was celebrating her 14th birthday at a party whose guests included monkey and a tiny pig. When Zoe Costas, former Secret Service agent saw Ryan, she went on high alert and tried to protect Samantha from the handsome stranger. But when she learns that Ryan’s story and that his family owns the upscale Baldwin’s department store chain, she knows that her family is no match for them. To make matters worse, Ryan is slowly working his way toward Zoe’s heart. Now will Zoe allow Ryan to take Samantha away or canl she give up Ryan to protect Samantha?
This is a sequel to Under the Boardwalk, which featured Zoe’s twin sister Ariana. The Costas clan is one of the strangest families you’ll ever read about, though Zoe seems relatively normal all things considered. I love the way she always put Samantha ahead of her own needs – especially when it comes to Ryan. And while you’ll see the ending from far away, you’ll still feel happy at the end. So if you’re looking for light summer reading, this book is for you.
Details: HQN, August 2006
Bottom line: A very good book
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