Say You're Mine [Mass Market Paperback]

"Say You're Mine" by Judi McCoy was such an enjoyable read! I truly loved the character Declan O'Shea. He was an honorable man, as well as being kind and generous, hard working and loyal. Declan was a man from 1783 who, after being ship wrecked, has slept for 2 centuries until awakened by his destiny in the small town of Sunset, Florida. Liberty Grayson was a woman whose heart was wounded by a man she thought to spend the rest of her life with and was unwilling to easily allow another man into her heart and her life, or the life of her young son. Without warning and against all her best intentions, Libby falls in love with Declan even knowing that he's a drifter with a shadowy past who intends to leave the town once he's helped them with their 4th of July town fair.
The story of Libby and Declan's growing love is a wonderful, heart-warming story. The interaction between Declan and Libby's son, J.P., is also tender and touching.

"Uncle T" is another character who really adds a nice touch to the story and interaction. And don't forget the irrepresible Grandpa Jack - who loves his grand-daughter and great grandson with all his heart.

The story of Libby and Declan's growing love is a wonderful, heart-warming story. The interaction between Declan and Libby's son, J.P., is also tender and touching. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves a tender, love story. Judi McCoy delivers a sweet, wonderful story with a happy ending, and isn't that what you want from a good romance!

What a fun book. This 21st century story of an old fashioned guy (like 200 year old!) and a once-burned-twice shy single mom is just plain fun to read. It has a humor, fun, a little mystery, a little magic and a whole lot of interesting characters to keep you moving through. I couldn't put it down once I started, so be forewarned that it's a page-turner. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Charleston, South Carolina -- 1783

Striding through the docks, Captain Declan O'Shae is stopped by an elderly gypsy woman who tells him he will soon meet his destiny. She then informs a stunned Declan that she knows he is on his way to the Florida Keys to retrieve his secretly buried treasure. Telling him his life depends on it, the gypsy makes him choose from an assortment of jewelry. Declan picks a golden medallion and soon forgets his encounter with the mysterious gypsy. A few days later, he watches as a wall of water twice the height of his ship heads their way. Moments later, Captain Declan O'Shae's world turns black.

Sunset Keys, Florida -- 2002

After years of living in the big city, accountant Libby Grayson has come home to Sunset Key with her young son. From the looks of her grandfather's books, she's barely made it back in time to save the family bar and grill. Taking advantage of an unusually low tide one night, Libby goes for a walk on the beach and discovers an entrance to a hidden cavern. Inside she finds a man asleep on a ledge. Knowing the tide will soon come in, she awakens the man only to have him mistake her for a prostitute looking for payment!

Their dubious first meeting sets the stage for the rest of the story. Declan is a man out of his own time but determined to make the most of his situation. Nothing is going to keep him from reclaiming his buried treasure, not time or his attraction to a certain infuriating woman. Libby Grayson is a woman torn between her duty to her family and friends and her fascination for this attractive rogue. As the pair walk the rocky road of romance, they also team up in an effort to save the town's economy.

Charming and tender, SAY YOU'RE MINE is an enjoyable tale. The cast of characters, from the leading protagonists down to the assorted townspeople, adds layers to the story while the legend of the buried treasure adds a touch of adventure.

TheSchemer