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She’s a sassy socialite burned by love.
He’s a jaded cop burned by the upper class. When sparks fly…will love catch fire again?
Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a
fearless, independent woman. But when
she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast, she quickly discovers
she’s no match for the unsavory characters that haunt the dark streets.
Detective Nick Barone would rather do almost
anything than teach this petite socialite self-defense, but it seems he has
little choice. Sparks fly every time the
two meet until a grudging friendship develops into something deeper. But is he just a fraud like all the rest of
the men Allison’s cared for? Or is he
the one who will let her dare to love again?
Award-winning author Julie Lessman brings the
glamour of Gilded Age San Francisco to vibrant life in this journey to find a
love that never fails.
Review
Not since
Jen Turano's novels have I read a more witty and laugh-out-loud story. Dare
to Love Again chronicles the "war" between Mr. Pinhead and Miss
La-di-da, aka, Detective Barone (with a long "e") and Allison McClare
(who is not a snob, thank you very much) as Allison battles for independence
and Detective Barone just wants to do his job and prevent Allison from making
foolhardy decisions regarding her safety. Needless to say, these two characters
are full of personality and irresistibly engaging. Combining that with
the intriguing mystery surrounding Detective Barone, made this story a very
fun and fast read.
I was first
introduced to Julie Lessman in Love at Any Cost, the first book in this
series, "The Heart of San Francisco". I loved that novel, and
equally enjoyed this one. I can't wait for the next installment!
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