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Come, Love Me Again
Manufacturer: Romona Hilliger
ISBN: 978-1-936000-84-5
Length:
Short Novel
Category:
Contemporary
Sub-Category:
International
Rating:
Sensual/Intense
Photography/Artwork:
Jenifer Ranieri
Release Date:
July 2010
Price: $4.99
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It's twelve years since Hunter Kincaid has seen Becky Carson. But he has never forgotten the girl who betrayed him.
The ruggedly-handsome Australian cattle king is in no mood for niceties and forgiveness is the last thing on his mind.
For twelve years Becky Carson has been haunted by guilt and bitter remorse and now, at last, the sale of her legacy, a vast cattle property in Australia, to Hunter Kincaid, she considers an omen to return from America to seek his forgiveness. To tell him the truth – why she’d been forced to betray him.
B Driven by her need to be forgiven, they play out their painful past, a past that only love will help them survive and come to love each other again.
But has she got so close only to fail?
EXCERPT
"A tribute to the late John Denver, one of the greatest," another announcement came from the stage as a lone musician got ready to sing during the intermission. Becky stopped to listen to what the young man said. His voice rose in awe of the singer.
"John is dead, but his songs never will be," he added, while he plucked a few stirring chords on his guitar. In a placid voice, he began. "You fill up my senses..."
Goosebumps broke out on Becky's skin and her eyes misted at the memory of each sweet line. From across the lawn Hunter's eyes held hers captive and, for a few breathless moments, they locked, then his gaze snapped away.
"John Denver," Becky whispered, willing him to look at her again. Didn't he remember? Of course, he would. The moment came rolling back. They'd been at Mandaljara listening to John Denver.
Annie's song, he'd said, drawing her head back to rest on his arm. Now it's Becky's song. He'd lowered his head, whispering the words of a line. "Come, let me love you..."
Becky stared in disbelief as Hunter pushed himself up from the chair and strode away. He jammed his hands into his pockets and, his back toward her, he talked with some of the other men.
Real physical pain squeezed her heart as the last notes were dying. "Come, love me again," and the magic was gone. Did he really not remember? Perhaps for him the flame of a teen love was now firmly extinguished. Apart from the few words in his office, he hadn't spoken to her at all. All the way over from America she'd wondered how Hunter would react to seeing her after so many years. Well, she certainly had her answer to that. So what now of Hunter? There was a harsh remoteness about him, making him almost untouchable. The consequences of that fateful day were now truly fully realized, and the burden of disappointment and deep regret lay heavy in her heart.
What of her? Was it really possible that the embers of her childhood love had endured all these years, buried away with forgotten dreams? Had it really been waiting to be rekindled by that one special touch? It seemed incredible, but true.
Hunter returned to his chair across the lawn with a glass of beer in his hand. Amanda following behind, collapsed, and lay in beautiful disarray against him. Spilling some of the beer, she giggled. He put the glass down, sat her up, and, though their words didn't carry, it was easy to see they were arguing. Amanda began crying and Hunter took her in his arms to dance. Amanda had the man, while Becky just had the tender memory of the boy he used to be.
"Ms. Romona Hilliger has written a great story about the Outback of Australia. She not only created interesting characters. Her descriptions of the area were enough to make me want to visit. Her characters were strong and independent. They were so appealing that I couldn't help but feel involved. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. The connection of these two was told in such a way that it captivated me and kept me involved...This book had well-developed characters, both major and minor. They had a past filled with hurt and conflict which was captivating to read and watch develop. I really liked this book and recommend it to others. I will be sure to look for this author again."
Brenda Talley - The Romance Studio
Rating = 4.5 Hearts
"Come, Love Me Again is beautifully written and pulls at the readers heart as you are absorbed into this love story filled with hurt and misunderstandings. The descriptive scenery and honest portrayals of Hunter and Becky makes this book standout. Look forward to reading more of Romona Hilliger’s work in the future."
Emily - SingleTitles
Rating = 4.5 Stars
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