It Takes Two

Abby Miller is a researcher who is looking to prove to the world she can do well in her own right. Coming from famous parents whose research has been known to generate award after award, Abby constantly feels the pressure to do well. When grants enable her to move to Quebec for a year to study whales and the sounds they hear, she jumps at the chance and packs herself and her dog, Figgy in her car and they are on their way to a new life. Marc Doucette is a single father who is seeking to help his daughter after her mother's death. Marc was a fisherman until scientists and legislatures decided to regulate fishing off the cost of Quebec. Now he finds himself being forced to do tourist charters just to make ends meet. Marc has a bone to pick with all scientists, not just Abby. Joanne Michael's addition to the Single Father Super Romance line is a great story that will leave readers smiling. Marc's daughter Sylvie is a smart little girl who knows how to be adorable. Her emotional state is at stake for Marc and he shows his true hero's side when he puts her first in his life. Abby's need to help the little girl as well as the whales makes her a perfect heroine. Add in picture perfect scenery and this is the perfect summer time beach read. When Abby and Marc come together sparks fly. They are both hard working individuals who have their own beliefs, and when they conflict the both know the best thing is to stay away from each other. Marc's mother and daughter have other ideas however, and push for what they know can be happiness if only the two of them let the past be bygones and the future rule their hearts. Review Courtesy of LoveRomancesandmore

Research scientist Dr. Abby Miller accompanied only by her dog Figgy Piggy arrives by ferry in Tadoussac, Quebec to study the behavior of beluga whales. She realizes how unwelcome she is when she meets widower boat owner Marc Doucette and his eight years old daughter Sylvie. Initially Marc is very friendly to the visitor as he even interceded on Figgy's behalf on the ferry, but as soon as he learns of her mission he turns nasty. He blames the death of his father from a heart attack on scientists like Abby obtaining a Canadian law protecting the whales by just about preventing fishermen from earning a living here. Marc admits that Abby and Figgy have been good for Sylvie and Gram as they seem to have gotten the young girl out of her depression and brought a smile to the older woman. He also knows that he is attracted to her although his feelings also make him think he is betraying his late dad. Abby and Figgy know they love father, daughter, and gram, but she believes they have no future together as her research stands in their way. IT TAKES TWO in an entertaining contemporary romance that contains a strong cast especially the lead couple, his relatives, and Figgy. Fans will enjoy the relationship between Figgy and Sylvie as the canine brings joy into the previously sad life of the child. Although more insight into how Canada deals with the complex conflict between protection of natural habitats vs. economic interests would have enhanced the prime issue keeping the fisherman and the scientist apart, fans will enjoy Joanne Michel's fine Quebec amour tale. Harriet Klausner