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4.0 out of 5 stars
San Francisco Fire, Clipper Ships and Passion..., April 16 2004
Hallie Fredriksen's father was lost at sea. To her great surprise, he had named his whaling agent friend, Kit Howland, as guardian of her and her younger siblings. Three years ago, Hallie was infatuated with Kit, and clumsily poured hot chowder in his lap. In her embarrassment, she hasn't been able to face him since. Now she will be forced to see him, and when she does, the familiar stirrings return. This time, however, her feelings are reciprocated, because Kit can't keep his hands off the beautifully grown up Hallie. Betrayed in love by his now deceased wife, he fights his desire for Hallie, sensing the danger she represents to his hardened heart. Fate intervenes, and they have no choice but to marry. Hallie will not only have to battle to melt her husband's heart, but a threat to their family puts their lives in peril. This was an early novel by Ms. Barnett, and one of the first books of hers I read. It was quite good, but looking back I can see tremendous growth in her writing since this. Kit's reason for keeping Hallie at bay is a little clichéd, but excellent writing, interesting characters, and the added humor ultimately make the story work. If you haven't read anything by Ms. Barnett, I wouldn't recommend beginning with this one. Instead, try SURRENDER A DREAM, or BEWITCHING and its sequel DREAMING, all of which represent some of her best work. If you're already a fan of this author, then this book is worth the read.
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