Protect and Serve

Gwyneth Bolton                                                                                     

Kimani

July 1, 2008

978-0-373-86075-3

Romance

5 Stars

Fifteen years ago, Penny Keys left Paterson amid lies, heart break, and shame.  Now she mournfully returns home to bury her Big Mama.  Penny plans to quickly bury Big Mama, settle the estate and return to Los Angeles.  At the funeral she saw him, Detective Jason Hightower and all the memories of the past came flooding back.  Now Penny is at a crossroads – she had to deal with Carla (her drug addicted mother) and face the man she loves (Jason).

Jason has spent half of his life wondering what happened to their relationship.  Now that Penny was back home he has to know the truth.  As they were working through past issues, all hell breaks loose.  Gerald (Penny's father) shows up, Carla was nearly killed, a cold murder case was opened and Jason had to protect Penny.  But the protection may cost them both their lives.

Bolton proves why she is an award winning author in this captivating story.  She stirs in dangers of the hood, mixes in a little dysfunctional family spice, and peppers the story with the breakdown of friendships which cooks up a sensual love story.  The characters add to the recipe by using strong emotions that will unveil family secrets that will either tear them apart or bring them together.  As in most African American families, Big Mama's spirit helps them - to forgive each other, overcome prideful spirits and love as families should.  Protect and Serve is the first part in the Hightower Honors series and if this is any indication of future installments…they are must haves for any romance lover.

Gwyneth Bolton can be contacted at www.gwynethbolton.com or www.myspace.com/gwynethbolton.

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