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- A Riveting Look at Old Shanghai
- Excellent historical fiction about a neglected period
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Shanghai Station
Bartle Bull
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A masterful storyteller at the top of his form, Bartle Bull follows the successes of his popular African novels A Cafe on the Nile and The Devil’s Oasis with an equally compelling tale of political terror and personal vengeance that unfolds in China’s colorful, turbulent port city of Shanghai. Revolution has been born in China by 1918, where Mao Tse-tung and the Soviet agent Mikhail Borodin stir the peasantry with oratory and the Communist dream. Their fiery words reach Jessica James, too, as do the machinations of the ruthless Russian commissar Viktor Polyak, who makes this rebellious daughter of American missionaries his tool. From another Russia comes the well-born Alexander Karlov. He arrives in Shanghai with a mission, for the Bolsheviks have brutally killed his mother and abducted his twin sister. Vengeance commands Alexander’s soul. It also entangles him in perilous alliances—with the Cossack hetman Ivan Semyonov; with Mei-lan, a woman who knows Shanghai’s darkest secrets; with “Big Ear,” leader of the city’s most powerful Triad; with the French police; and with a spirited young American woman who calls herself Jesse James. This rousing historical adventure sweeps the reader along into the dangerous political intrigues of exotic Shanghai.
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A Riveting Look at Old Shanghai.......2007-01-03
Bartle Bull possesses a quality of prose that has seemingly gone into hibernation over the past decade; his is a writing style as mellow and flowing as the champagne served at Alexander and Dimitri Karlov's Salle D'Armes. Intertwined with Bull's amazing ability to carry suspense across chapters is his mastery of classical Victorian pastimes: Horsemanship, fencing and the vicissitudes of the upper-crust social scene. Under Bull's careful craftsmanship, post-Great War Shanghai comes to life.
Literary anachronisms forgiven, Bull is highly underrated for his ability to tell a compelling story that hems multiple characters into close proximity without feeling formulaic or predetermined. Shanghai Station's burly and bitter antagonist, the nefarious Commisar Viktor Polyak, suffers from a bit of the two-dimensional 'Communist Baddie' cookie-cutting, but Bull seems to have noticed this and begins to further flesh out his villain in later chapters, but never quite enough to make Polyak seem as human as the rest of Shanghai Station's varied cast.
That Bull's work has mainly been restricted to reviews in Forbes is telling - while mainstream American readers decry the amount of formulaic, mass-consumption fiction on the market, they are prone to overlook such hidden gems as Shanghai Station. Bartle Bull stands as shocking evidence that the best writing internationally is not always inextricably linked to the most publicized international writing. Newcomers to historical fiction and espionage thrillers owe it to themselves to give Bull's Shanghai Station a thorough read; it does not disappoint.
Excellent historical fiction about a neglected period.......2006-11-18
Bartle Bull creates the Karlov family: Russian nobility on the run from the Bolshevik Revolution. Daddy Karlov (Count Karlov to us peasants) serves in the Czar's armies and after the Revolution, fights on until the end. He is bound, along with thousand of other Russians, for Shanghai. His wife, daughter Katherine and son Alexander (the children named after the Tsar's, no less) flee on the Trans-Siberian railroad to join him. The train is held up by Cheka monster Viktor Polyak. Alexander's mother is murdered and his sister kidnapped. Surviving son and father make their way to Shanghai.
The Karlovs may have known a life of ease in Russia because of hereditary wealth, but in Shanghai they have to earn their own way. Which, amazingly enough, they do with an academy that teaches the Russian way of riding and fencing. Soon enough, Alexander falls in with one of Shanghai's leading madames, a sinister Chinese strongman (Hak Lee), the lovely prostitute Lily, the missionary's daughter Jessica and a host of other fascinating characters.
