“Absolutely stunning… Rice gives us everything we could want in this ‘to keep forever’—love, mystery, and adventure… Fantastic.” Bell, Book ,and CandlePippa Cochran flees an abusive boyfriend only to end up working for a man everyone calls the Grim Reaper—and not just because he’s a bestselling author of horror novels.Fame and fortune are cold comfort for Seth Wyatt, a man whose inner demons … comfort for Seth Wyatt, a man whose inner demons have him living on a volatile precipice—even before someone tries to murder him.
An indefatigable caretaker, Pippa isn’t prepared to battle both her employer and his enemies. Still, she can’t resist the emotional pull of Seth’s damaged son or the opportunity to hide in the fortress he calls home.
Pippa’s new-found security is destroyed when she and Seth are the victims of several near-fatal accidents. To prevent harm to those she’s come to love, must she run again? Can Seth ask her to stay when it could mean one of them might die?
REVIEWS:
The Romantic Reader: “You can always count on Patricia Rice for an entertaining story with just the right mix of romance, humor, and emotion.”
Rendezvous: “A wickedly luscious novel filled with scintillating dialogue, madcap characters, and a premise that shows what true romance is all about. With her superb talent, Ms. Rice pens remarkable tales that come across the pages in whatever genre she writes.”
Romantic Times: “Vastly entertaining…A wonderful combination of poignancy and humor.”
Library Journal “(A) romance that snares the reader right from the start.”
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If you want to believe in love, this is the book for you.
Patricia Rice always delivers a story that keeps me interested and I’m never disappointed except it’s always over too soon.
Seth is a rich recluse trying to survive his daily life, his ex-wife, and a number of accidents. He doesn’t have normal interpersonal skills. Boarding school bad parenting skills by his parents created these issues.
Pippa a nurse fled to California running from an abusive ex-fiancé hoping he won’t find her again. Pippa helps both Seth and his son grow into a happier family.
Loved this book! The characters grow as the pages turn.
Blue Clouds is the first book in Patricia Rice’s Tales of Love and Mystery series. The characters are so original and the writing witty and compelling. At first it seems these two characters are totally mismatched and could never find love, but then, Rice works her magic. Delightful. See also my review of book 2, Garden of Dreams.
I love Patricia’s Magic series. I was disappointed in this one. Moved a little too slow for me.
Did not want it to end! Very well written, loved the characters!
Great afternoon read.
I enjoyed it.
This book was different from the usual romance–taking it up a notch.
This was a very well written story. A well known author but somehow I’ve never read this author before – will definitely look for her books again. Really enjoyed the humor and the author’s masterful build up of a believable romance.
Good read. Moved a little slow at times but overall good.
Tales of Love and Mystery is a perfect description of this series.
“Blue Clouds” offers the best of both worlds … romance and mystery.
This story captures your interest from the very beginning until the very end. You will fall in love with Pippa, want to fix Seth, and cry over Chad.
The who done it, will keep you guessing and of course there is a Happily Ever After.
Happy Reading:)
This was a great book. I really don’t want to say very much about the book for those who might read it. It’s exciting loving and caring..
grabbed interest with first chapter……..
A wonderful story the holds your attention. I loved it and recommend it.
I love it when two people find love and they aren’t looking for it. Seems these two found away. Opposites do attract and often help each other find their way. The love shared of a child can bring you together.
I loved these characters. They came to life, made me cry, laugh and care. Good story and a mystery too.
I really loved the book
I don’t find a book that is absolutely amazing very often. But this one was!
Needing to get away from her abusive boyfriend, Pippa took a job working for Seth as an RN/administrator. When his assistant took a leave of absence he was in desperate need of someone to replace her but finding someone who would work for him was not easy. He was a grumpy man that everyone was afraid of. But not Pippa. Nobody was going to push her around again. I chuckled at how she talked to Seth in a way that nobody else dared to do. He was used to having his orders done without question. She even took on the little boy, turning him from a spoiled brat to a cute little guy. I loved the way that Pippa transformed the lives of all the people around her. I felt sorry for each of the characters in this story, at some point. Even though many of them were wealthy, appearing to have life by the tail, they weren’t completely happy.
Both Pippa and Seth were surprised at their feelings for each other. But opposites attract, right? And there’s no denying that despite some initial animosity on Seth’s part, these two are being pulled together like magnets. I liked the romance but loved the suspense! Who was out to kill them and were they after Seth or Pippa? I was guessing right up until the end.
Blue Clouds is the first book in this series. Which, after reading this book, I’m very excited about!
So if you really enjoy romantic suspense, with a cast of multi-layered characters then you will love Blue Clouds.
5+ stars
Rushed conclusion…not what I expected. Unrealistic and overly simplistic. More background regarding main characters