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scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
Three years ago Canyon and Keisha broke up over a misunderstanding. Canyon was hurt and furious that she hadn't trusted him enough to hear his side of the story, and Keisha felt betrayed by him. She moved away, taking a very important secret with her. Now she's back and she still won't have anything to do with him. Canyon is determined to confront her and follows her one day - only to discover what that secret is.
I loved Canyon. He isn't one of the men who resists the idea of commitment. He had been ready to propose to Keisha when all the trouble started. Since she left he had dated some, but nothing serious. Now that she's back in town he really wants a chance to clear the air, but she is still avoiding him. I loved the scene where he is basically stalking her and his brother is trying to convince him that he's going to get in trouble. He is stunned when he finds out she had his son, and furious that she never told him. I loved the fact that he had no trouble with the idea that he was a father and that he was going to be fully involved from then on. Seeing him with Beau was just so sweet. There are some great scenes between the two of them that show what a great dad he is going to be. When Keisha's house was broken into he insisted that they stay with him - perfect for getting a chance to straighten things out between them. He's not happy that she still doesn't believe the truth but hopes to convince her. Being together so much shows him that his love for her never died and their chemistry is still off the charts. I liked the realism of his character. He isn't perfect. He gets frustrated, he loses his temper sometimes, and he has to be shown that he probably would have made the same mistake in her place. He also has a great love of family, as is shown in the closeness of the Westmoreland clan. I loved the effort he put into getting Keisha to finally accept the truth, and his frustration when she then wouldn't forgive herself.
Keisha frustrated me a lot of the time. She was so sure about what she saw that she refused to listen to what Canyon tried to tell her. Then she left town, taking the news of her pregnancy with her. She held on to her feelings of betrayal, refusing to tell Canyon that he was a father, even after she returned to Denver. At least when he confronted her she didn't try to lie about it, but she wasn't pleased with the idea of him being involved. I loved the way that her surprise at his rapid acceptance and obvious happiness at being a father made her begin to realize that she had been wrong not to tell him. She still wasn't ready to believe that he hadn't been unfaithful to her. She had serious trust issues when it comes to men because of the way her father had treated her mother and it affected the way she treated Canyon. When her house was broken into Canyon insisted that they move in with him until the person was caught. This made her very nervous because she was still attracted to him and didn't trust herself around him. I loved the way that he started breaking down her walls and showing her that his feelings for her hadn't changed. I also loved her reaction to meeting the whole family and the fact that they didn't treat her badly because of what she had done. She really didn't know how to deal with that. I was glad to see that she finally accepted the truth, but then the subsequent refusal to forgive herself and move on with him was a bit much. It took facing some real danger for her to realize what she was doing.
I loved Canyon. He isn't one of the men who resists the idea of commitment. He had been ready to propose to Keisha when all the trouble started. Since she left he had dated some, but nothing serious. Now that she's back in town he really wants a chance to clear the air, but she is still avoiding him. I loved the scene where he is basically stalking her and his brother is trying to convince him that he's going to get in trouble. He is stunned when he finds out she had his son, and furious that she never told him. I loved the fact that he had no trouble with the idea that he was a father and that he was going to be fully involved from then on. Seeing him with Beau was just so sweet. There are some great scenes between the two of them that show what a great dad he is going to be. When Keisha's house was broken into he insisted that they stay with him - perfect for getting a chance to straighten things out between them. He's not happy that she still doesn't believe the truth but hopes to convince her. Being together so much shows him that his love for her never died and their chemistry is still off the charts. I liked the realism of his character. He isn't perfect. He gets frustrated, he loses his temper sometimes, and he has to be shown that he probably would have made the same mistake in her place. He also has a great love of family, as is shown in the closeness of the Westmoreland clan. I loved the effort he put into getting Keisha to finally accept the truth, and his frustration when she then wouldn't forgive herself.
