"Entertaining romance between two polar opposites"
DC lobbyist Katherine Renault fled the capital to
escape well meaning people constantly badgering her as she
recovered from the operation. She chose her fiance's
Appalachia cottage as being as far from Washington as one
can get without going to a third world nation. After months in her mountain retreat, Kathryn joins
an animal rescue team. Her first mission involves two men
abusing a cow. There she watches compassionate Joseph
David "Bear" Long intercede so that the animal can die with
dignity. Soon Bear and Katie as he calls her become an
entry in more ways then one as they rescue animals and fall
in love. However, everyone knows she is a sophisticated
urbanite and he is a retarded hillbilly. Thus no one will
bet on this couple surviving together once she inevitably
goes home. This mushy novel is an entertaining romance between
two polar opposites. The rescue missions seem too easily
achieved yet the plot hooks the audience from start to
finish due to the endearing cast. Bear and Katie make a
warm odd couple. The secondary characters including the
animals provide the necessary depth so that the audience
can observe the robustness of the lead duet's
relationship. David Martin's tale seems so real
encouraging the reticent to go find their own CRAZY LOVE. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted January 1, 2002
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