A Not-So-Perfect Past

By Beth Andrews

Book Overview

Nina Carlson knows all about Dillon Ward. Knows he served time in prison. Knows nobody put out the welcome mat when he moved to Serenity Springs. But that doesn't stop her from renting him a place to live. And when someone crashes into her bakery, he's just the man to fix the damage. And Nina isn't the only one who thinks Dillon's the perfect man for the job: her two kids have taken a shine to him. Still, she can't afford to get close to Dillon, even if he is tempting her to toss out her good-girl shoes. Because it's not that she doesn't trust him. It's that she doesn't trust herself.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373715560
• ISBN13: 9780373715565
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Harlequin Special Releases
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Loved it

This book has many of the elements that I love. Its a strong story line, it's easy to get into and in some cases it will have you reflecting on your own life. I remember towards the end of the book that I was yelling and screaming, that's how excited I was.

Great New Author with a realistic Contemporary voice

I love Beth Andrews' natural and realistic style of writing. The story is one of redemption and healing from one's past. In this case, it's both the hero and heroine who have healing to do. The hero is of course wounded and needs the love of a good woman, but the heroine also needs to be saved. Although, usually, heroines who don't stand up for themselves do not make for a good read. But in this book, Nina starts out that way, but builds herself up a little at a time until she is fully standing on her own two feet against all comers. I rejoiced when she finally reached this point because I could see myself in her. Dillon, the hero, was of course hawttttt!!! His story of abuse and neglect and the need to save his sister from that situation was beautifully and poignantly told here. I fell in love!!! A happily ever after was had by all...