Simmer All Night (Sonnet Books) [Mass Market Paperback]

Geralyn Dawson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sonnet Books | Publication Date: December 1, 1999

Cherished for her "unique charm and delightful sense of humor" "(Romantic Times)," Geralyn Dawson brings a heart-catching pleasure to her romances that readers have come to expect. Now she cooks up a delicious new story where the taste of Texas blends with the flavor of Britain to create her most lovable characters yet.

A CHILI QUEEN IN ENGLAND

Independent daughter of socially prominent Texans, Christina Delaney stirs up scandal along with her spicy Texas Red when she's crowned Chili Queen of San Antonio. Her family reacts to this culinary coronation by packing her off to live with her grandfather on his English estate, hoping to transform Chrissy from Chili Queen to countess. Never mind the fact that what she longs for is a modest home and loving family deep in the heart of Texas.

A TEXAN WITH A CRAVING

Born British but reared Texan, Cole Morgan would do anything for the Delaney family, even escort the incorrigible Christina to England. Besides, he has his own agenda abroad: to locate the missing copy of the Republic of Texas' Declaration of Independence. But when a viscount offers Christina marriage, Cole is forced to see that the girt he grew tip with is now a woman whose fiery passion -- and love -- he craves. So he sets out to win her, and in the process proves that only he can make the Chili Queen...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Dawson (The Wedding Raffle) offers a breezy glimpse of Victorian England through the eyes of two Texans in a romance buoyed by lively characters and Southern lore. When perpetual rebel Christina Delaney's unorthodox behavior gets her into trouble with her aristocratic San Antonio family, her parents send her to visit her grandfather in Derbyshire, England, accompanied by family friend Cole Morgan, with whom she has a love-hate relationship. After making and breaking a marriage engagement, Chrissy realizes she's been in love with Cole all along. The only thing standing in her way is her rebellious nature: her mother would love for her to marry Cole. Cole and Chrissy's squabbles wear thin, and their repeated couplings and breakups seem childish; however, a dramatic twist adds some much-needed action, and Dawson sustains readers' attention with her humorous dialogue and colorful narration. (Dec.)
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Review

Christina Dodd author of Someday My Prince Delightfully spicy...perfect to warm up a cold winter's night. -- Review

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671034103
• ISBN-13: 978-0671034108
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,416,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Geralyn Dawson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty-five novels written in a variety of sub-genres including historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. She is a three-time Finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award and a recipient of Romantic Times magazine's Career Achievement Award. Her novel THE WEDDING RANSOM was named one of Romance Writers of America's Top Ten Favorite Novels of the Year. The Detroit Free Press named her THE WEDDING RAFFLE as one of the best romances of the year.

Geralyn is currently writing romantic women's fiction for Ballantine Books under the pseudonym Emily March. Publishers Weekly named ANGEL'S REST to its Top 100 Books of 2011 list, and it along with HUMMINGBIRD LAKE and HEARTACHE FALLS each earned coveted starred reviews. The fourth book of the series, LOVER'S LEAP, is a January 2012 release with NIGHTINGALE WAY to follow in Fall 2012.

Geralyn invites you to visit her website at www.emilymarch.com and register for her e-newsletter, which includes contests and news about her upcoming releases.
You can follow her on Twitter at both @geralyndawson and @emilymarchbooks.

Geralyn is also active on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/emilymarchbooks and she hopes you'll "like" the page and join the discussion there.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious !, December 11, 1999

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G.C. Larkin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simmer All Night (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

Although Western historicals are not usually my cup of tea, I am truly a devoted fan of G. Dawson. I have read all of her recent books and this one tops the list of favorites. She has an unusual, canny wit and dialouge that is rivaled by few. There is a particular introduction portrayed in this story that had my family coming to check on me and my howling ( with laughter of course) and I even found myself chuckling a few days later at work when this particular scene replayed through my mind. The story is really very crisp and we have quite a mixture to devour - mystery, romance, childhood trauma, and humor. I can't wait for Jake's story (Sizzle All Day) to be released. If you have never read anything by this author this book is an excellent one with which to begin.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recipe for a Delicious, Dangerous, Delightful Read..., December 2, 1999

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P. Cody "Anera" (Corpus Christi, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simmer All Night (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

The only thing better than a bowl of hot chili on a cold night is this tasty escapade Simmer All Night. Dig right in to warm your spirits and libido; you deserve a treat. Geralyn Dawson stirs in the ingredients I enjoy most from her: witty dialogue, humorous situations, unexpected plot twists, and a hero to heat up a reader's and heroine's blood. If you have any doubts about a Texan's chances to shine against a background of British wealth and privilege, gulp down this book. Chrissy creates the best chili in San Antonio to earn the title of Chili Queen, but kissing a vaquero in the square gets her banished to England and grandfather. Childhood friend Cole is relieved to have the temptation she's become out of reach--until he's delegated to escort her there and recover a copy of Texas' lost Declaration of Independence to boot. With Chrissy acting the lady and cooking the gooses of British lords anyway, Cole's attention to business strays. How can a cowboy among lords focus on documents when this outrageous, beautiful flirt has to be watched? Bent on resisting her lures while protecting her from proposals, he ends up fishing for the catch of his life in a private fishing pavillion complete with a warm pool that's perfect for seduction. The reprise of the Throbbing Bob is more than appropriate.

Geralyn's Texas Declaration series continues to satisfy every reading appetite with this spicy dish. A romp seasoned with danger and scalding with desire Chrissy and Cole have denied too long, Simmer All Night kept me reading all night.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!, March 14, 2000

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Kay (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simmer All Night (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read six of Geralyn Dawson's books and SIMMER ALL NIGHT is my favorite. Cole and Chrissy are wonderful characters. Watching them discover their love for one another was pure joy. As usual, this author made me laugh out loud in places, and the suspense at the end kept me up too late finishing the book. I highly recommend SIMMER ALL NIGHT and after reading the teaser in the back of the book, I can't wait for SIZZLE ALL DAY.