Roan

Blake created a cajoling atmosphere of warm balmy weather, trees dripping with curtains of moss, and a place as old and timeless as it is culturally rich. Louisiana a place of fascination, a meeting of old and new, a setting for some of the most beloved series. Do I even have to mention the very enticing creole accent. Roan is the apotheosis of a modern day Southern gentlemen, with an alluring twist that will have you and the heroine inherently enamored. Fortified with grace, action, and a beguiling air of mystery you will remember Blake's characters long after the binding is foxed with age. If you find yourself correctly guessing the ending of your romance reads, you are not psychic its a poorly woven read. Roan will have you guessing but in the end you will undoubtedly be a trifle surprised.

WOW, this is a wonderful book. It kept me turning pages well into the night. I couldn't wait to see how it ended, yet hated when it did. These two characters will have you coming back for more from this author. (I read this one first then realized that there were two before this one. I AM DEFINETELY GETTING KANE AND LUKE TO READ NEXT.)

Turn-Coupe, Louisiana Sheriff Roan Benedict fires at the suspect jumping from the rear of the getaway car holding a gun pointed at him. He hits the person, who turns out to be a woman claiming she is a kidnap victim. Her wrists show rope burns, but she participated with two other thugs in holding up the local convenience store, owned by a relative of the sheriff.Victoria Molina-Vandergraff claims she does not remember her name, but that she is innocent, a kidnap victim. Tory is trying to buy herself time before figuring out how to deal with the two "companions" she dubbed Zits and Big Ears. Tory knows that her fiancé, Harrell Melanka, wants her dead because she has learned the truth about his shady dealings. She has no one to turn to for help, especially her stepfather who would probably lock her away like he did her mother. Tory is attracted to Roan and decides to stay near him for the moment. As Roan places Tory under his personal protective custody, they fall in love, but Harrell has other plans.New York Times best-selling author, Jennifer Blake, shows why she is so popular with a fast-paced romantic suspense that will keep reader's interest from start to finish. ROAN never eases up on the throttle yet finds time to develop the lead characters so that the audience fully understands their actions. Anyone reading Ms. Blake for the first time will clearly seek out her pervious two novels in the "Louisiana Gentlemen" series, KANE and LUKE because the writer is that good.Harriet Klausner

This book can be divided into 3 sections. The first and last sections of the book moved well and had a good story. The middle really slowed down. I have read the other two books in this series and will look forward to the next one. However, there were times that I was tempted to lay it down. I got frustrated with the heroine Tory. How many different ways did she need proof that Roan was really a stand-up dependable guy. The evidence was right there in her face. I kept wanting to get on with the plot. The character of Roan was well written and I really liked him. The twist of him shooting the heroine was a nice shift in an otherwise sometimes predictable plot. I still enjoyed the book and will look forward to returning to this quaint southern town.

Jennifer Blake has always written wonderful romance stories, and her Benedict series is some of her best contemporary romance. The entire Benedict family is delightful to read about, especially the ever sexy, but mannerly men, Kane, Luke and now Roan. The stories and plot lines never let you down. Even when the reader feels the match will never make, Blake pulls the hero and heroine together with steamy romance and love. Please keep going on this wonderful family....can't get enough of the Benedicts!