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The Westmorelands #16
Westmoreland's Way
Mr. Dillon Westmoreland, real-estate Pamela Novak, business ownerStrategic Seduce and rescueThere was a secret to Dillon Westmoreland's heritage—and Pamela Novak had the key. Though the raven-haired beauty was ensnared by her shifty fiancé, Dillon—eldest of the Denver Westmoreland clan—couldn't resist a mind-blowing night in her arms. And after that incredible passion… Well, once a Westmoreland claimed the woman he wanted, he wouldn't let anything tear them apart!
132 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2009
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Brenda Jackson
899 books3,605 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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August 10, 2016
I read another reviewer who was not happy that Ms Jackson was expanding the Westmoreland clan to include a branch in Denver. Well after reading this installment, I am tickled senseless that there are more sexy Westmorelands on the way!
Dillon Westmoreland is a true Westmoreland to the core. Fine as he wants to be and charming to the max. In his quest to learn more about his great grandfather Raphel and possibly untangle the mystery of his disappearance, Dillion meets Pamela Novak who could potentially hold the key to this mystery.
Pamela is engaged to a man she is marrying for all the wrong reasons. Dillion represents the kind of man and romance she has never experienced. In true Jackson-style, the two quickly realize that there is an undeniable attraction and that both stand to offer each other something they truly need.
A true love story with a bit of mystery mixed in. I loved it!
Dillon Westmoreland is a true Westmoreland to the core. Fine as he wants to be and charming to the max. In his quest to learn more about his great grandfather Raphel and possibly untangle the mystery of his disappearance, Dillion meets Pamela Novak who could potentially hold the key to this mystery.
Pamela is engaged to a man she is marrying for all the wrong reasons. Dillion represents the kind of man and romance she has never experienced. In true Jackson-style, the two quickly realize that there is an undeniable attraction and that both stand to offer each other something they truly need.
A true love story with a bit of mystery mixed in. I loved it!
December 14, 2020
4 stars. Just the palate cleanser I needed. I loved this one. Though I will admit that it was a teeny tiny bit triflin’ with Pam being engaged (even though it’s a marriage of convenience and there’s no love involved) but I still really liked it. Pam and Dillon were both great characters in their own right. I loved how protective Pam was of her younger sisters and just how much she was willing to do to make sure that they were good. Dillon is such a smooth ass guy. Ugh. I loved him. Very charming and sexy. He had no problem going after what he wanted. The ending made me swoon so hard for him. Their chemistry was great and believable. It was a quick and sexy read. Just what I needed it to be.
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February 9, 2010
A GREAT kick-off to the Denver Colorado Westmoreland's series...I'm so looking forward to reading about the rest of the brothers/sisters/cousins and their circle of friends!
October 14, 2009
This was a good book to start the Denver Westmorland's off...I hope the rest are just as good...You will not be disappointed with this one.....
March 16, 2010
The Denver Westmorelands are shaping up to be dynamite bestsellers just like the Atlanta Westmorelands.
October 26, 2024
This was just okay. These Silhouette romances (now Harlequin after the acquisition) are not very fleshed-out books. It's category romance, so I'm probably being too harsh, but I think the editors were scrambling with this category. Harlequin improved these stories. Brenda Jackson has much better books. Entertainment for the afternoon but forgettable.
April 1, 2021
I read this book a few years ago but reading it again gave me much delight. I love how Ms. Jackson writes her stories about the Westmoreland clan. There are a slew of them and each of them are unique. Dillon Westmoreland is attempting to solve a mystery surrounding his family's heritage. The key to this mystery leads him to Pamela Novak. Dillon has been raising his younger siblings since the death of his parents and his aunt and uncle. He has had his hands full over the years. Meeting Pamela has Dillon thinking about a chance at love for himself. Even though Pamela is engaged Dillon still wants her.
Pamela is in a desperate financial situation and agrees to a loveless marriage. But Dillon sees that things are not how they seem and decides he has found the woman he wants. Dillon helps Pamela discover that she is being used and misled.
When a Westmoreland finds his other half nothing and no one will come between them.
Pamela is in a desperate financial situation and agrees to a loveless marriage. But Dillon sees that things are not how they seem and decides he has found the woman he wants. Dillon helps Pamela discover that she is being used and misled.
When a Westmoreland finds his other half nothing and no one will come between them.
March 5, 2022
This Westmoreland story was well fleshed out. More of the writing was devoted to the plot and not as much to the sex, which was good since some of Ms. Jackson's books have almost no plot and one can't make up for that by adding more sex.
Dillon Westmoreland and Pamela Novak click from the moment they meet.
Pamela is engaged to Fletcher Mallard, a grocery chain owner, who promises to help her out of the financial bind she's in but she doesn't love him. She only wants to save the family home she and her three sisters live in and make sure her sisters get a good education.
