When dancer Jenny Scanlon makes a brief visit home, she doesn't anticipate the return of the man she's loved since she was a teenager, darkly handsome Michael Thorne--or that a long buried family secret will reignite a reckless passion . . .
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"Is that how it's going to be between us?" Jenny asked. Her voice was so quiet, Michael had to strain to hear her. "Polite strangers who never talk about anything that really rs?"
With his finger curved under her chin, he tilted her face toward him. "We are a lot more than strangers."
She shook her head, dislodging his hand. "Really? Then why is it every time I bring up the past you change the subject? Why is it every time I get close to you, you push me away?"
At last he could be honest with her. "I don't want to hurt you."
"You wouldn't do that."
How could she possibly have so much confidence in him? He wanted to shake her and tell her that any faith she had in him was misplaced. He wasn't the same man he1d been ten years ago. She of all people should know that. He was definitely no hero.
Maybe she had forgotten how they'd parted, but he hadn't. He remembered gazing up at her window as he'd been about to ride away on his motorcycle. She'd stood there, watching him, her arms crossed over her chest. Even at that distance, he'd sworn he'd seen the tears glistening on her cheeks. Without thinking, he'd lifted his hand to wave to her. He would never forget the desolation he'd felt as she'd slowly backed away. He never wanted to feel like that again.
"You don't know anything about me anymore," he told her. "We haven't laid eyes on each other in ten years. If it weren't for your father's accident we wouldn't even be having this conversation. How do you know what I'm capable of?"
"Are you trying to scare me now?"
"Is it working?"
She looked at him as if he'd asked her the most ridiculous question in the world. "No."
Exasperated, he ran his hand over his face. "Damn it, Jenny. Why won't you leave things alone?"
"I can't, Michael. I can't. I'm tired of all the deception, including my own."
He heard the soft ping of the elevator arriving, and in that split second he knew he couldn't go on fighting himself and her, too. If she wanted to be with him, he'd take the chance that she wouldn't hate him tomorrow for what they would do tonight.
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A forever love,
By Luv2Read "imareader2" (Baton Rouge, LA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Always (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
Jenny Scanlon has loved Michael Thorne for as long as she can remember. As a matter of fact, it is an 'always' love. From the moment she laid eyes on Michael, he became dear to Jenny. Even after years of separation and upon reuniting while Jenny's father was hospitalized, Jenny still knows her love for Michael has not changed. Jenny is not the only one with unexpressed feelings. Michael, several years older than Jenny, has always been protective towards Jenny. However, his feelings are not only protective, but something much more. When the two of their lives and paths are again crossed, the feelings become alive. Jenny does not hesitate to show her love, but Michael is a little leery. But that soon changes, especially when Michael feels his relationship with Jenny is threatened by someone he trusts. "Always" is a story of love that's been buried for years, but soon becomes uncovered and blossoms into a forever relationship. Great story!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Good gravy...excellent book!,
This review is from: Always (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
Like a vintage wine, Ms. Savoy's books chronologically get better and better. "Always" is the first installment of the Thorne/Ward family, which music producer Michael Thorne and dancer Jenny Scanlon.
Knowing she had a major crush on him, Michael always viewed the much younger Jenny as a kid sister and was determined to keep it that way - even if she did grow up and fill out. Jenny has loved Michael since forever. Although they lost contact with each other for 10 years, her love remained intact. When an accident suddenly brings the two face to face, not only do the memories come in to view, but present lovers and issues, past mistakes and misplaced bouts of guilts surface as well. The chemistry and interaction between Michael and Jenny made me want to weep. It was so touching and passionate. The love scenes, which are very important to me, keep me gasping. I reread them 2 and 3 times. Using Jenny's line all I can say is, "Good gravy." Excellent book...thank you Ms. Savoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Read,
This review is from: Always (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
This was a very interesting book. The relationship between Jenny and Michael was realistic. Many young girls fall in love with older boys. Jenny has held on to her love for Michael for ten years after he leaves from her family home.Michael has also kept his love for Jenny and always compared other woman to her. After her father has an accident they are reunited. Many secrets are revealed and Jenny leaves with Michael to get away and think. Michael and Jenny's love is tested and they must work together in order keep the relationship going. Deidre has done an excellant job in this novel and I am looking forward to Nathan's story "Unforgettable."
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