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Romance Book ReviewsPage Two of TwoA Woman Betrayed by Barbara DelinskyWilliam Morrow, November, 2001Hardcover, 406 pages ISBN: 006621341X Subgenre: Contemporary Ordering information: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk 
Laura Frye seems to have it all. She has a wonderful
husband, two lovely children and is the owner of a successful
restaurant. But when her CPA husband Jeffrey doesn't show up
one night, Laura is plunged into a nightmare. It seems that
Jeffrey is wanted for tax fraud, and the IRS subsequently
freezes all her assets. When Jeffrey's brother Christian
appears on the scene (he was Laura's first love) it seems like
a dream come true. As Christian helps Laura sort through
the nightmare her life has become (not only was Jeff a
criminal, it appears he is an adulterer as well), the pair slowly begin
to fall in love. But can Laura put the past behind her
and start anew?
A Woman Betrayed was first issued as a mass market paperback. Now, her publishers have met the demand for the re-release in hardcover of the bestselling author's early works. Although written in 1991, A Woman Betrayed rings true today. Laura's story (unfortunately) is not far-fetched at all, as anyone who reads the news will know. Barbara Delinsky excels at characterizations: Laura, Christian and the other family members and friends all seem like real people. This is a story which will truly tug at your heartstrings, as you root for Laura and Christian to find the happiness that they both deserve. You Never Can Tell by Kathleen EagleMorrow, August, 2001Hardcover, 305 pages ISBN: 0380978164 Subgenre: Contemporary Ordering information: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk 
Kole Kills Crow is a hero of the Native American movement,
but he is now a fugitive from justice. Kile escaped from prison
where he was serving time on a murder charge which stemmed
from a protest which went horribly wrong. Living in a remote
cabin, he lives a solitary life until he is tracked down by
journalist Heather Reardon. Heather has always admired
Kole, and is determined to write his story. Heather finds
Kole in a ramshackle bar, and asks him to dance.
The handsome Kole is obviously a dangerous man,
and he is wary of a reporter digging into his past.
But the two find some common ground as they find
themselves falling in love. Kole and Heather
set out to Los Angeles with a small group of
Native American supporters, determined to set the
record straight once and for all -- and to address some
important political issues about the treatment of
Native Americans in this country.
Kathleen Eagle presents us with a moving and heartfelt story which also addresses some interesting political issues. Eagle knows her stuff, and her portrayal of the Native American culture and customs is fascinating. Kole and Heather have an immediate chemistry and their war of words on the path to true love is most entertaining. Romance Reviews Page One | Page Two Return to Book Reviews Index ** To visit the archives of romance novels reviewed in The IWJ, please click here. |