(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

Imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, Kane Stoddard was an angry, bitter man, until the sweet uplifting letters from Melanie Abercrombie painted a picture of a life he longed for. Now that his name has been cleared, he wants to start a new life and meet the woman who gave him hope when his situation seemed hopeless.
Mel doesn’t know what to make of the scruffy bearded Kane who rides up on his motorcycle. Her first thought is he escaped from prison and is dangerous. Stunned by their rapid and sizzling attraction, she tries to fight her impulses and hang on to her prim and proper lifestyle. Mel worries that Kane will leave her once he grows tired of a small town life where he is still treated as an outcast.

This book was originally released in 1994 - and it reads like it. Having all the hallmarks of a Mills & Boon book (actually, a Loveswept book, but you know...), it was as predictable as can be.

Kane is in jail - wrongfully imprisoned, don't you know? - and Mel mysteriously gets his name and address from the local vicar, of all people, and starts writing him letters. He never responds, but keeps the letters. He gets released - after the true criminal confesses on his deathbed (sure haven't heard that before!) - but doesn't tell Mel and just turns up in her hometown. They kiss, they fight - they kiss, "we're just friends" - they kiss...who really cares anymore? The will-they, won't they? storyline is so dull, I was kinda hoping they would both get hit by a truck and we would get more story about Melanie's father...that could have been interesting...nah, who am I kidding?

This really was a one-star book but I do hate leaving them.


Paul
ARH