Good Together

Good Together By C.J. Carmichael

Mattie Carrington Bishop is suffering from a severe case of empty-nest. Her 18-year old twin daughters are off to college and her 19 year marriage is simply...off. She knew her husband had taken the death of his friend hard, but nothing could have prepared her for the news he brings home, or the changes he forces on her life.

Nat Diamond has been playing hero to his neighbor for years. He hates the way her husband leaves alone her so often, and enjoys stepping in when he's needed. However, when he gets a call from Mattie's husband, everything changes. Suddenly his heroics take on a new meaning and his feelings become a lot more complicated...especially since his life isn't exactly what it seems.

This book had so many emotional twists and turns, I found myself steeling myself most of the time for the next shock. Well written and moderately paced this book doesn't feel rushed or drug-out.

The character points of view give ample story-behind-the-story time for the supporting characters without taking away from the main plot. We also get a little teaser to a possible future plot involving Callan, the youngest Carrington sister. Best of all the over-arching story of the Bramble Family history, introduced in Promise Me, Cowboy, was continued in this installment.

My only complaint was not getting "enough" happily ever after at the end of the book. I'm too much of a sap for that kind of thing, and I am a sucker for an epilogue, which did not happen in this story.

I can't wait for the next story.

Ratings:

(1=unacceptable, 2=poor, 3=acceptable, 4=good, 5=excellent)

Continuity/Flow – 4

Sex – 4 

Language – 4

Storyline – 5

Overall – 5