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Sweetest Taboo (Arabesque)
I loved this book. In the sequel to HONOR'S DESTINY we find out what happened to Cai McIntyre's daughter that was stolen from the hospital as a baby. Cai who is following leads to the whereabouts of her now nine year old daughter crashes her car during a hurricane into a parked car owned by a widower, Christopher St. Clair. Chris and his daughter, Melana are preparing to evacuate their home when the crash happens and a stunned and bleeding Cai collapses in front of Chris' daughter, Melana after saying the name Ashanti, which was her baby's name.Unable to leave they take refuge in the house to wait out the storm but when Cai awakens she has amnesia and don't know why she was there or where she got the bruises or cut that was on her arm. Chris figures that someone is after Cai and feels the need to protect her until they find out what is going on. A bond forms between the three, Chris, Cai and Melana.A great story with a twist at the end I didn't even think about.Can't wait until the third story in this trilogy of the McIntyre sisters. Great job Ms. Greggs. Buy the book and if you haven't already get Honor's Destiny too.
Sweetest Taboo (Arabesque)
Cai is lady on a mission. Her daughter was taken from her when she was only a baby and as a result Cai has made it her life's work to find missing children, never giving up hope of finding her own sweet baby girl. Her search takes her to Biloxi, Mississippi where she collapses after receiving a head injury into the arms of Captain Christopher St. Clair. What happens from there is an emotional roller coaster ride for not only Chris but also his daughter Melana who has no idea that she may share a connection to Cai.Chris is immediately drawn to the beautiful Cai. Problem is she doesn't remember who she is and Chris is still emotionally tied to his dead wife Kimmie. Still he can't keep his distance from this damaged lady. When people start showing up after the hurricane looking for Cai, Chris's first instinct is to lie about her whereabouts. Cai's in danger and this officer and gentleman wants to keep her safe. But, when Cai sets off on her own Chris realizes that his feelings for Cai are getting stronger. But what will happen when secrets are revealed and memories return. Will Chris be able to keep Cai safe and will they be able to find out who wants to hurt Cai and why?This was a reasonably good read. What kept it from being great was the rather disjointed growth between Chris and Cai. It was start, stop start again which lead the reader to wonder exactly where the attraction was. The fact that Cai admitted to loving Chris before she even got her memory back was a tad unrealistic. Still this story was entertaining and the character of Melana was sweet and truly added depth to this read that at times seemed one-dimensional.Official Reviewer for Romance Designs
Sweetest Taboo (Arabesque)
I will say that this book has a prequel, i believe it's called Destiny. This book is a really nice lost and found love story. Great story line and mixing of charaters. Plot was realistic and well thought out. I enjoyed both novels. I actually read this book twice. I encourage you to read the prequel but it's not necessary you will still understand what's going on. Highly recommend this.
Best Places Northern California: Restaurants, Lodgings, Touring
I have been a big fan of the "Best Places" series for years, and have enjoyed awesome trips in San Diego and the Pacific N.W. thanks to these guidebooks. But I was disappointed in the "Northern California" edition. I know, it's a guide to "best" places and as such will probably lean heavily toward the pricier establishments. And Northern California tends to be a pricey place. But while most of the other "Best Places" books include a wide range of places, from great ethnic hole-in-the-wall eateries to five-star dining experiences, this particular volume just piles on the five-star recommendations. You'll be hard pressed to find, for example, a basic breakfast hangout, a good sandwich joint, and ESPECIALLY a lodging [for a reasonable price]. If all I want to do is patronize the trendiest and priciest, what do I need a guidebook for? Anyone can find the chic places; a guidebook should help a visitor nose out the less-discovered treasures. Also, the oh-so-trendy, oh-so-chic, been-there-done-that-seen-it-all-eaten-it-all tone of the writing gets a little wearing after awhile. Buy some of the other Best Places guides, but look elsewhere if you want something more comprehensive for Northern California.
Best Places Northern California: Restaurants, Lodgings, Touring
If you're a tourist looking for the finest in lodging, food, and entertainment and have an unlimited budget look no further. As a Northern Californian I've used this for a few outings and while I found the descriptions of the town and areas very accurate and elegantly informative, I was surprised with the limited selection of lodging and eating options. The restaurants descriptions are detailed and you really have a feeling for how the place is (ambiance and atmosphere) and what their food will taste like. Only the most exquisite restaurants and inns are listed and these are the places that always demand top dollars.This would make an awesome guide for newlyweds or the special-occasion traveler but not for your average monthly outing.
Best Places Northern California: Restaurants, Lodgings, Touring
Top restaurants and lodgings throughout Northern California are rated and reviewed and range from lodgings and restaurants to tourist opportunities. Best Places Northern California features some of the truly best places in the state and provides a candid guide to all the amenities to be offered in its places. Highly recommended; if only one guidebook to the state were to be selected, Best Places Northern California should be the 'Bible' of choice.