Alone Time by Lauren Dane
Visits to Petal, Part 1
Samhain Publishing
Contemporary
ISBN: 978-1-61921-038-7
Reviewed by Jo




A Grange BBQ and dance is the reason for a night of love and romance, both new and old.

Nathan Murphy and Lily Travis have finally found a date for their wedding but that is a long ways off.  With Lily having her brother living with her as her charge the time they have alone together isn’t as much as most newly engaged couples have.  So the opportunity to spend the night together with friends at the dinner and dance and then the evening alone brings out the playful and adventurous side in each of them.

Shane Chase is more than ready to rejoin his wife, Cassie, for their night out after dropping off their son at his parent’s house. Everyone knows nothing will happen with Polly Chase on the job of watching her grandbabies.  A night with no worries other than how long they have to stay at the dance before they could leave has their passion shimmering.  Cassie and Shane might be newer parents when compared to the other Chase’s but they aren’t going to let worry keep them from thoroughly enjoying their night alone – a night filled with love.

Matt and Tate Chase are more than enjoying their night out with family and friends surrounding them.  It’s a night of easy laughter and loving relationships. Nights without any kids are rare for Matt and Tate but their night will still be hot and steamy once they are home and alone.  As a matter of fact, it might be even hotter than either imagined because of a phone call earlier in the day and the information it revealed.

Alone Time shows us how life goes on with couples we have come to know and love.  I really enjoyed this special night that focused on three of my favorite couples and the changes that have happened.  The love, laughter and magic seemed to be in the very air that night at the Grange BBQ and dance and everyone felt it as the night went on.  There was one very special discovery that night that I know will have everyone excited once it’s widely known.  I loved my glimpse of some of the couples that make Petal, Georgia their home and can’t wait for the next one to see what is going on with some of those other couples.  Alone Time will not only bring a smile to your face but will also give you that brief look at date night in the eyes of Nathan, Lily, Shane, Cassie, Matt and Tate.