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Afterburn: A Novel

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Many of us walk around day after day being consumed by life's little dramas and end up missing out on some of the more important things like love and companionship. Not to mention the folks who are mad about irrational things and those who are consumed by insecurities that prevent them from going after their heart's desires. These people are just wasting time. And that is the theme Zane focuses on in her latest release, AFTERBURN.

Rayne and Yardley eye each other at the bank where Rayne works on a daily basis, but it is months of wasted time and outrageous dating shenanigans before they finally hook up with each other. Once they do, though, it is a match made in heaven and they both realize how futile and empty their lives were without each other. Zane also examines the twin forces of friendship and betrayal, commitment and temptation, and faith and doubt through an ensemble cast of friends and family.

Zane has provided her readers with an exceptional plot infused with some of the most erotic sex imaginable. This is my first time reading one of her novels, and while few authors live up to the hype surrounding them, Zane actually surpassed my expectations. Her work is thoughtful, hilarious, sexy, and inventive. I look forward to more of the same from her in the future.

Reviewed by Kim Anderson Ray
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

The story line is average. Definitely not Zane's best work. The author states at the close of the book that her choosen ending was to show that tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. I however, felt that Zane injected hopelessness in this story. The message I got was if your life starts off diifficult you're going to have an horrible ending and there is no joy in the morning.

I loved the book so much! I could wait to get the cook and when I got it it took me 3 days to read it...I loved the characters Rayne and Yardley!! I was into the book from start to finish. I wasnt too happy on the ending and I am anxious to see how the sequel turns out. This book gives us the important lesson: dont take anything for granted.Live life to the fullest and dont waste time. If you want something go for it and dont waste time wondering...I hope you all enjoy the book as much as I did.

Zane is by far one of the best writers out here. I love the erotica in her stories but this story was something truly to think about. Zane trys to make us realize that tomorrow is not promised to any of us and we need to live each day as if it is our last and try to love and get the best out of life.

Yardley and Rayne were a special couple. Yardley was the PERFECT example of a TRUE man and how a man should treat a woman. I loved the way Yardley treated her and her mother (despite all her mothers issues).

I truly hope that there are man out there like Yardley but I haven't come across him yet....a man with a good job, nice car, penthouse, values, can make you wet just by talking to you and just overall loving you to the fullest.

All thru this book I was saying "man, I wish it was me".

But I was really surprised in the ending and I can't wait till Afterburn 2! Way to go - Zane!

I've read just about all of Zane's books and by far this 1 takes the cake. I've read plenty of books but this is the first book ever that has moved me to tears. I highly recommend it, not only is it an excellent read but it's written with purpose.

Zane has once again done her thang delivering the tastefully sizzling, descriptive, sexy AFTERBURN! First, I would like to commend her on her creative characters, imagination and expressing the importance of friendship. I'm a faithful fan that appreciates that each main character in each book share the common factor of having a strong friend to lean on. Yardley was every woman's fantasy being respectful, handsome and having much skills in the bedroom. Rayne in my opionion one of the more relatable main female characters created thus far. She's beautiful, young, successful and proudly full figured. The two of them went through their share of unsuccessful relationships before finding true love within each other. This book delivers so many impactful messages such as be careful who you trust, true friendship is treasured, know the people you date,true love can be found, timing is everything & LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. The jaw dropping ending is an unexpected change that has me drooling for the sequel "Solitaire: Afterburn 2".

I have to say that this newest addition to my Zane library(I have all of them) is the best. I absolutely fell in love with Yardley Brown. All the characters are wonderful and I can only imagine being Rayne growing up with a mother like Arjay a self proclaiming whore!!! Although I was a bit upset with the ending I see why Zane had to take it there to get her message across about not wasting time. We all tend to worry about the what if's instead of focusing on the here and now and what feels right at the time and Yardley and Rayne did just that, wasted time. But they made it through it all until....Now I can't tell u everything!!! All I can say, Afterburn is funny,sexy,and definitely Zane's best work yet!!

PS Raoul is even mentioned in this one, and who can forget Raoul!! Looking forward to Solitaire:Afterburn 2!!

Zane has done it again, created a masterpiece. This novel took you through the characters' struggles, growths and realizations. I really luved this book. It totally surprised me at the end. I am looking forward to the follow up to this. I laughed, I cried, I blushed, and really enjoyed the read.
I especially enjoyed how Zane shared some of her life experiences at the end. Keep 'em coming Zane.

I absolutely cherished this new addition to my Zane collection. In true Zane form, she weaved together her talent of comedy and her unique flare for the erotic while tranforming her ending into a drama filled yet meaningful reflection of life. I have to say , I didn't expect her to take the turn she did but I came understand.

Keep in mind, Zane readers, this book will tug at your heart strings and you my even find yourself laughing out louf, fantasizing and even crying. But, you will come to see that this is on of Zane best works to date.

This is the first book I ever read from Zane and I must say I am not disappointed at all. This is a book to have. It has drama, sex and love all wrap up in one. This book was glued to my hand for entire day. I laugh and I cried (seriously cried)I could not believe it after all the hell these two when throught, it was so sad how is ended. This book give hope to those who believe in love, soulmate and the one. If you dont believe in those, I still suggest you read it, it will change you. Absolutely love this book and will read it again.