Just Friends

The Warriors #4

by Laura Taylor

BRETT -- A Tormented Hero Who Would Protect Her with His Life... — He'd foiled the attempt to kidnap Leah Holbrook, then saved her from a second attack in the hospital parking lot. But Brett Upton felt no relief, only fury that he'd placed the life of the woman he loved in such desperate jeopardy! Caught in the dark world of his intelligence work, he'd hurt Leah before by refusing to marry her, then leaving her to raise their son alone. Now he'd do anything to keep her safe.

Love Made a Man Vulnerable, and He Couldn't Afford to Be

Awakening to discover her memories lost, her identity gone, Leah knew only that Brett was her link to her life. Instinctively sure they'd been lovers, she pleaded for his touch, seared by the heat of his body and the yearning in his gaze. Brett wouldn't let her breach the walls around his heart, certain she'd soon remember his betrayal. Could she make him understand she still loved him, but he had to forgive himself?

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Loveswept

178 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 1993

About the author

LAURA TAYLOR is an award-winning romance writer with over a million books in print. More than a half million digital editions of her books have already been downloaded by eBook readers.

She is the recipient of numerous awards for her writing, including 6 Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement, Reviewer's Choice, and Career Achievement Awards, 2 MAGGIE AWARDS from GRW/RWA, 2 Golden Heart Finalist Awards (RWA), an RWA RITA Finalist Award, and a Golden Rose Award from the Gold Coast Chapter of RWA.

Laura is also a highly regarded editorial consultant, a popular Workshop Leader at writers' conferences in the U.S., a permanent faculty member of SCWC, a member of International Thriller Writers (ITW), and one of the Original 25 Founding Members (and a member of the Board of Directors) of Novelists, Inc.

She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from California State University, Long Beach, and she currently resides in Southern California.

Reviews

[Jamoz23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just didn’t ring true. I like some believability.
Though enjoyable there are just a few things I felt were wrong with the overall plot.
Felt Brett was selfish in many ways with all his decisions made for his benefit. I also wonder if he had been celibate over these six years.
Leah was very accepting of everything, to the point it stopped being believable.
Are these supposed baddies who will be watching her, not going to find it strange that she and her son just up and disappear from their settled lives right after the funeral.
Also Micah does not seem to be with Bliss in this book but it is after his story.
Read many years ago and rereading once again in the box set.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Desert Rose ( my review here ) and loved it-that was Book#1 in this series. More then Friends is Book#4 which should tell you something-these novels are definite stand alones. I do think I want to eventually read Books 2 and 3. Laura Taylor is an extremely gifted romance writer.

More Then Friends is definitely a romance worth reading--it will keep you wondering and hoping that Leah and Brett get back together. Never mind that he left her 6 years before because--well-he never did tell her the truth (and you will have to read it to believe it).

Leah was kidnapped and has no memory of anything-even of who she is--Brett, who feels guilty stays with her to protect her. Even with total memory loss Leah knows she wants and trusts Brett who is doing his dardest to stay as just friends. He didn't think that once she regained her memory she would ever love him again. Leah does not give up and as her memory slowly returns the only thing she is sure of is that she and Brett belong together.
More Than Friends

[Conny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book as a present and I am sure glad I did. I loved it, just like I love all of Laura Taylor's books. The women in her books are all strong and independent thinkers and the men can handle any situation that pops up, are very hunky, but of course they do lack the guidance of a good women. I loved the plot line, it had plenty of action, some romance and likable characters, the only negative thing I have to say is that I wished the story was longer since I was not ready for the book to end. I can't wait for the next Laura Taylor book.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the Special Author's Cut Updated Edition of this book, called More than Friends which is part of the Warriors series.

I really enjoy these books. The women are strong and the men are tough and rugged.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story, still can't beat my fave tho'.....intimate strangers.