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Burn For Me: A Rancho Del Cielo Romance

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This was such a fun book. As a fan of the Rancho Del Cielo books I was thrilled to be reading Raul's story. Raul and Penelope's characters are phenomenal. The first thought that comes to mind to describe them are friendly combatants. But their relationship very quickly changes and becomes so much more. The sparks fly as the tempers rise and the passion heats up. Burn for Me is one hot, sexy and mesmerizing read that shouldn't be missed. This book is full of pages rich with desire, taut with tension and overflowing with passion. Chloe, Pen's daughter is a little spitfire and just as ornery as a child can be. She was adorable and added a lot of laughter to this book. The rest of the support characters are delightful and add a little extra special something to the story. I hope that Ms. Tenorio continues on with her Rancho Del Cielo books as they just keep getting better and better. This is one story and one series that should not be missed. Fans of this author and this series will not be disappointed with this story so go out and get a copy as soon as possible because you won't want to miss this one. - Jacquelyn R. Ward

Raul left his small town and huge overbearing family 12 years ago to find freedom. He could never forget the young girl who had had such a huge crush on him for so long. He came back to take a position in the fire department and was surprised to find out he had an 11 year old daughter. He had barely remembered the drunken encounter he had with Penelope. He realized he was a different man now and wanted to make everything right. Be a father and hopefully the right man for Penelope. Many difficult family dynamics come in to play, along with Pen's tremendous mistrust of him. She couldn't allow herself to get hurt again. She knew she'd have to share her daughter, Chloe, with him now but she would not easily share her heart.

This is an incredible journey for these characters. Painful misunderstandings, mistakes, and large prejudices. It is very emotional and I had to hold back tears more than once. I'm from a hispanic heritage myself and just reading about Raul's mom's horrible prejudice and her hurtful treatment of Penelope and Chloe, just made me cringe. Even the ending didn't leave me feeling better about her. Though it seemed like the family was on the right track to healing, slowly.

Raul's loving courting of Penelope was fantastic and his sexy loving was amazing. He stepped right up to the plate and became the man and father he needed to be. He had to give her plenty of space and have patience with her so she could learn to trust him again. It was very powerful and romantic. Chloe's headstrong personality added alot of humor and hope to the story as well. What an incredible story of love and family. I loved it.

I did not love the somewhat abrupt ending. I think it needed at least one more good chapter to really fill in some of the blanks and some of the healing dynamics. That is the only criticism I have of the book. Don't miss it. It is amazingly well written and also a tear jerker. Be prepared!!

Everyone in the town of Rancho del Cielo knows that when Miranda McTiernan and Josh Whittaker are in the same room, sparks are sure to strike. The two can't seem to stop arguing, nor can they stay away from one another. But after the tragic death of a friend, Miranda decides that now's the time to get what she's been longing for: a baby. She wants Josh to be the father, but he's dead set against the idea. He also doesn't want any other man touching her either. The two are at an impasse until it becomes clear that a serial arsonist is in town and dead set on eliminating everyone and everything Josh loves. Now Josh is determined to protect Miranda at any cost, even if that means risking his well-guarded secrets and opening himself up to a relationship he's always wanted but would never let himself have.

Danger, stubbornness, love, and a longing all blend together for one heck of a read in Love Me Tomorrow. Dee Tenorio has created two characters that are absolutely perfect for one another, if only the hero would go for his destiny as he should. It takes a series of shocks to get Josh and Miranda together, but that's part of what made Love Me Tomorrow compelling. While Josh was stubborn in his refusal to enter into a relationship with Miranda, I never wanted to shake him over it, as I usually would with such a character. Ms. Tenorio didn't overplay his fears and I adored Josh so much for his protectiveness, honor, and the love he felt for those he let in his heart that I understood why Miranda could not help but wait for him to come around. However, don't think that Miranda just sits by the phone waiting for Josh to call. She's every bit an intelligent, independent woman. She knows what she wants, goes after it, and takes the consequences for her actions like an adult.

While each Rancho Del Cielo book stands on its own, supporting characters from the series add light to the story, including the hero and heroine of the third book, Burn for Me. In addition, the arsonist targeting Josh adds an element of peril to Love Me Tomorrow, keeping the story moving at a fast pace. I've come to expect solidly entertaining romances from Ms. Tenorio and Love Me Tomorrow doesn't disappoint. It's sensual, gripping, and has a happily ever after that was well worth every bump in the road Josh and Miranda had to face to get there. Simply wonderful!

Shayna
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