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Whirlwind Courtship, High Energy

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HIGH ENERGY - Zanita Masterson, reporter for a small-town newspaper owned by her grandpa, is tired of the brainless assignments she's given and wants to get something with more pizazz. So she goes to sign up for a psychic healing class thinking to do a story on it and ends up in a physics class instead. (Zanita can't spell.) The instructor is none other than world-reknowned Tyberius Augustus Evans, hunk extraordinaire'. He sees Zanita and he's hooked. Zanita and Tyber are two people with a mission...Zanita to get her story and Tyber to get Zanita. ONly Zanita has sworn off men. A light and amusing story. The secondary characters are terrific...Zanita's friend "Mills" is a babe in her own right and we meet a possible match for her, but Zanita's "Auntie" is the star, with three hats and an attitude. I can't tell you enough good things about it. Read it!

High Energy, by Dara Joy, is paired with a reprint of an early Jayne Ann Krentz novel, Whirlwind Courtship. Whirlwind Courship is a fun book, with Krentz's usual fiesty heroine and masterful hero. The real riches are found in High Energy.

It has been years since I've laughed out loud so much during one book. It is full of very well written humor. Neither the male nor female love interest is overbearing or full of angst; they find themselves tangled in each other emotionally and physically.

The hero, Tyberius Augustus Evans, is a brilliant, rich, sexy, eccentric physicist. The heroine, Zanita Masterson, is no mere place holder, but is a funny, wry reporter for a small-town newspaper. When she stumbles into his professional seminar and sees a way to get an interview withthe famous recluse, she can't resist luring him into it. But he has decided to lure her into something decidedly different...

I've enjoyed Dara Joys futuristic romances, but I sincerely hope that she writes more romps like this

If you don't mind formulaic romance that's heavy on male dominance, these two novelettes are entertaining reads. In the first, the heroine is a slightly ditzy reporter, and in the second, a more capable managerial professional. Each woman more than meets her match, and each story details the heroine's slowly dissolving resolution to remain independent. Since both heroes are unusually attractive, wealthy, and brilliant, the capitulations are presented as inevitable. There's plenty of passion and a raft of entertaining characters to add to the entertainment value.

I bought this book solely for High Energy because of the wonderful word of mouth reviews Joy got on the listserv rra-l (Romance Readers of America list). I can say I bought this double volume just for High Energy because I am a big fan of Jayne Ann Krentz and happened to already have two copies of Whirlwind Courtship which I'd read over six times each. Buying the two in one volume is almost too much enjoyment for one binding! Joy's hero in this story is so endearing and the humor is so wonderful that you will want to go out and buy everything of hers you can find! Which is why I'm visiting Amazon today actually...you may want to get your copies quick

I bought this book originally because I am a huge Jayne Ann Krentz fan. But I found a wonderful new author in Dara Joy! I found this story one of the most delightful that I've read in a long time. The characters of Tyber and Zanita should be continued in a series as the new Nick and Nora Charles!! I doubt that the original Nick and Nora were quite this sexy. The three "S's" (strong, sexy,and smart) definately describe Tyberius Augustus Evans.He could teach me physics any day!! If they ever thought about a movie for this book the ideal Tyber is Jeff Goldblum. The second and third time I read it I kept thinking of him. If you haven't read it run out and get it. You won't be sorry. I am ordering Ms. Joy's book "Night of a Trillion Stars" because of this story. I expect this one to be just as good as "High Energy" was

I'm sorry to say that JAK's contribution to this book was so bad I simply couldn't read it all; the 'hero' was such a jerk I would have paid the price of the book to read about the heroine drop-kicking him into Portland. Ugh. Highly disappointing, since I own nearly everything she's ever written, under any pseudonym, but-well, guess they can't all be winners. *Sigh*

What was a wonderful surprize, was Dara Joy. This was my first foray into Ms. Joy's work, and it hasn't been and won't be the last. The idea that anyone could use physics as a basis for romance deserves a RITA simply for its sheer audacity and originality; that she pulls it off so beautifully is nothing short of amazing.

The cast for the book are also originals; I don't want to go into too much here, as I think the enjoyment of the book might be spoiled for those who have yet to read it, so I'll keep this short and just say that Joy's work is unique, funny, and to the brain and spirit as Dove chocolate is to the body and spirit. And just as addictive!

Dorchester, get your act together and deal fairly with your authors. Losing this one is penny wise and dollar dumb. Fire the idiot(s) who told you otherwise!

Can't recommend this book--or its author--enough.

I loved this book. It was great fun reading it. I wished it never ended. Steamy love scenes and great characters. I will try to get my hands on anything by Dara Joy from now on. Who doesn't want a sexy, smart man like Tyber. This was pure take me away Calgon reading!!

This book contained two captivating stories; and hooked me into reading anything by these two authors. I even paid outrageous prices for some of their hard to find books. A definate recommendation comes from me to read this book!

High Energy has almost convinced me (a die-hard humnanities person) to delve into the hitherto unfathomable field of physics -- especially if I could find an instructior like Ty (little chance)...anyway, if one doesn't appreciate physics one will after reading High Energy. This book could easily stand on its own merit without the added inducement of Ms. Krentz (whom I also read avidly). However, the unique storyline and characters of Ms. Joy's book warrent recognition in themselves. She peoples her books with eccentric characters who are worth the time one spends in their company -- and whom most romantics will want to revisit again and again. Just visiting the hero's home would be worth a read even if he weren't a hero worth a dream or two. I am not a contemporary romance fan as a rule, but this book satisfies most romantic dreams...and offers a mini-science lesson in the bargain

Fantastic Story in High Energy. Wished it didn't end. Laughed out loud.