Again [Paperback]

Sharon Cullars (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006

The minute Chicago journalist Tyne Jensen spots the man with the sexy green eyes at her sister's wedding, she is haunted by the feeling that their meeting is more than chance. There is something familiar about David Carvelli, something that makes her remember another man's hands caressing her, his warm mouth igniting a fire along the sweep of her neck, his voice a deep growl in her ear - I'll never let you go...we're going to be together forever...David Carvelli can't explain his reaction to Tyne. Sure, she's a beautiful, intelligent woman with a great smile and skin like cinnamon silk. But there's something more. He isn't just intrigued by Tyne; he's drawn to her - just like the woman in his dreams. A woman he desires and pleasures and loves more than reason...a woman in grave danger whom he must protect...possibly even from himself...Caught up in a white-hot affair neither can resist or understand, Tyne and David have one chance to get it right, to uncover the secrets and sins of the past...before they are doomed to repeat them...

Editorial Reviews

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Tyne Jensen is a young black woman, a budding journalist who is about to find herself between jobs and a long time between relationships. At her sister's wedding, she meets David Carvelli, a handsome young architect whose dissolving partnership threatens his career. David feels an attraction, while Tyne feels repelled; both are powered by strange dreams they have been having of a forbidden love and passionate pursuit that leads to murder. David's mother, Carmen, is a psychic who senses a danger that connects her son to a man from the distant past with unresolved anger and violent proclivities. Carmen teams with a college student studying the genealogy of her family and is intrigued by the mysterious murder of a black schoolteacher in the late 1800s in New York. Cullars' debut novel skillfully weaves a passionate affair between a black woman and a wealthy white scion at the turn of the century in New York with a contemporary interracial affair in modern--day Chicago through a supernatural tale of love and redemption. Vanessa Bush
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758213700
• ISBN-13: 978-0758213709
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding!, May 27, 2006

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Again (Paperback)

Plagued by confusing sensual dreams, Chicago journalist Tyne Jensen desperately needs sleep. Waking night after night upset and unsatisfied is taking its toll. These hazy, erotic visions mix the past and present, but always involve the same mysterious man. When undercurrents of violence permeate her dreams, Tyne becomes truly frightened. Upon meeting architect David Carvelli, she is reminded of someone, but who? David's green eyes and deep voice can't be the ones vexing her dreams, can they?

Haunted by strange carnal dreams of his own, David is likewise drawn to Tyne. While she is interesting and beautiful, that doesn't completely explain his immediate and powerful infatuation with her. As with his dream woman, David is driven to possess and protect Tyne, and the pair are quickly embroiled in a torrid affair. The strength of their feelings are almost too much to endure. They seem destined to flame out. As past tragedies are slowly revealed, the two seem to be reliving them. Are Tyne and David doomed to repeat the past? Can a love that refuses to die get a second chance?

Mixing contemporary, historical, and paranormal elements, Again is an engrossing read. I enjoyed both the modern and historical tales. The realistic, yet dramatic look at interracial relationships in 1897 New York was powerful. Although it played havoc on Tyne and David's lives, I was glad love finally got a second chance. David and Tyne were strong, well developed characters who fit seamlessly into a contemporary urban setting. Together, they positively sizzle! David's decent was riveting. It was clear where he was going, but I was hoping and praying that he would find a way out. At times I was overwhelmed by all the characters, but they add to the depth of the story. Smart, sexy, and suspenseful, Again deftly weaves several interconnected subplots into one spellbinding erotic tale.


Cheryl
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Until We Meet Again, May 12, 2006

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Yasmin Coleman (PENNSYLVANIA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Again (Paperback)

Again by Sharon Cullars is a satisfying debut novel about romance, loss, love and the past that ties it all together. Alternating between present day and the late 1800s, set against the skyline of New York and the windy city of Chicago, Again tells the story of Tyne Jensen and David Carvelli. After a chance meeting at a wedding, Tyne and David feel as though they have met before but they cannot recall when or where. It is a d?j? vu moment that soon passes but does not alter the strong attraction they feel for each other. The mysterious aura that surrounds them quickly leads them into an intimate situation but once they come up for air, Tyne realizes that her life might be in danger as she recognizes David is the man who has been stalking her in her dreams for the past few months.

Again is an erotic and tantalizing story about a man and woman who relive the past, but are haunted by the present as they struggle to change the outcome of their future...and hope that time will not run out and allow the past to repeat itself...Again. From the intriguing prologue to the strong first few chapters, Again starts off with a bang and was an action-packed, page turner. Unfortunately, it stalled slightly in the middle and lost some of its steam. At other times, there was too much telling rather than showing and the romance theme overshadowed the suspense and paranormal rhythm. Aside from the steamy, tantalizing cover-which attracted my attention and made me pick up the book to read the description-my primary reason for reading Again was because it was touted as a paranormal, suspenseful read. Fortunately, the derailment was not enough to distract from an otherwise entertaining and exciting read. When the pacing picked up, once again I was taken into a world which captivated and reminded me of why I originally selected it. I was quickly turning the pages to see what the final outcome would reveal.

Again by Sharon Cullar is a spellbinding read which is creatively crafted and a refreshing change of pace. If you enjoy romance reads that include a paranormal flair and a touch of suspense then I encourage you to give Again a chance.

Reviewed by Yasmin
APOOO BookClub
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Story!, January 14, 2007

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L. Howell "Maeyami" (North Carolina-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Again (Paperback)

I just finished this book and I have to say that I was breathless during and after reading it. I had a friend tell me just a couple days before reading or even hearing about this book that he thought that we had been married in a former life. Two days later I find and begin to read this wonderful book. Coincidence? Serendipitous? Could be.... I was captivated by this book. This is the first book that I have ever read cover to cover in 24 hrs. I was so caught up in the story and the build up to the climax that I almost ignored my life for a bit! Great Book!