CJ Carmichael You Made Me Love You

You Made Me Love You

CJ Carmichael

Signature Select, Jun 2006

ISBN: 0373837100

One year ago songwriter Simone DeRosier committed suicide at their summer house on Summer Island. In Seattle, her spouse Harrison Kincaid still grieves his loss and feels guilt wondering what he could have done differently to prevent her taking her life. Harrison has not been able to set foot on the island since her death.

Justine Melbourne, the best friend of Simone's sister, calls him to tell him there may be trouble with his property on Summer Island. Reluctantly Harrison returns to the place that he used to have fond memories of, but now invokes tragic thoughts. Justine has always loved Harrison and hopes he will see her as a lover and not a buddy. However, her dreams are dashed when he begins to believe that he has uncovered evidence that Simone may have been murdered as he remains obsessed over her death

This is an enjoyable romantic suspense starring a woman feeling unrequited love, the man she wishes would return her regard, and the ghost that lies between them. The story line is driven by the lead couple as he needs to know the truth while she needs to know he loves and cherishes her. The amateur sleuthing is cleverly designed to keep the audience wondering about the hero while the romance seems late and rushed at least on his part. Fans of romantic suspense will enjoy the tale although (in spite of our desires), they will doubt any romance blossoms between Harrison and Justine.

Harriet Klausner