Midsummer Moon (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Doris Johnson (Author)

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June Saxon has had a run of bad luck. First, her friend Carlotta stole the money she invested in a joint business venture, running off to marry a wealthy man; then she was injured on the job and now can't work as a stewardess. But just when things look bleak for Johnson's feisty heroine, a possible job in Paris materializes, and her former friend Carlotta's ex-husband, Matt Gardiner, pays back the stolen money. At first, she's insulted, but she needs the money so she takes it; and later, when the two accidentally meet on the moonlit beach, sparks fly. June wonders why she is drawn to the same man as her dishonest friend but soon finds out he's a breeder of basenji dogs and not the man she thought he was. Other misconceptions haunt their fledgling relationship while June's job opportunity in Paris hovers in the background in this delightful African American romance. Patty Engelmann
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583142134
• ISBN-13: 978-1583142134
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,729,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By The Light of The Moon, February 8, 2002

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T. B. Robinson "Toni Bonita" (St. Marys, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midsummer Moon (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

June Saxon used her inheritance to start a business with some one she thought was a friend. Cheated out of every thing, she then has to quit her job due to an accident. When she starts getting her life back together here comes Matt Gardiner. Matt just happends to be the ex-husband of her ex-partner. June doesn't want his money, nor anything else he has to offer. When he offers to buy the house she is living in she is livid.But a chance meeting on the beach where she faints and he has to take her home. They both realize they have an attraction for each other. The question is can he trust another woman, can she trust the man who was once married to her cheating partner. Together the battle fire, two seperations, jealousy, only to meet once again under the light of the slivery moon to find love.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Moon or Summer?, April 2, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midsummer Moon (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

MIDSUMMER MOON by Doris Johnson is the story of June Saxton, an airline stewardess and Matt Gardiner, a member of the famous Mabel Food Company. The premise of the story is their inability to communicate verbally with each other and the havoc it causes. Duped monetarily by her friend during a business venture, June withdraws into herself becoming insecure and depressed. Matt saves the day for June but with her lack of trust in human beings, she cannot see the forest for the trees. Why would Matt make good on someone else's duplicity?

This is my first time reading a romance novel by Doris Johnson and I found it delightful and somewhat different. Johnson's locales are serene and made for romance; she highlights large houses that are used to board multiple people, i.e., bed and breakfast type homes and she showcases nontraditional occupations. One concept that is familiar is the family theme running through the book, which is refreshing. Several couples and their relationship issues are touched upon which adds a nice flavor to the novel, giving you a different take on the personalities at play and their resolve. Add brooding males, strong willed females and other humorous characters and MIDSUMMER MOON becomes a pleasurable reading experience.

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, wonderful book, October 28, 2002

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S. M. Anderson "sma331" (Lithia Springs, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midsummer Moon (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. I could not put it down, keeping my fingers crossed that June and Matt would get together. Wonderful read.