Author: Jamie Salisbury
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: April 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
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Blurb/Synopsis: Rae Spencer has found out all it takes is a nasty, good old fashioned divorce for family secrets and deception to come bubbling to the surface.
For Rory MacGregor, his life is an open book. He's never had time for a serious relationship. His multi-media corporation is his mistress.
Imagine his surprise when he finds himself falling for his recent hire from America . . . his mature, attractive magazine editor, Rae Spencer. Picture her confusion as she finds herself deeply attracted to her handsome, take-charge Scottish boss.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can't fight love.
| Smashwords | B&NBlurb/Synopsis: Rae Spencer has found out all it takes is a nasty, good old fashioned divorce for family secrets and deception to come bubbling to the surface.
For Rory MacGregor, his life is an open book. He's never had time for a serious relationship. His multi-media corporation is his mistress.
Imagine his surprise when he finds himself falling for his recent hire from America . . . his mature, attractive magazine editor, Rae Spencer. Picture her confusion as she finds herself deeply attracted to her handsome, take-charge Scottish boss.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can't fight love.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the author, editor, publisher, or Promo Host. This is my honest opinion about this book and I did not receive any monetary compensation for writing this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one.
"Aren't you going to take that?" Rory inquired as
he navigated his way back into Edinburgh, his dark brown eyes fixed on the road
ahead.
"You don't mind? It's Shawn. It's…"
"Go ahead. I don't mind."
She pushed the button to take the call. Her hands were
sweating. Rae didn't know if it was from the heat in the car or the idea of
another verbal confrontation with her son.
"Hello Shawn. Is everything okay? It's so unlike you to
call at this time of day. I am at work you know. The time difference and
all…"
"Yes mother I know you're at work. That's precisely why
I'm calling you. So you can't scream and go off on one of your tangents."
"Only with good cause Shawn. What is it that couldn't
wait until tonight?"
"I wanted to tell you myself before you heard it
through the grape vine."
Now I was really curious. What had Duncan done now?
"I'm going to Singapore to spend the holidays with
dad…"
"Yes I already know that Shawn. You were quite clear
about your plans."
There was a sense of hesitation. Rae thought she heard him
suck in a deep breath.
"Cory is going with me mother."
"Is that it? You're taking a friend along?"
"There's more mother. Cory and I are lovers. We have
been for five years. I'm gay mother. Have known I was for years. So I guess you
could say I'm using this phone call to come out of the closet to you."
Rae shook her head as though trying to make the jumbled
words make sense. No they were real, too real in fact. She never saw this
coming. Not in a thousand years.
"Mother? Are you still there?"
"Yes I'm here Shawn."
"And?"
"And what Shawn? You had to tell me this in a phone
call? What, no in person reveal? So rather than give you the satisfaction of an
answer I'm hanging up. We'll talk about this if and when you decide to visit
me, which by the way would have been the manly thing to do instead of taking
the chicken’s way out and delivering such news over the phone."
She hit the end button. She wouldn't answer if he called
back. She'd simply let it go to voice mail. Rae didn't want the chance of Shawn
calling back and trying to plead for understanding. No, he had to know she
didn't approve of him using the same tactics as his father had in their own
affairs.
My Rant: Tartans Deadline was a great romance story. The characters, storyline and authors writing style is captivating. It was easy for me to read this book in once sitting. There are so many elements to this story that stick with you, because as an individual you can relate to them. Thats why I was hooked. I liked Rae she put her foot down when she needed to and sometimes you have to in order to get your point across. There were moments in the book where I silently fist pump the air and ended with I know thats right, just because of the things Rae was going through and although its one of the most painful events anyone could go through in life, you applauded her for her strength. When Ray and Roy collide you can only be happy for Ray because Roy is definitely the real deal. Roy is the all alpha male with a big heart. He is successful and had a take charge attitude. I really adored his character. The appeal of falling in love when you do not see yourself failing is swoon worthy. These characters completely connect and heat up the scenes. This is the first time I read work by Jamie Salisbury and I am looking forward to reading more books by Jamie.
My Recommendation:
Overall this book was swoon worthy because it had all the elements of a good romance. I rated this book 4 out of 5 Purple Rant Hearts and I would recommend this book to anyone.
Her previous career in public relations has afforded her with a treasure trove of endless story ideas.
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