Which causes a nice discussion about that this wasn't the plan and blabaha. Finally, around page 160 they decide to finally go on a date.

However over the span of the book these two are picking between friends and being not friends. They are obviously in love, obviously want to be together (yes, even Dawn, even though she keeps denying it) and want to do more than just be friends. Though there was enough that I didn't particularly like.įor instance Brady and Dawn. I am happy that I read this book, it was fun, it had good moments and also pretty decent characters.

Labor of Love (again, I will try to keep my thoughts organized, but I can't promise anything): Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including USA Today, Waldenbooks, and most recently, the New York Times.Ī pretty decent two in one book. Her novels have been selections of the Doubleday and Rhapsody Book Club. Her novels have been recognized with a RITA, Romance Writers of America’s most prestigious award for excellence, a HOLT medallion award honoring outstanding literary fiction, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, five Texas Gold Awards, the Golden Quill Award, the Rising Star Award as well as other awards and recognitions. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Americana historicals. When she received her BA degree in psychology from the University of Texas, she had no idea she had gained a foundation that would help her to create believable characters-characters that are often described as “real people.” She writes for both adult and young adult readers. She enjoys weaving both heritages through her stories. Her 'dual' nationality has given her a love for all things British and Texan. Lorraine was born in Watford, Herts, England, but soon after moved to Texas. Rachel Hawthorne, who also writes as Lorraine Heath and Jade Parker, is the daughter of a British beauty (her mother won second place in a beauty contest sponsored by Max Factor® during which she received a kiss from Caesar Romero-who played the Joker on the old Batman TV series) and a Texan who was stationed at Bovingdon while serving in the air force. (also writes romance under Lorraine Heath) Aka Jade Parker and also writes with her son as J.A.

Thrill ride by rachel hawthorne