Elusive Love

I've read this book twice, and I will most likely read it again in the near future. I have to admit I'm not a big fan of romance novels, but this is good. I accidentally stumbled upon this book while cleaning my basement shortly after I moved to a new house; there were about 20 books the last people who lived there must've forgotten. That accident opened up the doors to a new wonderful story. My only complaint is that I wanted it to never end. The book is almost 500 pages long and I managed to finish it all in two days. Great story, you can never get enough of. Highly recommended

Elusive Love happens to be one of those rare books, in which you keep hoping they meet but somehow never do. The ending is great! I generally prefer books with more mystery than romance - however, this book is definitely a keeper!

Ever since she was a child in Indiana, Susannah Parker always dreamed that she was on a beach when a man came out of the water to join her. She assumed that she was dreaming about the man she would love. While at college, she decides it is time to act on her dreams. She goes to Florida to nightly sit on the beach awaiting to meet the love of her life. Towards the end of Spring break, Susannah meets Greg Walton, who she feels is that man. After their marriage, Susannah enters a world of the rich and famous, but finds her dream is a living nightmare. ..... Michael West has always been determined to make it big on Wall Street even though he has a yen to attend Spring break. However, the obstinate Michael refuses to give into a whim and sticks to his plan. He meets and marries wealthy Kristen Van Buren, and quickly evolves as a major player on Wall Street. However, he finds that fulfillment of his life plan is a living nightmare. ...... As the years go by, Michael and Susannah live separate lives. Both are successful, have children and find that love remains elusive for them. They almost meet each other several times over the years. Instead of being destiny's darlings, Michael and Susannah appear to be destiny's disappointments. ..... Catherine Lanigan is renowned for her strong females who continue to grow throughout her novels. In ELUSIVE LOVE, Ms. Lanigan's latest Evolving Woman, Susannah, is a wonderful individual who encourages readers to be strong like her. Michael is her perfect counterpart, a powerful, but compassionate male, who every woman dreams of having as their own. ELUSIVE LOVE is a top rate contemporary romance that is a must read. ......Harriet Klausner