Total Eclipse of the Heart [Hardcover]

Zane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2009

Her first time on CD, New York Times bestselling Queen of erotica, Zane, delivers a long-awaited new novel about two couples whose lives intersect in surprising ways after one of the men saves both women from a car crash.

Brooke Alexander is in love with one of Washington, D.C.’s most prominent attorneys. Patrick is everything that dreams are made of, or so it seems. One day, Patrick can be loving and supportive, the next, demeaning and angry at the world.

Damon Johnson has been married to his wife, Carleigh, for four years. He is compassionate, honest, and worships the ground that she walks on. But Carleigh treats Damon like a trophy, allowing her friends to salivate over him and disrespect their happy home. Damon has dreams outside of his six-figure corporate job and Carleigh treats his life aspirations like a joke. Her selfish nature makes Damon wonder if he made the right decision when he asked for her hand in marriage.

A tragic event forces Brooke and Damon to become a part of each other’s lives. Through the darkest of times, they find the courage, strength and perseverance to discover the true meaning of unconditional love when, together, they experience a total eclipse of the heart.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Arguably not since the emergence of Nancy Friday has American letters produced a purveyor of erotica with such mass-market appeal.” —The New York Times

“Zane’s writing warms me, heats me up, satisfies me with a passion.” —Eric Jerome Dickey --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

Zane is the New York Times bestselling author of, among others, Afterburn, The Heat Seekers, the Flava series, and Dear G-Spot. Her television series, Zane's Sex Chronicles, is featured on Cinemax, and her bestselling novel Addicted has been adapted for a major motion picture. She is the publisher of Strebor Books, an imprint of Atria Books/Simon & Schuster, and lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her family. Visit her website at www.eroticanoir.com.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743499298
• ISBN-13: 978-0743499293
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Zane is the author of Addicted, The Sex Chronicles, Gettin' Buck Wild, The Heat Seekers, The Sisters of APF, Shame on It All, Nervous, Skyscraper, Afterburn, and Love Is Never Painless and is also the editor of Chocolate Flava and Caramel Flava. She is the publisher of Strebor Books, an imprint of Atria Books/Simon & Schuster, and lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her family. Visit her website at www.eroticanoir.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Total' definition: complete in extent or degree and in every particular., December 7, 2009

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Jason Frost "RubiconReader" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Eclipse of the Heart (Hardcover)

... and that pretty much sums up this new novel by Zane. There are some books that you read, and then there are some books that read you. The last time I felt emotional about a Zane book was `Nervous'. Now I know some of y'all might be saying, "why your stupid tail getting all emotional over an erotic book"? Well, after I punched you in the face I would say "read this book first and THEN ask me that question". I swear Zane needs to teach a class on what it takes to write a book because she gets it right (again) with this one.

Yeah, it has all of the insanely hot sex that Zane is known for; matter of fact the way this book starts is enough to have you running and jumping into a bathtub full of ice. As with all of her novels, Zane has created characters that you will love AND hate. Patrick. Patrick, Patrick, Patrick. And Carleigh... her idiot antics made my gall bladder hurt. Zane creates the perfect blend of drama, sex, humor, and strikingly real life situations... almost too real if you want the plain truth about it.

Not quite sure how Zane blends the serious drama and the melting sexuality so perfectly... but she does. I loved how she used the different type of eclipses to introduce the sections of her book. This story brings up some serious questions about relationships and what we do or do not settle for. Is the person you're with your real soul mate? Are you in a relationship because you're scared of quitting and starting a new one, even if the one you are in is abusive? Is it possible to find your soul mate AFTER you've been married? Entertaining, powerful, randy, and insightful, `Total Eclipse' is a perfect way for you to closeout your 2009 reading season.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zane's Best!!, December 4, 2009

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Lala Pride "Word Collector" (Monkeyroe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Eclipse of the Heart (Hardcover)

I had stepped away from Zane for a minute and grabbed this book on impulse. I waited two days to read it, waiting to see a review. BIG MISTAKE! this book was amazing. I read it in 5 hours. There is a huge suprise waiting at the end of the book, the very end. I immediately had to re-read the book just to see if there were any hints to the surprise. I LOVE books like that. Zane did an awesome job at telling a love story that was timeless and classic with a twist to it. This was realistic and very heart warming. Zane definitly brought me back with this book. This is one of my favorites!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I WOULD READ THIS OVER AND OVER, December 15, 2009

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D. L'Herisse "Alwayz_Nique" (Ft. Hood, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Eclipse of the Heart (Hardcover)

I thought nothing could Top a love story like "AfterBurn"!!!! And this has, I love reading Zane and just when i thought she couldn't blow me away...she HAS! This love story, keeps you reading. I finished it in two days and already want to read it again. I highly recommend this book a must in your Zane collection. ENJOY