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Hawk's Way #10
The Virgin Groom
THE JOY OF SEX...
One minute, Mac Macready was a living legend in Texas every kid's idol, every man's envy, every woman's fantasy. The next, his fiancee dumped him, his career was hanging in the balance and his future was looking mighty uncertain. Then there was the matter of his scandalous secret, which didn't stand a chance of staying secret where he was headed now.
So it was either succumb to Jewel Whitelaw's shocking proposal--or take cold showers for the rest of the long, hot summer....
One minute, Mac Macready was a living legend in Texas every kid's idol, every man's envy, every woman's fantasy. The next, his fiancee dumped him, his career was hanging in the balance and his future was looking mighty uncertain. Then there was the matter of his scandalous secret, which didn't stand a chance of staying secret where he was headed now.
So it was either succumb to Jewel Whitelaw's shocking proposal--or take cold showers for the rest of the long, hot summer....
248 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1997
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About the author
Joan Johnston
126 books754 followersJoan Johnston (born Little Rock, Arkansas) is a best-selling American author of over forty contemporary and historical romance novels.
Johnston was the third of seven children born to an Air Force sergeant and his music-teacher wife. She received a B.A. in theatre arts from Jacksonville University in 1970, then earning an M.A. in theatre from the University of Illinois, Urbana in 1971. She received a law degree (with honors) at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. For the next five years, Johnston worked as an attorney, serving with the Hunton & Williams firm in Richmond, Virginia, and with Squire, Sanders, & Dempsey in Miami. She has also worked as a newspaper editor and drama critic in San Antonio, Texas, and as a college professor at Southwest Texas Junior College, Barry University, and the University of Miami.
Johnston is a member of the Authors Guild, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, and Florida Romance Writers. She has two children and one grandchild, and divides her time between two homes, in Colorado and Florida.
Awards
* Paperbook Book Club of America's Book Rak Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best Western Historical Series Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best New Western Writer
* Romantic Times' Best Historical Series Award (twice)
* The Maggie (twice)
* Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist for The Disobedient Bride
Johnston was the third of seven children born to an Air Force sergeant and his music-teacher wife. She received a B.A. in theatre arts from Jacksonville University in 1970, then earning an M.A. in theatre from the University of Illinois, Urbana in 1971. She received a law degree (with honors) at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. For the next five years, Johnston worked as an attorney, serving with the Hunton & Williams firm in Richmond, Virginia, and with Squire, Sanders, & Dempsey in Miami. She has also worked as a newspaper editor and drama critic in San Antonio, Texas, and as a college professor at Southwest Texas Junior College, Barry University, and the University of Miami.
Johnston is a member of the Authors Guild, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, and Florida Romance Writers. She has two children and one grandchild, and divides her time between two homes, in Colorado and Florida.
Awards
* Paperbook Book Club of America's Book Rak Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best Western Historical Series Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best New Western Writer
* Romantic Times' Best Historical Series Award (twice)
* The Maggie (twice)
* Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist for The Disobedient Bride
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February 3, 2010
This was a fairly solid read. They were old friends who fall in love. The hero was a virgin at 25 and the heroine was a rape victim. I think it might have been better if it was just one or the other. The story seemed rather short and it just felt like it was a bit skeletal. Still it was a nice easy read and I liked Mac's character. Didn't care so much for her.
July 28, 2022
Sweet sappy romance. Friends to lovers.
This chick in not hot, they mention that many times. Amazing boobs but, otherwise, not beautiful.
Ok.
And he is a virgin. He talks about that a whole lot.
And, I can’t say much else because I m too annoyed.
He has sex with her without telling her. That really bothers me! I don’t know why. But she would have loved to know that. And they could have experienced that moment together but he was too embarrassed!? Afraid she would laugh?
What? If she has been your best friend forever. And u love her and want to give your virginity to her.. then why would you not trust her enough to be caring with your secrets and gentle with your feelings?
Sooo dumb.
Virgin rating:
Innocence of virgin hero: 1/5
Innocence in losing it: 3/5
Build up to losing it: 5/5
Hotness of losing it: 2/5 (couldn’t enjoy it because kept waiting for him to reveal)
Busted touching himself: no
This chick in not hot, they mention that many times. Amazing boobs but, otherwise, not beautiful.
Ok.
And he is a virgin. He talks about that a whole lot.
And, I can’t say much else because I m too annoyed.
He has sex with her without telling her. That really bothers me! I don’t know why. But she would have loved to know that. And they could have experienced that moment together but he was too embarrassed!? Afraid she would laugh?
What? If she has been your best friend forever. And u love her and want to give your virginity to her.. then why would you not trust her enough to be caring with your secrets and gentle with your feelings?
Sooo dumb.
Virgin rating:
Innocence of virgin hero: 1/5
Innocence in losing it: 3/5
Build up to losing it: 5/5
Hotness of losing it: 2/5 (couldn’t enjoy it because kept waiting for him to reveal)
Busted touching himself: no
March 4, 2012
4 ½ Stars! ~ Pete aka Mac Macready had grown up with leukemia doubting his future. Over coming the disease, he achieved his dream of playing pro football. Now two years after a devastating injury to his leg, he's determined to get back in the game and he's needs the help of his best friend Jewel Whitelaw to help him. Only one person knows Jewel's biggest secret and that's Mac. And she needs his help to gain her confidence and over come her fears. Mac wants to help Jewel, only he's got a whopper of a secret too. I wasn't sure how Ms. Johnston was going to make this work, after all Pete is 25 ;) ... but his secret is indeed what the title suggests! An all around great read!
December 22, 2020
I really enjoyed this story. I liked the characters and storyline. I found it difficult to put the book down at times. I haven't read many romance novels recently but I really enjoyed how this one wasn't "too lovey-dovey;" I felt like this was a real story that could happen to real people. I don't recall reading any Western Romance books before and was skeptical if I would enjoy the genre; I found the story delightful even with the Western "hints." Not only was the storyline concentrated on a blossoming romance; but I found little life lessons here and there. One life lesson I absorbed was that if you really want something and you work towards that goal you can overcome any obstacles. Overall, it was a great storyline and I enjoyed reading about the characters and the romance that ensued.
November 23, 2023
Décimo volume da coleção Hawk's Way.
A autora trouxe um tema que apesar de ser bem batido nesse gênero, raramente é tratado com respeito: o tempo de recuperação para uma vítima de abuso.
Jewel foi abusada quando adolescente e isso moldou toda a sua vida. Mac, um ex-esportista que era seu amigo de infância, retorna a cidade para se recuperar de uma lesão e por quem acaba se apaixonando.
São ótimas cenas em que o heroi conversa com psicólogos para saber como se relacionar com Jewel e a mesma, por sua vez, ajuda Mac a passar por todo o processo de aceitação do fim de sua carreira.
Muito bem escrito. Recomendo.
A autora trouxe um tema que apesar de ser bem batido nesse gênero, raramente é tratado com respeito: o tempo de recuperação para uma vítima de abuso.
Jewel foi abusada quando adolescente e isso moldou toda a sua vida. Mac, um ex-esportista que era seu amigo de infância, retorna a cidade para se recuperar de uma lesão e por quem acaba se apaixonando.
São ótimas cenas em que o heroi conversa com psicólogos para saber como se relacionar com Jewel e a mesma, por sua vez, ajuda Mac a passar por todo o processo de aceitação do fim de sua carreira.
Muito bem escrito. Recomendo.
September 5, 2018
Great story between Mac and jewel standing by and commenting to each other would highly recommend 👍
July 27, 2015
This is a short read about two people who have their problems with relationships and making love. Neither one of them have ever made love and they are looking at each other for help. They started out as friends and was afraid to lose that friendship.
August 12, 2016
Actually 2.5 Stars
This was a nice and sweet read. Although I really don't buy the virgin thing, a little unrealistic, especially in the world he lives in as a jock.
This was a nice and sweet read. Although I really don't buy the virgin thing, a little unrealistic, especially in the world he lives in as a jock.
January 26, 2016
What a silly premise.
April 9, 2017
There really wasn't enough depth to the characters and story. The virgin thing is really a distraction.
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January 8, 2017
Really enjoyed it. Didn't start at the beginning of this series, but I think I started with a good one.
November 19, 2010
This was a cute quick read. Jewel's story is really sad but of course she gets her HEA
May 2, 2017
Not sure that Mac is really a virgin in my opinion. Although there was no cheating and no other woman sex scenes, there were a few scenes with another woman that was disgusting and ruined the romance. Congratulations to the heroine - She was not the hero's first, second, or even third choice. By the ending, I felt the best way to sum up my feelings on this work was "too little, too late".
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