Unbreak My Heart (Love Spectrum Romance) [Paperback]

Dar Tomlinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003 | Series: Love Spectrum Romance

Refurbishing and managing an aging Scottsdale, Arizona inn for her family's hotel dynasty is an assignment that Cameron Vickers relishes. A Navajo architect, Jay Lukas, possesses the power to thwart her restoration plans with the city planning commission, but it is his mysterious link with her controlling family that poses a greater danger. By partnering with Jay Lukas on the project, Cameron could accomplish her career goal, but in doing so, she could lose the chance to reclaim custody of her son taken from her when she was falsely accused of drunk driving. But the Canadian expatriate stands to lose more than her son, for she gives her heart to the stoic Native American, and he is determined never again to cross the cultural barrier in matters of the heart.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Genesis Press (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585711012
• ISBN-13: 978-1585711017
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,759,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars When Cultures Collide, March 30, 2003

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K. Kimbrough "kkimbr7" (Bakersfield, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unbreak My Heart (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

Multi Cultural Romance

What is Asian, Anglo, Indian, and Canadian all over? The main characters in the book Unbreak My Heart by Dar Tomlinson.

In this story Cameron Vickers travels to Arizona on a mission to build a hotel for her family. If she successfully completes this project she will have proven herself to her family and retain custody of her child. Jay Luke Wind Dancer is Navajo Indian who loved across cultural barriers and was burned. Now he's determined to never cross the line again.

This book had great characters that were complex and had many layers, however over three quarters of the book was focused on their individual issues thus belaboring the story. Although this book is described as a mainstream novel, the romance between Cameron and Luke was a central part of the book. Unfortunately I saw no real chemistry between them and their actual "hook-up" didn't occur until late in the story. I did, however, enjoy the subplot with Luke's nephew. There were a few twists and turns but they were unexciting and some were included simply to move the story in a specific direction.

I completed this book because I kept waiting for it to draw me in. It initially captured my attention with the great amount information regarding Navajo Indians; however the book fell short on exploring Samoan culture, both being a major influence on the story. The conclusion also seemed rushed with the custody issues taking place in the last few chapters. This story had great potential that it didn't live up to.

Kotanya
APOOO Bookclub

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars compelling characters, May 22, 2003

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"pmflemming" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unbreak My Heart (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

I was drawn to this book set in the the beautiful state of Arizona because of the characters. I particularly enjoyed the way the leads began to know each other. They were each behind walls, and the way the author brought them out- a little at a time- was wonderful. One really feels as though she can touch the leather of Lukas' belt (among other things...). This man has sensual power! You can feel the heroine's frustration at being in a situation just out of her control. One applauds the heroine as she comes to take charge of her life!

A Great Read -Enjoy

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life's Layers, June 4, 2003

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Robyn Conley "Book Doctor" (Clyde, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unbreak My Heart (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

Dar Tomlinson has done it again! Unbreak My Heart shows this author at her finest--giving the reader characters in all their authentic undercurrents. She laces emotional issues with realistic plot points that captivate anyone who enjoys more than a surface read. If you're interested in absorbing two strong minded individuals as they meet and connect, draw lines in the Arizona sand and then learn to compromise without losing their own souls, read this book. As a matter of fact, choose ANY book crafted by Dar Tomlinson and prepare to be riveted to your favorite reading chair.