Kate Walker

SYNOPSIS:  Alannah knows she has to face Raul, but the words are so hard to find.  The past between them keeps getting in the way as they are both attracted physically to one another, but that isn't enough for Alannah.  Will their second chance turn out right in spite of the dark circumstances?

"Lily remembered the day she'd met Ronan Guerin, and the instant compelling chemistry.  She remembered their glorious wedding day and what had followed - an unforgettable night of passion.  But the morning after, Ronan left, claiming he'd married her only to gain revenge on her brother!

Lily had been devastated, especially when she discovered the supposed reason for Ronan's revenge - her brother owed him a lot of money.  Then Ronan returned, looking for Lily's brother, and decided to stay in their martial home.  Finally Lily was about to find out what the real problem was, and how Ronan really felt about her..."

Raul wants Alannah. He wanted her several years ago when she walked out on him and now that a personal tragedy has touched both their lives he finds he still wants her. Alannah recognizes his passion and his sensual charm; she does not trust his love. Can they overcome their fears and prejudices?

It is so clear why this author has the appellation of ‘Queen Kate.’ She is a master storyteller. I may not like the genre, but I can still recognize a spellbinding tale. For lovers of this genre it is a not-to-be-missed book. For someone who wants to stretch their reading boundaries and preferences, you might as well start with a wonderful craftswoman. This book deserves a thumbs up!

My Review:

Mmm!  I just grinned during this one.  Nice emotions.  I liked the hero and heroine both.  The heroine was a bit overly moralizing and agressive about telling the hero how he should be parenting, but she had innocent intentions.  I thought it was cute and funny that the heroine kept tripping over her own feet aroudn the hero.  And I loved when he mocked her and said that if she fell to her unfortunate demise they would have a real body buried in the basement, which should please the scandalmongers.  The hero was sweet around his son.  I liked that the hero wasn't the womanizer the public thought him to be (at least not anymore, not since his marriage and son's birth).  Great slow burning sexual tension between the hero/heroine.  I loved how at the end he came after her, saying he wanted her back as his son's nanny, then saying that his brother-in-law came up with an idea to keep her around as a librarian, before finally confessing he was looking for any excuse to tie her to him so that she was around because he needed her himself.  Awww!  Random rant about the cover: The hero and heroine had the same gold/blonde hair and it looked almost gold/green, kind of ugly. 

My Rating: 4/5 stars, a lovely warm story, great emotions.  NFM

Back Cover:

Raul Esteban has always wanted Alannah.

She is purity and passion combined! But she rejected him, and now the proud Spanish aristocrat is determined that she will pay for her mistake—with her body!

Raul mistakenly believes Alannah is no longer a naive girl—until one night of passion proves he has taken her virginity! Now Raul will do whatever it takes to keep her at his mercy….

Latin Lovers stroy. This was a rather twisted tale. I was sorry about Lori and Chris. It was difficult to have too much sympathy for Allanah in some ways as she seemed to bring a lot of Raul's frustration on herself for not speaking out and not having much spine. Glad it worked out in the very end though

"Raul Esteban has always wanted Alannah.

She is purity and passion combined! But she rejected him, and now the proud Spanish aristocrat is determined that she will pay for her mistake-with her body!

Raul mistakenly believes Alannah is no longer a naive girl-until one night of passion proves he has taken her virginity! Now Raul will do whatever it takes to keep her at his mercy...."

Raul Esteban was out to make Alannah pay for her rejection.  The proud Spanish aristocrat plans to make her pay with her body. 

Although he believes otherwise, one night of passion makes him realize that she is still the innocent!  Now Raul will do whatever is takes to keep her at his mercy.