Say You're Mine [Paperback]

McCoy Judi (Author)

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From Booklist

Libby Grayson returns to her childhood home in the Florida Keys somewhat defeated and decidedly bitter. She spent the last seven years of her life in New York building a career as an accountant and living with her partner, Brett, and their son, J. P. But when Brett suddenly leaves her, she realizes that she'd been a fool to ever trust him. Back in Sunset Key, Libby finds that the quaint town she remembers is shabby, run-down, and in dire need of help--and her grandfather's restaurant is probably in the worst shape of all. Enter Declan O'Shae, a mysterious man with an Irish brogue. Everyone finds him charming except for Libby, who's certain he's come to take advantage of her grandfather and his financial troubles. Rather than listen to Libby's concerns about the town and Declan, her grandfather's longtime chef, Tito, is convinced that Declan has come to town to save them all. In spite of a touch of predictability, McCoy's novel is a fun, easy read. Alexandra Shrake
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821771426
• ISBN-13: 978-0821771426
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,170,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judi's been published for eight years. Her first romance, I Dream of You, won Waldenbooks best selling debut novel of 2001. Since then she's published five more books for Kensington, seven for Avon/Harper Collins, and her romantic suspense, A Matter of Trust, was a launch book for Crescent Moon Press. She now writes romantic mystery for NAL's Obsidian line.
All royalties earned from Hounding the Pavement, her first novel in the dog walker series, will go to Best Friends in Kanab, UT, the largest no-kill shelter in the US. Judi is an avid animal activist and will do anything she can to promote canine welfare. If you're holding a rescue event, contact her to see how she can help.
She teaches the yearly two day 'aspiring author' course at the Romantic Times convention and speaks to writing groups across the country. A retired women's gymnastic judge, she resides on Virginia's peaceful eastern shore with her husband and three pocket pooches. Rudy, the star of the dog walker series, passed away, but he lives on in her heart and in her novels. In her spare time, she raises orchids and dreams of seeing Ellie, Rudy, and the dogs they walk on television or the big screen.
Judi promises to personally answer every query. You can reach her via her website: www.judimccoy.com or e-mail her at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-Warming and Wonderful, June 16, 2004

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Robin E. Snodgrass "recs5664" (Jefferson City, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Say You're Mine (Paperback)

"Say You're Mine" by Judi McCoy was such an enjoyable read! I truly loved the character Declan O'Shea. He was an honorable man, as well as being kind and generous, hard working and loyal. Declan was a man from 1783 who, after being ship wrecked, has slept for 2 centuries until awakened by his destiny in the small town of Sunset, Florida. Liberty Grayson was a woman whose heart was wounded by a man she thought to spend the rest of her life with and was unwilling to easily allow another man into her heart and her life, or the life of her young son. Without warning and against all her best intentions, Libby falls in love with Declan even knowing that he's a drifter with a shadowy past who intends to leave the town once he's helped them with their 4th of July town fair.
The story of Libby and Declan's growing love is a wonderful, heart-warming story. The interaction between Declan and Libby's son, J.P., is also tender and touching.

"Uncle T" is another character who really adds a nice touch to the story and interaction. And don't forget the irrepresible Grandpa Jack - who loves his grand-daughter and great grandson with all his heart.

The story of Libby and Declan's growing love is a wonderful, heart-warming story. The interaction between Declan and Libby's son, J.P., is also tender and touching. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves a tender, love story. Judi McCoy delivers a sweet, wonderful story with a happy ending, and isn't that what you want from a good romance!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love a Pirate, May 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Say You're Mine (Paperback)

What a fun book. This 21st century story of an old fashioned guy (like 200 year old!) and a once-burned-twice shy single mom is just plain fun to read. It has a humor, fun, a little mystery, a little magic and a whole lot of interesting characters to keep you moving through. I couldn't put it down once I started, so be forewarned that it's a page-turner. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming time-travel, August 31, 2005

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TheSchemer "Scheme" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Say You're Mine (Paperback)

Charleston, South Carolina -- 1783

Striding through the docks, Captain Declan O'Shae is stopped by an elderly gypsy woman who tells him he will soon meet his destiny. She then informs a stunned Declan that she knows he is on his way to the Florida Keys to retrieve his secretly buried treasure. Telling him his life depends on it, the gypsy makes him choose from an assortment of jewelry. Declan picks a golden medallion and soon forgets his encounter with the mysterious gypsy. A few days later, he watches as a wall of water twice the height of his ship heads their way. Moments later, Captain Declan O'Shae's world turns black.

Sunset Keys, Florida -- 2002

After years of living in the big city, accountant Libby Grayson has come home to Sunset Key with her young son. From the looks of her grandfather's books, she's barely made it back in time to save the family bar and grill. Taking advantage of an unusually low tide one night, Libby goes for a walk on the beach and discovers an entrance to a hidden cavern. Inside she finds a man asleep on a ledge. Knowing the tide will soon come in, she awakens the man only to have him mistake her for a prostitute looking for payment!

Their dubious first meeting sets the stage for the rest of the story. Declan is a man out of his own time but determined to make the most of his situation. Nothing is going to keep him from reclaiming his buried treasure, not time or his attraction to a certain infuriating woman. Libby Grayson is a woman torn between her duty to her family and friends and her fascination for this attractive rogue. As the pair walk the rocky road of romance, they also team up in an effort to save the town's economy.

Charming and tender, SAY YOU'RE MINE is an enjoyable tale. The cast of characters, from the leading protagonists down to the assorted townspeople, adds layers to the story while the legend of the buried treasure adds a touch of adventure.

TheSchemer