Dillon needs her help in uncovering the mystery of his great-grandfather so the Westmoreland family can find the truth of how all the branches are related and did he really have five wives. What he didn't count on was falling in love with Pamela Novak.
There's some skullduggery going on which the reader will figure out quickly but is revealed slowly in the story.
All in all a pretty decent story.
Dillon Westmoreland and Pamela Novak click from the moment they meet.
Pamela is engaged to Fletcher Mallard, a grocery chain owner, who promises to help her out of the financial bind she's in but she doesn't love him. She only wants to save the family home she and her three sisters live in and make sure her sisters get a good education.
Dillon needs her help in uncovering the mystery of his great-grandfather so the Westmoreland family can find the truth of how all the branches are related and did he really have five wives. What he didn't count on was falling in love with Pamela Novak.
There's some skullduggery going on which the reader will figure out quickly but is revealed slowly in the story.
All in all a pretty decent story.
December 14, 2009
Very good
September 26, 2010
I enjoyed the read.
April 2, 2024
Spoilers ahead:
Honestly, I spent a lot of the book confused by the FMC's confusion. She is engaged to a man she doesn't love for reasons and both her and her fiance are aware it's a marriage of convenience. He knows she's doing it for reasons that have nothing to do with love or wanting a life with him.
Despite this, the FMC is in a state of confusion as to how she can be engaged to one man and feel attraction/deep feelings for the MMC. Ummm... Shouldn't it be obvious? She has no emotional ties to her fiance. None. Zero. Zulch. When she wonders how she can feel attraction to another while engaged to someone else, it gives the feeling of someone conflicted because they have actual romantic feelings for two men. But that's not what's going on here.
The FMC also, upon finding herself in the middle of an intense connection with a handsome, rich man, is forcing herself to remain resolute in her plan to marry someone else for money. Someone she doesn't love and isn't attracted to. Why? No one knows. She makes sure to tell the MMC that she still plans to marry her fiance, but given the intense connection/feelings that are portrayed on page, it would make sense that she tell him WHY she's making that choice despite their connection. Who knows? The rich man she has a connection with might help out so she doesn't have to get married to someone she doesn't love. I'm not suggesting she use him but she should at least give him the benefit of the truth, in the face of such feelings. (She does eventually tell him but has to be asked by the MMC.)
Then, the man she has a connection with tries to call her all week and she doesn't answer because of assumptions on her part even though she's taking the leap and marrying the man she doesn't love that very same week. The last conversation they had, the MMC said he was going to research ways she could potentially get OUT of the marriage and yet, she doesn't answer his calls? Because she assumes he might be with someone else? Even if she believed he was with someone else, at the very least, he might have found out something that could help her avoid a loveless marriage.
Finally, the MMC saves the day and tells her the truth about her fiance and, yet, she still refuses to speak with him in private so he can explain the misunderstandings regarding him being with someone else. Again, she's going off assumptions on her part and he's JUST followed through on what he told her about finding a way for her to get out of her marriage.
The FMC makes no sense this entire book, and for that reason, it was difficult to get into the story. I didn't root for her and felt bad for the MMC. I'm rating this two stars because I use different rating standards for Harlequin category romances due to differing expectations for them versus other books.
Honestly, I spent a lot of the book confused by the FMC's confusion. She is engaged to a man she doesn't love for reasons and both her and her fiance are aware it's a marriage of convenience. He knows she's doing it for reasons that have nothing to do with love or wanting a life with him.
Despite this, the FMC is in a state of confusion as to how she can be engaged to one man and feel attraction/deep feelings for the MMC. Ummm... Shouldn't it be obvious? She has no emotional ties to her fiance. None. Zero. Zulch. When she wonders how she can feel attraction to another while engaged to someone else, it gives the feeling of someone conflicted because they have actual romantic feelings for two men. But that's not what's going on here.
The FMC also, upon finding herself in the middle of an intense connection with a handsome, rich man, is forcing herself to remain resolute in her plan to marry someone else for money. Someone she doesn't love and isn't attracted to. Why? No one knows. She makes sure to tell the MMC that she still plans to marry her fiance, but given the intense connection/feelings that are portrayed on page, it would make sense that she tell him WHY she's making that choice despite their connection. Who knows? The rich man she has a connection with might help out so she doesn't have to get married to someone she doesn't love. I'm not suggesting she use him but she should at least give him the benefit of the truth, in the face of such feelings. (She does eventually tell him but has to be asked by the MMC.)
Then, the man she has a connection with tries to call her all week and she doesn't answer because of assumptions on her part even though she's taking the leap and marrying the man she doesn't love that very same week. The last conversation they had, the MMC said he was going to research ways she could potentially get OUT of the marriage and yet, she doesn't answer his calls? Because she assumes he might be with someone else? Even if she believed he was with someone else, at the very least, he might have found out something that could help her avoid a loveless marriage.
