Best Friend, Future Wife

A delightful story, that worked on many levels as the plot played out.

Della Davis deals with public relations, but has no idea how to change friendship into love.

When she learns photo journalist Luke Brayford, is coming back to town again, Della knows the pain of unrequited love will begin again. How can she keep away when her best friend Lyn is expecting her to welcome her brother? Lyn’s parents are also the closest thing to a family she has had, and they’ve always been there for her. Suddenly her life is full of minefields, with client Tom Dermot becoming a tricky and conniving client. Then there’s some bad news from her doctor, Della’s life has turned into custard.

Luke is battle weary, but can still stir Della’s senses with his beautiful smile. There was only one good thing about his home coming, he was minus his wife and Della was still around. He’s undecided about his future and hopes being home will change that.

An interesting plot as the heroine’s hero returns home a changed and weary man. His sexy smile is still able to make her pulse race, but is there any chance for a girl like her. This is a hero worthy of the heroine despite never seeming to notice what’s under his nose, until it’s almost too late. The conflict of interest is well done, as Luke decides what to do with his life. When he dabbles in Della’s life, corruption and conspiracy on a grand scale are revealed.

The secondary characters are delightful and help make the main plot more interesting. It’s a tale of willingness to take a risk and risk rejection, or never know what was on offer. The family scenes gave a positive background to the h/h story line. The international agency added some interesting factors, making the tale far deeper and a reminder of those working to change children’s lives.

July 2007