Opposites Attract [Unknown Binding]

Shirley Hailstock (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

Hailstock's latest (after Mirror Image) finds the beautiful, young Nefertiti Kincaid, known as Never to family and friends, worried about the welfare of two nephews she's putting through college and has cared for since the death of their parents 10 years before. Threatened with the loss of her job due to a corporate merger, Never resents analyst and corporate management expert Averal Ballentine, hired to ease the transition between the two companies. Fearful of the potential impact Averal may have on her career, Never tries to deny the physical attraction between them, but it proves stronger than their commitment to remain professional. They soon develop a friendship and discover a love that allows Averal to heal the long-standing wounds of a painful childhood and to finally reunite with a family from whom he has distanced himself for years. While Hailstock thoroughly explores the emotional conflicts of her characters, her plot offers few surprises.

Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Unknown Binding
• Publisher: Pinnacle (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786006315
• ISBN-13: 978-0786006311
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Sweet, Sweet, March 2, 2000

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Ann Brown - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opposites Attract (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Opposites Attract, was a good read about how childhood influences affect our growth into adulthood. The main characters were completely opposite in family connection. But when they do connect, how they help each other to grow is so enjoyable. Interesting information on the Sickle Cell disease is handled to the story's advantage. They were able to discard old fears and really share themselves. You were rooting for them to 'GET THERE'. Very good read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book....lousy cover, November 6, 2000

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Bonnie B. Walker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opposites Attract (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

The cover of this book was no indication of the content and probably kept me from re-reading it. However, the second time around I "remedied" that situation and again "thoroughly enjoyed" this sensual romance. Ms. Hailstock's depiction of characters, family values and a love that triumphs keeps you interested and "coming back for more". I think Ms. Hailstock's writing style incorporates just the right amount of love/sex scenes to create a sultry, yet truly interesting and well-developed story.

I'd love to see a sequel to this and find out what happens to James, Averal's brother, and Leslie. For that matter, what about Averal's other brothers? The Ballantine's would be an interesting family to follow.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in forgiveness, November 15, 2002

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This review is from: Opposites Attract (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Opposites Attract by Shirley Hailstock was a good read about childhood influences and how they affect our growth into adulthood. The two main characters Nefertiti Kincaid and Averal Ballentine were completely opposite, based on family connection. But when they connect, how they help each other grow is a joy to watch.

Never, as she is called by family and friends has elevated herself in corporate America which has allowed her to raise her two nephews following the death of their parents 10 years ago. But a corporate merger is threatening her career, and she is concerned about how she will fare. Adding fuel to her dilemna is the fact that she has to work closely with Mr. Ballantine, the corporate management expert hired to ease the transition between the two companies. Resentment is high, and fear of the potential impact Averal may have on her career has Never denying the physical attraction between them. Averal, a successful author and management expert, needs healing from wounds of a painful childhood that has distanced him from his family. He needs to overcome the resentment of having had to face his mountains alone. Can Never help him climb his mountains of resentment? And can he ease her troubled thoughts about job security? As they discard old fears, readers will be rooting for them to follow their hearts and climb those mountains.

Ms. Hailstock has written a soothing sensual romance read with emphasis on family values and forgiveness. Interesting information on the Sickle Cell disease is handled to the story's advantage. This was a wonderful read.