Review
A red-hot, sizzling read that keeps you reading faster and faster until the last page is turned. Ms. Tomlinson cleverly ties the knots, weaves the tale, creates characters that are as real and fresh as the headlines in tomorrow's newspaper. She delivers a sexy, involved, well-written tale of love and life. Grab this one, you won't be disappointed. -- Word Museum, April 1999
A savvy, down to earth tale about taking chances and realizing your dreams. -- Rendezvous, May 1999
Dar Tomlinson has garnered much praise for her sensitive treatment of interracial themes in her previous romances. While DESIGNER PASSION touches on the hero's partial Native American heritage in his relationship with the young boy, Adam, and mentions the heroine's Jewish heritage, these factors are not a source of conflict for them. They do give a realistic diversity to the often homogenous world of the romance novel. This is an exciting, well written book about business, fashions, family, betrayal and love; one that sweeps the reader along to the satisfying end. -- Romance Communications, April 1999
Dar Tomlinson has written a heart-tugging romance that breaks down ethnic stereotypes and proves once again that love is the greatest liberator. -- Romantic Times, May 1999
A savvy, down to earth tale about taking chances and realizing your dreams. -- Rendezvous, May 1999
Dar Tomlinson has garnered much praise for her sensitive treatment of interracial themes in her previous romances. While DESIGNER PASSION touches on the hero's partial Native American heritage in his relationship with the young boy, Adam, and mentions the heroine's Jewish heritage, these factors are not a source of conflict for them. They do give a realistic diversity to the often homogenous world of the romance novel. This is an exciting, well written book about business, fashions, family, betrayal and love; one that sweeps the reader along to the satisfying end. -- Romance Communications, April 1999
Dar Tomlinson has written a heart-tugging romance that breaks down ethnic stereotypes and proves once again that love is the greatest liberator. -- Romantic Times, May 1999
From the Back Cover
Xtreme Skiwear's designer/owner Holly Harper is half Jewish, fully desperate. Seven years ago her husband disappeared while in the Orient. Now going broke, she needs a silent investor. Chess Baker, an entrepreneur whose Choctaw ancestors rode the Great Plains, signs on as her white knight. But there are strings attached to the partnership deal Chess cuts with Holly. He'll maintain controlling interest, oversee all decisions.
The office Holly and Chess share is too small to ignore the passion simmering between them, but the partners clash on all fronts. The ghost of Holly's husband is a third party in their relationship. Betrayed in his first marriage, Chess won't bed another man's wife. While he works to honor his pledge to Holly, his personal empire crumbles, and he risks losing the young Navajo boy he informally adopted on his ranch. Holly has her husband declared legally dead, but he shows up on her doorstep, laying claim to his wife and Xtreme.
