Shay's mother marries Ian's father. They meet in the bathroom as Ian is stepping out of the shower. Shay is a nude model while Ian is a minister. She teases, taunts, and tempts him tenaciously. He keeps showing his ministerial side and proving Shay right. Eventually he acknowledges his feelings for Shay, and they begin seeing each other. When emotions are about to explode one night, Ian asks Shay to marry him. While life is good for a while, Shay takes a job and Ian blows up. Will they make their way back to each other or go their separate ways?

I enjoyed this story. Shay just keeps on getting under Ian's skin as he does hers. It was delightful to watch their differences make them more attracted to each other. Shay had her doubts about the two of them together, but it works until she takes the job. I understood Shay's reaction. They never talked about her job before they married. Ian was judgmental towards her job and, as a result, her. Shay is a good, generous person. She sees needs and finds ways to meet those needs. She does it without Ian telling her this is what a minister's wife does. She is spot on and able to step in when Ian is not there. I liked her a lot. Ian needed his behind kicked once or twice.

This book was written in 1983 when romances were getting hotter. The love scenes did not end at the bedroom door but instead went into the bedroom. The language was getting away from euphemisms. This is a book that goes from the tame stories of the early 1970's and back to the more realistic books of today. This is part of the history of the changes of romance novels. The story is as contemporary as anything today, but it shows the evolution of romance novels. A choice read!

~ Fake Out by Eden Finley

Fake Boyfriend series, book #1

This is book #4 in the Famous series.  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  To avoid spoilers and greater understand the characters, I recommend reading in the order the author intended.

Blake has promised Jordan he will honor the bet they made, and do the movie together.  Little does he know that working day in and day out with him will draw them closer.  Then Jordan has issues with his boyfriend and the world tips on its axis.

Jordan has just made a big life change and is not sure what to do or where to go.  Thank goodness Blake was there and can help him hide.  While they are waiting to finish the film, he might as well get to know the rest of the guys.

This was a very real story to me.  I loved the characters!  This series is amazing and the guys from Eleven are so fun to read.  I give this a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

A Book A Day Presents: Color Theory by Renita McKinney

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


If recent events have taught us nothing, then we weren't paying attention. The only thing that can rescue us from the hate that seems intent on suffocating the world is love. Love is the most powerful ally that we have and therein lies the beauty of Color Theory. McKinney has gotten together with some of the most prolific voices in romance to tell a story. A story that consists of many voices united in one inspiring song. Love is raw, real, light hearted, uplifting, sweet, but above all it is powerful. Color Theory is the sound of LOVE.



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Authors Included: Renita McKinney, A.M. Kusi, Anne Welch, Arden Aoide, Blair Babylon, Carmen Cook, C.A. Miconi, Danielle Pearl, Eden Butler, Elizabeth Marx, Janet A. Moto, Kenna Rey, Lori Ryan, M. Jane Colette, Piper Rayne, Shannon Bruno, Sierra Hill, Willow Aster