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Take the Lead

The Dance with Me Series, Book 2

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Take the Lead

By: Shelley Shepard Gray
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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Growing up in foster care, Officer Traci Lucky had a rough start to life, but things are looking up now that she’s found a place in Bridgeport with two sisters she never knew she had. One night while on the job Traci finds Gwen, a pregnant teen caught up in a dangerous world of drugs, and takes her straight to the hospital. There Traci encounters the oh-so-charming Dr. Matt Rossi, who surprises Traci with his compassion - and his movie-star good looks.

A busy ob-gyn with a huge, meddling Italian family, Matt Rossi hasn’t had much time for love in his life. All that changes when he meets the beautiful Officer Lucky. He’s intrigued by her strength and the kind heart she tries to hide beneath her tough exterior.

When Matt confides that he needs to learn to waltz for his brother’s wedding, Traci reveals that her sister happens to be a ballroom dance teacher. Next thing they know, Matt and Traci are juggling busy careers, helping young Gwen with her pregnancy and personal safety, and learning to waltz together. But when Gwen’s escalating problems threaten to put all of them in danger, they wonder if they’ll ever find time for a little romance, too.

Shelley Shepard Gray takes us back to Bridgeport, Ohio, a town where family comes in all different shapes and sizes, love has no limits, and community means everyone deserves a little help when they’re lost.

©2020 Shelley Shepard Gray (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Heartfelt Pregnancy Fostering

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Well constructed novel, well rounded characters who were interesting and likeable.
Very romantic, poignant and gritty in places . .. a fabulous read with a great happy ending.

I shall be reading more by this author.

Very engaging story

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Really enjoyed this book. Very different from all the other “romantic” books that are around. Loved the quotes and dance styles at the beginning of every chapter. Really well written and great storyline, and as the author says at the beginning - characters sure do touch your heart! Off to read the next book in the series.

Heartwarming and so lovely

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