Public Displays of Affection

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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: This is the best book I've read in a long time. I loved the humor, the characters, the story line, the writing--everything in one book--unbelievable!! It had me laughing, lusting, sighing, in envy, in suspense, and everything in between. This is the first Susan Donovan book I've read, but I am definitly a new fan. Can't wait to read the others. It's infinity great! :-)

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Summary: I'm impressed
Review: This is the first book I have read written by Susan Donovan... I'm impressed!

This book kept my attention, and kept me turning the pages. It reminded me so much of how a small town actually is! Everyone in everyone's business, and the descriptions she gives to the characters and the town. I had no problems visualizing it as I read.

The characters were also very easy to imagine. She gives such descriptive detail about each one of them. And you fall in love with each of the characters. The story is written so well, I even felt emotions and laughed out loud during several parts. The sex scenes in the book are very well written too!

I'm not a big romance fan, but this book is one I'd definately recommend. I'm very anxious to read more books by Susan Donovan.

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Summary: Secret Passion
Review: To the outside world, "good girl" Charlotte Tasker was the perfect wife, is a perfect mother, and is now a perfect widow. But she has a secret that would shatter her good girl image. Thirteen years ago she had anonymous sex with a man the day before her husband proposed marriage. She knew her husband's plan, but thoughts of him being her only sex partner for the rest of her life terrified her. She thought having a one-day fling with a handsome stranger would satisfy her needs, and then she could be the devoted wife her husband deserved. She became the devoted wife, but she could never rid her mind of the passion she shared with the stranger. On that day, thirteen years ago, Charlotte and the stranger had somehow connected on a deeper level.

There's a million dollar price set for DEA agent Joe Bellacera's head to keep him from testifying against a major drug lord. Joe is sent to Minton, Ohio in order to stay alive. The last place Joe wants to be is some two-horse town, but he knows he doesn't have a choice. When he sees his neighbor is the woman who's haunted his dreams for the past thirteen years, things look up. His biggest mistake was allowing her to walk out of his life. She's a widow and not in a relationship presently, so the path should be clear. Yet, he can't pursue her and risk her family's lives. The drug lord who is after him has already murdered his partner and his partner's family.

Charlotte can't believe her mystery man has moved next door. At first he brushes off her advances, and she thinks he doesn't feel the same way she does. Later, she uses her guilty feelings and responsibility for her children as a shield against Joe's advances. Once Joe's mind is set, he refuses to walk away again. This time he will win Charlotte's heart.

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION is an entertaining read that kept my attention throughout. The small, close-knit community the novel is set in reminded me of better days, when neighbors looked out for each other. The premise of the novel is a tad bit unbelievable, but if you're willing to set that analytical self to the side for a while, you'll enjoy PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION.

Reviewed by Deatri King-Bey
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers