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Brownfield Family #2
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Detektiv Cole Brownfield díky svému nebezpečnému povolání stále zůstává osamělý. Na svatbě sestry Lily však pozná dívku, která převrátí jeho život naruby! Debbie Randallová přijíždí k Brownfieldovým do Kalifornie, aby se postarala o Coleova nemocného otce a přesvědčila Colea, že i její srdce hoří láskou k němu. Cole je však tvrdohlavý a její city odmítá! Debbie se ale jen tak lehce nevzdává...
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First published July 1, 1993
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Sharon Sala
279 books2,301 followersBiography
Sharon Sala is a Native Oklahoman and still lives within a two hour drive of where she was born.
First published in 1991, she is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author with a 135 plus books published in seven different genres, including Romantic suspense, Mystery, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Non-Fiction.
Industry Awards include:
Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award)
The Janet Dailey Award.
Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine.
Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award.
Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence.
Heart of Excellence Award.,
Booksellers Best Award.
Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award RITA, presented by RWA.
Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.
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February 8, 2021
I like the Brownfield family. 3.5 stars
Since Little Red had the goal of marriage .. the fornication bothered me lots in the story.
Buddy was humorous addition.
Sala is a good writer; I am always interested
in looking over any book I find by her.
Nice HEA with a surprise marriage at end.
Since Little Red had the goal of marriage .. the fornication bothered me lots in the story.
Buddy was humorous addition.
Sala is a good writer; I am always interested
in looking over any book I find by her.
Nice HEA with a surprise marriage at end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 11, 2016
GENTLE PERSUASION
Very nice sweet book, not a lot of action- very much a character driven story. Loved all the characters, Buddy is precious.
Very nice sweet book, not a lot of action- very much a character driven story. Loved all the characters, Buddy is precious.
January 27, 2020
Great book. I loved the characters, especially Buddy.
August 14, 2020
This was a nice light read. A sequel to Always a Lady, but it is not necessary to read them in order. (Might be more fun, but not necessary!)
April 24, 2021
This was predictable but sweet.
April 4, 2022
Pretty good
October 21, 2022
Gentle Persuasion
I have always loved Sharon Sala's books. This one did not disappoint. Funny, suspenseful and happy ending. Can't lose with a book having all these in my opinion
I have always loved Sharon Sala's books. This one did not disappoint. Funny, suspenseful and happy ending. Can't lose with a book having all these in my opinion
October 31, 2023
It was a good story, with all the uncertainty of people thrown together and finding a way forward. Buddy was a favorite character.
September 9, 2024
An older book, but still enjoyable.
February 27, 2025
Not my favorite but it was good
June 5, 2019
This story is a continuation of the Brownfield family (see below). Cole Brownfield met Debbie Randall in the previous book, ALWAYS A LADY. They were attracted to each other but Cole has always avoided relationships and he ran home to California. His dangerous job in the police department seemed easier to handle than Debbie.
Morgan, the father to the houseful of men, has been in a serious auto wreck, must undergo rehabilitation and needs help to care for the family. He hires Debbie, knowing full well that he is lighting a fire. At first, Cole is offended until he sees how easily Debbie gets Morgan to do his hated exercises.
Cole, cynical and cool, has watched police marriages come and go. He knows he does not want to put any woman in the position of worrying about him - or worse, demanding that he find a new career.
Cole tries to keep his growing relationship and his narcotics job separate. He expects Debbie to reject him (and what he does for a living) and builds walls around his heart. He keeps waiting for Debbie to demand he change - but she does not. She gives him the space he needs to do his dangerous work.
It takes a terrible shooting in the department for Cole to come to the realization that Debbie is there but not making demands.
It was nice to see Case and Lily from the previous book. But the real charmer in this story was Buddy, the computer genius of the Brownfield family. He added so much to the tale and his actions often moved the plot along.
This is a quick read at 249 pages. Enjoy!
Brownfield Family
1. Always a Lady (1993)
2. Gentle Persuasion (1993)
Morgan, the father to the houseful of men, has been in a serious auto wreck, must undergo rehabilitation and needs help to care for the family. He hires Debbie, knowing full well that he is lighting a fire. At first, Cole is offended until he sees how easily Debbie gets Morgan to do his hated exercises.
Cole, cynical and cool, has watched police marriages come and go. He knows he does not want to put any woman in the position of worrying about him - or worse, demanding that he find a new career.
Cole tries to keep his growing relationship and his narcotics job separate. He expects Debbie to reject him (and what he does for a living) and builds walls around his heart. He keeps waiting for Debbie to demand he change - but she does not. She gives him the space he needs to do his dangerous work.
It takes a terrible shooting in the department for Cole to come to the realization that Debbie is there but not making demands.
It was nice to see Case and Lily from the previous book. But the real charmer in this story was Buddy, the computer genius of the Brownfield family. He added so much to the tale and his actions often moved the plot along.
This is a quick read at 249 pages. Enjoy!
Brownfield Family
1. Always a Lady (1993)
2. Gentle Persuasion (1993)
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February 15, 2017Enjoyable read
January 16, 2008
Gentle Persuasion - G
Sala, Sharon (aka Dinah McCall)
Danger was his midde name. And that was why Detective Cole Brownfield walked through this world alone-until the day irresistible Debbie Randall came back into his life, shaking his resolve to keep his heart clear of entanglements. But would love be the final word? Cole's greatest fears were realized the day Debbie got caught in the cross fire that was his daily trade. Now the hard-edged officer was working double time to keep this woman safe. For suddenly he was drawn by a power even greater than that of duty. But would he answer the call of love?
Enjoyable.
Sala, Sharon (aka Dinah McCall)
Danger was his midde name. And that was why Detective Cole Brownfield walked through this world alone-until the day irresistible Debbie Randall came back into his life, shaking his resolve to keep his heart clear of entanglements. But would love be the final word? Cole's greatest fears were realized the day Debbie got caught in the cross fire that was his daily trade. Now the hard-edged officer was working double time to keep this woman safe. For suddenly he was drawn by a power even greater than that of duty. But would he answer the call of love?
Enjoyable.
January 12, 2025
Second of the Brownfields to marry, Cole takes a long time to get there. Debbie Randall is an immovable force, no matter how tiny and cute. Cole is consumed with worry because Debbie is becoming important to him and his job as a detective makes him shy away from long-term commitments.
She knows Cole is for her and won't give up on Cole. She has also charmed his family, both Buddy and Morgan, their dad. Cole doesn't know what he's in for.
She knows Cole is for her and won't give up on Cole. She has also charmed his family, both Buddy and Morgan, their dad. Cole doesn't know what he's in for.
August 14, 2015
Far reading not to bad
This was ok but not her best and decently not her whose.
This is a sires that has to be read in order I was lost a few times and to figure out things.
You could tell this was an early book.
But it was ok I had a laugh or two here and there
This was ok but not her best and decently not her whose.
This is a sires that has to be read in order I was lost a few times and to figure out things.
You could tell this was an early book.
But it was ok I had a laugh or two here and there
July 15, 2010
Typical Sharon Sala fare.
August 10, 2015
Better and better
Great from beginning to end.One breath holding moment after another,keeps you wondering what s going to happen and to whom.
Great from beginning to end.One breath holding moment after another,keeps you wondering what s going to happen and to whom.
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