Wonderful emotional best friends romance read!
While caring for the Campbell goats, Tiffany Campbell only wants things to run smoothly while she is in charge. Her pet goat Amalthea has other plans. Amalthea's antics are not the only thing disrupting Tiffany's plans. Back in town, her best friend Jack Reid stands right before her. Jack broke Tiffany's heart when he left but Jack only wanted to protect her by sparing her the news of his illness, by protecting her from his family's history. Can TIffany rediscover her friendship with Jack or are some secrets just too deep to share? With the kind of chemistry between Jack and Tiffany brewing behind the scenes, can friendship lead to love or must they choose between friendship and love?
To Love and to Cherish is a powerful emotional romance read. Several surprising twists add to Jack's character and to the best friends theme. Jack and Tiffany's struggle to maintain their friendship was quite well-written, adding both emotion and depth to the idea of friendship. I particularly loved the way this author brought the theme of choice into both friendship and romance. The goat Amalthea provides comic relief and a unique sense of depth in Tiffany's characterization. One or two goat scenes pulled at my heart too. Tiffany's bold move before Jack is just perfect! To Love and To Cherish has a beautiful ending...somewhat uncommon from many of my romance reads, but one I particualry enjoyed. When I reached the last page, I confess, I let out an audible "Yes! Thank you!" and even put my hand in the air in a cheer for the author. I don't have the long history of romance reading as many bloggers here but I would definitely include this romance in my top choices of best friends romances based on the ending plus one or two insights the author gives into the nature of friendship and love.
On a personal note, I would have to say best friends romances are very nice indeed. 
Several parts of this book crystallized into words several ideas I have had over the years.
AKA Merri
Family Challenge Team: The Spine Breakers with my dh Glenn AKA Phaedrus
Best Friends
Merri,
This is one of my favortite themes, I will look for this book for sure, Thanks for the great review.
Tammy
Tammy
Tammy, in my opinion, this
Tammy, in my opinion, this was a great best friends romance. I won't reveal any spoilers, but is it ever tempting. Jennie Adams really captures one of the main aspects that makes a best friends romance both so difficult and yet so special. I loved the several twists concerning the hero, his history and the present day.
AKA Merri
Family Challenge Team: The Spine Breakers with my dh Glenn AKA Phaedrus
Merri
I bought this book last night from e-harlequin (taking advantage of the free shipping) I will read it for sure next month and let you know my thoughts.
Tammy
Tammy
To Love and To Cherish
Hi Merri and Tammy,
Merri, I'm so glad you enjoyed To Love and To Cherish. I still have a bit of a soft spot for Jack in my heart. Thank you for the lovely review - and I hope your back is feeling better
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Tammy - thank you for buying the book. I hope you enjoy it when you get to reading it.
Best wishes,
Jennie
To Love and To Cherish - Harlequin Romance March 08
The Boss's Unconventional Assistant - Harlequin Romance August 08
Promoted:Secretary to Wife! Harlequin Romance January 2009
http://www.jennieadams.net http://www.jennieadams.net/diary.htm
Looking forward to this one
The more I hear about this book, the more I look forward to reading it, so I'm impatiently awaiting its Australian release next month.
Thanks for another great review.
Claire
The Single Dad's Patchwork Family, Harlequin Romance, Apr 08
Pregnant: Father Wanted, Harlequin Romance, Dec 08
http://www.clairebaxter.com
Tammy and Claire, I can't
Tammy and Claire, I can't wait to hear what you think. This was my first read by Jennie Adams and I loved it.
Jennie, wonderful book! Can you give us hints of your next one too?
AKA Merri
Family Challenge Team: The Spine Breakers with my dh Glenn AKA Phaedrus
Next book?
Waves to Claire
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Merri, thanks for asking. The next book will be out in August. It's the third of my Gable Sister books following on from 'Her Millionaire Boss' (Chrissy Gable) and 'The Italian Single Dad' (Bella Gable). This one is Sophia's story, and titled 'The Boss's Unconventional Assistant'. Soph lives up to the 'unconventional' part. I had fun discovering her quirks and there is a pet, though not a goat this time. . . . There's an excerpt on my website if you'd like to see how the story starts.
Jennie
To Love and To Cherish - Harlequin Romance March 08
The Boss's Unconventional Assistant - Harlequin Romance August 08
Promoted:Secretary to Wife! Harlequin Romance January 2009
http://www.jennieadams.net http://www.jennieadams.net/diary.htm
One of my favorite themes
One of my favorite themes is best friends romance. I'll have to watch for this one.
Nice catchy review Merri.
Kathy D