Recurring, sensual dreams haunt Faith McCoy. The daughter of a minister, she's uncomfortable with the sexy images. While on a trip to the colorful gambling town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, she is shocked and frightened to find not only the room in her dreams, but the man whose touch haunts and excites her. She might consider a modern-day relationship if it weren't for the fact that the room-and her dream-are set in a former brothel.
Casino owner Cord Burke has his own dreams of the beautiful woman who seduces him. He never expected her to be real, but when he meets Faith, he's drawn to her and the past that seems to threaten her. He refuses; however, to be drawn to the forevers and promises she represents. He's been burned too many times in life to consider settling down.
Suspecting that they may have lived and loved in a prior life, they face the ghost of an old enemy. But how can they beat a ghost who has no fear-not even of death . . .
Angel Smits's background as a geriatric social worker has given her a glimpse into many varied lives and generations. She finds her characters and stories in the people she's met. Angel has received the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award and is a multi-published romance author. Angel lives in Colorado with her husband, daughter, and an overly-energetic border collie.
I live in Colorado with my husband and daughter, as well as a constantly changing mixture of family and pets. I thought winning the Romance Writer's of America's Golden Heart Award was the highlight of my writing career, but seeing my first Harlequin book on the shelves topped that. My background as a social worker has helped fill my head with the stories of people, and inspired the characters whose stories I tell.
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This was an intense, gripping, ghost story about two people whose happiness and love was brutally snatched away. They meet again after 100 years except their names have changed but appearances remain the same. Faith and Cord dream about each other: the dreams leave both breathless, aching and in pain. When their paths unexpectedly cross; both are confused and shocked but something awakens inside them. Will fear prevent them from ascertaining why they dream of each other? This was a story where a family ripped apart gets a second chance to reunite and find love again.
This book was written exceptionally well. Faith and Cord's chemistry was intense, passionate yet consuming and intensified as the book progressed. Their past love echoed strongly throughout: awakening, and pushing both of them to accept their painful past and to open their hearts again.
The author keeps you guessing and surprises you at every turn. Their love, pain, and sorrow is captured powerfully throughout.
I don't think the cover gives this book justice because I know I definitely thought twice before requesting this book. The author has written an amazing story: full of suspense, mystery and love. I would definitely recommend it.
Dreams can lead us to explore paths less traveled. Dreams can also plague us with visions of seduction and heart-wearing loss. Cordell Burke is the proprietor of the Double Barrel Saloon in Cripple Creek Colorado. Faith McCoy is a photographer visiting this historical location to document its flavor. Faith is drawn to a Victorian style brothel that has haunted her slumbering nights for years. As Faith spends more time in Cripple Creek she is confronted with Cord who has also been having identical memories of a past life and the tragedy they shared. All elements of great entertainment in mystery, love, loss, and fulfillment of destiny. NetGalley granted this free copy from Bell Bridge Books and author.
Super book.This is the first book i have read by this author and to be honest i was not sure about it,boy was i wrong i just loved this had me sucked in right from the start and stayed up till 2 am reading it i could not put it down i cannot wait to read more by this author a must read