The strong point of Bull's writing is his attention to history. He claims to have read six years worth of a Chinese English-language publication as part of his backgrounding. He is also quite familiar with the brutality of the Bolshevik regime and is not shy about relating its grisly details. The latter seems surprising coming from a former publisher of the very left-wing Village Voice. In any event, the historical references not only add color, but leverage Bull's relatively thin plot.
All in all, an excellent adventure of a neglected period, very well done. The sequel to this, "China Star", unfortunately, is pretty bad. So read "Shanghai Station" and resist the temptation to read the sequel: you'll be left with happier memories.
Jerry
A Bartle Bull fan.......2006-01-30
I've been looking for a new Bartle Bull title for some time. I enjoyed the three Africa titles; White Rhino Hotel, The Devil's Oasis, and A Cafe on the Nile so much. The had a little bit of everything. Adventure, romance, a great storyline and spectacular characters. Shanghai Station did not quite meet up to these expectations, but was nevertheless well written and had an especially interesting setting. I'm waiting for more Bartle Bull!
A spirited and compelling tale leaving a thirst for more.......2006-01-22
Mount your spirited Mongolian pony, unsheathe your sword, and be prepared to charge into another enthralling story by Bartle Bull in Shanghai Station. Once again Bull weaves an adventurous tale that takes one completely to another place and time. Tragic moments and characters with critical insight into themselves introduce and seduce you into following their lives with vivid concern. The detailed beauty and brutality of Shanghai early in the last century forms a story backdrop one is drawn to each time s/he cracks open the book.
As with the compelling series begun with The White Rhino Hotel, the setting and characters have transported the reader to a place where there is a thirst for more storytelling. We now care about the young Count Karlov and Ms. Jesse James and are concerned about the possible survival of Commissar Polyak and the anticipated financial manipulations of Mr. Hak Lee. Readers will not merely expect Shanghai Station to be the beginning of another great series but demand it.
Bull looks like he's kicking off another rollicking series.......2005-10-13
Bartle Bull proved that he could spin an exotic, thrilling yarn with his North African novels ("The White Rhino Hotel," "A Cafe on the Nile," and "The Devil's Oasis"). These novels were not "Great Literature," but they were fascinating tales of derring-do, high romance, and dastardly villainy set in the romantic WWI - WWII era. Creating strong characters and vividly capturing the harsh beauty of North Africa (as well as the seedy aspects of city life in such cesspools as Cairo), Bull transported the reader to a world he knows exceedingly well from first-hand knowledge.
In "Shanghai Station," Bull launches what appears to be an exciting new series of novels, as "Station" bears all the hallmarks of a "kick-off" first novel.
The novel opens in Northwestern Russia at the outbreak of the Communist Revolution in 1917. Our hero, Alexander Karlov, is the only son of the noble soldier, Count Karlov. Alexander must help his mother and twin sister Katia flee via the Trans-Siberian Railroad to Vladivostok, and then to Shanghai, to meet their father, who is off fighting the Communists. Tragedy strikes as the train is attacked by Communists, and there is murder and a kidnapping.
Alexander arrives in Shanghai with a shattered leg and a vengeful heart . . . along with the aromatic tobacco pipe of the novel's arch-villain, the Communist fanatic Victor Polyak. Reunited with his father, Alexander and the Count escape to Shanghai, which at this time is the Casablanca of the Orient. Thousands of Europeans populate this city, one of the largest in the world, with official settlements. Alexander and his father must scrape out a living in an unforgiving cityscape of cutthroats, prostitutes, thieves, warlords, corrupt government officials, and the Chinese gangs known as the Triads. They meet friends and foes, and it's not always clear whether a friend is indeed a friend, or if a foe is actually a foe.
At the same time, the young gorgeous American Jessica James, daughter of Presbyterian missionaries, is trying to help the embryonic Communist Revolution in China. Zealous, motiviated by classic "American Christianity," Jessica (or "Jesse," as she likes to be called), is swept up in forces she doesn't entirely understand. To say that she undergoes a harsh maturation process would be an understatement.
