Just An Affair (Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories) [Paperback]

Eugenia O'Neal (Author)

Book Description

Series: Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories | Publication Date: November 1, 2003

Caryl Walker has just escaped to the Virgin Islands after breaking up with her married lover, Alexander Thorne. After keeping men at bay for almost a year, she meets Joshua Tain, the charming CEO of Tain Music, which happens to be the company that Caryl's father is trying to get his hands on. Following a terrible accident, Caryl is left with no memory of Joshua or her year in the Islands, which Alexander sees as an opportunity to convince her that their breakup never happened. How will Caryl react when she uncovers the truth?

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Genesis Press (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158571111X
• ISBN-13: 978-1585711116
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,913,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Series > Indigo Love

More About the Author

I am the author of three books, two works of fiction - Just an Affair and Dido's Prize - and the non-fiction, From the Field to the Legislature: A History of Women in the Virgin Islands.

I was born and grew up in the British Virgin Islands, an archipelago of more than 40 islands and cays, in the Caribbean and most of my books are set in the region.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars When its right, January 17, 2004

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This review is from: Just An Affair (Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories) (Paperback)

Using the Virgin Islands as its backdrop, JUST AN AFFAIR is a love story about putting it all back together after being hurt and humiliated. Caryl Walker is an attorney turned sea captain trying to escape the trauma of an affair gone bad with a married man. Having put that relationship behind her and vowing herself to a year of celibacy, Caryl's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets the handsome and successful Joshua Tain just weeks before her year is up. Joshua is in the Virgin Islands taking a much-needed break from the manipulative dealings of a corporate raider trying to take over his company. His itinerary puts him on the Elendil, a chartered boat on which Caryl is the captain. As she takes him on a tour of the Islands, they become infatuated with each other, making her vow of celibacy hard to continue.

As Joshua's vacation ends, both he and Caryl are secretly hoping their liaison was more than just a fling. An unfortunate diving accident leaves Caryl with short-term amnesia and a man from her past trying to make sure it lasts long enough for him to get what he wants. Alexander Thorne has divorced his wife, lost most of his financial standing and has promised to make Caryl a part of his life again by any means necessary. Joshua is just as determined to have Caryl too. He is confident that her memory will return because of what they shared before the accident. When Alexander and Joshua meet, who will remain standing once the dust has settled?

Eugenia O'Neal has constructed an interesting tale of love about a protagonist in a non-traditional role and she's managed to lace the novel with some of the environmental and social concerns of the Virgin Islands. She's created an interesting cast of well-developed characters, each contributing a unique twist to the story. I enjoyed this well-rounded novel for its tender view of love conquering all and making me aware of the societal issues prevalent in many countries and not just my own neighborhood.

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers