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With Open Arms (Arabesque)

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Morgan Allgood, is nearing forty and the end of her modeling career. While in Chicago on a work assignment and to design and make her sister's wedding gown, she begins contemplating changes in her career and personal life.

Meteorologist, Van McNeil is a storm chaser. And he's in Chicago to attend a conference on what else, the weather.
Van is also known as a player and he's not ready to rip up his player card. Or is he?

Van has been fantasizing about Morgan since childhood, when they met briefly on the set of a commercial they were both shooting.
Morgan has never forgiven him for standing her up on their first date, a year ago.
A chance meeting brings Morgan and Van back into each others lives.


Before leaving Chicago they spend one lustfully, passionate night together. Van's fantasies are finally a reality. And the reality is, she rocked his world. Can he let her walk out of his life, again?
As for Morgan, well let's just say he had her singing, real loud. Will she be able to stop her mind from replaying that night over and over?

When Morgan's flight is canceled due to a high security alert at the airport, Van offers to drive her to Atlanta, which she reluctantly accepts.
It's during this road trip that they begin to face their true feelings for each other.
Will Morgan be able to see beyond his reputation as a player and see Van as a man who wants to love only her? I suggest you buy the book and go along for the ride. And what a funny, hot and adventurous ride it is.

This is the fourth story in the Allgood series and in my opinion the best. I smiled and laughed a lot while reading this book. And you will too. Hopefully this is not the end of this series, because Morgan has to have a wedding gown too.

This is Miss. Louise's first time venturing in romantic comedy and I say a job well done.

I did not think that Ms. Louise could do better than Alove of there own then she came out with a 5 star anthology(Can I get A Amen) After reading a Love of their own She came out With Open Arms This is truly the most funniest heart wrenching story that kept me on the edge of my seat it was so good that I refused to go to bed until I finished reading it Cannot wait until the next book so that they can get Married. By then we will need to find out more about the mysterious Braxton and who else is left in the Algood family to marry. I have all 11 of your books unfortunely they only allow 5 stars for review this book is a 10+ keep up the good work Regina Hightower

The one thing I didn't like about WITH OPEN ARMS is that it is possibly the last of the Allgood series, unless Kenyon's brother gets his own story then maybe we can get an invite to Van and Morgan's wedding. Van and Morgan had history that she didn't remember but he never forgot. The story takes us back to the day chubby child actor Donovan McNeil first laid eyes on cute little Morgan Allgood at a commercial shoot, for the captivated Donovan time stood still and a piece of his heart would forever remain frozen to that moment.

Morgan "the beautiful sister" has had a successful if not phenomenal modeling career. Her lifestyle allows her to date a variety of men from actors to music artist but Morgan's silent desire is to have "someone special" to share her life with. Van McNeil is no longer the "fat kid" actor but a sexy and handsome TV Weatherman at the top of his craft as well as the top fantasy for many women viewers. After their disastrous first date Morgan and Van have avoided one another eventhough his best friend Gordon and her sister Ashley are about to be married.

Morgan has a talent for clothes designing and makes the family's wedding dresses, it is getting that creation to her sister in time for the wedding that is the start to the road trip from hell that causes her and Van to face the deep feelings they have for one another. I never felt Van was commitment-phobic, he wanted Morgan but fear and pride kept him from revealing the extent of what lay in his heart for her. I didn't think the dress was what Morgan was holding back, but her heart and the control she felt she might lose to a man with Van's reputation. Their road to love was funny, and sometimes dangerous, but for me it was an enjoyable ride.

As always in Kim's books I find characters I hope to read about again, Brax is one of them. Kudos Kim, your work and talent continue to grow.

I wait a long time for this book and when it arrived yeasterday, I read it in one day. Ms. Kim you have really out done yourself with this book and this series. I loved Morgan and Van story. This is one book I would read over and over again. I am sad to see the Allgoods go, but it was fun while it lasted. To everyone who has not read the book or the series please read it. The first book in the series is "Destiny's Songs" Xavier story. I promise you you will not be disappointed.

