To My Senses [Paperback]

I've finished "To My Senses" the 1st book in her Nicci Beauvoir series by Alexandrea Weis.

Product Description

Amid the prying eyes of spicy New Orleans society, one woman must choose between embracing her passion or heeding practicality in this finely - tuned Southern love story. Haunting and heartfelt, this debut novel is steeped in wit, charm and sizzling moments of desire. To My Senses by Alexandrea Weis shares one woman's journey through love, betrayal and the ultimate tragedy that eventually leads her to discover her true purpose in life.

About the Author

Alexandrea Weis has worked as a nurse for nearly two decades. She has previously published in nursing textbooks and journals but this is her first book of fiction. She lives outside of New Orleans with her husband and a menagerie of pets.

Product Details
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (June 20, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419661116
ISBN-13: 978-1419661112

My Review:

Nicci Beauvoir has grown up in the glitzy world of being a debutante and doesn't really like it.  She wants to be a nurse and is enjoying completing her courses.  Her dad wants her to take over the family's scrape metal business but she's not interested.

One evening during a lawn party she meets an interesting individual David Alexander and struggling artist under the influence of his benefactor Sammy.  He swepts her off her feet by taking her fishing, having coffee at a coffee shop and then proceeds to show her he's a great lover.  While she is sleeping he paints her image on his canvas board.

Also during this time Sammy is out to get control of Nicci's father's business and David is somehow involved in this scheme.  Nicci finds out and is devastated by the betrayal.  She turns to Dr. Michael Fagles a man who only wants to find a wife he can control.  She allows him to direct her and her passion for life is gone ever since David's betrayal.

Will Nicci ever be passionate about life again or even forgive David - you will have to read to find out!

This is a beautifully written book with intrigue around every corner, betrayals, romance in the world of lavish backgrounds.

4/5