Finally, the MMC saves the day and tells her the truth about her fiance and, yet, she still refuses to speak with him in private so he can explain the misunderstandings regarding him being with someone else. Again, she's going off assumptions on her part and he's JUST followed through on what he told her about finding a way for her to get out of her marriage.
The FMC makes no sense this entire book, and for that reason, it was difficult to get into the story. I didn't root for her and felt bad for the MMC. I'm rating this two stars because I use different rating standards for Harlequin category romances due to differing expectations for them versus other books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2021
I kinda had to keep reminding myself this book was written in 2009 ...
I was wavering between 2 and 3 stars. I like Ron Butler - it's ... this book though.
I was pleased to see it was Dillon and Pam's book - since I'd read about them in so many later ones.
But when you get to the ~end, when Dillon figures out what's going on ... like it really makes Pam TSTL
The whole "you give, I take, no regrets" ... didn't resonate so much with me.
Dillon and Pam have the instant attraction - it's interesting Pam is engaged to another man almost the entire time. Granted her engagement is a marriage of convenience/almost predatory thing.
More though - so much of the problems were based on lack of communication. REALLY. FUCKING. BASIC. SHIT.
all Dillon had to do was tell Pam "hey 'm going home for the weekend for a charity ball - I have a prior obligation to escort a woman there, it's totally platonic - I owe someone a favor. I'd love to bring you - but that's why I can't."
WHY DIDN'T HE JUST DO THAT?! ANY NORMAL PERSON IN A BURGEONING RELATIONSHIP WOULD.
Of course he doesn't because the book needed manufactured drama. 🙄
And then his cousin answering his phone.
Not ... sure I guess what I'd think were I in Pam's shoes and I called a guy's house - when I think he lives alone and a woman answers his [cell] phone.
But ... she also knows he's always with family and they're very close and he has female cousins.
I dunno. But ... more manufactured drama.
Which is why I was 😒
I'm not mad I read this book - I really liked Pam's best friend and her sisters.
I liked Dillon (I think?) ... Pam is just SO clueless though.
:X not a good sign not so much good is sticking in my mind.
So yeah - I'm not mad I read this book but it's not my favorite Westmoreland story.
[The lead in for Bane's though... oof]
I might re-try it in the future...
For now ... D++?
I was wavering between 2 and 3 stars. I like Ron Butler - it's ... this book though.
I was pleased to see it was Dillon and Pam's book - since I'd read about them in so many later ones.
But when you get to the ~end, when Dillon figures out what's going on ... like it really makes Pam TSTL
The whole "you give, I take, no regrets" ... didn't resonate so much with me.
Dillon and Pam have the instant attraction - it's interesting Pam is engaged to another man almost the entire time. Granted her engagement is a marriage of convenience/almost predatory thing.
More though - so much of the problems were based on lack of communication. REALLY. FUCKING. BASIC. SHIT.
all Dillon had to do was tell Pam "hey 'm going home for the weekend for a charity ball - I have a prior obligation to escort a woman there, it's totally platonic - I owe someone a favor. I'd love to bring you - but that's why I can't."
WHY DIDN'T HE JUST DO THAT?! ANY NORMAL PERSON IN A BURGEONING RELATIONSHIP WOULD.
Of course he doesn't because the book needed manufactured drama. 🙄
And then his cousin answering his phone.
Not ... sure I guess what I'd think were I in Pam's shoes and I called a guy's house - when I think he lives alone and a woman answers his [cell] phone.
But ... she also knows he's always with family and they're very close and he has female cousins.
I dunno. But ... more manufactured drama.
Which is why I was 😒
I'm not mad I read this book - I really liked Pam's best friend and her sisters.
I liked Dillon (I think?) ... Pam is just SO clueless though.
:X not a good sign not so much good is sticking in my mind.
So yeah - I'm not mad I read this book but it's not my favorite Westmoreland story.
[The lead in for Bane's though... oof]
I might re-try it in the future...
For now ... D++?
July 27, 2021
I really disliked that heroine was engaged to other man and planned to still marry him after being with hero. Also I found it quite disappointing that hero slept with an engaged woman and that he didn't try to get to bottom of her engagement before sleeping with her. I get that they're the main characters and the other guy is massive jerk but it's just so wrong on multiple levels. Then the heroine was just so not smart to have all those red flags with the other guy and to the last chapter she still planned to marry him. Np.
September 10, 2024
Imagination!
The author has an extraordinary passion for telling a story. I have read many of the series written totaling approximately 60 plus books and she has not failed to engage and fascinate me. I am excited about reading about the Denver cousins. I have read about the Wyoming, Alaska, (Outlaws) Texas and scattered all over the USA. The story is short but packs a punch.
