A SUMMER AFFAIR
Author: Susan Wiggs ISBN: 155166710X 8/2003 HISTORICAL Publisher: MIRA
Time Period: Victorian
A gifted but troubled physician, Blue Calhoun runs a thriving medical practice from his Nob Hill mansion in San Francisco while raising his son alone after an unthinkable tragedy. Then one day a female fugitive with a gunshot wound appears in Blue's surgery. Even though she holds a pistol aimed at his heart, the desperation in her eyes awakens Blue's compassion. Reluctantly he is drawn to her fragile beauty, her nerves of steel and the mystery surrounding her circumstances.
Isabel Fish-Wooten has spent most of her life on the run, but everything changes when she forces a stranger to save her life. Yet her rescue comes with an unexpected price. As Isabel recovers from her wounds, she finds herself touched by this remarkable man and yearns to reach out to him and his rebellious son.
From danger-filled back alleys to the glittering ballrooms of high society, Isabel and Blue confront the violence and corruption that threatens their newfound passion. Theirs is an unforgettable quest to discover a rare and special love, and the precious gift of a second chance at happiness.
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You can also read the prequel to A SUMMER AFFAIR online at http://www.eharlequin.com/cms/onlinereads/readsToc.jhtml. |
 RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS: 
The day that Blue's young wife is killed as she protected their son in her arms, is the day that Blue's heart shattered. For 10 long years not even his son, Luke, could make him happy, no matter how much Luke tries. Then Isabel Fish-Wooten burst into their lives with a bullet in her back. As she healed, the pieces of both Blue and Luke's hearts began to mend.
Ms. Wiggs gives readers another of her wonderful unique heroines. Isabel works her brightness and laughter on not only Blue and Luke but his entire household and family. Readers get to see the seedier side of San Francisco, as Dr. Blue struggles to save lives in the underbelly of the city, which he was unable to do with his own wife. Susan Wiggs slowly unravels both Blue and Isabel's past as they try to find out who shot her.
A SUMMER AFFAIR is connected to Ms. Wiggs books THE CHARM SCHOOL and THE HORSEMASTER'S DAUGHTER. Hunter, Eliza and their children appear, but readers will love that this book can easily stand alone.
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