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JUST BEFORE DAWN Rochelle Alers BET/Arabesque June 2000 (4+) Wayne Jordan |
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BEFORE DAWN is the second book in Ms. Alers’ Second Generation series,
and readers who have been following this compelling series won’t be
disappointed with this latest offering. The
story of Sara Sterling and Salem Lassiter is a wonderful love story. Sara is
the daughter of Matthew and Eve Sterling whose story is told in HIDDEN
AGENDA. Sara, an attorney in
New York City, returns home to New Mexico for some well-deserved R & R.
While there, she meets the mysterious Salem Lassiter, a man who has been
accused of killing his wife. When
Sara meets Salem, the attraction is immediate, but early impressions do not make
a good foundation for a great relationship.
She finds him arrogant and egotistical.
He thinks she is spoilt and immature.
It is this conflict, and the burning sexual tension between them makes JUST
BEFORE DAWN the excellent work that it is. Eventually
Sara and Salem realize that first impressions are not necessarily true
impressions and they discover what is good about each other.
Both Sara and Salem are interesting complex character.
The air of mystery that surrounds Salem, his musical talent and his gift
with animals makes him one of the most appealing heroes this year.
Sara, too, is a well-defined heroine who’s confidence and strength of
personality makes her a perfect partner for Salem, and when they finally come
together, the joining is a intense spiritual one. He had realized his gift to enter her dreams because she had opened herself to him. She had become a part of him, and he a part of her. Through Sara Sterling he would be able to trace his past, his present, and his future. Central
to the story is the plot to kill Sara. Her
prosecution of a group of criminal has resulted in treats on her life, but she
is unaware that a hit had been made on her and her assassin is now working on
the ranch. Despite the treat of
danger, the reader is confident that Salem will live up to his role as the hero. JUST BEFORE DAWN is another excellent book from Ms. Alers, and a great addition to her latest series about the Cole Clan. What is wonderful about this series is that I’ve come to know the characters so well, that I’ve grown to care for them. Like all fans of this series I can’t wait until December for the next installment, PRIVATE PASSIONS.
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