By the end of the novel, the reader is breathless from the triumphs and travails of our heroes and villains. The final scene, a wake for a beloved character, concludes with a toast "To Shanghai!" It is a toast the evokes the hope that Bull will continue to explore this rich city and his band of intrepid characters, and that he does so soon.
In a novel that ranges from the Mongolian steppe to the most intimate pleasure rooms of a Shanghai brothel, "Shanghai Station" transports the reader to a distant, romantic, lethal world. Bull captivates with his description of the ravenous "debt collectors" used by a Shanghai crime lord to teach lessons that last a lifetime as much as with his lush descriptions of the repellent Russian Prince Krupotkin, a distant cousin of Alexander's who runs a thriving casino in Shanghai.
From the author's notes in the book, this novel is intensely personal. His father and uncles spent a lot of time in Shanghai and had a close friendship with a royal Russian. The Bull family's devotion to the art of fencing also comes through, as does their fascination with the most noble of animals, the horse. Bull concedes that he has made several deviations from the historical record, and that's fine -- we're not reading Bartle Bull's novels as a surrogate for actual history. We're reading it for thrills, chills, laughter and tears. And Bull brings the goods fast and furious.
Check it out, and let's hope that Bull can continue the series with more novels to come.
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Shanghai Station
Bartle Bull
Manufacturer: CARROLL & GRAF PUBLISHERS
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In the wake of the success of The MacGregor Brides and The MacGregor Grooms, New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts has repackaged and reissued the sagas of earlier generations, beginning with Serena and Caine, daughter and son of family patriarch Daniel MacGregor. Daniel's romantic machinations embroil Serena and Caine with another brother and sister team, Justin and Diana Blade. In Playing the Odds, Comanche gambler Justin Blade finds himself on a vacation cruise to the Bahamas where he is instantly attracted to a violet-eyed casino dealer. Only later does he learn that the lissome Serena is one and the same as the much-degreed Rena MacGregor, daughter of his longtime silent business partner, Daniel MacGregor. Serena makes it her practice to never get involved with gamblers, but the predatory gaze of Justin Blade steals her breath and steels her resolve to ignore his overtures. When Justin makes her an offer she can't refuse--the position of casino manager in his Atlantic City hotel-casino--Serena finds herself drawn to the man who worked his way up from nowhere, never swerving in his pursuit of financial success and possession of Serena. In this contemporary drama, the house (and the heart) always wins! Once settled as Justin's partner in business and in life, Serena invites Justin's sister Diana to visit. To Diana, Justin is the beloved older brother who abandoned her 20 years earlier, after their mother's death, leaving Diana to be raised by her cold Aunt Adelaide who demanded absolute obedience from her. Now a Harvard-educated lawyer in Boston, Diana is a cool operator, her emotions packed tightly away, until Caine MacGregor, her new sister-in-law's brother and infamous rogue of Harvard Law's ivied halls, greets her at the airport on her visit to get to know the brother she loved so long ago. Diana finds herself in turmoil, trying to deal with her hurt and anger toward her brother and the attraction that she feels for Caine who just happens to be near whenever Diana's well-guarded shell cracks. Caine works inexorably to overcome the much-exaggerated tales of his law school peccadilloes, slowly changing Diana's mind about his playboy reputation and teaching her to trust her heart and him. No one builds romantic tension better than Nora Roberts; even the second (or third or fourth) reading is every bit as exciting as the first! --Alison Trinkle
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Playing the Odds
No more well-intentioned family meddling! Serena MacGregor was on her own and looking for a challenge. She found it in the arms of roguish gambler Justin Blade. His charm and ruthless good looks invaded her every waking moment, but she was wary of a man who seemed to have secrets to hide. No way was this a setup -- what were the odds?
Tempting Fate
Attorney Caine MacGregor had a reputation for being a demon in the courtroom -- and in the bedroom. He yearned to break down Diana Blade's icy wall of control and release the passionate woman within. When he offered Diana a partnership -- in both business and pleasure -- could he entice her to risk everything for the love of a MacGregor?
