A review by poisedpenpro
Behind The Mask by Linda Joyce

5.0

Chaz and Chalise have a history. Chaz stood Chalise up for one of the most important days of her life. Now they are both back home in Ascension.
Chalise Boudreau, a former fashion model, returns home to Ascension to open a luxury salon. But her insecurities have her believing that her friends and family will see this as a failure on her part.
Chaz Riboucheaux, the town bad boy, has made good, and wants to bring his success back home to Ascension. But, small town life has a long memory, and can’t see past his bad boy reputation.
Chalise and Chaz finally come face to face at a Twelfth Night party and the magic is still there. Can Chalise forgive Chaz and forge a future together or are the wounds of the past too deep to overcome?
This story is about redemption, second chances, and coming home, and love. This author is an exceptional storyteller. The story flows and the characters are so well developed that they seem true to life, the cast of secondary characters are exceptionally written, quirks and all, and the Louisiana dialogue will have you wanting to move to Ascension. I highly recommend this book.