Christie Ridgeway, Not Another New Year's

Not Another New Year's

Christie Ridgeway

Avon, January 2007, $6.99

ISBN: 006114021X

Feeling lonely in a bar on New Year's Eve in Coronado, California, Hannah Davis reflects back on how miserable the last year has been, starting and ending with her fianc marrying someone. Also in the bar is a gloomy looking hunk. Thinking misery loves miserable company, she takes the stud to bed with her.

However, early the next morning some screaming female who could wake up the dead explodes into their room shouting at her bed mate. Former Secret Service Agent Tanner Hart cannot believe his luck that of all the women to sleep with he picks the person he is supposed to protect. As Hannah realizes what they shared was much greater than a one night stand, Tanner agrees, and he is resolved not to let this one get away.

Returning to Coronado for New Year after spending Christmas in the town (see MUST LOVE MISTLETOE), Christine Ridgeway provides her fans with a humorous lighthearted romance. The storyline focuses on the lead couple as they struggle with their feelings, starting with the morning after, once they are introduced by the screaming banshee intruder. Though the suspense is used almost exclusively as a reason for Hannah and Tanner to remain together in order to know one another and their hearts' desire, fans will enjoy this fine holiday fare, and root for another couple (Tanner's brother) to make it a delightful Valentine's Day.