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McGregors series.......2007-09-29
Have read all of the McGregors books, loved the series, look forward to more from Nora Roberts, would recommend to everyone who is a romantic at heart to read about the McGregors.
The MacGregors are the best...........2007-05-22
family I have read. I love the way Serena was able to handle Justin yet there were times Justin was able to handle Serena. They make one of the perfect couples I have read. Daniel (Serena and Caine's Dad) is the funniest dad I have ever read. He is all about family and wants grandbabies to bounce on his knee, Anna frets!!!. Diana and and Caine's story was great too. If you dont know, Diana and Justin are brother and sister and havent seen each other in about 15yrs so Serena askes Diana to come to The Commache and meet her and see Justin. She comes even though I dont think she wants to but Caine says she is curious. I agree. They both are a stuborn couple and are not afraid to admit that Diana is afraid to admit she loves him even though Caine admit is first. I am always in the mood for a argument and theirs is just as good, you always find out more about the couple that way. I cant wait to read Alan-Grants story. I have read the Macgregors so many times that creases in the page. Love Them...
IRISH BLOOD .......2007-03-12
THIS BOOK IS VERY WELL WRITTEN AND CAPTIVATING FROM BEGINNING UNTIL THE END . THE AUTHOR NORA ROBERTS IS ABLE TO SHOW US WHAT IS THE REAL MEANING OF IRISH PRIDE AND ALSO THEIR FAMILY VALUES WHICH I PERSONNALLY APPRECIATE A LOT . READING THIS BOOK ALSO GAVE ME A BETTER INSIGHT ON THE MORALS OF HOW CLANS USED TO OPERATE FOR THE MCGREGORS CLAN IS A FANTASTIC ONE WITH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY WHERE LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER IS A DAILY HABIT . THIS BOOK ALSO ALLOWED TO UNDERSTAND AND KNOW BETTER WHAT I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO IN A FAMILY TO BE BUILT . IT IS A ROMANTIC BOOK BUT SO WELL WRITTEN THAT THE STORIES OTHER THAN THE LOVE PART ARE ALSO CATCHY.
The MacGregors: Serana ~ Caine.......2007-02-01
Loved reading this book again I read it in the 1990's. Nora Roberts is the best.
NORA ROBERTS BOOK.......2007-01-27
I FOUND THAT MY PURCHASE WAS A GOOD ONE. I HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK YET BUT ALL NORA ROBERTS BOOKS ARE GREAT! THE SERVICE, DELIVERY AND CONDITION OF THE BOOK WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR BETTER SERVICE.
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- St -Germain in Germany
- Fifth in the Saint Germain series.
- The best to date of the St. Germain series
- mitigate... how can it mitigate?
- A new insight into St. Germain's life
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Tempting Fate
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
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Fifth in the Saint-Germain series (and number three for Stealth), Tempting Fate finds the count as guardian to a Russian war orphan during the Russian Revolution and the end of World War I. As he travels across Europe with his adopted daughter, he encounters three women -- all of whom will alter his tormented destiny: a duchess who will lead him into fateful temptation, a young widow who plunges him into an abyss of corruption and obsessive desire, and Madeline de Montalia -- the women for whom Saint-Germain will risk eternity to protect. Driven by his insatiable need for this woman who shares his terrible secret, Saint-Germain will commit a final, desperate act that could doom the lovers to a world of everlasting damnation.
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St -Germain in Germany.......2005-07-13
This is the fifth book in Yarbro's long-running St-Germain series, and it's one of the best. All of Yarbro's standard touches are here: the well-researched historical background (pre-WWII Germany), the narrow-minded brutality of most of the human characters, the horrors they inflict, St-Germain's involvement with a lonely woman, the danger that forces him to flee, the emotional losses he experiences, etc. etc. But there's another twist to this book: the immortal vampire becomes a father when he saves--and raises--an orphaned girl.
