His family didn’t even know how to reach to him, and as a result, Grant went back and continued working for the government. Because he had spent his childhood in the swamps of Georgia, the thick forests of Vietnam were like second nature to him, such that after the war, he was wild and could no longer fit anywhere. At the age of 18 years, he was drafted to go to Vietnam. Reading through the novels, the readers get to learn of Grant life. There are some romance scenes in the narrative- the sexual tension that exists between the two is intense, off the charts and Jane is hysterical of the feelings she has developed towards grant. Most of the times, Grant doesn’t know whether he wants to jump her bones or strangle her. But instead what he gets is a resourceful, intelligent, charming and an adaptable woman. He assumed that she was a spoiled, naughty child. When Grant first encounters Jane, she is not what he expected at all. The first book in the series is an intense one and will have you engaged from the first page to the last page. During the time the two spent together, innocence begins to fade, questions of guilt arise against the reality that two people from such two distinct world should never have met in the first place.

Now he has agreed to conduct a rescue mission to save Jane Hamilton Greer, an affluent socialite engaged in espionage. The novel introduces the readers to Grant Sullivan, a man who had been one of the government most effective operative. Midnight Rainbow: The first book in Rescues series by Linda Howard. To learn more, visit are two best books in Rescues series by Linda Howard, Midnight Rainbow (1986) and White Lies (1988). on the first Wednesday in the VFW Hall, 853 Turquoise Street in Pacific Beach. The nonprofit organization meets monthly at 6 p.m. The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club has been active in the community since 1895. The festivities included entertainment, a high tea hat/fascinator contest, silent auction and local vendors area. Karl Jaedtke was the master of ceremonies. Mission Bay High School and Pacific Beach Middle School students volunteered to serve the event’s luncheon and dressed in period attire. The Mission Bay High School Chamber Orchestra provided musical entertainment.

“We probably could’ve sold out again to 200,” she said.

The club is also making donations to the Mission Bay High School music department, the American Legion Auxiliary in Pacific Beach and Kitchens for Good, she said.Ĭitrano said tickets were limited to 160 this year because 2022’s event was deemed a bit too crowded with 200 attendees. Proceeds will go toward scholarships the club will present to Mission Bay High School seniors, said President Ellen Citrano. The April 22 event was held at the Solana Club in Pacific Beach. With a sold-out crowd of 160 attendees, the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club raised more than $10,000 during its second annual High Tea.

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