A Great Catch

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Summary: A great catch!
Review: Tessa Jardine thought her life was comfortable as first mate of the luxury ferry Taliesen. When former Coast Guard Captain Lucas Hall showed up, he threw things in a complete tizzy. Their romance had been ancient history until now. Lucas wants to make amends and regain Tessa's trust. Interesting people in interesting professions with real people and situations, make this emotional book a real winner. Michelle Jerott takes a unique turn to the reunited lovers story with a lot of class and sizzle, and it shows. Wonderful!

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Summary: Fabulous book
Review: This book is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It has one of my favorite plots, lovers reunited after ten years. The heroine and hero have a lot of history between them. He left her without saying goodbye, and went on with his career in the Coast Guard. She continued working her way up the ladder as a woman in a non traditional career. Now they have to work together. For her it is a promotion to First Mate, and to him, it is his chance to fight some demons after losing five men (the heroine's bother included) in a tragic Coast Guard rescue gone wrong. What is so wonderful about this book is there is no big understanding. The heroine and hero talk about their history, they talk about her brother's death, they talk about about how it wouldn't be smart to get involved, especially since the owner of the boat has a no fraternizing policy. And let me correct any wrong impression you might have (grin). The heroine and hero do a lot more than talk. Talk about your sexual chemistry. It doesn't get better than this. Thanks Ms. Jerott

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Summary: A romance to last a lifetime!!!!
Review: This book will make you want to seek out the right guy and make passionate love to him every chance you get,especially if he works in close quarters with you. Michelle Jerott writes in a way that makes you feel, what each character goes through both in the love scenes and the other dramas, that are been unfold. I promise you that this book, will touch your heart and soul because when you start to read it, you will not be able to put it down until you have finished.
PS:it's an all nighter and more, not a one read either.

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Summary: EXHILARATING SINSUAL
Review: THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS THAT I HAVE EVER READ AND I'LL NEVER FORGET IT. I STATRED READING IT LAST NIGHT AND I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. THIS MEANS GOING TO WORK WITH NO SLEEP AT ALL. THIS A COMBINATION OF WICKEDLY CHARMING & VIBRANT CHARACTERS, A COMPLEX, EMOTIONAL, AND POWERFUL LOVE STORY.

MS. JEROTT, I HAVE READ YOUR OTHER TWO BOOKS AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THEM ALL. I AM DESPERATELY WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT NOVEL. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK.

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Summary: EXHILARATING SINSUAL
Review: THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS THAT I HAVE EVER READ AND I'LL NEVER FORGET IT. I STATRED READING IT LAST NIGHT AND I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. THIS MEANS GOING TO WORK WITH NO SLEEP AT ALL. THIS A COMBINATION OF WICKEDLY CHARMING & VIBRANT CHARACTERS, A COMPLEX, EMOTIONAL, AND POWERFUL LOVE STORY.

MS. JEROTT, I HAVE READ YOUR OTHER TWO BOOKS AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THEM ALL. I AM DESPERATELY WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT NOVEL. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK.

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Summary: Trite and obvious!
Review: This is one of the worst so-called romances that I have ever read. The story is slow, the mystery is obvious to everyone but the main characters and the writing style is boring. Since I bought it, I'm glad I got it used. I would have hated to pay full price for this book. There's some good sex scenes but since the book is so boring, you'll find yourself skimming the rest to get to those parts.

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Summary: Lusty tale on one of today's great ships!
Review: This was my first Michelle Jerott book. What a lusty book it was! It has been a number of months since I read A Great Catch and I still remember all the wonderful little details. Considering that I read usually a minimum of eight books a week, that is really saying something. Most romance novels seem to sink into nothingness as they tend to all be the same old storylines. Or, the author fails the fervor to write a great romance even utilizing some of those overused storylines. And then - thank goodness - sometimes we actually get a unique romance or such a spicy mix of hero and heroine that it stays in our memory when most are long forgotten. A Great Catch is outstanding on three of these points. The author is certainly fervent in her writing, the book has many unusual elements for romance writing, and the chemistry between the leads is absolutely irresistible and seductive.

Lucas Hall and Tessa Jardine had a tremendous love affair ten years earlier. Lucas had left Tessa without a word and she had never quite recovered from the emotional damage Lucas had inflicted on her. Now, ten years after he had left suddenly, he is back and very much a part of Tessa's life. He has spent years serving in the Coast Guard and has now taken a civilian position as captain of a luxury liner. Tessa has also spent years working on various ships (boats) within the shipping industry and now holds a coveted position in the marine world for a woman. She has been chosen as first mate for a luxury liner and, yes, Lucas is her captain. This is the setting for a heart wrenching, beautiful, and very sensual romance.

This is a very tender love story between two mature individuals. They both carry a lot of emotional baggage and share a tragedy of disastrous proportions that occurred two years earlier. This tragedy has affected each of them dramatically. Although this is not a dark book, it is certainly a serious tale. The author successfully integrates a lot of facts about the shipping industry throughout the story. I was not bored once as we learned about the ship this hero captains and the heroine who is its first mate. As Lucas and Tessa begin to work together, Tessa can hardly keep her hateful attitude towards the captain at bay even while on the job and in front of other officers of the ship. Lucas confronts Tessa about her unprofessional behavior and soon she begins to work out her anger. Then, we see a real relationship developing between the two despite Tessa's broken heart, the emotional baggage and their shared tragedy. It is certainly a moving story.