The author has an extraordinary passion for telling a story. I have read many of the series written totaling approximately 60 plus books and she has not failed to engage and fascinate me. I am excited about reading about the Denver cousins. I have read about the Wyoming, Alaska, (Outlaws) Texas and scattered all over the USA. The story is short but packs a punch.
May 17, 2018
Did heart romantic
I've read this book years ago . I needed to take a trip back down the romance trail. As usual I wasn't disapointed . I recommend every woman to read this book ! Excellent book.
I've read this book years ago . I needed to take a trip back down the romance trail. As usual I wasn't disapointed . I recommend every woman to read this book ! Excellent book.
July 14, 2023
Does anyone know if Iris (the best friend) gets her own book?? I’ve tried to look but can’t find anything but they gave enough detail on her backstory that I thought they were setting up a spin off perfectly
December 24, 2023
Now we are on to the Denver Westmorelands. Dillion and Pam had a wonderful story. Fletcher irked my soul from the moment he was introduced. Loved hearing more about the family and loved watching these two fall for each other.
May 2, 2025
Another great read
I love how Mrs. Jackson keeps her stories straight to the point. Nothing over the top and the Characters are easy to follow. I also love the introductions of each family member and how you're pulled in to wanting to read their story as well.
I love how Mrs. Jackson keeps her stories straight to the point. Nothing over the top and the Characters are easy to follow. I also love the introductions of each family member and how you're pulled in to wanting to read their story as well.
December 4, 2018
It's pretty awesome to get to know the Denver Westmorelands. Dillon and Pam were pretty cute. Still enjoying it all.
February 1, 2019
Dillon me encanta, solo quiero llegar de nuevo a Bane y a los gemelos
July 12, 2020
Reading this for the fourth time...rereading the entire series
March 20, 2021
Dillon & Pamela's story. she ix being forced into a marriage of convenience and Dillon iOS in town to learn more about her great grandfather.
December 31, 2022
Enjoyed once again. The Novak sisters were a great addition to the Westmoreland stories.
February 25, 2024
Cute read!
December 30, 2022
Westmoreland's Way. This book takes us into the lives of the Denver Westmoreland's. Dillon, the oldest of the cousins, is determined to find out what happened to their great grandfather and why he ran off with other men's wives. He meets Pam Novak who has her great grandfather's journal of the friendship he shared with Dillon's great grandfather, Raphel Westmoreland. Dillon is mesmerized by Pam and decides he wants her for himself even though she is engaged to another. The plot thickens when he finds out Pam is marrying Fletcher to keep her home. Dillon looks into the matter and finds that there are lies being told to Pam for selfish reasons. The story is good and we find out a lot about the mystery behind the Westmoreland's great grandfather.
June 26, 2011
I loved it i was wonder how much more can you write about the westmoreland to now write about the Denver clan but i really truly enjoy this story Dillon cutie patuti and Pamela love her character and what she is trying to do for her family
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August 26, 2012
PAMELA NOVAK IS A BUSINESS OWNER AND IS ENGAGE TO A REAL JERK. HER LIFE CHANGES, WHEN SHE MEETS SEXY DILLON WESTMORELAND, A REAL-ESTATE TYCOON. GOOD READ SO FAR!!! THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING. SEXY DILLON WESTMORELAND FELLED IN LOVE WITH BEAUTY PAMELA NOVAK, WHO WAS BEING FORCED TO MARRY OLD, SCHEMING FLETCHER MALLARD. SHE THOUGHT HER LATE FATHER STILL OWED MONEY ON A LOAN, BUT IT WAS ALL A PLOT TO GET HER TO MARRY FLETCHER, WHO WAS OBSESSED WITH HER. DILLON GOT THE REAL TRUTH OF THE MATTER AND WON PAMELA'S LOVE AND TRUST. THEY MARRIED ON THE END. HOW SWEET!!!
October 28, 2013
These Denver Westmoreland's are just as exciting, just as passionate, and just plain fun reading about. I knew the moment Dillion Westmoreland saw Pamela Novak that his inner passion could not be held in for long. Lucky for Pammie that he was searching for information about his great-grandfather, only to find her in time before she made the biggest mistake of her life with the very manipulative Fletcher Mallard. Awesome love story and a great way to kick off the Denver Westmoreland clan!
February 6, 2017
this is one of Brenda Jackson books. Dillion and Pam was heart captivating. Flecther was a lost cost. I knew something was dirty about him. and the point that Dillion was in love with Pammie at first sight. And the point about her sisters who could tell that there feelings with Dillion. And the repondsibility of Dillion taking of his family at home. He alsmost lost her take care of Bane and the love of his life. Which is breathe taking. Ir really love this book. One of her best ones yet.
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