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Perfect!
This was my second Linda Howard book. I figured, no way couldshe outdo the passionate fire of "After the Night" but byGum she did! Not only was it steamy and sexy, but also thecharacters were real. Usually I read about a strong, boldwoman who is very self confident and eventually falls in lovewith the hero. I loved the fact that Roanna was helplessly,hopelessly in love with Webb from the outset and that she sufferedfrom self-doubt like we real women do. Webb was an awesome hero.I loved the way he protected Roanna even when he doesn't quitetrust her. Many times when I finish reading a book I'm left withthe feeling that the characters would have done just as wellwith anyone, but in "Shades of Twilight" the only man for Roannawas Webb Tallant, and the only woman in the world for Webb was RoannaDavenport.
What Can I Say It's Linda Howard
Mystery, Romance, and Sensuality this book has it all and is written by a great author that keeps getting better and better.Roanna is raised on her grandmothers estate in Alabama when her mother and father are killed. Her life is a torment and her torment is in the form of her perfect cousin Jessie who is cruel and mean to Roanne. The only bright spot in her life was Webb. He stood between the imperfect Roanna and the spoiled Jessie. Roanna finds herself falling in love with her hero. Webb eventually marries Jessie but finds out to late what a mistake that was. Webb's wife and Roanna's cousing Jessie is killed and the finger is pointed to Webb. Webb leaves the area and years pass and Roanna goes and finds him to bring him back to their grandmother who needs him now. Webb comes back to the house that his wife was killed in to a killer that was never caught and to the feelings that he is starting to have towards Roanna. This book really sizzles and is a great story by one of my favorite authors.
Great Story
I liked this story and would highly recommend. Roanna Davenport is the granddaughter of a very rich and powerful southern family. She has lived with her grandmother since her parent's death. Roanna is skinny, not that pretty and has never quite fit in. She doesn't mind because she has two great loves in her life, horses, and her older cousin Webb whom she has openly adored and loved forever. Roanna also has another cousin Jessie. Now Jessie is everything Roanna is not (beautiful, sexy, elegant, etc.) In the end Jessie nabs Webb and Roanna nurses a broken heart. Then out of the blue Jessie is murdered. Who is the murderer? Is it Roanna who has wanted Webb forever? Is it Webb who just had an argument with Jessie? No one is quite sure but the neighbors suspect Webb and in a fit of anger, after Webb is cleared by the police (mainly due to lack of evidence), he leaves town for good. Now Roanna is left alone and she has to try and pull her life together without Webb. But is Webb really gone for good? I don't want to give too much away, but this is a good southern story, with the powerful matriach grandmother, all of the family's various and colorful relatives, and Roanna Davenport, a character you can't help but feel for. I would highly recommend.
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