Keisha frustrated me a lot of the time. She was so sure about what she saw that she refused to listen to what Canyon tried to tell her. Then she left town, taking the news of her pregnancy with her. She held on to her feelings of betrayal, refusing to tell Canyon that he was a father, even after she returned to Denver. At least when he confronted her she didn't try to lie about it, but she wasn't pleased with the idea of him being involved. I loved the way that her surprise at his rapid acceptance and obvious happiness at being a father made her begin to realize that she had been wrong not to tell him. She still wasn't ready to believe that he hadn't been unfaithful to her. She had serious trust issues when it comes to men because of the way her father had treated her mother and it affected the way she treated Canyon. When her house was broken into Canyon insisted that they move in with him until the person was caught. This made her very nervous because she was still attracted to him and didn't trust herself around him. I loved the way that he started breaking down her walls and showing her that his feelings for her hadn't changed. I also loved her reaction to meeting the whole family and the fact that they didn't treat her badly because of what she had done. She really didn't know how to deal with that. I was glad to see that she finally accepted the truth, but then the subsequent refusal to forgive herself and move on with him was a bit much. It took facing some real danger for her to realize what she was doing.
turtleberry's review against another edition
5.0
Misunderstanding. Secret baby. Second chance romance.
Canyon and Keisha's story was really good. I really enjoyed it. I wanted to shake some sense into Keisha a few times. Very glad they got to their happily ever after.
Canyon and Keisha's story was really good. I really enjoyed it. I wanted to shake some sense into Keisha a few times. Very glad they got to their happily ever after.
brandiwyne4018's review against another edition
4.0
I'm back in with the Westmoreland's again. Can't wait for Stern.
thereadingbel's review against another edition
3.0
Canyon Westmoreland lost the love of his life by a misunderstanding. Keisha came back to town with a young boy in tow. Canyon and Keisha where once a couple until she catches her best friend naked in his bed and Canyon walks out of the shower with a towel on. Keisha thinks they are having an affair. Anyways she moves away and gives birth to their son. Canyon does not know he has a son. It was a predictable story line. It made me feel bad cause Keisha should have never left Canyon out about being a father. Whatever issues she had she should have still given Canyon the opportunity to be a father. When Canyon meets his son they instantly take to each other and he wants to be part of the boy's life. He is angry at Keisha for not allowing him to be the father to his son and keeping it a secret. There is a whole lot more to the story with Keisha house being broken into and ransacked. If you like romance novel like this I would recommend this.
justviews's review against another edition
Canyon Westmoreland was livid. Not only had Keisha Ashford believed he had set out to harm her, she had the audacity to keep his son from him. He had every right. And he wanted answers. Keisha was ready for the weekend. She was on her way to pick up her son when she noticed two vehicles behind her that screamed road rage. When one of the drivers made his presence known, Keisha knew her weekend plans were not going to happen. Although she wanted nothing to do with Canyon, she was glad he had followed her home. And knew who to call. And kept her from entering the house. And insisted on keeping her and Beau safe.
She didn't trust him. He didn't trust her. But Keisha knew she lost when Canyon informed her that Beau would know his dad. And carry his father's name.
It's a fight to the finish with both lawyers arguing their point.
Jackson has been writing Westmoreland novels for years and her touch remains with the 25th book in this fun series.
Harlequin
August 2013
9780373732586
Harlequin Desire
--JustViews.net
She didn't trust him. He didn't trust her. But Keisha knew she lost when Canyon informed her that Beau would know his dad. And carry his father's name.
It's a fight to the finish with both lawyers arguing their point.
Jackson has been writing Westmoreland novels for years and her touch remains with the 25th book in this fun series.
Harlequin
August 2013
9780373732586
Harlequin Desire
--JustViews.net
aishathebibliophile's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
simplymychele's review against another edition
3.0
The Westmoreland Series by Brenda Jackson is my favorite romance series of all time. Canyon and Keisha's story follows long lost lovers with the addition of a secret son. Per usual the chemistry was great and the love scenes were hot. All of the books in the series are enjoyable but the later books in the series featuring the extended cousins hasn't hooked my the earlier brothers and cousins. I don't feel as attached to the characters but I still enjoy their story. I will continue to follow the series and I look forward to the next.
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