One Good Man (Silhouette Intimate Moments, No 639)

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Summary: :)
Review: This is the second book in the 'Into the Heartland' series. The first book is 'A Wanted Man' which is the story about Lucy. But in this book we get the story of Lucy's brother Wood (Earl). When Wood was a teenager he survived a car wreck that killed his parents. Wood was unhurt physically, but mentally and emotionally he could never stop blaming himself for their death. As soon as he could he joined the Marines and never looked back. He shut himself off from his remaining family. Now almost twelve years later Wood is an ex-marine who is currently flat on his back. He had no idea what his future had in store for him, but his present was filled with pain. Wood was badly injured and extremely bitter. The only bright spot in his day is his physical therapist Christine Thurmond. Chris is facing her own demons. Her psychotic ex-husband is stalking her and her newest patient seems determined to chip away at her ice princess facade. Wood needs to concentrate on just learning to walk again and Chris needs to concentrate on surviving her ex-husband. Together they may be able to accomplish what they have been unable to do on their own. This is an interesting romantic read. The mystery and danger surrounding Chris and the physical therapy that Wood is going through is the focus of most of this book. It was nice to see Wood reconnecting with his family. I enjoyed Lucy's story more, but this was a nice addition to the series. Rhett's story is next-'Man of Steel.'

Rating:
Summary: :)
Review: This is the second book in the 'Into the Heartland' series. The first book is 'A Wanted Man' which is the story about Lucy. But in this book we get the story of Lucy's brother Wood (Earl). When Wood was a teenager he survived a car wreck that killed his parents. Wood was unhurt physically, but mentally and emotionally he could never stop blaming himself for their death. As soon as he could he joined the Marines and never looked back. He shut himself off from his remaining family. Now almost twelve years later Wood is an ex-marine who is currently flat on his back. He had no idea what his future had in store for him, but his present was filled with pain. Wood was badly injured and extremely bitter. The only bright spot in his day is his physical therapist Christine Thurmond. Chris is facing her own demons. Her psychotic ex-husband is stalking her and her newest patient seems determined to chip away at her ice princess facade. Wood needs to concentrate on just learning to walk again and Chris needs to concentrate on surviving her ex-husband. Together they may be able to accomplish what they have been unable to do on their own. This is an interesting romantic read. The mystery and danger surrounding Chris and the physical therapy that Wood is going through is the focus of most of this book. It was nice to see Wood reconnecting with his family. I enjoyed Lucy's story more, but this was a nice addition to the series. Rhett's story is next-'Man of Steel.'