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"A powerful novel"

Dr. Eleanor Grayson serves as the large animal doctor at the biggest veterinary hospital in Tennessee, Creature Comfort. Now she is placed in charge of the new farm program at the local prison where she meets Steve Chadwick, who has spent three years in jail convicted of homicide. He was mourning the death of his spouse when he was convicted of killing her.

Steve lives for one thing, vengeance on the individual who murdered his wife and shredded his business, his former partner and brother-in-law. This obsession is all that keeps Steve sane and alive until he meets Eleanor. The two are attracted to one another, but neither wants it. Eleanor is just another obstacle in the way of Steve completing his agenda. Steve cannot replace Eleanor's beloved deceased husband. Then there is the extra impediment of he being a guest and employee of the state.

Though not quite as remarkable as the incredibly insightful THE MONEY MAN, Carolyn Mcsparren's latest tale, THE PAYBACK MAN, remains a powerful novel. Once again the story line provides a strong case for animal rights inside a romantic suspense novel starring two of life's walking wounded. The support cast augments the plot with depth enabling a multi-layered plot, yet the forbidden love between the lead characters makes this robust book worth reading.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted September 7, 2001

Creature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of al sizes ? horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you'll meet the patients and their owners, and you'll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures - great and small.

Dr. Eleanor Grayson, large-animal vet at Creature Comfort, has taken care of animals all her life. Now she's in charge of the new farm program at the local prison. As she meets the inmates, one man catches her eye.

Steve Chadwick was still grieving his wife's death when he was convicted of her murder. Now he has only one thing on his mind. Escape! He needs to confront the real killer before the man absconds to Brazil. The last thing Steve can afford is to let the attractive lady vet distract him.

And the last thing Eleanor can afford is to fall for a convict with vengeance in his heart.