Vows and a Vengeful Groom by Bronwyn Jameson

Last night -- and today during my lunch break -- and tonight in one 'ignore everything else' sitting, I read Bronwyn Jameson's 'Vows and a Vengeful Groom'. This book leads off the series 'Diamonds Down Under' written by a number of Australia and New Zealand Silhouette Desire line authors.

Reunion stories aren't usually my first reading choice, I can't really explain why, but Kimberley and Ric's story captivated me. They had a lot of history, yet so much they needed to learn about each other. He was tough, sometimes arrogant, but with a core of goodness that convinced me from the first page he wanted Kim in his life to stay. She was angsty about her family relationships, carrying some scars Ric didn't even know about. I identified with Kim. A lot. I think most people who've enjoyed/endured the ups and downs of family relationships would feel the same way. I loved the glitter and glamour of the setting, the descriptions of the jewellery and some of the fabulous dresses Kim wore - which cut Ric's knees right out from under him - of course!

Most of all I loved the character growth from page one to the happy ever after, for a man and a woman who really were meant to be together. Kudos to Bronwyn Jameson for kicking off this big, glittering series with a great opening book.

Jennie