Between the Lines [Hardcover]

Jayne Ann Krentz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2009

A mutually beneficial arrangement . . . with potential for endless passion! - Marrying her boss, prominent businessman Cormick Grayson, was a very reasonable proposition for a woman who'd been hurt in love before. It wasn't love and they were both OK with that. But the heat in Grey's eyes told Amber there was more to this passionless marriage than he was revealing and soon Amber yearned to feel the things she vowed she would never risk again . . .

Editorial Reviews

Review

As a marriage proposal, it was lacking, but as a business proposition, it was definitely worth considering. When Cormick first suggested that he and Amber get married, Amber thought her boss was joking. They had the perfect working relationship, but there was definitely no passion between them. But the more Amber thought about the idea, the more it made sense. After all, she had had enough of passion--her last relationship with a sexy race car driver had crashed and burned in a most spectacular manner--so why not marry someone she trusted and respected? What Amber doesn't realize is that Cormick wants the real deal; he isn't about to settle for a polite marriage of convenience. This is vintage Krentz, both in that it was first published in 1993, and in that it showcases the elements that have made her so popular, her sharp wit and flair for sexy romance and wonderfully entertaining subplots, such as the one in this tale involving the collected works of a long-lost poet. --Booklist, 15th September 2009

About the Author

Jayne Ann Krentz's acclaimed "New York Times" bestsellers include "Light in Shadow, Smoke in Mirrors, Lost and Found, Soft Focus, Eye of the Beholder, Flash", and "Grand Passion". She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under her own name, futuristic novels as Jayne Castle (also available from Pocket Books), and historical romance novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick. She lives in Seattle.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers (November 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727868039
• ISBN-13: 978-0727868039
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #265,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 35 million copies of her books in print.

Building on the success of her DREAMLIGHT TRILOGY in 2010, Jayne is now focused on writing the LOOKING GLASS TRILOGY. This series will follow the Quicksilver Mirror (a paranormal artifact) through all three of Jayne's worlds covering a time span of several hundred years.

The first LOOKING GLASS book, IN TOO DEEP, will feature Fallon Jones, a recurring character from Jayne's contemporary ARCANE SOCIETY series of novels.

When she's not writing, Jayne can be found at her favorite social networking site posting messages to her fans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Krentz (reprint), September 3, 2000

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Tina "tinaellorascave" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Between The Lines (Mass Market Paperback)

If you haven't yet read this category length novel originally printed in the mid-eighties, definitely get it. This is Krentz at her laugh out loud, wittiest best.

Amber Langley moves to Seattle (where else in a Krentz?) in an effort to leave her former life behind. Six months ago, she broke up with Roarke Kelly, a race car driver she had had an intense, passionate affair with. Determined to never again be a prisoner of her tempestuous passions, she agrees to marry her mild, plodding boss Cormick Grayson for completely sensible reasons. Little does Amber know, Gray is really a Superman in Clark Kent's clothing...

This book has some of the best one-liners Krentz has ever penned. The relationship between the protagonists is right on target, the sex is hot, and the comedy is classic JAK. Don't miss this one while it's still in print.

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Krentz at her best, August 9, 2000

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K. Lininger (FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Between The Lines (Mass Market Paperback)

The storyline is very typical of Ms. Krentz the tall dark and handsome business man and the shy and reserved woman. It may be typical but it works.....Amber marries her boss for convience after all they get along so well and the boss Cormick says he marries her because they like each other but of course he's head over hills but knows she's weary of relationships. What they have together works with a lot of laughs, intrique and warmth. You finish reading this book and wish them the best.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prime Krentz, November 18, 2000

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Linda Hurst "Your Bookie" (Aubrey, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Between The Lines (Mass Market Paperback)

As a long time Krentz fan I have always found this book to be a favorite re-read. The heroine and hero are wonderful--the story of sleeping beauty is always a favorite and this heroine is definitely emotionally in deep slumber. But, what really sets this story apart is Jayne's terrific invention of the western poet Twitchell. The bad poetry is hilarious and yet just enough "off" to mimic real western poetry from the likes of Bad Bart and other 49er era poets.

The denouement with the cheating ex-boy friend getting the fright of his life is hilarious--a fun book that is high on my comfort shelf.