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Night Moves (Harlequin Blaze)

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How do you convince your best friend, someone you've known since grade school and who has seen you at your worst, that you are in love with them? And not only that, but a best friend who is also on the verge of marrying someone else? This is the dilemma Shane Walker faces as he is about to leave his best friend Ella Davenport for a new life and a new job in another state. But before he goes, he's determined to tell her that she is the one that owns his heart, and probably always has.

Ella has known Shane for most of her life, and they've shared everything, yet never once has she ever thought of him in a romantic or even a sexual way. But now that he's about to leave in two days, she can't stop fantasizing about him instead of her soon-to-be fiance. She's convinced it's because he's leaving and she's about to lose her best friend, and not because she's actually attracted to him. So why does his nearness cause her heart to pound and her hormones to rage out of control? It can't be because she actually wants to act on her fantasies, does it? Ella is determined not to give into temptation and ruin the most important relationship in her life.

Now on their last weekend together, a blackout hits the city and in the dark, anything can happen. Shane convinces Ella to explore her fantasies with him, to let herself be free and wild, yet also safe in his arms. He can't believe how much she trusts him, but he always knew they would be incredible together. Now all he has to do is convince her that he's the one she loves, and that falling in love won't ruin their friendship, but instead turn it into something even more special.

I admit to having a tender spot for stories about friends who fall in love, but I was a bit skeptical that this would work in 24 hours. Yet Julie Kenner uses a magical pen as she creates a truly wonderful story that works on so many levels. It is always a gamble to risk a friendship for something more, but if the friendship is solid enough, precious enough, it can handle any challenge. Ms. Kenner proves that if you want something badly enough, you will take the necessary steps to make it work. As with any good story, I was sad to see it end, but thoroughly enjoyed the happy ending.