An up-and-coming television journalist/talk show host, Victoria Madaris lives in picturesque Catalina Cove, even though this means an hour commute each way to her job in New Orleans. When Victoria finds out that she is next on the matchmaking list of family matriarch Mama Laverne, she is accepting of her fate. Unlike her brothers and cousins, who left the bachelor life kicking and screaming, Victoria believes that Mama Laverne can't go wrong with whomever she has chosen for her to fall in love with and marry. But could Mama Laverne possibly be wrong for once? The man who Victoria believes is her intended, couldn't be less interested in her, while in the meantime, romance finds her in the most unlikely of places-the arms of Senator Roman Malone. As the attraction between the two becomes undeniable, Victoria is faced with the prospect of having to tell Mama Laverne that she was wrong about her intended. Added to this, is the antagonist unknown to Victoria who will go to extreme lengths to keep her and Roman apart.
Brenda Jackson is an award winning romance novelist and native of Jacksonville, Florida. A graduate of Raines High School and Jacksonville University, her first novel Tonight and Forever launched a career that has seen her reach the New York Times Bestseller List and become a nominee for an NAACP Image Award. More information about her can be found at www.brendajackson.net.
Follow Your Heart is signature Brenda Jackson-full of captivating details, relatable characters, and passionate love scenes that serve up plenty of romance without crossing the line into full-blown erotica. Although it is part of the Madaris series, it can be read as a standalone novel, though faithful fans will enjoy meeting up with some of their favorite characters from previous novels. Victoria's story is relatable to women who have had relationships end badly and are hesitant about opening their hearts again. Ms. Jackson's descriptions of Catalina Cove puts the reader right there in the midst of the quaint, beautiful town. And the sizzling chemistry between Victoria and Roman is enough to warm up any reader on a cold winter's night!
*disclaimer-I received an advanced review copy of the novel. No payment of any form was received for this blog post*
