Fever [Hardcover]

Linda D Grosvenor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

On the heels of her bestselling and highly acclaimed sophomore novel LIKE BOOGIE ON TUESDAY, Grosvenor reintroduces readers to the characters they met and loved in her earlier novel...Nina, her sister Troi, her husband Tim and now Carla and Sam Singleton who bring new meaning to "for better or for worse." In this highly charged novel Troi finds her loyalty to her best friend Carla on the line when an inappropriate attraction to her friend's husband spins their world out of control. Nina is married to the man she loves but will ghosts from his past come and uproot their sensitive future? Carla doesn't know why she's withdrawn but her husband Sam is losing patience. When he shares his troubles with his sister-in-law, he discovers they have much in common--including feelings for one another that have been hidden all along.

Editorial Reviews

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"A truly impressive work of fiction!" -- Mary Monroe of God Don't Like Ugly

"Captivating and well written..." -- Book-remarks.com

"FEVER is a fantastic reading experience." -- Harriet Klausner, Amazon #1 Reviewer

"Grosvenor breathes life into the characters by artfully exposing their motivations, fears, and desires." -- Marcus Major of A Man Most Worthy

"[A] gifted story-teller...this book is truly addictive." -- Patrik Bass, ESSENCE Book Editor

About the Author

Linda Dominique Grosvenor was born and raised in New York by a parent of Caribbean descent. She cornered success and an attentive audience with her sophomore novel LIKE BOOGIE ON TUESDAY. Her highly anticipated sequel FEVER hit bookstores in January 2003 amidst much fervor. Word about this sizzling new release is spreading like wildfire.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 233 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583142614
• ISBN-13: 978-1583142615
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,101,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You Give Me Fever!, January 21, 2003

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K. Kimbrough "kkimbr7" (Bakersfield, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fever (Hardcover)

Two marriages on opposite coasts experiencing marital difficulties, though having nothing to do with each other, are impacted by one woman who is struggling with her own cross to bear. This is the story being told in Linda Dominique Grosvenor?s sequel to Like Boogie on Tuesday; Fever.

Tim Richardson, a filmmaker, and his wife Nina are experiencing the marital woes of loneliness and possible infidelity. Carla Robertson-Singleton, a teacher, and Sam Singleton, in real estate, are experiencing the marital woes of secrets. Troi Singleton, Nina?s sister and Carla?s best friend, is trying to get her life back together and raise a teenaged daughter. At one point or another all of them find themselves sitting in the middle of Troi?s living room wondering what has gone wrong in their lives and relationships

Ms. Grosvenor has written a good book that had me at word one. Since I haven't read her first book, Like Boogie on Tuesday, this was my first time reading this author. I thought the book was well written and it held my interest. I indeed became involved with the characters and emotionally affected by their choices. Some of the choices made seemed to come from a place I couldn?t relate to and it left me frustrated, yet thoughtful. Others choices I felt were right in line with my choices. Ms. Grosvenor does have the knack to stay true to her characters and I liked that a lot.

Although this is a sequel the book does stand on its on. I am sure that reading the first would give a clearer picture, however it is not necessary. It is very difficult for me to go back and read the first book after reading the sequel out of order but I know that eventually I will have to give Like Boogie on Tuesday a chance. Fever is a recommendable read.

Kotanya
APOOO BookClub

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Life!, October 31, 2003

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Donna Conger (Utah, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fever (Hardcover)

I am a romance writer who's used to writing stories with some issues and happy endings. I write stories that help the reader escape. I loved "Fever" for its romance, but its no holds barred face off with the real issues women face. I love a good plot, but "Fever" was neatly balanced with an explosive plot and deeply drawn characters that made me mad, frustrated, and happy. I can't wait to read "Like Boogie on Tuesday", and all of Ms. Grosvenor's books! She truly has something to say to women of all races.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars deep relationship drama, January 18, 2003

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fever (Hardcover)

Nina loves Tim, but resents the fact that he spends 110% of his time on his film. Ignoring Nina, Tim directs and produces his film while also working on distribution. Nina feels ignored and her own identity buried under the avalanche of being the wife of Tim the moviemaker. In spite of loving him and having given up her own career and Brooklyn home to accompany Tim to California, Nina decides she cannot compete with his mistress, film making so she flees Los Angeles for New York.

Sam loves Carla, but struggles with her inability to show she cares for him. However, Sam fails to really see what is mentally destroying Carla, who believes she cannot turn to her spouse for solace. She holds a secret that if revealed probably will destroy her marriage, his love for her, and ultimately her life.

Troi has been there and done that as a survivor of the downside of relationships. She has turned around her negatives into a positive. Feeling altruistic and mature, Troi wants to share her experience with these two couples struggling to survive after the initial rush of passion has ended.

Fans of deep relationship dramas starring real people struggling with their past and present will relish Linda Dominque Grosvenor?s strong insightful tale. The theme focuses on the exertions of the two couples to make it as a pair while not losing one?s own essence. Troi serves as the role of model/mentor as well as the literary device that links the couple?s subplots into a cohesive story line. FEVER is a fantastic reading experience.

Harriet Klausner