Defrosting Ms. Blake

Nicole Blake has worked very hard to get where she is. She did not care that her colleagues called her the Ice Queen as long as they respected her. Connor Matthews has a way of getting under her skin; as much as he irritates her she is very attracted to him. The only nice spot in Nicole’s life is her computer friend, T. When Connor saves Nicole from a humiliating experience, the two give into the passion that has been underlying their relationship. Nicole has been hurt before by being involved with someone she works with and is afraid to risk her heart again.

Connor Matthews is only trying to do his job and does not know why Nicole Blake wants to make that so hard. Connor cannot help but notice how attractive she is, but does not know how to break through the icy exterior she shows the world. Suddenly finding himself in a very passionate affair with Nicole, Connor is worried about what she will do when his secrets are revealed. Will Nicole be willing to continue their relationship?

Sandy Lynn’s Defrosting Ms. Blake is a remarkable tale of modern love. Nicole and Connor are intriguing characters that will not soon be forgotten. Nicole has been hurt by a work-place relationship before and is reluctant to open her heart again. The author brilliantly displays the profound inner struggle that each goes through on the pathway to love.

Reviewed by: Tewanda