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Catching Kelly
Eight years ago, ultra-sensible Kelly Burke left her zany family in a desperate attempt to lead a normal life. When she gets the news that a ruggedly handsome man has moved in on her grandmother -- and the family finances -- she rushes home to send him packing, without the Burke fortune! But once back in the center of her beloved but outlandish clan--pet tigers and all--Kelly discovers that Seth Ralston is far more of a threat to her heart than to her family. For his smile makes her traitorous pulse race, no man should have a body that sinfully gorgeous, and his kisses...oh, those kisses create total meltdown. Suddenly Kelly discovers an unexpected aptitude for being "wild and exciting" herself-- and loving it. The question is, is this just a fun fling? Or is Seth a man who'll stay...for life? Eight years ago, ultra-sensible Kelly Burke left her zany family in a desperate attempt to lead a normal life. When she gets the news that a ruggedly handsome man has moved in on her grandmother -- and the family finances -- she rushes home to send him packing, without the Burke fortune! But once back in the center of her beloved but outlandish clan--pet tigers and all--Kelly discovers that Seth Ralston is far more of a threat to her heart than to her family. For his smile makes her traitorous pulse race, no man should have a body that sinfully gorgeous, and his kisses...oh, those kisses create total meltdown. Suddenly Kelly discovers an unexpected aptitude for being "wild and exciting" herself-- and loving it. The question is, is this just a fun fling? Or is Seth a man who'll stay...for life?
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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June 20, 2017
I don't know if I can stand to read this since it seems to be a RO-mance book, but I found it on my bookshelves and thought I'd give it a try.
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Well, it was one of those love 'em/hate 'em RO-mance stories with a few fairly explicit sex scenes, but mostly it was about a crazy family that was totally unrealistic (very wealthy, all virtuosos, living on a private island with some zoo animals). However, I did enjoy it in spite of all those drawbacks, rather surprising myself.
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Well, it was one of those love 'em/hate 'em RO-mance stories with a few fairly explicit sex scenes, but mostly it was about a crazy family that was totally unrealistic (very wealthy, all virtuosos, living on a private island with some zoo animals). However, I did enjoy it in spite of all those drawbacks, rather surprising myself.
September 29, 2021
2.5 stars
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December 5, 2014
3 STARS
"Her story sets off a violent spark.
His investigation puts them in the line of fire.
Journalist Erin McKenna is not only investigating a major defense contractor suspected of complicity in the international sex-slave trade but testifying against them in court. Her world collapses when that same firm buys her newspaper and she's fired without explanation. Her home is ransacked, her computer stolen and she is attacked.
FBI agent Jerod Westlake is haunted by the disappearance of his sister long ago, and has dedicated his life to ending the international sex-slave trade. When he discovers Erin wounded on the floor of her apartment, he swings into action to protect her as a witness—and as a woman.
Jerod needs to protect Erin's life and track down her source.
But once they start working as a team, the real danger begins.…" (From Amazon)
A fair contemporary romance.
"Her story sets off a violent spark.
His investigation puts them in the line of fire.
Journalist Erin McKenna is not only investigating a major defense contractor suspected of complicity in the international sex-slave trade but testifying against them in court. Her world collapses when that same firm buys her newspaper and she's fired without explanation. Her home is ransacked, her computer stolen and she is attacked.
FBI agent Jerod Westlake is haunted by the disappearance of his sister long ago, and has dedicated his life to ending the international sex-slave trade. When he discovers Erin wounded on the floor of her apartment, he swings into action to protect her as a witness—and as a woman.
Jerod needs to protect Erin's life and track down her source.
But once they start working as a team, the real danger begins.…" (From Amazon)
A fair contemporary romance.
June 26, 2008
It's been eight years since Kelly Burke has seen her crazy family. Suddenly, she finds herself rushing home to protect them from a con man honing in on the family's finances. Seth Ralston is hiding out on the Burke Family island after injury ended his career and divorce turned his life upside down. Can Kelly protect her unique family from Seth? Does she need to?
Catching Kelly is one of Sue Civil-Brown's humorous tales set in Paradise, FL. Brown's unique, off beat characters will keep you coming back for more. And you'll find yourself laughing at the antics of the geriatric crowd. Oh the trouble they can stir up.
My favorite line: "He's still at the single-cell stage of development. And what can you do with one cell? Civilizing it is hopeless."
Catching Kelly is one of Sue Civil-Brown's humorous tales set in Paradise, FL. Brown's unique, off beat characters will keep you coming back for more. And you'll find yourself laughing at the antics of the geriatric crowd. Oh the trouble they can stir up.
My favorite line: "He's still at the single-cell stage of development. And what can you do with one cell? Civilizing it is hopeless."
December 1, 2011
If you'd like a fun book to escape in that doesn't require a lot of deep thinking, try Catching Kelly. It was light hearted fun. Kelly has returned home - a private island in Florida - to save her zany family from a supposed money hungry ex-football player. Over a few days reconnecting and meeting Mr. Football, she realizes she had been living under a lot of assumptions. Although this is a romance, I enjoyed the zany family, their adventures and the island setting much more than the couple. What Kelly fails to realize is that most families are a bit off and embarrasing. I didn't sympathize with her much and she came across as annoying. The attraction to Seth was a bit confusing too, as they're such opposites. A fun read but not a go-to romance.
November 15, 2009
Another Paradise Island story. This time Kelly comes back to the island to save her crazy family from a football player from stealing the family fortune. Her family is the only thing that keeps this story from being boring. Each one is eccentric and they remind Kelly that everyone has something to offer, including her. This book was a fun read but I would have liked to have seen more from the Hole in the Wall Gang.
October 13, 2010
If you like a wacky story line you'll love the cast of zany secondary characters in this one, unfortunately, the romance isn't nearly as interesting. The heroine is whiny, selfish, childish and very difficult to sympathize with. Seth, the hero, is terrific though and he so deserved a mature, loving woman to spend the rest of his life with. Instead he got Kelly and I nearly wanted to tear my hair out!
December 12, 2013
I love when I get to use/ read the octogenarian word! This story reminds me of the Addams family, this book is quirky and hilarious with all the little innuendos about Kelly's family, for anyone who may think their family is weird, this one really puts that into perspective.
March 31, 2016
I loved this book! I loved the relationship between Kelly and Seth and the way it built. Also Kelly's relationship with her family was beautiful the way it grew and changed. The ending felt just a little rushed, but over all I loved the way the story ended.
October 10, 2012
This is an author that I have read a lot of and have added her books to my 'keeper' book shelf. Most I have read at least twice and some even more than that.
April 9, 2009
A cute romantic comedy
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