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Temptation from the Past
An Outlaw's Heart and a Bad-Boy Grin...
Michael Hayward was the most blatantly sexy man January Stewart had ever seen! His sure, cocky smile made her insides throb with fiery need, but she knew the renowned journalist was more trouble than she could handle. Intrigued by the enigmatic lawyer who defended abused children with abandon but who seemed untouched by his seductive charm, Michael wanted to thaw January's cool demeanor and light the fuse of the a dynamite he suspected lay under her skin. Was this confident, intimidating man her worst nightmare come back to haunt her, January wondered--or the man she could escape no longer... the one who would break down the defenses of a lifetime and cast away her pain? Michael vowed to slay her dragons and satisfy her hunger with searing embraces, but January feared that admitting the truth would mean betrayal. Could she show the warrior who'd conquered the fortress of her heart that he knew all her secrets, that she trusted in his love?
Michael Hayward was the most blatantly sexy man January Stewart had ever seen! His sure, cocky smile made her insides throb with fiery need, but she knew the renowned journalist was more trouble than she could handle. Intrigued by the enigmatic lawyer who defended abused children with abandon but who seemed untouched by his seductive charm, Michael wanted to thaw January's cool demeanor and light the fuse of the a dynamite he suspected lay under her skin. Was this confident, intimidating man her worst nightmare come back to haunt her, January wondered--or the man she could escape no longer... the one who would break down the defenses of a lifetime and cast away her pain? Michael vowed to slay her dragons and satisfy her hunger with searing embraces, but January feared that admitting the truth would mean betrayal. Could she show the warrior who'd conquered the fortress of her heart that he knew all her secrets, that she trusted in his love?
180 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 1991
About the author
Cindy Gerard
175 books1,623 followersThe only thing Cindy had in mind when she started writing her first book was finishing it. The issue of actually selling it came much later. Only after she made that life-altering first sale did she realize that one book would never be enough. Now, over 20 books and numerous awards later, Cindy laughingly admits that she can barely remember life before...well, was there life before writing?
Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines."
Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions — hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun.
Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies!
Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure.
Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass — she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota.
Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colorful blooms.
In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman.
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Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines."
Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions — hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun.
Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies!
Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure.
Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass — she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota.
Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colorful blooms.
In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/cindyg...
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October 12, 2016
This book had many of the elements I like in a romance novel:
- The male is very persistent. He knows what he wants and goes after it, no holds barred
- The female is not a pushover. She isn't easily won over.
- No exes interfering, especially ex-gf's. I really can't stand a woman who doesn't know how to let go
- Some interesting side characters although I'm not sure how necessary some of them were
However, the book only left me feeling meh. It was good but not great. I didn't like how the male took everything personally and had an attitude when the female wasn't forthcoming with every detail of her life. Especially since he is a journalist. How could she trust him?
All in all, I would recommend this book to others b/c I think most people will have more definitive view about the book. I don't love or hate it but I feel like I should. The story had heat and tenderness; mystery & emotional suspense - yet something was still off-balance to me. Perhaps their careers were too real. A lawyer and a journalist are generally not in my radar when I read this genre.
- The male is very persistent. He knows what he wants and goes after it, no holds barred
- The female is not a pushover. She isn't easily won over.
- No exes interfering, especially ex-gf's. I really can't stand a woman who doesn't know how to let go
- Some interesting side characters although I'm not sure how necessary some of them were
However, the book only left me feeling meh. It was good but not great. I didn't like how the male took everything personally and had an attitude when the female wasn't forthcoming with every detail of her life. Especially since he is a journalist. How could she trust him?
All in all, I would recommend this book to others b/c I think most people will have more definitive view about the book. I don't love or hate it but I feel like I should. The story had heat and tenderness; mystery & emotional suspense - yet something was still off-balance to me. Perhaps their careers were too real. A lawyer and a journalist are generally not in my radar when I read this genre.
May 14, 2015
Love her books .. each one is always a treat.
March 26, 2024
3.5 stars
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