Adam's Kiss

Amelia Appleberry has just inherited a small Wisconsin farm from her Aunt Grace. She meets Adam Larsen, the man who has been trying to buy the land from Grace for years. Early resentment turns to attraction, as Adam helps Amelia through some hilarious adventures from planting a garden to finding the perpetually wandering cow and getting butted by the goat. Amelia has a real knack for communicating with the animals, but does she have the same knack for knowing Adam's heart? It's the secondary characters (mostly animals) that make this very funny story work. Patricia Ellis can tell a good story while she makes you laugh in this 4 1/2 star novel.

"Adam's Kiss" is an enjoyable romance with likable characters, humorous situations, a quick pace and vivid descriptions. Animal lovers will enjoy Amelia's quirky but sucessful conversations with her pets, and her humble yet uninhibited response to Adam. Their "gardening passion" will leave you smiling, and you'll never think of liniment in quite the same way again. Patricia Ellis blends the right amount of passion, playfulness and human interest to make this story a good read -- so much so I read it in one evening! Hope she writes a sequel for Adam's brother!