Old Flame, New Sparks

This is the first Day Leclaire book I've read, but I guarantee it won't be my last. Fast-paced and well written this book kept my interest from the first page to the very satisfying ending. (I'm not even a Nascar fan and I found myself loving the race details) I'd definitely recommend this one!

Kellie Hammond mourns the death of her husband NASCAR Nextel Champion Jinx. However, as she buries her spouse, she learns he made a deal without consulting her as his business partner. He signed Lucas "Bad" Boyce to drive the Hammond Racing team car with the stipulation if he wins the championship he has the option to buy the controlling interest in the company. Almost two decades ago, Lucas and Kellie had a fling. He moved on not knowing he left her pregnant. She married Jinx who raised Jamie as his own. As Lucas mentors Jamie, he and Kellie realize that youthful attraction still burns between them. She begins to wonder if she owes him the truth although she fears the reactions; however, as they fall in love someone seeking vengeance plans to use Jamie as an expendable pawn. Although the theme of not knowing you sired a child has gone around the track numerous times Day LeClaire keeps it fresh due to the NASCAR background. The story line is fast-paced as the lead pair fall in love, Jamie tries to prove he is a chip off the old block, and an outraged adversary plans mischief. Fans will enjoy this fine second chance at love tale. Harriet Klausner