This presents us with a somewhat different view of St Germain than we get in the other novels in the series. Normally, the Count lives among humans and even loves a select few, but always knows that he will eventually be forced to move on. In this book, he loves in a way that he hasn't allowed himself to before. That, in combination with the more recent time period of the novel, makes the inevitable tragedy that much more poignant.
Fifth in the Saint Germain series........2002-10-01
This book, the fifth in the series about the vampire Franz Ragozy de Saint Germain, was originally intended to be the last of the series. (It says so, in the "about the author" section in the back.) Of course, there are roughly a dozen more out now; Yarbro keeps getting new ideas for the character, beyond what she'd originally planned. This is unquestionably the best written of the first five books in the series, but be warned: do not read it unless you are in the mood for tragedy. It is powerfully written, and captures all too fully the trauma that struck all too frequently in that time and place; "The Sound Of Music" this most assuredly is NOT. ("Hotel Transylvania" was set in prerevolutionary France, "The Palace" in renaissance Italy in the time of Botticelli, "Blood Games" in imperial Rome at the time of Nero, and "Path of the Eclipse" during the Mongol invasion of China; this is set primarily in Germany during the period between the world wars.)
There is little of the feel, all too evident in the first three books of the series, of the cheap Gothic Romance; the characters are very real, and so are the events (in at least two cases, a little TOO real for my taste, but I can't reasonably fault the author for that; the setting and period would not have been done justice had everything turned out well.)
For those unfamiliar with the series, the Comte de Saint Germain is a vampire who has "lived" since approximately 1500 BC; he has many of the typical features of the stereotypical vampire; he doesn't age, is difficult to injure, and needs to drink blood to survive. But unlike the stereotype, he doesn't kill with his blood-drinking, and blood itself is not sufficient; there must be an emotional connection as well, and the less emotional connection there is, the less satisfying the blood is. He can be killed by severing the spine or destroying the brain; other wounds are painful, but ultimately superficial. He is susceptable to sunlight, but less so than many vampires; he doesn't care for it, but hardly bursts into flame on exposure. Essentially, he sunburns easily. Similarly, he cannot rest unless it is on his native soil, and cannot cross running water. All of these prohibitions, however, are alleviated by the expedient of wearing his native soil in the soles of his shoes, using it in the foundation of any home he builds, and filling his mattress with it, so he CAN, in fact, be seen in broad daylight in the Mediterranean summer on shipboard.
The character is an unmitigated hero, not the antihero of most vampire fiction; wealthy, urbane, kind, generous, most worthy of emulation. Still, he's a bad man to cross. The series as a whole is highly recommended, and this book is powerfully written, if EXTREMELY unsettling.
The best to date of the St. Germain series.......2000-03-21
An extremely enjoyable book. What makes this story so good is St. Germains's poignant relationship with his ward Laisha. Against the backdrop of WWII, this non-stereotypic vampire travels through Europe protecting and helping the humans he has taken under his wing. He's a tragic figure with fine sensibilites. His ongoing but no longer requitable love for Madeline de Montalia, his tenderness toward Gudrun, and the way he cherishes Laisha all contibute our understanding of the seemingly enigmatic Count. I was very disappointed that the author chose not to develop the relationship between Laisha and her "Papa".
mitigate... how can it mitigate?.......1998-10-20
Le Comte de St. Germain is a much more real, more interesting vampire than any written by Anne Rice. This is vampire literature for the intelligent reader -- be sure to read Hotel Transylvania by the same author.
