Dreams of Bali [Paperback]

C.J. Harte (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2008

Work, power, and success are the idols attorney Madison Barnes worships, and she s never allowed anything, or anyone, to interfere with attaining them except for her younger sister Dee. To help her sister out, Madison reluctantly agrees to spend a weekend with Dee s closest friend, a smart-ass troublemaker Karlie Henderson. To Madison s consternation, she discovers that the opinionated young college activist she remembers has turned into a wildly popular romance author and an attractive, exciting woman she can t quite keep out of her thoughts.

Karlie's life is in complete upheaval. Depressed and troubled, she's not looking forward to spending a weekend trying to be polite to her best friend's arrogant older sister. Memories of their past encounters leave both women unprepared for the different kinds of sparks that arise when they spend a day together on Madison's yacht. Suspicious of Madison's motivations, Karlie has no choice but to return home and try to move on with her life but the damage has already been done, and the consequences may be deadly.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bold Strokes Books (October 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602820708
• ISBN-13: 978-1602820708
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, fun, exciting read, March 11, 2011

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This review is from: Dreams of Bali (Kindle Edition)

I'm very leary about trying new authors. My favorites are Radclyffe and Susan X. Meagher. I decided to give this author a try even though the reviews on "Magic of the Heart" weren't spectacular. Dreams of Bali is an incredible read. The characters were well developed and the author gave just enough back story to be helpful, but not too much as to be repetitive and boring. The book grabbed me and I couldn't put it down until I finished it. It is a book about conquering your own demons to begin trusting again. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventure and romance.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, June 10, 2011

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Roses Are Red (new york, ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreams of Bali (Kindle Edition)

I read a lot of books in this genre (lesbian romance) for relaxation. Most books are predictable but fun. This book was different. I could not put it down once I started reading! I wish all writers were this good from the first page to the last. The characters were intriguing, they had a history which made their relationship very complex, and while the book started out as a romance it ended up being so much more! The characters will stay with me for sure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a romance, March 29, 2011

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TerryB "Lesfic fan" (Truro, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreams of Bali (Paperback)

Madison Barnes is a hot shot attorney and she owns her own successful company. Some of her clients fly the wrong side of the law, but she doesn't care, it's all money to her and she defends them regardless. Madison lives for her work and has no time for relationships, nor does she want one.. She just enjoys a string of one night stands. The one person Madison has any real connection with is her sister Dee, but she doesn't treat her very well either. Karlie Henderson is Dee's best friend and has worshiped Madison from afar for years. Madison thinks Karlie is a self opinionated trouble maker and avoids her whenever possible. In fact whenever the two women are together it ends in them being sarcastic and nasty to each other. One weekend, all that changes. Dee is going out of town and asks Madison to look after Karlie. Karlie's life is upside down. She is depressed about her personal life and can't imagine how she will get through the weekend with the arrogant Madison. But they soon find they are both attracted to each other. Madison doesn't want anything beyond a weekend with Karlie, but Karlie wants much more. Add to the mix some of Madison's criminal clients and the two women's lives will never be the same again.
I feel this book has been somewhat overlooked. It wasn't available in paperback here in the UK when it was first published and still isn't. It is much more than a simple romance. The story moves quickly along and it is exciting. I found that I couldn't put this down once I'd started it. Thank goodness for the availability of ebooks now.