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Thorn's Challenge (Silhouette Desire)

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THORN'S CHALLENGE by Brenda Jackson is the third delightful installment of the Westmoreland Family series. Initiated by Delaney's Desert Sheikh and A Little Dare, respectively, THORN'S CHALLENGE showcases Thorn Westmoreland who is appropriately named because he is a thorn in everyone's side, especially his family. Moody, cantankerous and temperamental, Thorn is a professional motorcycle designer and racer who withholds himself from others to prepare for the big money making races.

Thorn's challenge is none other than the feisty Tara Matthews, resident doctor and best friend of Thorn's sister Delaney. Tara was introduced in Delaney's Desert Sheikh and because of a love gone wrong, Tara now has no time for romance or one night stands. Thorn's motives are all wrong as he sets out to tame Tara with a deal that will either make or break both of them and the entire Westmoreland family.

I truly enjoy Brenda Jackson's connecting books because she sets the stage for the next book with subtle hints of hits and misses that will pique your senses. The remaining brothers, Stone, Chase and Storm, are endearing and hilarious and it will be a treat to see their stories unfold.

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT READ! Brenda Jackson has done it once again. This book was very well-written with the action jumping off in the first chapter. Thorn exudes masculinity, sex appeal, strength, and confindence which will have you falling head over heels in love with him. Tara is strong-willed, intelligent, fiesty, and stubborn which will have you cheering her on. Both Thorn and Tara are healing from broken hearts and have vowed to never fall in love again. Unbeknownst to the pair, their hot and steamy relationship is the perfect foundation for eternal love.

"Thorn's Challenge" definitely has a prick of love involved. The Westmoreland clan has teased Thorn for approximately 2 years regarding Tara Matthews, whom they named as "Thorn's challenge." Thorn is a motorcycle builder and once thought he was in love, but got pricked when the woman was not all that Thorn thought she was or should have been. Love life for Tara had not been any better. Tara was left at the altar by the man she thought she loved and loved her in return. However, life has its ups and downs and its thorns to bear.

Tara meets Thorn and the other Westmoreland through friendship with their sister, Delaney. Once Tara and Thorn meet electricity sparks and they are destined for some thorny challenges in their lives. They both must overcome the obstacles love has placed in their lives. However, their mounting feelings for each other are becoming hard to cover up. Over the months and years since their meeting, their love grows and soon there is no denying that Tara and Thorn are meant to be together and that they have to let love overcome any challenges they are up against. Tara and Thorn fight their desire, but once the torch is ignited, the flame of love grows and grows into a full fledged romance.

Tara is indeed Thorn's challenge and Thorn is the match to light Tara's fire.

Great book, Ms. Jackson!

Having been hurt once by love Thorn Westmoreland and Dr.Tara Matthews have both decided love is not an imprortant factor in life. Thorn devotes all of his time and energy working on his special built motorcycles, spending time with his brothers, nephews, and getting ready for the next race. Dr. Matthews life is centered aroud the children in Pediatrics along with many other civic groups. Nothing has prepared Thorn and Tara for the instant love/hate that allow them to be close but yet so far apart.

Ms Jackson once again keeps us on edge while turning pages to see what the end is going to be. Dealing with several real issues in a relationship. The third book in a series of twelve, if you have not read them please read the first two Delaney's Desert Sheikh and A little Dare. I am waiting for the stories on Stone, Chase, Storm, Reggie, and the rest of the Westmorelands. I believe this series will be as popular as the Madaris family series.

Of all the Westmoreland men, Thorn is my favorite. He's moody, he's bold, and he's hot. A sizzler. If you enjoy Brenda Jackson's books, you won't be disappointed.

This book is definitely a keeper, man I would love to have a Thorn in my life. Speaking of which the model is gorgeous, who is he? (smile) No on a serious note, I liked Thorn's story better then Dare's and Delaney's for some reason. I do not know if it was because of the fact that Thorn was describled as being so damn sexy or what. Regardless, I had read some of Brenda Jackson's other stories and did not care for them that much, my sister passed along this copy to me and I was hooked line and sinker. I have to admit that it gave me great pleasure to see a black couple on the cover for once too for the Silhoutte series. It was a real treat, Ms.Jackson, what about the twins' stories?

I truly enjoyed this book. Although the male character's attitude was what I would describe as "surly", it was great to see the wall of defense he put around his heart crumble. I thought Thorn was incredibly sexy. He knew what he wanted and wasn't afraid to go after it. I would highly recommend this book.

Tara was Thorn's challenge and he had no choice but to give in to his "sweetest temptation." Another great Westmoreland story. Brenda Jackson really knows how to tell a story. Keep sending us more Westmoreland's stories.

Thorn Westmoreland is the man! He can be my challenge any day. Thorn is just one of the remarkable Westmorland men. Too bad men like him don't exist. I don't want to give the book away. Just buy it and read it. As a matter of fact, read about all the Westmoreland men. You will not be dissapointed. Oh, and the sex! Wahoo!

I am a fan of Brenda Jackson and found this to be one of my all time favorite books. The fact that Thorn felt they could have a relationship with no strings, is funny. It is indeed another story of a Westmoreland man and truly they are men of passion. I really enjoyed when Tara ran into her ex and Thorn was there by her side what a comfort. It is another story of how beautiful true love can be.