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Danger, Romance with a Country Music Backdrop !, October 10, 2007
On my trip to Nashville last fall I thought someone should write a novel about a country music start, I guess Susan read my mind. Priscilla Jayne Morgan's is up and coming country artist and finds herself saddled with hunky body guard Jared Hamilton. Now Jared and Jayne have a history and when thing heats up with crazed fan things get very interesting. I liked the secondary romance story as well. This is fun quick contemporary romance. Enjoy!
If you enjoy this genre check out ; Falling For Gracie by Susan Mallery, Have Glass Slippers, Will Travel' by Lisa Cach, Almost Perfect by Julie Ortolon, Saving Allegheny Green by Lori Wilde and Spirited Away by Cindy Miles.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Worth the Wait, September 17, 2007
My first introduction to Susan Andersen's writing was the Marine series. I read and enjoyed
Head Over Heels (Marine, Book 1)and
Getting Lucky (Marine, Book 2), but it was PJ and Jared that hooked me in the book
Hot & Bothered (Marine, Book 3). They were sensitive intelligent teenagers who got in a little trouble and then found each other. Their relationship was innocent yet deep and they stole the spotlight in the book for me; I couldn't wait to hear their story.
At the beginning of this book Ms. Andersen writes a little letter to the reader and mentions the numerous fans who contacted her wanting to know when she would write PJ and Jared's story; I admit to being one of those fans.
Coming Undone takes place 15 years after their special bond was formed. PJ and Jared haven't seen each other since they were kids, but neither has forgotten the other. PJ is a rising Country star and Jared has been hired by her record label to handle some issues with her tour.
The story was fantastic and I found myself repeatedly racing to get to the end; I had to really concentrate on not rushing through the book. It was fun watching them reconnect as adults and watching their puppy love turn to passion. My only issue with the story was the extra cheesy epilogue; the situation seemed forced and insincere; completely unnecessary. I am hoping we will get a Marine book #5 with a story starring Esme or Grayson. I am glad she listened to her fans and wrote this book; she delighted this reader.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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P.J. and Jared 15 years later ...terrific!, August 29, 2007
Priscilla Jayne Morgan is a rising star in country music and is about to embark on her first major tour. P.J. has recently fired her overbearing manager, "Mama" (her mother), and is getting a lot of bad publicity for it. The media doesn't know the real reason why she fired her mother (she embezzled from her), and she doesn't want to air all her dirty laundry to the public. Her mother (never mother-of the-year material) is telling tales about P.J. to get back at her (saying how she likes to run away) and
even her record company is starting to get nervous. So they hire a "watch-dog" to make sure she shows up for her concerts.
The watch-dog is former Marine Jared Hamilton, a personal security specialist from Semper Fi Investigations and a man who shares a past with P.J.
Fifteen years ago, they were homeless kids on the streets of Denver. P.J., who was just 13, was kicked out of the house by her mother. Jared, then 17, was running from the law, wrongly believing that he had killed his father. Both Jared and P.J. came from very different backgrounds financially: P.J. lived in trailer parks with her mother and lived a hand-to-mouth existence; Jared's father was very wealthy, he lived in a mansion, and had the best education. But they had one thing in common: emotionally abusive parents. So when they met on the streets of Denver, they had an instant connection and looked out for each other; they formed an emotional bond.
Now it's 15 years later, and while P.J. insists she doesn't need a watchdog and tries to fight it,she is secretly glad to have Jared back in her life again. He had always been a hero to her, and she is wildly attracted to him.
Jared is happy to see PJ too. Although he hasn't seen her in 15 years, he still remembers what a good friend she was to him, and since she's grown up now he is very attracted to her also. But Jared has a very difficult time letting people in. Because of his difficulties with his father while growing up, he never likes to lose control of his emotions. P.J. gets under his skin, and he doesn't like it. His mantra is "I am a glacier, impregnable and remote." His instinct is to back off when he feels he's getting too emotionally involved.
Jared soon realizes that P.J. is nothing if not professional, and that she would never wreck the career that she worked so hard for , so he convinces her record company that she doesn't need a babysitter. This will also give him an opportunity to back away, because things start to heat up with P.J. Jared is too afraid to trust his heart to anyone, and closes up emotionally before he can get hurt.
But when packages start to arrive from a religious fanatic stalker, and it looks like P.J.'s life could be in danger, Jared can't bring himself to leave. And he must come to face the feelings that he has for PJ, and confront the fears he's had all his life.
This is a sequel of sorts from a previous book (Hot & Bothered) from 3 years ago although the timeline is 15 years later. (Many of those characters make an appearance in this book). Although it's not necessary to have read that one, because the author does a good job of filling in the blanks on P.J.'s and Jared's past, I found myself wishing that I had reread that one before I read this one, if only to refresh my memory about their emotional connection.
There are many things I liked about this book: I was never bored, it moved along at a pretty good pace. I liked the whole "getting started in country music" premise: the behind the scences stuff was pretty interesting. The supporting characters were fleshed out; there was even a sweet romance between P.J.'s songwriting friend and one of her band members.
But mainly the H/H were terrific!(P.J. especially) She is a brave, big-hearted, larger than life character, with a lot of love to give. She is upfront about her feelings(usually), and you always know what she's thinking. Jared is opposite in many ways: very guarded with his feelings, always wanting to do the right thing. But ultimately very protective of P.J.; she is very good for his soul. She helps him to break free and finally lose control emotionally, and eventually, trust his heart. They also have many passionate and steamy encounters! This was a great little romance, easy to read and very satisfying! I highly recommend it!
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