RAWSISTAZ Review of After The Dance by Lori Johnson

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Reviewed: Feb 26, 2008

After The Dance by Lori Johnson
Dafina Books , March 2008
320 Pages, Paperback, $15.00
ISBN: 0758222378
Genre: Romance

RAW Rating: 4.0 (out of 5)

The Script Is Flipped

Faye is tired of the games played when it comes to men and women and relationships. A pharmacist, her motto is "three times and done", which allows for no dating, and no time to form a commitment. Faye's next door neighbor, Carl, is a divorcee with twin daughters, a son and a baby mama. Carl is definitely interested in Faye and her proposal piques his curiosity even more. With Faye fighting the attraction and Carl trying to break her rules, AFTER THE DANCE by Lori Johnson is a scintillating and amusing romance novel.

Faye's Friday evenings consist of reading and relaxing. When Carl's son visits and screams non-stop, Faye makes her way over to help calm the child down so she can get back to her peace of mind. Taken aback by her demeanor with children, Carl is even more drawn to her. Enter his twin daughters and the rapport she establishes with them and Carl is sprung. One thing leads to another as everyone from the children, to the ex-wife and Faye's best friend add their two cents. But, Faye has a secret she is withholding and along comes her ex-beau from twelve years prior.

The author allowed us to get to know the characters. We were introduced to their families, immediate and extended and the ghost of their pasts. AFTER THE DANCE is an enjoyable read and begs the question, can you spend time with a man, allow that same man to "rock your world"and not develop feelings beyond platonic? Seems like a simple question but it is loaded with innuendo and doesn't take into account the baggage involved with either player.

Reviewed by Dawn Reeves, RAWSISTAZ.com
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Dawn Reeves is a Program Coordinator for a public school system and is an avid sports fan. In addition to participating in on-line book clubs, she is the manager of a local book club.

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