Need You for Keeps (Heroes of St. Helena)
By: Marina Adair
Rating: 4 of 5
“Need You for Keeps” is the fourth book in the Heroes of St. Helena series by Marina Adair. It is the first in the series that I have read. I generally prefer my romance novels to be a little lighter on the erotic side but Ms. Adair’s flair for dialog, her plot, and her ability to find fun situations for her characters more than won me over.
The story is about Shay Michaels, a young woman on a quest to find forever homes for the stray animals that she has rescued. Along the way, she attracts the attention of Deputy Jonah Baudouin. Jonah is also running for Sheriff, along with the Mayor’s son Warren (who spends more work time campaigning than he does working.)
Shay is the type of person who acts and then thinks later, which causes her to have a few clashes more with the law than the average person. She and Jonah spark over and over again and finally their relationship catches fire. The only problem is when those “clashes” Shay has had catch up with her and may threaten her new relationship with Jonah.
Along the way, we get to know some really funny characters (who probably figure prominently in the previous three books in this series) and some really adorable pets. I recommend the book to those who like a fairly spicy romance novel, who like their stories funny, and who love all sorts of four footed friends. The book is a quick and funny read.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Montlake Romance, via Netgalley.
“Need You for Keeps” is the fourth book in the Heroes of St. Helena series by Marina Adair. It is the first in the series that I have read. I generally prefer my romance novels to be a little lighter on the erotic side but Ms. Adair’s flair for dialog, her plot, and her ability to find fun situations for her characters more than won me over.