The story - although not deeply descriptive - was erotic in a very tasteful manner. I would rate the sensual scenes a solid 4.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). The leads' relationship is dripping with chemistry and their interaction is always remarkably interesting reading. This book does not have a single page that is dull. I can't remember when I have read a contemporary novel that had such a good combination of an interesting setting, suspenseful content, well-written mature leads, great sensual scenes, and such tenderness in the love affair. Lucas, as the hero, is absolutely wonderful and very deep for a male lead in a romance novel. Tessa is strong but not too strong. Luke insists that they confront their problems - past and future. As their relationship develops further, we savor page after page of interaction between them. As readers, we are allowed a significant amount of time to experience the growth of their relationship. This depth of their relationship is another strong reason for this book's high rating.

I did not want to finish this book! I wanted to continue to relish it. A Great Catch is so beautifully written and most moments between the leads are very poignant. If I could rate a book higher than 5 stars, this certainly would be one of the few. This book is definitely on my keeper shelf and is at the top of my list for another read in the future!

Rating:
Summary: Lusty tale on one of today's great ships!
Review: This was my first Michelle Jerott book. What a lusty book it was! It has been a number of months since I read A Great Catch and I still remember all the wonderful little details. Considering that I read usually a minimum of eight books a week, that is really saying something. Most romance novels seem to sink into nothingness as they tend to all be the same old storylines. Or, the author fails the fervor to write a great romance even utilizing some of those overused storylines. And then - thank goodness - sometimes we actually get a unique romance or such a spicy mix of hero and heroine that it stays in our memory when most are long forgotten. A Great Catch is outstanding on three of these points. The author is certainly fervent in her writing, the book has many unusual elements for romance writing, and the chemistry between the leads is absolutely irresistible and seductive.

Lucas Hall and Tessa Jardine had a tremendous love affair ten years earlier. Lucas had left Tessa without a word and she had never quite recovered from the emotional damage Lucas had inflicted on her. Now, ten years after he had left suddenly, he is back and very much a part of Tessa's life. He has spent years serving in the Coast Guard and has now taken a civilian position as captain of a luxury liner. Tessa has also spent years working on various ships (boats) within the shipping industry and now holds a coveted position in the marine world for a woman. She has been chosen as first mate for a luxury liner and, yes, Lucas is her captain. This is the setting for a heart wrenching, beautiful, and very sensual romance.

This is a very tender love story between two mature individuals. They both carry a lot of emotional baggage and share a tragedy of disastrous proportions that occurred two years earlier. This tragedy has affected each of them dramatically. Although this is not a dark book, it is certainly a serious tale. The author successfully integrates a lot of facts about the shipping industry throughout the story. I was not bored once as we learned about the ship this hero captains and the heroine who is its first mate. As Lucas and Tessa begin to work together, Tessa can hardly keep her hateful attitude towards the captain at bay even while on the job and in front of other officers of the ship. Lucas confronts Tessa about her unprofessional behavior and soon she begins to work out her anger. Then, we see a real relationship developing between the two despite Tessa's broken heart, the emotional baggage and their shared tragedy. It is certainly a moving story.

The story - although not deeply descriptive - was erotic in a very tasteful manner. I would rate the sensual scenes a solid 4.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). The leads' relationship is dripping with chemistry and their interaction is always remarkably interesting reading. This book does not have a single page that is dull. I can't remember when I have read a contemporary novel that had such a good combination of an interesting setting, suspenseful content, well-written mature leads, great sensual scenes, and such tenderness in the love affair. Lucas, as the hero, is absolutely wonderful and very deep for a male lead in a romance novel. Tessa is strong but not too strong. Luke insists that they confront their problems - past and future. As their relationship develops further, we savor page after page of interaction between them. As readers, we are allowed a significant amount of time to experience the growth of their relationship. This depth of their relationship is another strong reason for this book's high rating.

I did not want to finish this book! I wanted to continue to relish it. A Great Catch is so beautifully written and most moments between the leads are very poignant. If I could rate a book higher than 5 stars, this certainly would be one of the few. This book is definitely on my keeper shelf and is at the top of my list for another read in the future!

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Summary: Fantastic
Review: Two years ago, Tessa Jardine and Coast Guard officer Lucas Hall were lovers. However, during a rescue attempt that went bad, Tessa's brother and three other individuals died in the subsequent explosion. Though acquitted of any wrongful doing, Lucas lost Tessa who blamed him for her sibling's death due to what she believed was his mishandling of a hatch.

However, Tessa has no choice, but to work for Lucas, the new captain of a Port of Milwaukee based, century old, but renovated steamship. However, an unknown person has an agenda of their own with the owner, her shipping company, or perhaps the captain being the target of revenge. As they sail Lake Michigan, Tessa and Lucas struggle between their attraction and their demons, not yet aware that someone has deadly plans in store for the twosome.

A GREAT CATCH is a warm romantic suspense tale that provides readers with a strong story because of the baggage carried by the emotionally scarred lead characters. The story line is filled with action as Lucas plans to reel in his beloved who previously escaped him when fate interceded. This time he refuses to allow a tragedy to deter him from his greatest catch, Tessa. This novel works because the audience feels the pain suffered by Tessa and Lucas who still mourn what happened to her brother and their love. Michelle Jerott provides a fresh catch with this second chance at love novel.

Harriet Klausner