Thursday, November 23, 2006

Strictly Legal by Kate Hardy [Modern Extra Sensual]

Barrister Leo Ballantyne thinks his sister’s best friend is a complete flake and a rotten influence, encouraging her to live such a bohemian lifestyle. Rose Carter thinks Leo is a pompous, pretentious, judgmental…you get the point. They never expect to agree on anything, until 4-year old Daisy shows them how much they have in common, and how wrong first impressions can be.

Rose is content to watch her goddaughter Daisy for the weekend while her mother is away, but Leo wants to make sure Daisy is well looked after, and he worries Rose isn’t up to the task. As he spends time with his niece, and with Rose, he realizes how much he’s misjudged the confident, successful, organized vintage clothes dealer.

Strictly Legal winds its way through misunderstandings, undeniable attraction, and deep yearnings. An emotional story that doesn’t stretch to the extreme for the heart tugging moments, instead this book relies on nothing but great writing and spot-on characterization. A fast read that speeds towards the end as tensions mount and more is at stake. The stunning details and sassy tone bring the characters to life. Absolutely fantastic!

4 comments:

Karen Erickson said...

I really enjoyed this book...

I hope you had a great holiday, Jenna! :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you, Jenna (and Karen) - glad you enjoyed it. (Now all I have to do is hope that I meet that standard with the current book - uh, I need chocolate. NOW.)

Unknown said...

No pressure, Kate! You'll make it...but...where do I get that stained glass coloring book?!?

Unknown said...

Found them!!

http://store.doverpublications.com/by-subject-children-coloring-books-stained-glass-coloring-books.html