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Summary: Jared Donovan lives life on the edge of death. . .
Review: As a member of New York City's famous bomb squad, he understands the dangers of his chosen profession better than anyone else, but he also knows the value of what he does. He sees it clearly reflected in the lives of those he risks his own to save.Robin McCord was the daughter of a Texas sheriff, and her father paid the ultimate price for doing his duty. Although she tried to accept the risks inherent in Jared's job, eventually she admitted she couldn't live with the thought that one day Jared might not come home. She broke off their relationship months ago. Now her uncle's campaign has brought Robin back to New York--and back to Jared. As the clock in Times Square counts down to midnight of the new Millennium, it is up to Jared to save Robin and the baby she carries. Jared and Robin begin a desperate race against time, during which they realize how infinitely precious each hour of life really is.
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Summary: Four Hearts from THE ROMANCE READER
Review: From THE ROMANCE READER's review "I like Wilson's books, and ONE PRECIOUS HOUR is her best contemporary yet. "Gayle Wilson is an auto-buy for me, whether she is writing a contemporary romance or one of her excellent Regency historicals. Her new Intrigue did not disappoint me. In fact, it kept me up till nearly 2 a.m. on a night when I needed to get up real early the next morning. I didn't regret the lost sleep one little bit, so engrossed was I in the tale of romance and danger Wilson spins. . . "There was a lot of compelling stuff in this book. The romance takes center stage and it's a good one. Robin and Jared truly love each other, but the barriers to a happily ever after are very real and very believable. Robin's fears are far from selfish and groundless, as Jared is beginning to realize. "The suspense and intrigue are equally intense. Senator McCord has an enemy who will go to any length to gain revenge and it all traces back to events thirty years earlier during the Vietnam War. As the villain's identity is uncovered and the fearful nature of his plot is discovered, let me tell you, I was on the edge of my chair. And Wilson works it out very cleverly indeed. It takes a skilled writer to create the kind of tension that she builds at the end. . . "I like Wilson's heroes, whether contemporary or historical. They are men for whom honor and duty--qualities all too rare these days--are key to their lives. I like Wilson's heroines. They are strong capable women who have a real sense of themselves. I like Wilson's books, and One Precious Hour is her best contemporary yet." --Jean Mason
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Summary: Romance Communications Review
Review: From the RomCom review: "Each Precious Hour is a well-crafted story of love and compromise. The plot is engrossing from the first page and moves quickly and smoothly to the nail-biting conclusion. The story is unique and weaves a tender romance amidst the political intrigue surrounding a presidential candidate, and ties up the McCord Family Countdown splendidly. The tension in the last half of the book is so high, I found myself holding my breath while I awaited the outcome. The characters are three dimensional and realistic. Jared and Robin deal with issues that are painful, confusing and seemingly irreconcilable. The conflict between them is challenging and the resolution is satisfactory. . . The author's gift for creating real and likable characters shines in this dynamic novel of suspense. The preceding novels in the Mccord Family Countdown are Stolen Moments by B.J. Daniels and Memories at Midnight by Joanna Wayne. Once again, I'm pleased to be able to recommend the latest Gayle Wilson novel of suspense, danger and love." __Terrie Figueroa
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Summary: A sensual, dramatic conclusion to a dynamite series.
Review: Gayle Wilson wraps up the "McCord Family Countdown" trilogy (#533 "Stolen Moments and #537 "Memories at Midnight") with "Each Precious Hour," a solidly told tale that has an unfortunate tendency to drag before finally picking up momentum. Anyone expecting another thrilling, fast-paced tale like those from her "Men of Mystery" trilogy earlier this year should probably put those expectations on hold. Senator James McCord is preparing to announce his candidacy for president on January 1, 2000, and his niece Robin is fully involved in the preparations. But Robin has other things on her mind: she's three months pregnant, and the campaign has brought her back to New York, where the baby's father lives. Differences kept them apart in the past, and he doesn't know about the child. But when a deadly political plot begins to emerge, with Robin right in the crosshairs, Jared forces himself back in her life, and Robin has no choice but to accept his help. I could probably overlook the fact that the villain is clear by the midway point or that it's yet another secret baby book. But although there's a high level of sexual tension, the romance is pretty static. Jared and Robin's positions on the difference that kept them apart have been established before the book began, and they don't change until one character finally caves in the end to ensure the happy ending. For the most part, the love story amounts to little more than them coming together, saying nothing's changed and they have nothing to talk about, then parting repeatedly. A high interest in politics is probably required, too, since the first hundred pages has more political strategizing than actual plot. I don't care about politics that much, so when Wilson actually takes the time to let us know McCord's positions on Russia and Israel, I was thinking this was a little more info than I needed. Plus, certain plot points make little sense. In the beginning, we're told that McCord plans to announce his candidacy from a hotel in Times Square just after the ball drops on New Year's Eve. In the real world, haven't all the candidates declared long before the first of the year? Don't they have to? And the idea that McCord thinks anyone would be paying attention to him in Times Square on the beginning of the year 2000 is either supreme arrogance or sheer stupidity. As usual, Wilson's use of language in her prose is superb. More than a few scenes will linger in the memory: Jared's discovery of Robin's pregnancy is very well done, and one erotic moment involving taste is enough to make you need to open a window. Too bad the first 100 pages are a bit tedious, buried in political planning and little forward movement, with few threats to make you think there's going to be any suspense (I think there's a grand total of...one). The second hundred slowly but surely begin to pick up steam (threats actually arrive!) and the final fifty is a complete adrenaline rush, with a climax that is nothing short of amazing. Wow--just try to hold back the tears. The book is probably worth it for the final ten pages alone. But whether a great payoff is worth it without much of a buildup is to the reader's discretion.