Renee'

When I heard Kim Louise had another book coming out about the Algood's I couldnt wait to read it. I must say it was definitely worth the wait. I am so glad I dont allow other people to determine what I want to read. I thought Morgan and Van's story was sweet and hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud. There was adventure, romance and comedy my three favorite ingredients for a books. I thought Van and Morgan were cute and they complimented each other. The book didnt bounce all over the place like a couple of reviewers would have you believe. There was a logical progression and I thought it was important that Ms Louise give the history between Van and Morgan. I liked Destiny's Song, True Devotion and A Love Their Own, but I have to say I think With Open Arms is by far the best. AAll I can say is Bravo Ms Kim Louise you have truly outdone yourself this time!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kim for another great story! I loved the book. I am glad Kim wrote another story about the Allgoods. The book had me laughing most of the time. I would recommend this book to my friends. Keep up the good work.

Morgan Allgood had Van McNeil's heart from the first time he saw her and that's why he was never truly able to love any other woman. I was glad that Van got his hearts desire and Morgan found true love, they both deserved each other and like her sister Ashley said the were destined to be together.

I thought With Open Arms was a fresh, fun read, with lots of humor as well as a few intensely intimate moments. There are quite a few scenes that will stay in my mind, like Verleen banishing Morgan to Van's room, the two of them locked in the freezer and Van's unique way of keeping them warm, the men's little talk with Van, but most of all the way he made her sing and she made him beg. Kim Louise is a 5 star author who provides a first class work, thanks for letting me be a part of Gordon and Ashley's great day and seeing the rest of the Allgood's again.

This book has got to be one of the best I have read this year! It was romantic, sexy, funny and downright entertaining. The characters and situations were so real you could imagine being there. Some of the situations you never expect to read about in a romance had me laughing out loud and bringing back memories of the same thing happening to me.
This was by far my favorite of the Allgood series. If you enjoyed the previous ones you will absolutely love With Open Arms. Two thumbs up to Ms. Louise and I know she will not disappoint us, so I look forward to reading Brax's story in the near future. Buy the book you will not be sorry!

This book was very funny. I held this book for more then a year thinking that I really did not want to read about one of those crazy storm chasers. I think that stuff is just ridiculous but I was pleasantly surprised. I like Kim's sense of humor.

Tired of trying to climb the ladder to being a top model, Morgan Allgood realizes because of her age, gigs are becoming few and far between. While watching a football game, she wonders if she has the potential to become a sideline commentator. After researching the possibility, Morgan travels to Chicago for an interview with ESPN. Having just left the interview, she spots the dashingly handsome weatherman Van McNeil. It has been eight long months since their last encounter, one she has never forgotten.

Van had been a child when he first laid eyes on Morgan, and from that day on he knew that she would become his wife. So when Van sees her again, memories of him walking out on their first date resurface. His problem--will Morgan forgive him for his past mistakes. Once he regains her confidence, they share a night of intimacy but this time when all is said and done, Morgan walks out of his apartment and his life. Knowing she has made a big mistake by sleeping with Van, Morgan seeks refuge at her friend's clothing design studio. To keep from thinking about him she channels all her energy into making a wedding dress; she has been procrastinating about for months, for her sister. With wedding dress in hand, Morgan dashes off to the airport to catch a flight home to Atlanta. However, when her flight is delayed indefinitely and there are no rental cars available, her only recourse is to ask Van for a ride.

Kim Louise's latest installment in the Allgood series is one that is sure to please. Morgan and Van's story was very realistic. Their trek home was heartfelt, funny, adventurous and full of zany characters they encountered along the way. Although, I own several of Ms. Louise's novels, this is my second in the Allgood series. If you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, cry and then laugh some more, then WITH OPEN ARMS is just for you.

Reviewed by Pamela Bolden
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers