Virtually Perfect (Harlequin Blaze) [Mass Market Paperback]

Samantha Hunter (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Blaze | Publication Date: July 1, 2004

He’s one click of the mouse away.

Raine Covington has found the perfect lover — online. When Jack’s sexy words fly across the computer screen, he can seduce her in a heartbeat. The hot, detailed images of them together feed her sexual fantasies. The best part? Raine doesn’t have to make a commitment or even cook dinner for Jack. No fuss, no muss. She can switch him off at any time.

So why is she feeling unsatisfied?

Jack’s ready for the next step — to meet in person. He wants to make it real with Raine. Their virtual relationship has left him in a constantly aroused state, hungry for a taste of her lips and the touch of her skin. He wants to make love — all night long — to the woman who’s captured his heart sight unseen.

Except once Raine and Jack meet face-to-face, both are surprised at the outcome.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373791461
• ISBN-13: 978-0373791460
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,823,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sam Hunter lives in Syracuse New York with her husband and several pets. Since January 2004 when she sold her first book to Harlequin Blaze, Virtually Perfect, she has gone on to publish several more with new releases on the way. Sam holds two Master's degrees and was a university instructor for many years before quitting to live the writing life.

Website: www.samanthahunter.com
Twitter: Follow @SamanthaHunter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Virtually Perfect Read!!!, September 30, 2004

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J. Howarth (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtually Perfect (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)

I very much enjoyed this book, and like the other reviewer, I can't believe that this is the authors first.

What makes it stand out is not only the romance sweet & the sex hot, but it is a thriller to boot! Someone is stalking Raine and although there is no big surprise in who it is, it still makes for a great read.

The only negative thing I have to say about this book is though while I am aware its fiction, when Raine & Jack first have sex he trys to get protection on and she says not to worry, shes on the pill. Hello? The pill ain't going to protect you from STDs... Anyway, its fiction and in fiction everything will be ok!!!

A very enjoyable and virtually perfect read...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting cyberspace relationship, July 15, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtually Perfect (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)

In Salem, Massachusetts, Raine Covington detests the constant come-ons of males and avoids any social activity outside of cyberspace or office functions. At the office computer guru Jackson Harris is attracted to Raine, but feels she thinks he is a roach so he keeps away from her except when he works on her machine.

Rider and Nilla met on line, but not in person. They are attracted to one another and Rider wants to meet Nilla in the real world. She hesitantly agrees to a rendezvous. However, when Rider and Nilla see one another, they do not see blossoming love, but instead Jack and Raine. Jack knows he must persuade his Nilla that they belong together, but she cannot reconcile the bug with her "lover".

The cyberspace relationship is cleverly done so that the audience observing the chats believes something special is occurring. Rider-Jack is a wonderful protagonist in both personas while Raine fails to come close to Nilla as she holds her beloved culpable for being Jack as if he set her up. Still fans will enjoy this virtual romance that can turn perfect if Jack can convince Raine that he really loves her.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Read, October 16, 2005

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RenaissanceAutumn "RenaissanceAutumn" (Riverside CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Virtually Perfect (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finished reading this book and was impressed it was a the author's first. Raine was a complex and sympathetic main character without being overly sweet as some are in series books. I liked that the plot didn't always head in the obvious direction even though I thought the main characters were a little blind to danger at times and (agreeing with the other reviewers), the issue of intimate protection was not handled well with regard to those dangers.
That said, even with those imperfections, it was still the most ingrossing series read I have enjoyed in a long time, maybe because it was from a fresh voice and Raine's personal history was so realistic to me.
I'm going to look for more books by this author right now.