A Sea Change

Annette Reynolds is one of the great one-hit wonders of the romance world. She released a great debut novel, Remember the Time in the late 1990s, and promptly disappeared from sight. Apparently life and several major losses, got in the way, but now, 15 years later she has finally resurfaced with an e-book. It's refreshing to read a contemporary love story that features mature characters falling in love and dealing with their respective issues. Reynolds knows how to create chemistry between her leads and steamy yet not explicit love scenes. Unfortunately, the hero is a bit too much of a jerk, and he treats the heroine poorly too many times to earn my respect. The heroine deserved better. Also the author seems conflicted about a third major character, whom she sets up to be the object of sympathy only to change him to a near villain.

I'm glad to see that there is indeed a second act for Annette Reynolds, and hopefully she won't wait so long to treat us to another novel.