The Redemption of Matthew Quinn : Four Seasons in Firefly Glen (Harlequin Superromance No. 1086)

On what should have been her wedding day, Natalie Granville drinks too much, gets a bit too much sun, and balances precariously on a balustrade; that is, just before landing in Matthew Quinn's arms. Perhaps her decision against marrying a millionaire may have an unexpected payoff, even if Summer House crumbles down around her head. Even Matthew's confession of his past does not dissuade Natalie from what she wants.Ex-con Matthew arrives at Summer House to apply for a job as a handyman, and plans to walk away from temptation. But Natalie's flair for life irresistibly draws him. His speech and demeanor suggest he would be more comfortable in Armani suits than faded jeans, but Mathew's parole depends upon finding work outside the financial world he once knew. Further, he's never met anyone as open and gullible as Natalie nor more beguiling.The third installment of the Four Seasons In Firefly Glen series, THE REDEMPTION OF MATTHEW QUINN is a marvelous read. Natalie and Matthew come from vastly different worlds. She needs his help; he needs a new beginning. Together they find magic. Indeed, with this hero and heroine author Kathleen O'Brien creates characters that readers will come to love, including a wonderful secondary plot complete with young love. Further, the town of Firefly Glen comes alive, revisiting old friends and introducing characters readers will be reluctant to leave. A quirky, original, fun read, THE REDEMPTION OF MATTHEW QUINN earns the WordWeaving Award for Excellence.

Kathleen O'Brien returns us to Firefly Glen with characters who will capture your heart.Ex-con Matthew Quinn needs a place to rebuild his life, even though the stop will be temporary, and he chooses Firefly Glen in Upstate New York. While in prison the former financial advisor built homes for needy people, so when eccentric Natalie Granville advertises for a handyman to help repair her crumbling mansion, Matthew answers her ad.Instead of an old woman, he finds gorgeous Natalie more than a little drunk and teetering on the verandah balcony wearing a minuscule white bikini. She falls, but Matthew races to the rescue and saves her from injury, finding himself more than a little interested in his new employer. She hires him on the spot.The next day she nurses a whopping hangover. Matthew unsuccessfully tries to discourage her from hiring him, saying that she wasn't herself. But Natalie's mind is made up. Even his ex-con status poses no problem for the lovely nurserywoman. In fact, getting Matthew to commit to more than just the house repair becomes Natalie's erstwhile goal.This story sparkles with some of the best dialoge you'll find. Situations are humorous and touching, and you'll find yourself cheering for the irrepressible Natalie and the gunshy Matthew. Secondary characters are beautifully drawn in this delightful story. Don't miss it.