Protect and Serve

Protect and Serve by Gwyneth Bolton is an outstanding, well-developed romance that ignites your emotions and thoughts as you turn the pages! When Penny comes home to deal with some family issues, she doesn't realize that she will be forced to deal with the past that she thought was done and over with. . . Jason Hightower. Secrets and lies form a wedge between the two, but true love conquers all, if given the opportunity. This book really hits home and rekindles hope in those who have been brokenhearted, or to the one who has broken someone's heart. The author conveys to her audience of readers the optimistic message that in discouraging situations, no issue, no span of time, or difference can break two people who are truly in love. 5 Pink Diamonds Sistah Shauna of the SistahFriend Book Club

Protect & Serve and Jason does all that and more. smile.....lol Meet the Hightower's Men: Lawrence, Patrick, Joel & Jason. These men are AWESOME......The first book in the series we get to meet Jason. Jason & Penny was high school sweetheart and of course with any relationship they are planning their future but as always something happen. Betrayal,Lies & Secret. Penny Penny return home after been away for 15 years to buried her grandmother and Penny has decided that once everything is over and she take care of her grandmother affairs she will be headed by to LA, but that is not the case if Jason has anything to do with it. For Jason this is the time to get some answers from Penney as to why she lied in one breath and said she love it in another. Although Jason has been hurt he still discovered that he is still in love with Penny which make all of this hurt more. Penny is trying her best to avoid Jason at all cost but by him been so stubborn and she knows this she realize that once and for all Jason will get the answers he is looking for. Gwyn also have some secondary character that in the beginning you will wonder about them but in the end you will fall in love with them as well. This is a great book and you are going to love it. You will not be able to put it down and it is HOT, HOT, HOT.......... Louise

For Penny Keys returning to New Jersey to take care of family issues is fraught with emotional turmoil. She would have much rather remained in Las Angeles where she's created a business and life for herself. The last thing she needs is her ex-love, Jason, hounding her about their past relationship and what went wrong. Police detective Jason Hightower has spent the past fifteen years questioning what really happened the night Penny broke his heart. He's well aware that she's only going to be in New Jersey for a short time and he's going to do whatever he has to in order to get the answers he needs. Penny's struggling to keep from letting her emotions overpower her. Big Mama's death, Carla's childish demands and Jason's overwhelming constant presence is enough to have her praying for divine intervention. Her best friend Terrill's support helps but Penny knows that if she ever hopes to move on she has to come clean with Jason. It's extremely tempting to turn tail and run to Las Angeles where she's safe from the drama involving her mother and the pain of seeing the only man she's ever loved - and if she runs then she certainly wouldn't have to put her heart on the line. The last thing she expects is for her mother, Carla's, past to return with a vengeance and running isn't an option for Penny. Jason's beyond frustrated with Penny's refusal to level with him about the past. With the aid of a few unexpected events he'll have his chance to reconnect with Penny but is he truly prepared to hear the truth about the circumstances that tore them apart? PROTECT AND SERVE is the first book in Gwyneth Bolton's HIGHTOWER HONORS series. There's no way you can resist falling for any of the Hightower family - with the exception of the uppity aunt. They're a close knit group with a lot of appeal. It's so easy to relate to Penny. She's made mistakes which she's fully aware of and would rather do anything than admit to the error of her ways. There's no shortage of interesting characters to keep readers engrossed in this story and I'm hoping will see more of Terrill and Penny's business partner Maritza in one of the other books in this series. Their ongoing verbal battles are just too funny. Joel, Patrick, and Lawrence Hightower are all extremely different and honorable so I'm really looking forward to each of the other brothers stories. Gwyneth Bolton definitely knows how to make an impact with her strong storylines and loveable characters. Joel's story is next in MAKE IT HOT which will be released in September 2008. Then Lawrence's story in THE LAW OF DESIRE will be coming in December 2008. And last but certainly not least we have Patrick in SIZZLING SEDUCTION. Chrissy Dionne (Courtesy of Romance Junkies)

Penny Keys comes back home after being gone for 15 years to bury her Big Mama. She also has to face the man she lied to before she left and deal with her ex-crackhead Mother. Jason her ex is still furious with her and his best friend Terrill because of the lie that Penny told him before she left. Throw in the fact that his Aunt Sophia never thought Penny was good enough for him nor his friendship with Terrill and all hell breaks loose. The storyline was great with a lot of drama that will keep you turning the pages to find out if the truth finally comes out. The love scenes are hot too. Great story!

Fifteen years ago, Penny Keys left Paterson amid lies, heart break, and shame. Now she mournfully returns home to bury her Big Mama. Penny plans to quickly bury Big Mama, settle the estate and return to Los Angeles. At the funeral she saw him, Detective Jason Hightower and all the memories of the past came flooding back. Now Penny is at a crossroads - she had to deal with Carla (her drug addicted mother) and face the man she loves (Jason). Jason has spent half of his life wondering what happened to their relationship. Now that Penny was back home he has to know the truth. As they were working through past issues, all hell breaks loose. Gerald (Penny's father) shows up, Carla was nearly killed, a cold murder case was opened and Jason had to protect Penny. But the protection may cost them both their lives. Bolton proves why she is an award winning author in this captivating story. She stirs in dangers of the hood, mixes in a little dysfunctional family spice, and peppers the story with the breakdown of friendships which cooks up a sensual love story. The characters add to the recipe by using strong emotions that will unveil family secrets that will either tear them apart or bring them together. As in most African American families, Big Mama's spirit helps them - to forgive each other, overcome prideful spirits and love as families should. PROTECT AND SERVE is the first part in the Hightower Honors series and if this is any indication of future installments...they are must haves for any romance lover. Deltareviewer Reviewing for Real Page Turners