A new insight into St. Germain's life.......1998-10-07
This story, which takes place from the end of World War I thru the rise of the Nazi's in the 1930's, is set a few years after the end of "Writ in Blood" and continues a few of the peripheral characters first mentioned in that book. St. Germain, fleeing imprisonment in post-Revolution Russia, finds an abandoned 7 year old girl and takes her with him to his castle in Bavaria. He becomes Aleisha's guardian, and has the first time ever experience of raising a child. We watch, with him, as she grows from a frightened child to a confident, loving and outspoken young lady. For someone who hasn't changed in 4000 years, the opportunity to see his beloved child grow out of clothes, learn to play the piano, and gain a growing knowledge of the world (including an acceptance of his true nature) is an unique experience. But Germany and the world around them is changing as well, and eventually tragedy strikes.
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Tempting Fate
Meryl Sawyer
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Get ready to cry.......2005-05-19
If you are looking for a book that will tug at your heart strings, but still keep you held in suspense throughout the book than this one is for you. I would liked to have seen a few twists in the plot. Sometimes the bad people seem to repeat the same scenario over and over and although you don't know who they are until the very end, you never really seem to feel much of anything for them. The villian should be easily dispised or blow you away with the realization that they are some one entirely different than you expected. This one did not do either for me. Nevertheless, the climax near the end was extremely suspenseful, filled with action and emotions. I really did enjoy this book and would recommend it. The ending is what has stayed with me even sometime after I read this book.
Absoulutely the BEST!.......2001-01-10
The synopsis to this book does not do it justice! It has a very in-depth plot and makes you feel the character's emotions! I simply could NOT put it down- literally! I was so sad to see it end, yet at the same time I couldn't wait for it to end so that I could see what happens! I very strongly recommend this book. I have spent tons of time and money on this website and this is the first time that I have felt compelled to write a review. I hope you buy this book- if you like romantic suspense, you will LOVE Tempting Fate. I'm off to buy all the rest of her books now....
Absolutely Superb!.......2000-12-02
I just finished reading this book and I had to slow down because I did not want it to end. This was a wonderful book. I loved every minute of it. The Stanfield's clan was so twisted. But it made for exciting reading. I fell in love with little Rafi. He was so adorable. The love between Logan and Kelly was so touching. Tears streamed down my eyes several times. Logan really does sound like a man to die for. The things he went through during his childhood just broke my heart. I'd love to read more about Logan, Kelly, Pops, and Rafi. This was my first time reading Meryl Sawyer and now I must read more. This is one romantic suspense that I highly recommend. There is absolutely no way you could be disappointed. Go slow, because you will not want it to end. Enjoy.
OUTSTANDING.......1999-06-12
This is the first book I have ever read by Meryl Sawyer. I absolutely loved it. I definitely agree with the other readers, the best book ever. I think Logan and Kelly made a great couple. Many times I read books where one of the main characters is always nasty until the very end and that can be quite exasperating, this was a delightful change. My only regret is that the book ended. If there were more than five stars available to rate, I would rate it higher.
AN EXCITING READ!!.......1999-02-09
This book is a fantastic action packed read. It is worth your time and money. You'll love it. Trust me!
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Irish Magic.......2000-03-24
This is one of Reding's earlier books, and although it is a different time period and setting than what I normally read, I took a chance since I have enjoyed all of Ms. Reding's other stories. Am I glad I did! Mara and Hadrian brought such a wonderful story to Ireland's dark Cromwellian period. And the bathing scene is absolutely hilarious!
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- A Lot of Heat Without the Burn
- Tempting Fate is an enjoyable and HOT read!
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Tempting Fate
Tawny Taylor
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
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Fate Doherty, marketing director of Detroit's second largest dating service, is on top of her game-until she learns she must share close quarters with longtime rival and sexy bad-boy, Gabe Ryan. What's worse, he seems hell-bent on rekindling the old flame she thought she'd smothered years ago, until... Gabe is on a mission, and his strategy is simple: he'll do whatever it takes to get flame-haired Fate back in his bed, including risk more than their careers. But his lies shatter the tenuous trust he earns, leaving both their futures in the hands of fate.
