A Touch Away (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Kim Louise (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2001 | Series: Arabesque

A woman is determined to make her dream come true despite all obstacles.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Watching the characters' deep desire to overcome painful pasts and make way for new love was heartening and touching.

Top Pick. -- Romantic Times, July 2001

From the Author

This book was inspired by my college experiences in Omaha. It's full of fond memories, good times, and strong love. It is also a testament to the women in my family who are a strong influence on my life. It is dedicated to them.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: Arabesque (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158314174X
• ISBN-13: 978-1583141748
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,629,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks Can Be Deceiving . . ., November 24, 2003

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This review is from: A Touch Away (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love to read interracial romance. I researched this book. I read all the reviews and even searched for it on other readers WMBW lists. However, this is not an interracial romance. Dispite the cover, both lead charaters are African-American. I thought that might be of interest to some of you out there.

The plot--very weak. It can barely stand on it's own feet. The author makes no real character establishment. I don't really like Grayson. He's very particular, and lets face it, nobody talks like that! The author tries too hard to convience us that he is well spoken, but is comes off as silly.

Sorry, Kim Louise, this was a very dull book. I fill like I wasted my time. Ms. Louise could learn a lesson or two from Serissa Glass.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars True Love Can Be Just a Dot.com Away, September 8, 2002

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Vannie Ryanes "Vannie Ryanes/VSR Book Review" (South Orange, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Touch Away (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Kim Louise's second novel 'A Touch Away' is a good read. Sonji Stevens has waited 15 long years to return to college to get her degree. She knew that returning to school at such a late age might bring headaches and obstacles. But she never expected that one seemingly immovable obstacle would be her tough take no prisoners English professor. Sonji panics when she finds out that she cannot get out of the professors class, but she is determined not to let this set her back. Handsome professor Grayson Gilmore is aware of the names his students call him behind his back. He is a tough task master who does not tolerate coming to class late or handing in work less than he believes his students are capable of.Sonji's new found friends, Andromeda (called Andi) and Sebastian are the ones who alerted Sonji of the infamous Professor Gilmore or "PG", i.e, 'pretty God-awful', as he is sometimes called. Andi proves to be a good friend as she helps Sonji get through the process of late registration and settling in to college life. When Andi finds out that Sonji has no one special in her life she sets out to fix that too. At Andi's urging Sonji signs up for e-mail at 'BlackLuv.com.' "BlackLuv is'true love." Thus starts her adventure with her unseen soulmate 'Osiris' who only knows Sonji as ' Nzinga.' Life is not easy at school. Sonji's fellow student and friend wants to be more than just a friend. She gets guidance from Osiris for an assignment and the professor accuses her of cheating. Unhappy students accuse Professor Gilmore of racism. Is is possible to betray an invisible dot.com lover? Osiris may be her soulmate but Sonji is not immune to Professor Gilmore good looks and hot stares. Ms. Louis has done it again. 'A Touch Away' has believable twists. I read this novel in one evening because held my attention 100%. Vannie(~.~)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars July Book Of The Month For Shades Of Romance Magazine 4 1/2*, August 29, 2001

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"shadesofromance" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Touch Away (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Kim Louise's second book, A Touch Away is a perfect follow up to Destiny's Song. She draws you into the characters internet courtship. Their beautiful words to each other touches your soul. You find yourself hoping they will get together.
Sonji Stephens had about giving up on men. Her latest boyfriend fell to mention that he was married. Deciding she needed a change. She goes back to school, enrolling in a local university.
The class everyone warned her to drop was taught by a drop dead gorgeous, Grayson Gilmore, a man with a few issues of his own. Their attraction was instant. However they chose to keep the student/professor relationship, both afraid to pursue more.
At the University, Sonji meets a couple, Andi and Sebastian. Andi introduces Sonji to internet dating. Sonji sends out a message wondering if anyone will reply. To her surprise someone does. It begins a new friendship. One where two secret emailers look forward to reading each other's messages.

Sonji's love life is perking up but her school life needs a little lift. Grayson's class is harder than she expected. She can't figure out what she needs to do to improve her grade in his class.
When a paper she turns in receives a good grade, Grayson wonders if she copied it. Sonji did have a little help from her internet friend, but she's not about to tell her professor.
To Sonji and Grayson's surprise they find out they have more in common than they expected, a nice twist to their relationship.
Grayson has demons he has to let go before he can commit to someone. Will they destroy his relationship with Sonji before he does?
I highly recommend picking this novel up. It's a quick read, you float right through it so fast. You're sadden that the book is over.
Ms. Louis hinted to a sequel, which has me looking forward to revisiting these wonderful characters again.