One More Time

Leslie Coxwell thought life was okay, until she wakes up to find her husband’s side of the bed empty and not slept in. After 15 years of marriage he’s walked out on Leslie and their daughter Annette. And sadly Leslie knows Matt’s headed to the one women he used to love, Sharan.

Not only is her marriage on the rocks, so is her job as a Medieval History Professor. Her boss is placing unreasonable demands on her and her colleagues, but who is Leslie to argue now that she is the sole provider for her and her daughter?

Matt Coxwell has just lost the one case that could seal his future, on purpose and he couldn’t be happier. Until he finds his father has committed suicide over his disappointment in Matt. Unable to cope Matt decides to go to the one person who truly knows him, the one he can share his secret dreams with, Sharan.

Will Matt find what he’s looking for in Sharan or will he decide got try his marriage out ONE MORE TIME?

ONE MORE TIME is puts a humorous approach on mid-life crisis. Ms. Cross puts a new twist on “If you love something, set it free” which is what Leslie must do in order to function.

Ms. Cross pulls you into her characters from the moment you open the book. Leslie, who is supposed to be super-organized, is suddenly falling apart at the seams. She’s dealing with a monster boss, an unbearable teenager and a mother-in-law who decides to set up camp with her two dogs. It’s refreshing to see that we are all human.

Matt’s role in ONE MORE TIME is a classic middle-aged man whom no longer wants to settle. Though running from your family and obligations might not be the proper way to handle things, Matt does “pay” for his mistakes. His struggle for what he wants and what he thinks he wants is a legitimate issue that this reviewer could relate to.

There were times when this reviewer became a little overwhelmed with all the medieval history and lingerie, but it didn’t stop this reviewer from enjoying this romantic comedy. There were times when this reviewer would be hysterical with laughter.

Ms. Cross gets a thumbs-up from this reviewer!

January 2007