Finding Roxanne

by Collette Scott

To all who see her, Roxanne Lemieux has money, fame, and breathtaking beauty. However, her diva-like behavior has given her a difficult reputation, and her wild ways end suddenly after a car accident that finds her waking in a hospital and scheduled to face a judge. James “Finn” Finnegan signed up for community service workers in the hopes of receiving strong men willing to lend a muscle. Instead, the court sends him a strikingly beautiful woman, the likes of which he has never seen before. Immediately smitten, he comes up with work for her to do, for he knows right away that there is more to the frightened supermodel than the public believes – and he wants to stare at her a little longer. Working in a house for wayward children was not what Roxanne had in mind, but anything is better than the humiliation of picking up trash. However, as she works out her sentence, she begins to feel again. First, there is the sexy doctor who looks more like a surfer than a psychiatrist, and he makes her burn with an undeniable passion every time he is near. Then there are the children who manage to worm their way into her affections until she is doing good things instead of acting spoiled and haughty. The placement forces her to face her inner demons, and she finds the real Roxanne behind her false persona. Yet she is not prepared for the pain that comes from feeling real love. The agony makes her wonder if Finn could ever be happy with a woman who is more trouble than she is worth or if she should have left her heart alone… and lonely.

363 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2015

About the author

I have heard voices in my head since I was just a child. I began writing their stories when I was eight-years-old and sharing them with my best friend. We had a lot of laughs about it and came up with some crazy scenes when we were kids. Since then, my writing has become more serious. I prefer to write stories that do end well, despite the trials and tribulations that my characters go through. So often life deals a hard blow, and it is all in the way that you handle it that makes you a strong and well-rounded person.

Love stories that make you laugh, cry, feel anger and joy are the best stories, and I strive for that goal with each novel I release.

My blog is up and running on my website: www.collettescott.net, where I post news on my upcoming releases. Take a look and have some fun!

Reviews

[Mommysmoose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow I was shocked when I found this book. I hadn't realized Collette had a new book out and boy was I surprised. Very different from the Evans series but it was fantastic. Roxanne is a cold hard working model that finds her match with a wealthy rebellious psychiatrist who takes in kids with special needs. While serving a 90 day sentence she finds love, a family and a purpose in life. Suffering from mental illness, the wall she had built around herself quickly falls away letting the world see the real Roxanne. This book is heartbreakingly real and honest. It takes a look at an illness that most people don't understand and try to hide. This book is an amazing story of love and acceptance. Beautifully written.

[Books 'n' All Promotions · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read all Collette's books and loved them all but this one didn't quite hit the spot. It is definitely romance and is missing the 'thriller/suspense' that was a big part of the Evans series. I am, however, interested to see where this series goes so will read the next book. Several typos as well :(

[Linda Zelinsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collette Scott does it again in this book. She peaks her readers interest with the prologue and 1st chapter. Once you read those two, you are hooked and find it hard to put the book down. Roxy's story and Finn's life together provides entertainment. As the story goes along she brings out many emotions and makes you identify with Roxy. A great book to read.