Love Beyond Reason [Mass Market Paperback]

Sandra Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994

Katherine wanted to believe Jason Manning wasn't like his ruthless family, but secrets and lies were part of his heritage. Katherine knew she could be destroyed by a truth she feared to face, and a love she could not resist.

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From Publishers Weekly

When her sister's abusive husband dies, and then her sister dies in childbirth, Kathryn Adams takes her newborn niece and hides her from the child's wealthy and overbearing grandparents. Jason Manning, her brother-in-law, finds Kathryn, determined to take his brother's daughter into his own custody. But they each discover the other is not what they imagined, and between the unwanted attraction that rises between them, and their love for the baby, they work out a compromise to provide the child with a permanent and loving home. Renée Raudman is adept at creating voices, and the characters are vividly and accurately portrayed. Her own voice in the narration is strong and mature, and in dialogue she slides from the youthful heroine to the older grandmotherly neighbor convincingly. Her performance does the male characters justice as needed, with the big and powerful hero sounding just that, and the old curmudgeon sidekick appropriately portrayed. First released 30 years ago (under Brown's pseudonym, Rachel Ryan) the slightly dated book is a classically fulfilling romance and an enjoyable listen. A Grand Central paperback. (Dec.)
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"AUTHOR SANDRA BROWN PROVES HERSELF TOP-NOTCH".

-- Associated Press

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446360708
• ISBN-13: 978-0446360708
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.8 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Authors, A-Z > ( B ) > Brown, Sandra

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat predictable but still a great story!, June 11, 2001

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"amylouise66" (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Beyond Reason (Mass Market Paperback)

While parts of the story were predictable, the story still captured and enthralled me. I could not put this one done!

Katherine's sister's husband (Peter Manning) is killed in a car accident along with his mistress. Later that same night she goes into labor only 7 months pregnant - gives birth to a baby girl but unfortunately dies due to complications. Just before she dies she pleads with Katherine to take care of her baby and not the let the Mannings raise her. As soon as she can leave the hospital, Katherine takes baby Allison and moves to Texas.

One day Jason Manning, Peter's brother, shows up at her door explaining that he is there to take Allison. As is somewhat expected, they felt an instant attraction to each other and start a relationship. Jason happens to be the black sheep of the Manning family and also wants to protect Allison from his parents.

There are many miscommunications and misunderstandings along the way. As with any good romance there are also many steamy moments along the way! A few unexpected events arise and kept me reading and wanting more until the very end.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must Sandra Brown read., February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Love Beyond Reason (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read all of Sandra's books and I put this right up at the top of her best. This book is only seconded by Sandra's MIRROR IMAGE. A must read for any romance reader. Jason Manning is what dreams are made of.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite, March 30, 2002

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Claire Thornton (El Dorado, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Beyond Reason (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 29) (Paperback)

characters: Jason Manning and Katherine Adams
Katherine runs away with her new born niece to save her from Katherine's brother-in-laws parents; Jason follows and finds her; trust is lacking from the beginning but slowly builds and they will find the way to each other.

wonderful humor in their interactions