Solid protection smothered with a love that is secure and a family willing to give their lives for you. Who wouldn't want to have a life like that? I know I certainly would enjoy that kind of security. So, having never watched my mother murdered, nor had my father, the murderer, promise to end my life as soon as the first chance arises, I probably cannot fully understand what Rebel McCassey truly means to Gypsy Lance. I'd sure love to feel that kind of security anyway, if only for a few moments.

Gypsy was only ten when she witnessed her mother's tragic, senseless death at the hands of her father. And now, years later, when he is about to be released from prison, Gypsy is determined to get as far from Baltimore as she can. She packs her life into two knapsacks, spends most of her money on a bus ticket going anywhere, and sets out. It doesn't take her long to find herself in Hagerstown, Maryland, lost in a wooded area, and found by a six-foot-four man with shoulder-length black hair and royal blue eyes named Rebel McCassey.

Rebel McCassey is totally intrigued by the young woman he finds traipsing around on McCassey property. No one in town would dare to do that. Now this shapely, seemingly helpless redhead is lost in his woods and cautiously accepts his help to get back to her apartment. Rebel can’t believe that she'd even talk to him, much less not be worried about being seen with him. The McCasseys aren't exactly the most respected family in these parts. Feared is more like it. It doesn't take long for Rebel to fall for this little lady. He offers her the highest compliment a McCassey can offer to anyone, family or otherwise. He promises Gypsy, "No worries." Gypsy soon comes to understand that this promise is solid and true, backed by Rebel, his brothers Blackie and Judd, and several aunts, uncles and cousins, and even the dog, named Outlaw; for the first time in most of her life, Gypsy can truly take comfort in her life with the protection of the McCassey family and the love of Rebel.

No Worries is probably the best love story I have read in years. Ms. Sharman describes Rebel so clearly that he stirs my blood faster than a three second funny car on a quarter mile track. Gypsy turns out to have a spunk all her own, once she gets in with the McCassey family. Together, they guarantee the safety and security of each family member in a down-home country way that screams "no worries."

Readers’ Choice #1 Bestseller
Preditors And Editors 2006 Readers Poll,
Best Romance Novel of the Year
Ecataromance Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner

Reviewed by MargeAnna Conrad
© May 2007