Serena’s Song
by Raina JamesFinn “Riff” Logan’s band blasted to the top of the rock charts fifteen years ago with the bittersweet single, Beautiful Girl, and has dominated the music scene ever since. Riff has it all–except the woman he left behind.
Widow Serena Jeffries isn’t the same sweet young thing who lost her heart–and everything else–to the local bad boy. Her life is filled with family, friends and the satisfaction of knowing she’s earned her success. And if her love life is less than sensational…well, something’s gotta give.
When Celebrity magazine splashes an old photo of the young lovers on newsstands across the nation, revealing that Serena is the inspiration behind Beautiful Girl, Riff seizes his chance to win her back.
Can Serena get over the pain of the past to build a future with the man she never stopped loving?
What a pleasure it was to get to know the characters in this book. They are so beautifully crafted that I felt I was experiencing life through their eyes rather than reading words on a page. I was so immersed in Finn and Serena’s tale that I finished it in one sitting and was sad to see it end.
I viewed Serena as a welcome inspiration with her level-headed responses to confusing and chaotic situations. She is a soccer mom who is active in her quiet community when she is thrust into mayhem that she never asked for and doesn’t want. She is understandably upset by the fact that the media are dogging her, but does she have a cow? No. Does she throw blame on Finn for the mess? Nope. Why? Because she’s a rational, intelligent woman and can analyze an event in a logical manner to draw an appropriate conclusion. All the user needs to do is log on, and click shop viagra http://seanamic.com/imes-deploying-lifting-equipment-safety-management-system-on-new-rfa-vessels/ their way through a fruitful shopping experience. No doubt, treatment with tablets made a revolution in the world is manufactured by Pfizer and called viagra canada. One in every seven 20mg tadalafil men diagnosed with prostate cancer will find it is safe for them to have sex. cialis side effects http://seanamic.com/diving-rov/ These are erection-enhancing medicines that help males keeping erection in the bedroom. No whining for days, no stomping off in a huff, no misplaced anger, no drawn-out misunderstandings. I find that so refreshing! Serena is confronted with doubts, fears and insecurities, sure, but the unique thing about her is that her concerns don’t get blown out of proportion. She handles them without the protracted drama and I was so grateful because I was able to adore her from beginning to end.
Finn “Riff” Logan is a rock star, which is a turn-on for most women by itself, but I love that he never got into the drug scene and he gives back, via charities and working with aspiring musicians, making him that much more attractive. He’s not perfect, though, and I was really glad that he doesn’t deny making use of freely offered female companionship because for me, it makes his character all the more realistic and believable. A gorgeous rocker is going to turn down voluptuous babes as they throw themselves at him?? I don’t think so. But his steadfast commitment to winning Serena back is most appealing to me about Finn. He doesn’t waver or question it, or allow his fears to strangle his resolve; he simply and patiently does what is necessary to get her to give him a second chance.
My absolute favorite aspect of this novel is the intimacy between Serena and Finn during the love scenes. They are steamy, yes, but what makes them extraordinary is the power of the emotion; the sense of reverence that they have for one another is breathtaking, and it didn’t matter the point of view I was experiencing; each worshipped the other with the same level of wonder and awe. I was blown away by their intensity.
Serena’s Song is a sensory indulgence by a gifted writer. According to Raina’s website — yes! I was looking for more — this is her first published work and all I can say is wow! I am already impatient for her next release.
Review by Chamomile
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