Riley Stone kissed Hope, Texas goodbye and good riddance eleven years ago, when she headed out to conquer the music world with a head full of dreams and a heart bruised by unrequited love. Now the alluring singer is back with one mission in mind-save the old music hall before Jackson Hope can tear it down. Long ago, Riley fell for Jackson-a skinny kid with worldly ways and a family who literally owned the town. But now the elder Hopes are letting their town fall apart. Signs of dilapidation are everywhere...except on the grown-up and strikingly sexy Jackson. As the two go toe-to-toe, Riley can't help but take notice. Jackson is having a hard enough time trying to pull the town out of bankruptcy without battling the girl who tormented him with desire through his high school years-especially when she's even more tempting than he remembers. And now he's going to have to choose between the life he planned, and a woman he finds unforgettable.
Shes a great chick writer.............totally enjoy all of her writings. Looking forward to reading more by her
A wonderful book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Julie Ortolon has written another heart warming and sensual story in Unforgettable. Riley Stone has come back to Hope, Texas to simplify her life. She left years ago to try to make it as a singer but the lure of a permanent home draws her back to Hope. Riley is shocked to find that the town hasn't been kept up to standards by the founding Hope family. Riley growing up had a major crush on the golden sun Jackson Hope. Jackson Hope always had a soft spot for his hometown of Hope, Texas. He hasn't been back in years and when he does the shocks are one after another. First the state of the town and its people floor him. Then there is Riley Stone. Riley played havoc with his high school hormones but she never knew. Now as adults Riley has put herself front and center of his problems. Riley has decided to save Hope and had rallied the town folks behind her. Jackson is drawn to the adult Riley and his misconceptions about her are falling by the wayside. He agrees to help Riley and the togetherness send sparks flying all over the town. Unforgettable is a must read for every romance reader. This book will make you believe in second changes. Julie Ortolon writes keepers.
Take a trip to Hope Texas - it worth the read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Unforgettable by Julie Ortolon is the story of Hope Texas - a small family owned town that is falling apart. Riley has come back to sing at the local restaurant and wants to see the town bloom again. Jackson's family owns the town and `he' wants to see improvement but continues to clash with his powerful father. Riley and Jackson both knew each other in high school but only on the surface - and now they have save the town and find out what is really behind their masks. I love everything that Julie Ortolon write - great novel. If you enjoy this genre check out Spirited Away by Cindy Miles, Falling for Gracie by Susan and Almost Perfect by Julie Ortolon (1st novel of the Perfect Trilogy)
Unforgettable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I loved this book. I have to admit that when i first picked it up it was hard for me to get into but the more I read it the more I didn't want to put it down.
charming contemporary romance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
When she left Hope, Texas with no hope for her future at least there, Riley Stone vowed to never return. Eleven years later, Riley ponders the irony that she lives in Hope in her grandmother's house and sings at a restaurant. Riley left the small town hopelessly in love with Jackson Hope, but he apparently did not reciprocate her deep yearning. She assumes that maturity will enable her to put aside her fantasy until she sees him for the first time since she left, as she now knows the fantasy was actually her believing she no longer wanted him. A lawyer Jackson is attracted to the adult Riley just like he was when they were teens and he hid his feelings from her out of nerdy shyness. This time he will not let her go without telling her how much he wants her, but they disagree on what to do about an old music hall. He wants to tear it down to build on the site while she wants to renovate it. This well written small town Texas romance is a fun tale to read because of the lead couple, who as adults are in love just like they were as teens, but this time plan to act on their attraction. However, instead of shyness keeping them apart, the music hall prevents the duo from fulfilling the full promise of their relationship. Riley hopes the second time around proves eternal while Jackson knows whatever he does with the hall she will remain eternally UNFORGETTABLE inside his heart. Julie Ortolon provides a charming contemporary romance. Harriet Klausner
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