Best of My Love/Susan Mallery/313 pgs.

Because of her painful childhood, Shelby Gilmore has trust issues where men are concerned. Aidan Mitchell has the reputation of a "love 'em and leave 'em" type of guy. He no longer likes that aspect of his life, so when Shelby approaches him with the proposal of just being "friends" with her--no more, no less--he agrees to try. It's a six month experiment, and the reader isn't surprised how it turns out. I really like Susan Mallery because she gives more depth to her characters than some contemporary romance writers do. This title is part of her Fool's Gold series--and a welcomed addition!