Once and Again

This is a wonderful story of enduring first love that would not be forgotten. Nathan Ward is a wealthy and renownd R & B artist. Daphane Thorne is co-owner of a Womens Help Center. They were childhood sweethearts whose connection of the heart was special, but even such a love could not survive misunderstandings and lack of communication. Nathan spots Daphane at what should be a happy occasion for him, his wedding to his baby's mother, Monica. However, Monica has other plans and a wedding is not a part of the agenda. Nathan needs a place to regroup and prepare for what he believes may be a custody battle over Emily and seeing Daphane brings back a flood of memories, desires and a plan. Nathan approaches Daphane to let him live in the vacant townhouse that happens to be downstairs from her, although reluctant at first lack of finances make her accept his offer. Nathan's plan to win Daphane needs to be packaged because he is too smooth. Daphane tries to play the nonchalant role but her resistance against his genuine affection for her not to mention the past they've shared breaks down her ability to stay out of his arms. Nathan and Daphane may have been sidetracked but they get back on the right track to their happy ever after.

Deirdre Savoy's "Once and Again", is a reunion of love that has been "shelved" for fifteen years. However, like the finest of wines, the "aged" love that exists between R & B, crooner, Nathan Ward and entrepreneur Daphene Thorne will truly satisfy one's palette for romance. Realistically though, during any lengthy separation, adults may divert their physical needs elsewhere, as in the form of Nathan's infant daughter, Emily. Savoy craftfully permits Emily's presence to draw Nathan and Daphene closer, instead of driving a wedge between them. Daphene finds Nathan's charm and sexiness impossible to ignore, and he does not deny his feelings for or toward her in any way. Pick this novel up at your favorite bookstore, go home, and listen to your favorite R & B crooner and read this book. Like me, you will be thanking Deirdre Savoy for years to come.

Award winning author Dee Savoy has done it again with her latest book. We were first introduced to Nathan Ward in her last book "Always," where he finds out he is about to become a father. And not one to not take care of his responsibilities, he plans to marry for the baby.The book opens up with Nathan waiting for the bride to arrive, he is shocked but overjoyed when he receives the note stating that she is not coming. When he announces to the guest that there will not be a wedding he is shocked again to see his old girlfriend, Daphne Thorne in attendace. Daphne is the sister of his best friend Michael whose story is the book "Always."Nathan is determined to have Daphne back in his life. So he seeks her help by asking to rent out her downstairs apartment. It is not long before their attraction is rekindled. Nathan and Daphne have to let go of the past to move on to a passionate and loving future. This is another excellant story by the author. It is written at a pace where the reader will not lose interest but quickly turn pages to see what will happen next.I recommend this and all of Dee's books to all romance readers. Although this is only her third book, I consider her a veteran in the romance writing field. And it looks like she will be around for a long time. Keep up the good work Deirdre. I can't wait to read Nathan's sister story.

Daphne Thorne and Nathan Ward were first seen in the book Always which is Ms. Savoy second novel. Nathan and Daphne have a past, one that Daphne Thorne would like to forget. As Once and Again opens, Nathan is getting married to his precious baby girl's (Emily) mother Monica. Daphne takes a seat in the back hoping not to be spotted by Nathan. Nathan receives a note from Monica stating she just can't marry him. Nathan is really relieved by this situation and at that moment vows to get his life together and stop living so carefree. He now has his daughter Emily to think about. Nathan then decides to ask Daphne to allow him to rent her basement apartment to him and his infant daughter. Daphne wonders what his motives are because Nathan is a famous singer with lots of money. This man could live anywhere, why here? She asks herself. Well, Daphne requests an enormous sum of month for renting the apartment. She felt that way she could get rid of him quick, but he agrees with no problem. Daphne would then try to stay away from the smooth talking Nathan Ward and try to guard her heart. She didn't want him to break it a second time. Nathan on the other hand had other ideas for Ms. Thorne. Nathan has always loved Daphne even in her teen years. He now wants to show her that he is not the man he used to be and that she is the only woman for him.To get a better understanding of the conclusions drawn of Mr. Ward's character read Always first before Once and Again. Ms. Savoy is only been a published romance author for a couple of years. Every novel she presents has been great! My favorite story is Spellbound. Good job Dee!

After completing Once and Again, I said to myself, Dee Savoy just keeps on elevating to another level. This is Dee Savoy's third book, having now read all three, each has its own characteristics and being unique in its own special way.I strongly recommend to everyone who enjoys the romance novels to read this book. Great character development, the romance is the heart of this story, it has a lot of passion and you feel the real-lifeness of how the author pulls you into the story.This is one of those books, you just find great difficulty in putting it down, as though you may miss something. It's what we call An All-Nighter type book, one that you can't help but fall in love with both the hero and the heroine.For some of you who read Dee Savoy's last book, Always, will recognize some of the key players in this book. You get the chance to see Nathan Ward, Daphne Thorne (Michael Thorne's sister) and Jenny. You meet some new characters like Bradley and Sherry. You feel the love of baby Emily and you'll understand the sacrifice of motherly love that Monica leaves. In summarizing this book, I say it was one awesome story that I actually hated to see it end on page 300. Yeah, folks 300 pages worth of great reading, the kind of story that makes you say, THAT WAS ONE GOOD BOOK!!!!I met Dee Savoy last year and was very impressed with her loving spirit, saw her again this year and that same spirit still shining with the smile she gives us on the back of her bookcovers. You did outstanding with this book Dee and as usual I look forward to the next DEE SAVOY book that most likely will keep us up ALL NIGHT LONG!Check out Dee Savoy's other published books: Spellbound and Always.