Corporate Affair [Paperback]

Stephanie James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

Under Kalinda Brady's cool silk surface was a smoldering heart waiting to be set afire. But the beautiful tycoon hadn't expected the sparks to fly with Rand Alastair, artist and fisherman, the stranger whose caresses left her yearning for more. Kalinda had come to Colorado determined to avenge a lost love. She had arranged the setup, and her ex-fiancee had taken the bait. But she was shaken by Rand's powerful embrace, torn between passion for revenge and hunger for this lover who conquered her heart, stole into her world and proceeded to make it his own.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harlequin (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373806655
• ISBN-13: 978-0373806652
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An oldie but goodie, May 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Corporate Affair (Paperback)

The following review is from Danyelle Warden:

Rand Alistair appears to be an artistic fisherman who runs a little gallery in a small Colorado town that majors in ski tourism - at least at first glance. Kalinda Brady intends to crush her ex-fiancé's plans for an intimate reunion by cruelly throwing his emotions back in his face. However, Rand interferes in her plans when he convinces her she doesn't need that kind of petty revenge. After what Kalinda views as a one-night-stand, Kalinda leaves for Denver to return to running her business. Rand had a great deal more in mind than a meaningless fling.

Kalinda is astonished when her ex-fiancé calls her declaring his intent to force a hostile takeover of her company - the company Kalinda single-handedly salvaged after her father's untimely death and her fiancé's abandonment. Kalinda goes through with the dinner party she had planned with the intent to notify her company the following day of the pending disaster. Rand shows up unexpectedly and informs Kalinda that he is here to save her from the pending drama. Kalinda's company is appalled at first when they think that Rand is taking them over with her permission, but when the threat is explained and Rand takes a proactive stance for the company's success, Kalinda's employees rally. The couple defeat Kalinda's ex-fiancé and would-be corporate shark as they realize the depth of their own feelings. Kalinda and Rand decide to plan for a long-term future and marriage after sorting out the confusing circumstances of their meeting and subsequent courtship.

This book appeared in the early 80's, and with that in mind, there are many dated components. HIV hadn't yet appeared, so safe sex was not the issue it has become in recent years. Kalinda is no innocent virgin, but she abides be her own set of values and ethics. Kalinda also enjoys the culinary arts and is an accomplished cook. However, Kalinda is precisely what she appears, a successful, young businesswoman struggling in a predominantly male environ. Rand is not at all what he initially appears to be, though. Rand has left the business world because he did not like what he saw in himself. This happens in other books to JAK heroes - self-realization, distaste for single-minded, selfish success, and uncertainty regarding new direction. Kalinda fears that she is the catalyst that brings Rand back to the corporate world, which she is. But, Kalinda fears that Rand will no longer need her once he retains his position within the corporate environment. Rand's agenda includes the corporate world only because Kalinda intends to resides there.

Several familiar themes appear in this novel: deceiving appearances (Gift of Gold, Gift of Fire, Crystal Flame, Scandal, and Rendezvous, to name just a few), gourmet cooking (Double Dealing, Deep Waters and many more), trust (any JAK book you happen to pick up), and misconstrued attraction (Silver Linings, Golden Change, etc. etc.). These issues combine to create an enjoyable read under 200 pages. This flagship of the Silhouette Desire line serves as one of JAK's earliest corporate settings. Corporate Affair is still pretty easy to locate and is worth the effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amanda Quick writes as Stephanie James. "Amorous Ambush", July 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Corporate Affair (Paperback)

Pick an Amanda Quick, Jayne Anne Krentz, or Stephanie James,
or many of other aliases; and you've a great story. "Corporate
Affair" Kalinda Brady is a successful tycoon bent on revenge. She travels to Colorado. But she soon finds herself struggling against nostalgic desires and the afflicting charms of an ex with his own plans.