Good book, just not as good as the first one. I kind of knew going in that Gabe and Lillian would wind up together. I was curious how it would come about and what sort of conflict they would find themselves in.
I definitely loved these two characters though. Gabe is cocky and sure of himself, while Lillian is the same way, just more reserved showing it. They both have their little eccentricities which made them getting to know each other a little bit funny. It's plain to see that this town is messed up and not where I'd want to live! There was major conflict in the first book starring several members of the small town of Eclipse Bay, and also in this one.
Overall, I can't say that I'm totally committed to finishing this series. This is pretty unusual for me, but I don't know if I care what couple hooks up next. At the end of this one, it's hinted that Nick Harte will be the next one to hook up and the juicy part is that the woman might be hooked to this family from a very distant past. It sounds a touch too far fetched! ( )

more of a love story than suspence. Harte and Madison family drama Lillian and Gabe get emotionally involved and the Harte Madison fights change to a positive note. ( )

did not enjoy the 2nd installment of the series; characters lacked conflict and i found myself skipping pages; too much emphasis on the suspense and got bored with the story; ( )

This is the second novel in the Eclipse Bay Trilogy. Set in Oregon this story is about Lilian Harte and Gabe Madison. The Hartes and the Madisons have a long standing feud between their families. Gabe is a CEO that contacts Lilian to use her matchmaking service. Lilian is ready to close down her business and return to Eclipse Bay. When Gabe has five dates that don't please him, he wants Lilian to fulfill the remainder of this contract by going out with him. It looks like there may be another Harte & Madison hook-up! ( )

I loved it when both grandfathers got into the story line. I could feel the "bitch" in Gabe' ex. and understood when I found out her husband was a cross dresser. Claire surprised me by destroying the art room in order to get the computer info on Lillian Harte's clients. I liked the images I had with the art descriptions. ( )