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Summary: Slow start, Great Finish
Review: Gayle Wilson wraps up the "McCord Family Countdown" trilogy (#533 "Stolen Moments and #537 "Memories at Midnight") with "Each Precious Hour," a solidly told tale that has an unfortunate tendency to drag before finally picking up momentum. Anyone expecting another thrilling, fast-paced tale like those from her "Men of Mystery" trilogy earlier this year should probably put those expectations on hold. Senator James McCord is preparing to announce his candidacy for president on January 1, 2000, and his niece Robin is fully involved in the preparations. But Robin has other things on her mind: she's three months pregnant, and the campaign has brought her back to New York, where the baby's father lives. Differences kept them apart in the past, and he doesn't know about the child. But when a deadly political plot begins to emerge, with Robin right in the crosshairs, Jared forces himself back in her life, and Robin has no choice but to accept his help. I could probably overlook the fact that the villain is clear by the midway point or that it's yet another secret baby book. But although there's a high level of sexual tension, the romance is pretty static. Jared and Robin's positions on the difference that kept them apart have been established before the book began, and they don't change until one character finally caves in the end to ensure the happy ending. For the most part, the love story amounts to little more than them coming together, saying nothing's changed and they have nothing to talk about, then parting repeatedly. A high interest in politics is probably required, too, since the first hundred pages has more political strategizing than actual plot. I don't care about politics that much, so when Wilson actually takes the time to let us know McCord's positions on Russia and Israel, I was thinking this was a little more info than I needed. Plus, certain plot points make little sense. In the beginning, we're told that McCord plans to announce his candidacy from a hotel in Times Square just after the ball drops on New Year's Eve. In the real world, haven't all the candidates declared long before the first of the year? Don't they have to? And the idea that McCord thinks anyone would be paying attention to him in Times Square on the beginning of the year 2000 is either supreme arrogance or sheer stupidity. As usual, Wilson's use of language in her prose is superb. More than a few scenes will linger in the memory: Jared's discovery of Robin's pregnancy is very well done, and one erotic moment involving taste is enough to make you need to open a window. Too bad the first 100 pages are a bit tedious, buried in political planning and little forward movement, with few threats to make you think there's going to be any suspense (I think there's a grand total of...one). The second hundred slowly but surely begin to pick up steam (threats actually arrive!) and the final fifty is a complete adrenaline rush, with a climax that is nothing short of amazing. Wow--just try to hold back the tears. The book is probably worth it for the final ten pages alone. But whether a great payoff is worth it without much of a buildup is to the reader's discretion.
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Summary: A sensual, dramatic conclusion to a dynamite series.
Review: Gayle Wilson wraps up the exciting and heartwarming McCord Family Countdown Series in a richly woven, sensual story that won't let you put the book down until you've reached the last page. Don't miss Gayle's book or the series. Harlequin Intrigues just keep getting better!
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Summary: THE GRAND FINALE!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the final plot to the shake down of McCord's family.
I can certainly understand a man's questioning and finally putting his fear behind him when he thinks of the lives he saves. Jared Donovan lived through it all. Now why should a ...pregnant woman be the one to dictate how he lives his life. I can understand Robin's fear of losing Jared. But she doesn't want to even give him a chance make a choice - her ultimatum remains the same. Yet she will still go to bed with him???? What a screwed up wench. The millenium is definitely a bad time to make any announcement -- who listens? But then Whitt Emory has an agenda of his own. Boy, remember who all got killed because of Hal Edwards - he had to have been crazy. It was worth reading but not for a second go around. Just wish we would get some better female characters - I can't abide wusses! Ah well, great to read and pass on -- M [a daughter, a son, a secret] not bad.
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Summary: Another winner from Gayle Wilson
Review: This one is another emotional roller coaster ride that is a Wilson trademark. From the bomb defusing in the opening scene to the Countdown to the Millennium in Times Square--I couldn't put the book down. Great love story and great suspense. Don't miss this one, especially if you are a Wilson fan.
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Summary: Enjoyed. AUTHOR is GAYLE WILSON not Jim Wilson
Review: Wrong author name on Amazon.com webpage. For this ISBN, title
and Harlequin Intrigue #541 romance, the author of this
book is GAYLE WILSON and not JIM Wilson as shown.
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