Genre:
Erotic Romance / Romantic Comedy
Description:
“The last
person Maddy Kelly expects to show up at her mountain cabin for the
holidays is her soon-to-be ex-husband, who was always too busy to
enjoy their hideaway. Following doctor’s orders to reduce stress,
Michael arrives at their remote cabin, unannounced and unexpected, in
the dead of night, during a snow storm. Which is why Maddy greets him
with a fire poker to the head, rendering him unconscious, and with a
case of temporary amnesia. As his memory returns, Michael realizes
how much he loves his wife, and is willing to do anything to get her
back, even if it means pretending to still have amnesia.
Add to the
mix Michael’s mischievous 13-year-old nephew, who has stowed away
in Michael’s car, and Maddy’s two dachshunds who take an instant
disliking to Michael, and you have a laugh-out-loud recipe for a
romantic romp.”
Author:
Charlotte
Hughes was raised in the South, the oldest and only daughter of three
children. In college she majored in communications. Having had a
successful run as a traditional published author Ms. Hughes has now
started releasing some independently published romances. To learn
more about her visit her website.
Appraisal:
I found
myself wanting a light, sexy read and Just
Married Again sounded like it
might satisfy my itch. Maddy and Michael have been separated for ten
months. Their well-meaning, private physician plants a thought in each
of their heads that they need to get away to their mountain cabin for
some rest and relaxation over Thanksgiving. Did he know they would
both take him up on his suggestion? Did he realize there was a huge
early snow storm moving in that would leave them both stranded there
in the mountain wilderness? I am pretty sure the doctor didn’t know
that Michael’s thirteen year-old nephew, Danny, would stowaway in
Michael’s car when he headed for the rustic mountain cabin.
I
found this an engaging read as we learn the backstory of Maddy and
Michael’s breakup. Having Danny stranded with the couple was a
clever trick to force both Michael and Maddy to keep their tempers in
check. Danny also set up a base for the innocent reality of their
situation. I enjoyed having both Michael’s and Maddy’s
perspectives voiced. While Maddy is trying to protect her heart from
further heartbreak, Michael is trying to figure out how to get back
into Maddy’s good graces. Add in the antics of Maddy’s two
dachshunds, Rambo and Muffin, and this ends up being the perfect
storm; Michael doesn’t stand a chance. The comedy of errors that
ensues keeps the mood light as these two learn to communicate and
respect each other again.
I think Ms.
Hughes was able to strike a nice balance between seriousness and
folly in this story.
FYI:
Adult
sexual content between consenting adults. I found no offending
language.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No issues.
Print
Length: 234 pages
Rating:
**** Four stars
Reviewed
by: ?wazithinkin
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