What Lies Between Lovers [Paperback]

Sophia Shaw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Rule #1: Make It Hot

Executive Monique Evans doesn't want commitment. She's had enough of fake promises to last her a lifetime. What she wants is sizzling sex with no strings--so when one wild night lands her in the muscular arms of her friend Tao Samuels, she's ready to make one very tempting deal. . .

Rule #2: Play It Cool

A former Navy Seal, Tao is too busy succeeding in civilian life to settle down. And he's always thought of the level-headed Monique as just a pal. But since the sudden desire between them is too good to give up, he's sure they can keep their relationship strictly physical--so long as they follow a few rules. . .

Rule #3: Make It Last Forever. . .

But breaking rules is hotter than keeping them. And now Monique and Tao have to find out what they really want--and if their perfect friendship is worth risking for love. . .

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Shaw (A Rare Groove) sets this contemporary romance in upper-middle-class San Diego, where software sales director Monique Evans, fresh out of a three-year relationship with a married man, fills time by playing basketball on a team captained by Tao Samuels, ex-navy SEAL turned security consultant. Tao's usual equilibrium is disturbed by Monique's beauty and grit. When they hook up, Monique specifies three rules: keep it casual, no romantic notions, sexual exclusivity. Tao adds a fourth rule—honesty—that they both find hard to hold to. Shaw's ability to sketch a community is a real strength, and though her richly interwoven characters are too prone to impersonal talk-show truisms like Women have a false image of relationships and love, her fans will enjoy watching Monique and Tao navigate the tricky waters of rumor and trust. (July)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dafina; 1 edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758234767
• ISBN-13: 978-0758234766
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Thin Plot...., July 26, 2009

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Denise Bolds "Lion Who Reads A Lot!" (New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Lies Between Lovers (Paperback)

This story has a very thin plot: Monique is jilted by her married lover. Monique is pretty, successful and plays basketball. One day she forgets to take off her make up for a game - Tao Samules notices her and the story takes off - Monique wanting a sex only relationship. There is chemistry between these two beautiful people, as predictable as in most of these stories they fall in love. There is very little plot to this story and really could have been better.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Breaking The Rules, September 13, 2009

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Lies Between Lovers (Paperback)

Monique Evans has ended a three year relationship with a married man. He made promises to her he had no intentions of keeping and that hurt her terribly. She vows to never love with her heart again and her next relationship will only be physical.

Tao Samuels and Monique play on the same basketball team. Their relationship is a friendly one, until Tao sees Monique in her true beauty. One night of burning desire alters the course of their platonic relationship. Their relationship is strongly physical; however there are a few rules to follow.

WHAT LIES BETWEEN LOVERS is a story of two friends jeopardizing their friendship for love. The story moves at a fast pace, but halfway through the story, the plot loses its intensity.

Reviewed by Sharon Lewis
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