Suzanne Macpherson’s latest book, TALK
OF THE TOWN is an absolute delight!
Kelly
Atwood just got married and was looking forward to her honeymoon with her new hubby
Raymond. But when she was packing her things and needed more
room, she decided to add some things to Raymond’s suitcase. To
Kelly’s surprise and dismay, she found more than just clothing in his
suitcase…cocaine! When Raymond is confronted with her
discovery, he slaps Kelly, only to find himself flat on his butt unconscious from
Kelly’s awesome punch. I was totally hooked!
Kelly then steals Raymond’s Beemer, which just happens to be full of drug
money and flees. When she ditches the car soon there after, she
boards a bus to Seattle with the plans to have her
marriage annulled. On the bus Kelly meets Myrtle, who after much
coaxing convinces Kelly to come home with her to Paradise, Washington. Kelly accepts her
invitation, knowing that Raymond wouldn’t even think to look for her there.
Myrtle
is a sweet lady who endeared herself to me from the beginning. Her
plans to match Lisa up with Paradise’s lawyer and most sought after man, Sam
Grayson, had me anxious to see what antics she would orchestrate to bring these two people
together. Myrtle was an amazing character.
Sam
Grayson returned to Paradise after a failed romance and he
was tired of the big city. When Sam sets his eyes on Kelly Atwood
though, he feels sucker punched himself, and can’t get her off his mind.
We
soon find Sam and Kelly very much falling in love, but what happens when Kelly’s past
comes to town?
I
enjoyed the quirky town of Paradise and its sweet townspeople. TALK OF THE TOWN
is an absolute delight. It is fun, yet serious.
Sam and Kelly are striking characters who form deep bonds with the people of Paradise and with the reader throughout
the story. There is some danger and suspense that Ms. Macpherson
blends well with the humour and the sweet romance between Sam and Kelly.
Suzanne Macpherson is an author I can’t wait to read more of in the future!
Reviewed by Tracey West for The Road to
Romance
November 1, 2003 |
