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Taming the Night [Mass Market Paperback]

Paula Detmer Riggs
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Book Description

1 Jan 1920
The award-winning author of twenty-five beloved romances, Paula Detmer Riggs now turns her superb talents to a compelling new love story.  

Dr. Summer Laurence knows the horror of addiction from the wrong side. But after life-changing therapy, she becomes a drug counselor, hoping to help young kids before they get into trouble. When Summer's dear friend Dottie offers her an old house to convert into a counseling facility, Summer jumps at the chance to make her Phoenix Ranch dream come true.

There's only one problem:  Dottie's suspicious nephew, Brody Hollister, the local chief of police.  Brody despises drug users and thinks counseling is useless for most of them.  But there is something about Summer he can't ignore.  Her smile touches a place in his heart that was damaged on a terrible night years ago. He no longer believes in second chances, least of all for himself. Yet when he's in Summer's arms, he is tempted by possibilities. . . .

Product details

  • Mass Market Paperback
  • Publisher: Fawcett (1 Jan 1920)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0449150194
  • ISBN-13: 978-0449150191
  • Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,253,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A winner by Paula Detmer Riggs! 12 Jun 1999
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Taming the Night was the first book I've read by Paula Detmer Riggs, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. This was a story about two stuboorn, inperfect people finding love.

When Summer Laurence was only 17 years old, she falls in with the wrong crowd and becomes pregnant and addicted to drugs. After she spends 30 months in jail and has her baby taken away, Summer is deYtermined to turn her life around. Armed with a PHD, Dr. Summer Laurence finds herself in Osuma, Washington getting ready to start her dream, opening a counseling facility for drug addicted children. What she didn't count on was her benefactor's nephew, Brody Hollister, the local sherrif.

After Brody's wife is killed by a drug addict out for revenge, Brody vows never to trust drug addicts again and as chief of police, he will not tolerate Phoenix House. Neither Brody or Summer expected the strong attraction they felt for eachother. The two must work through their problems to find love.

I highly recommend this book. The only question I have is this: Coming from the Pacific Northwest I know exactly what area this book is set in. It's called Leavanworth, Washington, not Osuma! The only thing I could guess was that the author didn't want more hoards of tourists coming to the most beautiful area in the state of Washington.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book that makes you think 27 April 1999
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was a very good book. It makes you realize that there are people out there who are not perfect, but have underlying causes as to why they have such defects. You will not regret buying this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Run, don't walk" to buy this book! 22 Mar 1999
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Paula Detmer Riggs's passionate writing style reaches an all-time high with "Taming the Night." Ms. Riggs's first single title is a winner, a keeper, a not-to-be-missed treat for every romance reader. She has created a strong, sympathetic heroine you'll be rooting for from beginning to end, a fabulous hero who will capture your heart and a host of marvelous secondary characters. "Run, don't walk" to buy yourself a copy of this wonderful book!"
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably One of The Best Books This Year
Paula Detmer Riggs has joined the Full-Length Novel World! Pop the champagne - "Taming The Night" is fabulous! Read more
Published on 6 Mar 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally Powerful!
I could hardly put this book down, from the opening prologue right to the end. There's a lot to like about this book--a heroine who's had a rough life, but isn't a victim. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down.
Once again, Paula Detmer-Riggs produces a hero that brings a sigh to my heart, and at times, a tear to my eye. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid!
Paula Detmer Riggs has made a splendid move from category to single title romance. TAMING THE NIGHT is a wonderful book with real-life characters who have seen more than their... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Passionate, intelligent - a wonderful book.
I have enjoyed Paula Detmer Riggs' books for several years. TAMING THE NIGHT showcases all her writing talents - a story that keeps the reader engrossed and characters who are... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a wonderful book!
Again Ms. Riggs gives her readers an emotional and heartwarming read! All the characters, Brody and Summer, Brody's daughter, Kelly, and his Aunt Dottie and the many other... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous romance from a gifted writer!
Ms Riggs has outdone herself once again. In this story of redemption and love, she has shown us the resiliency of the human heart. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Love always finds a way
Paula Detmer Riggs category romances have always been wonderful and packed with the emotion and characters any reader could wish for. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!!
I read this book and could not put it down. The plot and everything about this book was great. It was a page turner. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomonal!!!
This is by far Ms. Riggs best work. Brody is the perfect hero with all his imperfections. Summer is a woman worthy of praise and Brody. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 1999
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