Catherine Sheldon has spent most of her adult life building her fashion design business and working long hours. Making the painful decision to slow down a bit and turn the reins of her company over to her second in command, Catherine tearfully tries to accept her decision as her chauffeur drives her to a party being held at the home of her best friend. Catherine has a lot to think about, especially when she realizes that her friend has invited several available men to the party. One in particular catches her eye and the other catches her ire.
Architect Justin Scott is bowled over by Catherine Sheldon the minute he is introduced to her. After dancing with her and holding her in his arms, he wants to see more of her and tells her so. Catherine agrees and looks forward to seeing him again. She drifts away from the party and decides to take a swim in the pool, no matter that she doesn't have a bathing suit. It is in this illicit swim that she meets William Moorehouse.
Real estate developer William Moorehouse is spoiled, good looking, and rich. He is used to getting his own way, especially where women are concerned. He wants Catherine Sheldon and despite a less than warm introduction to her, he is determined to win her over. It takes determination and often times inventive thinking but soon she is as attracted to him as he is to her. There is just one problem, her close friendship with Justin Scott.
Catherine adores and loves Justin but is in love with William. Justin is safe and nurturing while William is thrills and chills. However, in one single act Catherine's whole outlook changes and she finds herself needing Justin more than ever before.
Blinded By Passion by Shelley LeBlanc took me on an emotional roller coaster that at times made me want to stop reading. I found myself quickly immersed in the story but often had to stop and think because I caught myself wanting to chastise Catherine for her feelings. Catherine could be any woman torn between two men. As a reader, of course I could see the best choice for Catherine but as a writer I feel that Ms. LeBlanc was dead on with playing the scenario out to the fullest. As a reviewer, I can say that the more I read, the more I became infatuated with Blinded By Passion and I honestly didn't want the story to end. I felt Catherine's indecision and felt her pain and that to me is what reading a good book is all about. For a highly emotional, well told story I joyfully recommend Blinded by Passion!
Talia
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