His Only Obsession (Silhouette Intrigue) [Import] [Paperback]

Beverly Barton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Mills & Boon (February 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0263859401
• ISBN-13: 978-0263859409
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,159,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

An avid reader since childhood, Beverly Barton wrote her first book at the age of nine. Since then, she has gone on to write well over seventy novels and is a New York Times bestselling author. Beverly lives in Alabama in the U.S.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars SKIP THIS ONE!, May 15, 2007

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Janet (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: His Only Obsession (Silhouette Romantic Suspense) (Mass Market Paperback)

Warning: this is not a usual Beverly Barton. I, too am a big Beverly Barton fan, but I am sorry, Ms. Barton, but this was a dud. The whole story and book was just plain stupid. This was the very worst Barton book I have read. The island, the natives with their magic spears, the high priest on the mount and the sacrifice to the gods was just ridiculous. No suspense, no character development, no chemistry between h/h (their romance went from 0 to 60 in no time at all, even though she typically "didn't trust men to love her" and he "didn't want to get married again"), boring secondary characters who acted and spoke out of character (what little character that was written), and so on. But, mostly it reminded me of the movie, "Joe Vs. the Volcano" except without the humor, the well devoloped characters, the romance of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, and of course without the volcano. The character of Gwen did not make sense. She was abandoned by her father, but when he calls years later to invite her on another of his searches, she flies off to help him. Then, when he betrays her, she isn't upset, nor is she upset to leave him behind on the island. I also found it strange that after witnessing the gory death of Mick instead of reacting as I would expect anyone would, such as screaming or vomiting or crying, she just calmly and all too easily escaped. The initial suspense plot of the drug runners went nowhere and the villains, Molly and Mick, were inconsequential. By the time Molly and Mick met their demises, I didn't care one way or the other. I just wanted the book to end. What was most disappointing was the complete veering away from the whole Protector's theme and the Dundee agency.

Warning no. 2: This is a fantasy/science fiction book. If this is the route the Protector's series is taking, it is time to end the series. It has had a good run, but it appears the plots are drying up. Ms. Barton needs to stick with the here and now, which she does so well, and not hop on the fantasy bandwagon. If she joins the fad of writing vampire stories, I will be gravely disappointed.

I loved The Dying Game. Ignore the bad reviews for that one and read it instead of this. I've decided I can't trust the reviews for Beverly Barton books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars His Only Obsession, July 24, 2007

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: His Only Obsession (Silhouette Romantic Suspense) (Mass Market Paperback)

Gwen Arnell's father has forsaken everyone and everything around him to find a mystical island that only he believes exists. When he disappears, Gwen is determined to find him. Her search leads her to the dangerously attractive ex-CIA agent Will Pierce.

Will is working on a missing person's case that intersects with Gwen's search for her father. Soon, Will and Gwen are working together to find Will's missing person and Gwen's missing father. Will wasn't expecting to have a partner on this mission, especially one that he finds so attractive.

When their search plunges them into extreme danger, Will learns he will do whatever it takes to protect Gwen.

I just recently discovered Beverly Barton. I have been missing out! I have been gobbling up every Beverly Barton book I can find. When I saw that she had a new book out, I squealed like a little girl. I had to have His Only Obsession!

Will is so totally lickable. I love that Gwen wasn't perfectly beautiful but that Will found her undeniably attractive. And the paranormal element just added to the suspense of the book. His Only Obession has amped up my Beverly Barton obsession. Color me desperate for more from Ms. Barton!

Annmarie reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars his only obsession, March 30, 2007

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Amber L. Wolbeck - See all my reviews
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This review is from: His Only Obsession (Silhouette Romantic Suspense) (Mass Market Paperback)

Finding him meant risking herself. After her father's disappearance, Gwen Arnell was desperate to find him- even follow his route to a legendary island. She would do anything to shield him from harm, but who would protect her from the sensual private investigator who'd just become her unlikely rescuer?

Ex-CIA agent Will Pierce came to Puerto Nuevo for a missing persons case and didn't expect a beautiful partner. The paradise teemed with unseen perils, and Gwen could be the key to both their missions. As mortal danger found them, Will realized just how far he'd go for a love that had become his most passionate obsession....

Overall the book was interesting as you followed the journey they take you on.