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Best Book Yet, April 6, 2007
This review is from: Skin Deep (Paperback)
It is wonderful to see an author grow into her craft and sharpen her storytelling skills. Kenna White has done just that with her newest release, Skin Deep. This is her best written book to date with fleshed out characters that have real depth.
Reece McAllister ended a high-powered journalism career abruptly, and Jordan Griffin, magazine journalist, is tasked with finding out why. Jordan is forced to take the assignment because everyone else at the magazine has failed to obtain the story. To score the interview, Jordan makes a couple of deceptive moves and ends up in a remote area of the Olympic Peninsula following Reece. Jordan, ill-equipped for camping, continues to trail Reece further into the wilderness without any back-up plan. As the plot unfolds Jordan and the reader become curious as to why the once renowned journalist is now a recluse.
White creates a compelling and enigmatic character with Reece, and her depiction of her as a nature photographer is brilliant. We see the classical beauty of nature juxtaposed with the superficial standards that society sets for us, especially women, and it is eye-opening.
White has matured as a storyteller. The sexual tension is slowly and deliciously drawn out. She is true to her characters, giving them attributes that complement the plot. Skin Deep is a totally satisfying romance, and one that should not be missed.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Delightful, February 23, 2007
This review is from: Skin Deep (Paperback)
Wonderfully quick read considering the substantial size of the book.
The writing keeps the reader engaged and brings all the elements together for a satisfying end. One of the highlights for me was the captivating locations in Washington State, the reader really gets a feel for each place the characters inhabit.
Reece had me at 'hello', she is interesting, sexy, intelligent, and unfortunately for Jordan, a loner.
It's a wonder that Jordan turns out to be the stalwart, true blue, loyal person she becomes at the end of the book. She is surrounded by horrible people. Her boss who should be in jail for sexual harassment. Her lovers who are completely dispassionate to her. Her best friend is insensitive and irritatingly immature, Along the journey Jordan and Reece take they encounter a horrible group of people. The gallery owner who doesn't respect her artists or their privacy, two strangers in a shop who are obnoxiously rude - even loutish, and an ex coworker who turns out to be a brawler.
These two do not stand a chance, and yet neither woman is a quitter so the sparks are flying when ever they are together.
I enjoyed the author's first book 'Beneath the Willow' very much and highly recommend it.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Falling In Love With the Enemy, April 1, 2007
This review is from: Skin Deep (Paperback)
Imagine falling in love with a woman you hardly know, a woman who is determined to keep you at arm's length. Imagine this same woman is the subject of a news story you've been assigned to write, but you find out things you don't want to disclose to the public. The question is whether you are writing from your heart as a woman in love or writing from your head as a journalist.
This is exactly what happens to Jordan Griffin as she tries to write the story of former TV news personality Reece McAllister. Reece retired from her promising career after being scarred permanently, both inside and out. She keeps to herself, keeping only a few close friends and depending on her camera and nature for companionship. She never allows interviews, but is impressed by the tenacity of Jordan in her quest for a story. Impressed enough to give the younger woman a chance.
Of course, the real story is what happens when Jordan's story is published and how it affects Reece. The main question is - can love overcome extreme adversity and seeming betrayal? That's for the reader to find out as they enjoy this novel.
White gets better with each book she writes. This one is no exception and is one that will be in my personal collection for many years to come.
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