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A Lot of Heat Without the Burn.......2006-06-18
I love Tawny Taylor's writing. She has managed, in "Tempting Fate", to give her characters depth and humor that would stand alone even without the hot love scenes. What I love about this story is that Gabe Ryan is madly in love with Fate Doherty and does everything he can to win her. Instead of the standard romantic ploy where both characters must discover their feelings, Ms. Taylor gives them a deeper goal of finding trust and respect for each other. I love this story and the love scenes only add to the romance. If you're not sure if you'll like erotic romance, Tawny Taylor is an excellent author to explore. She always gives the characterizations more attention than the sex.
Tempting Fate is an enjoyable and HOT read!.......2005-07-30
Fate Doherty's day starts out in the usual way, until she gets to work and discovers her company has been taken over by a rival, and she is forced to share her office with the one man she never wants to see again - Gabe Ryan. They were briefly involved years ago, but recently he's been a thorn in her side as the competition. Now she's forced to work with him, and she doesn't think she can do it without killing him first...
No one effects Gabe the way Fate does. Even when she's irritated with him, she makes him feel more alive than he can ever remember feeling. He blew his chances with her when they were younger, but now he's back in her life and he's not about to mess things up this time. But how can he concentrate on his plan when she is making him crazy, wanting only to touch her, to kiss her? And can he pull his plan off to save the day and win the woman who owns his heart?
"Tempting Fate" is an enjoyable read filled with wonderfully hot scenes. Reading Fate's reactions as she realizes who she's forced to work with will keep you flipping the pages, as will Gabe's outrageous behavior, which annoys her yet begins to turn her on. It's incredibly sexy how Gabe sets out to win Fate with his wicked promises and sincere devotion. I would have enjoyed to see them explore the competitive world of dating services and resolve the loose ends that started out so promising but then got left behind. Fate came across very strong in the beginning but weakened a bit as the story progressed, but it also served to showcase her tender heart. Gabe was very endearing and likeable throughout, even when he was in over his head, but always putting Fate first and showing how much he'd changed. He also had a bit of a naughty side that really made this story HOT. I will definitely read other stories by this author.
Sinclair Reid of Romance Reviews Today says:.......2005-03-03
In TEMPTING FATE, author Tawny Taylor writes a captivating tale with charming characters. She enthralls readers with emotion, passion, and a hint of humor peppered throughout, giving readers a delightful romance to heat up a cold winter's night. I chuckled as I read the one-liners at the beginning of each chapter. Talk about humor in an erotic romance.
Great job, Ms. Taylor.
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- read this and be swept away...
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Tempting Fate
Laurie Alberts
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin (T)
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read this and be swept away..........2001-04-19
This is the story of 20-year-old Allie, a troubled young woman with a fighting spirit, on the run from an unhappy past. Having drifted west across the continental US in search of something she can't put a name on, she spends her last dollars on a ferry to Alaska and steps off the boat in a fishing town called Vladimir. At last, she thinks, she's found the place she belongs. Vladimir is full of simple, honest people who've got a grip on what life's about and how it should be lived.
Or do they? As Allie puts down roots and gets to know the people of the town, she is drawn into their problems and secrets and private hells. She meets Nikolai, a Soviet emigre tormented by a shameful secret; Sonny, a beautiful Indian boy trapped by his own fears; and Vivian, Sonny's hard-drinking, hard-loving mother. Through Allie's memories, her own secret past is revealed. Her real longing is for a home and family to call her own, and it is this aching desire this leads her into danger, love, and tragedy.
This book is great -- a cross between The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (cast of desperate characters struggling for emotional survival in a no-exit town) and Huck Finn (runaway kid in an adventure/coming-of-age story). I don't know of another novel that features a female hero quite like Allie: brave, restless, troubled, searching, battered but resilient. Yet she is so familiar. She's all of us at that age: on the cusp of adulthood, looking forward and back at the same time; searching, hoping, driven, and a little desperate, trying to find our way and forge a life of our own.
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