Lead Me On [Mass Market Paperback]

She can not believe it when one of her favorite authors checks into the family inn, but not only is he a dynamic writer, but Scott Lawrence is devastatingly gorgeous. The appeal between the two is instant, but a haunted past holds Allison back from men, and Scott is not looking for anything serious. He can tell Allison is not the type for a casual fling. Despite this, and the secret he hides, the two fall in love. Yet, the truth is destined to be revealed, and it will rock Allison's world, for Scott holds the key to her family's future.

***** Light and airy without being flippant, this novel transports the reader from the grimness of the real world to the magic of Old Galveston. Living on the Texas coast myself, this reviewer found the novel not only entertaining, but accurate and in all ways pleasing. Though it is the second in a series, new readers will have no trouble following the story; though they are missing a real treat if they don't read the previous installment. I can only hope that Adrian's story is soon to come. *****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

Allison had been hurt before and had no intention of ever letting a man close to her heart again. When her favorite author, horror writer Scott Lawrence, checked into the Inn for a month, her hormones kicked into high gear. He was SO handsome! Then Alli found out he planned on having a temporary liaison with someone while there. She was determined to make him choose her!

Scott was attracted to Alli right away, but she looked like the marrying type, therefore, she was taboo. She changed his mind quickly. Both agreed on no emotional strings and to go their separate ways once he left. But he soon found out that Pearl Island Inn was threatened by John LeRoche, a man Scott knew too well.

***** If possible, this story is even better than the last! Place this title on your "MUST READ" list! I see awards coming for "Lead Me On". Author Julie Ortolon will have a hard time beating this one with the last sibling's story (the brother). If you have not read the previous title "Falling For You", do not worry. You will understand everything. There are no spoilers, so if you read this title before the first, nothing will ruin it. Each book seems to focus directly on the main couple. The other siblings are wonderful secondary characters and the family obviously cares for each other. That will be something new for Scott, who never had such a relationship with his parents or relatives. YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

LEAD ME ON, by Julie Ortolon is the second in the St. Claire "Pear Island Trilogy" and it's a keeper! Allison, our herione is great, especially when she decides to bust out of her shell - - and into the arms of the perfect hero, brooding bad-boy-writer, Scott Lawrence. The two are perfectly matched and it's quite hilarious to watch Scott try to resist Allison, when she's hell-bent on having him. The dialog is witty, the story-line fascinating and the ending is heart-warming!

Ohh...and lets not forget what we buy romance for. Yes, the love scenes are hot and Julie manages to keep them sweet at the same time.

Flip to the black underwear scene if you like spoilers,,,you'll laugh and then use the book as a fan when it heats up!

Loved it!