Affair of the Heart (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

JANICE SIMS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1996 | Series: Arabesque

In search of some much-needed rest, Cara Lynn Garrett, a successful veterinarian, returns to her Kentucky hometown and finds herself pursued by two very different men--Evan Fitzgerald, scion of a wealthy and powerful family, and construction company owner Jordan Davidson. Original.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Arabesque (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786002808
• ISBN-13: 978-0786002801
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,243,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've always loved stories. When I was too young to read I loved listening to my parents and grandparents tell stories. I come from a family of storytellers. On lazy Sunday afternoons we would sit on the porch and the adults would try to top each other with outlandish tales. Some of them had a moral, some were funny, some were scary but all of them were completely enthralling. When I learned to read you could always find me with a book in my hands. The library was my favorite place in the world, and it still is. From the time I was seven, I was writing my own stories. At first they were very short and usually mimicked some fairy tale I'd read or heard. Then when I was in high school I started writing longer stories with romantic themes. A shy, awkward teen, the heroines in my stories were never like me, they were outgoing, together, and always got the cute guy. To date, I'm the author of sixteen novels and nine short stories that were included in some very interesting anthologies. I am blessed to be able to do what I was born to do: write. Because I never take my blessings for granted, I work hard at my craft and I hope it's reflected in the stories I produce. Ultimately, I write stories that I want to read. I'll say to myself, "You know, I've never read a book about African American shapeshifters, or a book in which the sea is so prominent it's like one of the major characters." So I wrote OUT OF THE BLUE. I hope you'll read it if you haven't had the chance to do so. Or I'll think to myself, "What if angels and humans mated and their offspring were still living on Earth?" So I wrote AVENGING ANGEL in the anthology, CREEPIN'. Ideas come to me in the strangest ways. Sometimes I dream them up, literally. I've always had very vivid, colorful dreams. They're better than any movie. And I remember every detail of them when I awaken. This is why I keep a dream journal. And I always suggest to aspiring writers that they keep one. You never know where your next idea is going to come from. Most of all, though, my ideas come from everyday people. Normal people who are really much more interesting than they think they are. I believe we are all special and we all have a story to tell. What's yours?

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An on the edge of your seat page turner, November 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Affair of the Heart (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

I think Affair of the Heart is one of Janice Sims best works,yet.I have read this book four times so far.It not only has hot,romance scenes;Affair of the Heart has humor and a storyline any true author would die for. If you have not read this book,I ask that you do.I,for one, am looking foward to reading more of Janice Sims's natural talent.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, June 12, 2000

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This review is from: Affair of the Heart (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

I am in the process of reading all of Janice Sims books and I must ssy that this is one of her best ones. The character of Cara Lynn was well written. You really understood what she was going through. Throughout the book Cara Lynn had alot of things that she she had to deal with and the main thing was to open up and face her fears so that she could express love. Jordan was the man to die for, hard working and just fine. Love was expressed all throughout this book. Everyone will truly enjoy this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful story!, October 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Affair of the Heart (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Cara Lynn Garrett is a sister with a problem most of us can only dream of. She has to choose between the two most eligible bachelors in her hometown. One, Evan Fitzgerald, is an extremely wealthy heir of the town's most powerful family. The other, Jordan Davidson, is the owner of a successful construction company. Both of these "drop dead" gorgeous men are willing to do whatever it takes to win the love of Cara Lynn. With this scenario, it's no wonder that this novel is full of romance and beautiful love scenes. And not to worry, when Cara Lynn lets her heart lead her to love, the choice she makes will not disappoint.

Janice Sims is a magnificent storyteller. Just when you think you've got the ending figured out she throws in a twist. Whether you're cheering on your favorite bachelor (Evan or Jordan), or silently crying for a character who has received a dire prognosis - you will not be unmoved.