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Difficult Decision (G. K. Hall Nightingale Series Edition)

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Janet Dailey is one of the most prolific writers. Now, these old romances are being re-issued and look like new. Though they may be dated, some are 'interesting.' Others I enjoyed of hers are 'Dangerous Masquerade,' 'Terms of Surrender,' 'Western Man,' and 'The Best Way to Love.' In this one, we find that Debbie has entered into a world she didn't know existed. Mr. Wilding was forceful, not humble any more (that was just a ploy to get her to trust him), determined to have his own way by all means.

After all, he is the professional and must show her who's boss. She trusted him at first, against her basic instincts, as being an "in-charge" male with an ego to feed by putting women in their places. As times goes by, she learns some of his secrets (a loveless marriage, an alcoholic wife, an autistic son), and discovers a kind of admiration for his sense of dignity and sad plight. Her adoration turns into love with no future and heartaches by the dozens. "I deal with facts and statistics." Sylvia fell down the stairs in a drunken stupor and had a slight concussion.

He declared that whatever he had felt for her died a long time ago and the marriage had ended as a peace of paper for years. "She is the mother of my son and there is no one else who cares for her." Sounds familiar? You'd think they would grow up sometime and come up with something original. It is a difficult decision to end a relationship especially one which had existed for a period of years. No matter how empty the marriage had become, he could not just up and walk away. He had responsibilities. And yet...when an empty life is transformed into a rewarding, relaxing "fellowship" with another human being, it's worth a try. If it doesn't work out, so be it.

Debbie is still young enough to find someone else, someone who needs her. But, for now, she must decide if he is real or imaginary. Sometimes, he seems like Karl, supposedly his son, more than himself. She has to make a difficult decision, stay and end up with a broken heart, or seek love somewhere else before she gets too old.

Ms. Dailey is master at this kind of romance. This series is about each different state in America. Wonder what she had to say about Tennessee. Some time ago, Phyllis Whitney came to East Tennessee and wrote a fascinating novel about life in the Smokies. We're not all hillbillies here. Trust me.