Star Quality [Paperback]

Lori Foster (Author), Lucy Monroe (Author), Dianne Castell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2005

New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster - "Once in a Blue Moon". It's all because of that stupid blue moon. That's what Stan Tucker thinks as he walks through Delicious, Ohio, suddenly privy to everyone's innermost thoughts, a gift courtesy of a rare blue moon. What most people have on their minds is boring - grocery lists, work woes, appointments. But not Jenna Rowan's super-private thoughts. The pretty, shy bookstore owner is having decidedly hot thoughts about Stan...naked, sweaty, not-for-primetime thoughts. Stan's lusted after Jenna for ages, but he never thought the proper lady was interested. Now that he knows, he intends to do something about it, and this time, he won't be the only one howling at the moon...Lucy Monroe - "Moon Magnetism". Ivy Kendall dreads the full moon. For generations, women in her family have been extremely magnetic on that day - which was fine fifty years ago but not in the age of hard drives and cell phones. That's why the hotel manager has resisted the technological improvements her boss wants her to implement. Now, the sexy, dynamic Blake Hawthorne is coming to insist on the upgrades in person. Shoot, he'll probably fire her. Being around Blake makes her body go as haywire as a full moon, maybe even more. And as long as she's going to be out of a job soon, there's no reason not to use a little of that magnetism to her advantage, luring him into an elevator where the only electricity that will work is the kind they generate themselves...Dianne Castell - "Moonstruck". For years, Julia Simon has had the worst luck, married to a man who cheated on her left, right, and centre. Now, the pretty divorcee is ready for her luck to change, and it is...big time. Ever since she unknowingly performed a Blue Moon ritual, Julia's wishes seem to be coming true. So why not wish for wild, unbridled passionate sex with hunky P.I. Marc Adams? Well, because when it happens, it's so amazingly good, that's why. Now, with the blue moon due to end in three days' time, Julia can only wonder if it's just a spell or the start of a whole new life...

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Kensington; 1ST edition (May 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758210043
• ISBN-13: 978-0758210043
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,324,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, lighthearted, steamy, May 29, 2005

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Laurie (OH - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Quality (Paperback)

Once in a Blue Moon by Lori Foster
Stan Tucker has the ability to read minds. This ability is intensified during every blue moon. Stan feels as if he has been cursed, until he reads the mind of book store owner Jenna Rowan.
Jenna has some very explicit thoughts about Stan, but with two children she is wary of entering into a new relationship. Stan has been interested in Jenna since his move to Delicious six months prior, and with Jenna's thoughts opened up to him, he decides to act on his desire. While Stan is wooing Jenna, he gives careful consideration to Jenna's childrens' feelings for him and his relationship with their mother.

This is a very sensual story with very realistic characters and a mother's love.

Moon Magnetism by Lucy Monroe
Blake Hawthorne's repeated requests for a meeting with Ivy Kendall, the manager of the inn in Delicious, have all been ignored. Ivy has an intensely magnetic aura and during every blue moon electronic devices around her are completely destroyed. When Blake comes to the inn to face her in person about renovating the inn to include the most up to date technology, Ivy prepares to leave, knowing that she will wreck all of the new computers. Ivy can't convince Blake that she has these powers, even though all of his high tech tools are ruined after being near her. Ivy and Blake cannot deny that there is a sexual pull between them, but Blake still has a job to do in convincing Ivy that they are indeed compatible and need to be together.

Blake is one of those males who loves to take care of the one he loves.

Moonstruck by Dianne Castell
Julia Simon makes a wish on her way out of the courthouse in Delicious after her final divorce hearing, resulting in a humiliating situation for her no good ex-husband. PI Marc Adams, who worked with Julia in gathering evidence to make the case for her divorce, fell for Julia. Julia makes another wish for a date with Marc, followed by a wish for a night of hot sex. Both of them have their wish granted when these wishes are granted. Julia is sure that Marc's interest in her will pass with the blue moon. Marc has to convince Julia that his feelings for her are real and Julia has unintentional wishes that have her best friend headed for disaster to correct.

This is a lighthearted story with a sensual wallop. These characters are as comfortable as family and the secondary characters add a great deal to the story.

All three tales in this anthology are great fun with just a touch of fantasy and I give it a strong recommendation.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious, Witty, Warm and Sensual, June 21, 2005

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Marilyn Shoemaker (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Quality (Paperback)

Star Quality for the title? Interesting! I've been fascinated on how a book is named but since this book is all about the MOON and how it affects love, romance and lives was an interesting choice for the title. However, the book was a delicious and wonderful summer read.

Once in a Blue Moon - Lori Foster; this was very hot, sensual and fun. I like the idea that a widow and divorce came together under unusual circumstances. Lori weaves a great story.

Moon Magnetism - Lucy Monroe.....can't say too much about this story. I loved the hot and handsome Blake, just like his name and Ivy, she was adorable. A witty, warm and very hot story!! Any book Lucy Monroe writes is warm and sensual.

Moonstruck - Dianne Castell - I can honestly say I've not read any of her work before and I sincerely enjoyed this story. Liked the fact of the age difference in the two main characters....the older woman and the hunk! Nicely written.

All and all, this was an excellent read, a great one for summer and the beach. All three authors tied in their stories to the town of Delicious, Ohio in an interesting way, incorporating the "moon" and it's effects on the lives of the towns people. Great, great, great!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three fabulous stories, April 16, 2005

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Judy "book reader" (Cincinnati, ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Quality (Paperback)

Star Quality by Lori Foster, Lucy Monroe and Dianne Castell is a wonderfully anthology. Each story weaves a delicious tale of the moons effects.

Lori Foster's Once In A Blue Moon is a hot and oh so sexy story that leaps off the page. Stan Tucker hasn't always appreciated his ability to read minds. But it goes into overdrive during a Blue Moon. He didn't think quiet, sensible bookstore owner knew he existed. Does she ever.... Jenna Rowan can't get the down and dirty thought of Stan Tucker out of her head. When Stan decides to make his move its electric. Lori Foster cranks up the heat and the love of family and friends shines on each page.

***Moon Magnetism by Lucy Monroe is a wickedly sensual story. Ivy Kendall runs the local inn and the corporate big wig Black Hawthorne is coming to visit. How can she tell him that she hasn't done the electrical upgrades? Ivy has a problem with moon magnetism. All Blake's teckie toys will stop working around her during the full moon. Lucy Monroe writes another all out sexy tale. Her characters really connect on all levels.

***Dianne Castell's Moonstruck is a laugh out loud funny and steamy story. Julia Simmons freshly divorced is suddenly having her deepest wishes coming true. Her ex takes a tumble into a fountain and the hottest PI, Marc Adams, asks her out. As they can't keep their hands off each other, is this love or the effects of that Full Moon.

***Star Quality has three breathtaking stories that are not to be missed. The light mystic qualities of each story really work in each tale.