No Compromise (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

ROCHELLE ALERS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | Series: Arabesque

As the driven executive director of The Sanctuary, a program dedicated to reaching out to victimized women, Jolene Walker has neither the time nor the energy for a personal life...until she meets United States Army Captain Michael Kirkland, a sexy, powerfully compelling intelligence expert who tempts her to trade in her eighteen-hour work days for sultry mights of sizzling passion. But their bliss is shattered when Jolene takes on a mysterious new client whose deadly secrets plunge her into a terrifying world of danger, leaving Michael no choice but to risk everything to save the woman he loves...

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Driven by a need to protect others from the same fate as her twin sister, murdered by an abusive husband, Jolene Walker becomes director of The Sanctuary, an agency that helps addicted, abused women. U.S. Army Captain Michael Blanchard Kirkland, on a six-month leave from the Pentagon to avoid sexual harassment from his general, meets Jolene on a blind date and finds himself immediately attracted to her. But they've both had problems with relationships before. As her romantic life picks up, the rest of Jolene's world falls apart. Someone vandalizes The Sanctuary. An attempt is made on her life. One of her clients is murdered. Alers paints such vivid descriptions that when Jolene becomes the target of a murderer, you almost feel as though someone you know is in great danger. Fans of the romantic suspense of Iris Johansen, Linda Howard, and Catherine Coulter will enjoy this first installment of the "Hideaway Sons and Brothers Trilogy," part of the continuing saga of the "Hideaway Legacy." Shelley Mosley, Glendale P.L., AZ
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

The prolific Alers adds to her African American Hideaway Legacy romance series the tale of Michael Kirkland, on leave from the Pentagon, and Jolene Walker, who runs the Sanctuary, an organization that helps women who are victims of domestic violence and substance abuse. Because Jolene's own marriage had fallen apart when she tried, unsuccessfully, to save her identical twin from the abusive man who was ultimately responsible for her death, she has had no desire for romantic entanglements. Her longtime friend Paige, however, pairs her up, blind-date style, with Michael at a Georgetown party. Although Alers' detailed descriptions of clothing, food, and furnishings read at times like "lifestyles of the rich and African American," the larger-than-life personalities of Michael and Jolene are enticing, and the skillful blend of important issues, the suspense involving a potential killer, and Michael's incredible wealth and illustrious family add up to an entertaining read. Diana Tixier Herald
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Arabesque (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583142703
• ISBN-13: 978-1583142707
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,127,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rochelle Alers has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific African American authors of romance and women's fiction.

With more than sixty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, Ms. Alers is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expression Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.

She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Theta Zeta chapter and her interests include gourmet cooking and traveling.

A full-time writer, Ms. Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read, January 28, 2002

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Crystal Hayden - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Compromise (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

In Rochelle Alers first book of the Sons and Brothers of the Hideaway Trilogy we are introduce to Michael Kirkland and Jolene Walker. Michael is so much like his father in attitude, love of his job, and love of his woman.

After deciding to take a six month leave from the service Michael is trying ot figure out his future. He had planned to make the army a lifelong career. Now he just doesn't know. Within the first week of his leave he is invited to a dinner party for his friend's mother. This is where he saw her walk in. Michael is instantly attracted to Jolene before they are formally introduced. And when he discovers that she will be his dining partner he is determined to learn all about her.

Jolene Walker is the executive over a center for abused women. After losing her twin sister to domestic violence she puts her heart out to help women get away from their abusers. When she meets Michael at the dinner party some of her priorities change slightly.

The relationship between Michael and Jolene is truly a love story in the making. At first Jolene does not want to get involved with Michael because her first marriage ended when she had to choose between her job and her marriage. But Michael is determined to break all the barriers that she puts up and make her his wife and mother of his children.

If you have read any of Rochelle's books you will know that there will be alot of passion and romance as well as alot of action. And she does not disappoint us in "No Compromise," as Jolene tries to help a victim of domestic violence.

I can't say to much without giving away the story line. But if you want to read a book that is so good and has so much love that you will lose sleep on, I urge you to get this book. Also you will get caught up on other members of the Cole, Kirkland and Sterling family.

Thanks Rochelle for keeping the legacy going.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal, December 14, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: No Compromise (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Michael and Jolene........made my heart lurch.....oh what passion they had for one another. Another excellent read. I love this series..............All of those Coles/Kirklands/Sterlings leaving me longing for a life that's not in my reach.........so I've learned to live through them. Ms. Alers...........you're the best!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Army of One!!!!!, January 30, 2002

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free4lyfe "VOR" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Compromise (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

To my delight Rochelle debuts her Hideaway Sons and Brothers trilogy with Michael Kirkland, Vows still remains my favorite of the Hideaway series. We get a glimpse of Michael in Just Before Dawn, Sara and Salem's story as well as Private Passions, Emily and Chris' story, but now, the spotlight is on him, a few years older and facing a major career indecision. CPT Kirkland's career with Military Intelligence has been his driving force he has definitely proven to be his father's son in many ways. Ms Jolene Walker, Executive Director of the Sanctuary, a program dedicated to victimized women, a program that holds more than a special meaning for Jolene whose passion behind her work contributed to her failed marriage and now only that passion for her work drives her.

Michael has taken a six month leave of absence from the military to decide the direction of his career, he is invited to a party by an old friend he met while on assignment in Japan, and even though the party has a couples theme Michael elects to make a solo appearance. Jolene has a comfortable date set to attend the party with, however, an emergency changes her plans and couples her with the sexy fine, Michael Kirkland, where needless to say fireworks are about to explode. Michael is immediately captivated with the model gorgeous, Jolene and she equally with the tall greeneyed soldier, a soldier who begins a mission to capture the heart of the women who makes him lose all control.

Jolene is afraid of exploring the strength of her emotions for Michael, she has guarded her heart since her divorce and has no intentions of repeating past mistakes but somebody should have warned her about the relentless pursuit of the Cole-Kirkland men when they have their prey targeted for capture. When Jolene's life is threatened, Michael becomes her protector and avenger in true Kirkland fashion. This book is worthy of the Hideaway legacy, 379 pages was not enough. I am patiently waiting on Tyler's story at 39 his time has come. Thank you Rochelle, you do have a way with words.