PAM MCCUTCHEON

|| Here Comes The. . . Baby || A Reluctant Rogue || Chasing Baby ||
A Little Something Extra ||

Last review(s) added 10/7/97

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Rated 4.5
ISBN#0-373-16696-6
Copyright 9/97
Reviewed 9/16/97 by Pam

Ever sensational is the author Pam McCutcheon. Her newest novel "A Reluctant Rogue" is a witty and fun story about time travel. If you are a McCutcheon fan, this story is a must, if you've never read her stories, definitely give it a try.

The upbeat characters are definitely worth your time to read about. The hero, Charles, is extremely romantic and sexy as can be. Mari can't resist his romantic charm. Why can't her fiancé be just like Charles.

In this time travel, Charles is pulled through time by the Mari's best friend, Kirby. Mari and Kirby believe the man they have yanked from the past is the notorious Black Bart. Having descended from Black Bart, it is necessary for Mari to reform him in order to save her upcoming engagement from destruction. In other words, in order to fit into the social circles of her fiancé, Mari cannot have descendants who stole from Wells Fargo.

What a whorl-wind ride you'll be on for the duration of the story. Everything from the little kitten, Buster, to zany and computer nerd, Kirby, to the hot Charles Boles, and, of course, don't forget the antics of klutzy Mari, are all the right ingredients to complete a charming story.

Don't miss this one!

"Chasing Baby" by Pam McCutcheon is an enjoyable story filled with humorous actions, dialog, and the like. From the moment Meg Hollingsworth's truck is stolen with Baby in it, you are on an adventure you'll never forget.

Meg is a "Goody Two-Shoes" seeking some adventure on her way to the Arizona State Fair. Up til now her life has been filled with caring for her grandfather and brother and their rabbit farm. Of course, don't forget all the volunteering she does for every program and council in their small town of Lingston, Texas.

Cole McKenzie, a policeman for the San Antonio Police Force and divorced father, is debating a change of jobs to raise his son in a safer environment than San Antonio.

From the moment Meg yells for help to chase the thief who has taken her truck and Baby, Cole realizes his life will never be the same. Why would a woman leave her baby in the car, even for a moment? Well, only if her Baby is a rabbit, not a child.

Their escapades range from a missing diamond ring, an abandoned puppy, a deranged fiancé to a missing rabbit, bunny, two small children who need to potty at every stop, and eventually a kidnaping brings it all together.

You will enjoy this story very much, that's a guarantee. McCutcheon brings to life believable characters, a fast-paced adventure with elements of surprise at every turn. Not to mention the sweetness of the romance which grows between Meg and Cole. The bedroom scenes are nothing to ignore with Meg's introduction into an intimate relationship with a man who in her opinion is a cross between Tom Hanks, Steven Segal, and the guy next door.

Pam McCutcheon's "A Little Something Extra" is for you if you enjoy a mystical, magical romance. Written on the lighter side, this is quite an enjoyable story.

P.J. Sheridan is a free-lance investigative reporter. She keeps the books for her family's New Age shop, Cosmic Connection. She thinks her family is a little off-base with all their ideas of magic and all. Especially her sister who many people think is just a wee bit flighty. (Sorry, the Irish accent I read for several hours took over.) P.J. herself is a skeptic. She is searching for that bottom line proof, yes there is magic or no there is not.

Connor O'Flaherty is a fairy, as in Leprechaun. His is king of the little people, or so he tells P.J. He solicits her help, as an investigative reporter, in finding a stolen talisman that belongs to his sister, Stalye. If they don't get it back she will never be able to access her gold again.

P.J. and Connor are on an adventure, in search of the thief. They are pretending to cover a story regarding the making of "magic shoes" at Stayle's shop. P.J. is to try to prove whether or not the shoes are indeed magic, and Connor is to play the part of her photographer. They have five suspects to interview, taking their travels from New York to Paris. With a handshake, Connor says he can tell if they are the one to steal Stayle's talisman. His talisman, a ring, only has to touch the hand of the thief and he will know he has the right person.

P.J. wants to believe in magic, specifically Connor's, but her childhood disappointment at finding out there really wasn't a Santa Claus prevents her from believing Connor's claim of being one of the fae. She asks him to prove it to her, she needs to see it to believe it. At first he does not wish to use his magic, glamarye, for a reason such as proving his magic exists. It is for emergencies only. Due to certain circumstances, you will get a taste of what his magic can do.

This is a charming story. If you are a non-believer in magic you will find yourself changing your mind after reading this light-hearted story. McCutcheon does a wonderful job in portraying a vision of leprechaun's, fairies, and the like.

Oh, and yes. Connor's accent was enough to make the goose bumps on my arms jump up and salute. He made me realize how easily I could fall for a man with an Irish accent. Each time he called P.J. "Lass," wwwhhhooo I just sighed.

P.J. is short for . . . oh, I'm not going to tell you that. I did guess what the "P" stood for, but there was no way to come up with the meaning of the "J." Connor tries continually to get her true name out of her, but she claims it is just too embarrassing and resists his request. As their adventure turns dangerous, Connor wishes P.J. would trust him with her real name. It is the only way he can protect her properly.

From Leprechauns and the fae to the hob, your sure to enjoy this delightful tale of Irish legends.