But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast, she quickly discovers she's no match for the unsavory characters that haunt the dark streets.ĭetective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite self-defense, but it seems he has little choice. Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman. He's a jaded cop burned by the upper class. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Fans will love revisiting the world of the cousins McClare, and new readers will seek more of Julie's passion-filled novels. From the glamour of San Francisco's Nob Hill to the seedy gambling dens of the Barbary Coast, Dare to Love Again is a journey to find a love that never fails. The lushness of the glorious Gilded Age beautifully showcases Lessman's passion as a writer in this engaging love story written with humor and heart. But when Nick suddenly leaves town, Allison realizes he's a fraud just like all the rest of the men she's cared for. Sparks fly every time the two meet until a grudging friendship develops into something deeper. But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast she quickly discovers she is no match for rum-soaked brute strength.ĭetective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite jiu-jitsu, but it seems he has little choice in the matter. Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman, resorting to a mammoth hat pin for protection on her way to and from the school where she teaches.

Dare to Love Again by Julie Lessman