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Sweet Emotions

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Having overcome the initial challenges to their burgeoning union, Scott and Jenna's relationship is stronger than ever. In addition, their individual music careers are soaring, further adding to the blissful stage that they've reached in their lives. Both talented rockers appear to be at the absolute peak of their creative powers, and the intermingling of their personal and professional lives has bolstered their ongoing efforts to succeed in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

However, as anyone who has lived long enough knows, for every up, there's a down, and life is just a perpetual journey through alternating peaks and valleys. For the highs that Jenna and Scott have achieved, there soon emerge the inevitable lows that they must trudge their way through. The ultimate test for them - both individually and together - lies in just how long their trademark tenacity can bolster them as they remain committed to each other in the face of all the internal and external temptations threatening to pull them apart.

The second installment in the Song Trilogy, in Sweet Emotions author Jan Bornstein doesn't miss a beat in picking up right where she left off. Wiser and more seasoned as a result of their previous experiences, Jenna and Scott are better prepared to handle the various personal and professional adversities that come their way; however, just as they've enhanced their individual and collective strength, the challenges that they face are even stronger and more sophisticated, forcing the couple to depend on each other all the more for the support, understanding, and guidance that they need.

Further adding to the appeal of Bornstein's tale is her meticulous crafting of Jenna, Scott, and all the other characters of the narrative. By framing them as holistic, three-dimensional beings - and not shallow caricatures - she allows the reader the opportunity to experience the full range of the lover's emotions as if they were their own - and they oftentimes are.

Fans of the romance genre are guaranteed to enjoy Sweet Emotions, but the book will be no less appealing to readers who appreciate realistic stories of the various trials and tribulations that we all face in life.


Linda Waterson
Apex Reviews

This book provides romance, drama, thrills, and chills. It is the whole package, The ability to feel like the characters are alive can only be attributed to Jan's ability to write so well. This book is one of those books that once you start reading you feel like you are a part of all the action taking place. A real good read.

Once again Jan takes us behind the scenes of the Livin-Large HIGHS and lows of the music industry and it's STARS. More DRAMA, More SUSPENSE, MORE LOVE and of course More ROMANCE ROCK-N-ROLL'n await everyone in the second book of The Song Trilogy- Sweet Emotions. I'm only about a third of the way through but I'm LOVING it!!!! Can't wait for book number three to come out... We should definately watch for what else Jan has in store for us in the future!!!

"Sweet Emotions" is the second in the "Song Trilogy" and begins where "Beyond Beautiful" left off. Jenna Bradford and Scott Tenna continue to meet the demands of their frenetic careers. Disappointments, jealousy, skeletons from the past, family issues, and career pressures continue to plague Jenna and Scott as they move from one crisis to the next in an explosive environment brought on by deep seated emotional scars and unresolved tensions.

For Jenna balancing family relationships, the demands of her manger, her expectations of Scott, and the limitations and discomfort of pregnancy result in questioning her own self worth which soon becomes become self loathing. Scott's intensity, strong will, and high energy level leaves him confused and uncertain in his attempt to deal with Jenna's outbursts, night mares, and competitive spirit.

Jan captures the essence of the flow of energy from stars on stage to the audience and back to the synergy of the performers. Bornstein shows remarkable insights into the conflicts experienced by those in the rock music industry. She has an incredible understanding of the team effort of musical groups, the tensions, the hours of practice to perfect a song arrangement or producing a unique sound, just prior to a concert. She describes the extremes experienced by the group, from the opulence of the life style to the hardships endured while on tour.

Trained in medicine and psychology Jan demonstrates an amazing understanding of human nature, the impact of anger, abuse, and unresolved conflicts. This plays a significant part in the development of her characters, and in the exciting plot that takes the reader on a breath taking roller coaster ride of suspense right up to the final page.

Whether you're looking for entertaining reading, romance, action, suspense, or for something that you can sink your teeth into Jan Bornstein's writing meets them all with a multifaceted plot and charismatic characters as unique and individual as the popular well known rock stars competing in the world of music today.

As Jan Bornstein continues to develop her gifted writing skills her characters take on a new depth and maturity. I am eagerly awaiting the promised sequel to "Sweet Emotions."