The new year has brought author Victoria Dahl to a new path in her writing career. After several historical novels she has penned a contemporary story, TALK ME DOWN. I'm sure that her fans and others who might not have yet discovered her, but who are die-hard historical fans will be disappointed to hear that, but for those of us who are die-hard contemporary fans it's good to know that we have a new talent to be on the look out for.

Molly Jennings has moved to Tumble Creek for several reasons, but mostly to escape Cameron Kasten, an ex boyfriend who she believes to be sabotaging not only new potential relationships, but her secret career as an erotic writer as well.

It doesn't take Molly long in Tumble Creek to again cross paths with the chief of police Ben Lawson. Ben and Molly were high school sweethearts, and while neither seems to have forgotten the attraction they felt for one another, there is history between them to overcome, not to mention the fact that Molly is hiding her current career from Ben.

As the story unfolds and danger seems to be surrounding Molly Ben finds himself very frustrated. He's torn between wanting to protect her, and being angry with her for not being totally honest with him.

As I read TALK ME DOWN I was torn between wondering if I was getting a romantic comedy, or a romantic suspense. In the end I was satisfied with the conclusion, but was disappointed that I didn't feel more of a connection to the characters.

I don't blame my lack of connection to the characters on Ms. Dahl, but rather on my lack of reading time at the time. There was enough chemistry between Molly and Ben to have me interested in how their story played out, and since the story was well concluded I would be more than interested in reading Ms. Dahl again should she continue writing contemporary romance.

Book Summary

Molly Jennings might look like the girl next door, but she has one naughty little secret: her job. Molly is a very successful writer of erotic fiction. Until her inspiration runs dry—thanks to a creepy ex—and she decides it’s time to move back home to tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado.

Tumble Creek doesn’t have much going for it, but one look at luscious chief of police Ben Lawson, who starred in her girlhood dreams, and Molly is back in business. But while her fantasies are pouring out on paper, the town gossip is buzzing at her door and, worse yet, a stalker seems to be watching her every move. Thankfully, her very own lawman has taken to coming over, often. The only problem now is that Molly may have to let the cat out of the bag about her chosen profession, and straight-laced Ben will definitely not approve…