Shattered by a failed romance, challenged by a different job, feature writer Cammie O'Shea dreads meeting her new boss, the editor of The Sun Dial newspaper in Destin, Florida. However, her real source of angst turns out to be Vic Deleona, the real estate tycoon she must write about to generate interest in the paper. Heartbroken, she wants to avoid relationships, but he tries to court her. When he makes extra business appointments, she resents having to spend so much time with him. However, after a break-in at her friend's condo and her unit, Vic comes to their rescue. When he tries to solve the mystery, Cammie gets to know him better. But, she has an offer to return home. Will Vic catch the criminal and win Cammie's heart or will she leave Destin?

REVIEW

After relocating to a temporary job in another state, Cammie O'Shea starts her new job at The Sun Dial Newspaper. She is doing this as a favor for her boss at the Cedar Forks newspaper and she needs the different scenery to forget part of her past. When she meets her new boss for the first time, she is not sure of his reception, but needs to make a go of the business.

After being put off by Vic Deleona for an interview and then having to reschedule it, Cammie is very apprehensive on seeing anger he expressed at someone else when she was in his office the first time. Because of the deceit from her last relationship, Cammie isn't eager to start anything with Vic, but he continues to find ways to spend time with her through the newspaper. She thinks he is too arrogant and demanding, and the only thing keeping her from ending their association is her concern over what her boss back home will do, if she quits.

When her new friend's condo is broken into twice and vandalism done at her condo as well, she is confused about who would do such a thing. In stolls Vic to save Cammie from any further burglary being done to her. He even goes so far as to attend church with her, and that was a bonus with Cammie.

This is quite a surprisingly different type of story with a Christian aspect, and I want to express my appreciation to Gail Pallotta for creating such a fabulous book. Love Turns the Tide is a heartfelt story for me, and the Bible verses added a nice spiritual connection. I loved the scriptures that were written, and it aroused my curiosity to find them for myself. The villain, although a bit confused, turns out to be a little misguided in his thinking, and he needed to feel more love from his family.

Although there is not a lot of history given on either of the main characters, I really rooted for them to be together and to me, it seems they both needed each other. I am looking forward to reading more from this author, and can only hope she doesn't change her style of writing.

Reviewed by: Goddess Minx at Liteary Nymphs
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EXCERPT

After they returned to Cammie's unit Vic made himself at home in the kitchen, rattling pots and pans in the cabinets until he found the George Foreman indoor grill. Putting it on the white tile counter, he said, "Great, I like the idea of cooking in the comfort of your air conditioning."

"Yes," Cammie said as she got out rolls to heat.

By the time Vic finished their entree, it dawned on Cammie that she hadn't set the table, so she reached for the plates at the same time Vic turned. Bumping into her he said, "Ooops, I'm sorry."

Then he put his arms around her, gazing at her with those dreamy eyes. Before she knew it her lips met his, and she was caught in an irresistible tide to a place she'd never been. He gently pushed her hair from her face, his eyes locked on hers, inviting her into his world. She didn't want to go there because of the pain it might cause, but his kiss had awakened the sensitivites she'd tried so hard to bury. Attempting to disconnect from the warm feelings to escape any heartache caring about him might bring, she blinked and headed to the dining area to set the table.