Words Of The Pitcher is the second edition of Genesis Press' Red Slipper Line, a romance line with Asian or Asian-American heroes and heroines. Kentaro Ikuta is the first Japanese national signed to play baseball in the major league. This new pitching phenomenon has every sportswriter clamoring for an interview but there is just one problem. Kentaro doesn't speak English! To clear this hurdle, the Cleveland Indians' turn to Case Western Reserve University and doctoral candidate, Claire Ferris, who reluctantly becomes his translator and English teacher, to in effect, become Kentaro's 'words' to the world. Little did anyone know the two would fall in love, challenging Kentaro's heriatge. According to custom, he left an arranged engagement of marriage behind in Japan. Thus, he must make a decision which will either betray his culture or his heart.
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Kei Swanson, a native of Texas, is a Registered Nurse of 25 years specilizing in obstetrics. She began writing when she was in high school, influenced by 1940s author Rose Franken and her "Claudia" books. Kei's interest in Japan, the Japanese culture and customs, had enabled her to offer a unique twist in the contemporary romance genre--a twist that is perfect for the Genesis' Red Slipper line.
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I'm a wife, the mother of one, the grandmother of one, a nurse, teacher, writer and Christian. Born at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Dallas, I grew up in Arlington, Texas and now we have retired to North Texas. I've lived several states and countries as the military wife of an Air Force Master Sergant and know the agony of sending him off to war. My husband, always my hero, and I are remodeling at 1920 Craftsman Bungalow, bringing it back to its period. I teach nursing at a local community college.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
breaking the rules,
This review is from: Words of the Pitcher (Red Slipper Romance) (Paperback)
Kei Swanson seamlessly weaves Japanese culture and the world of baseball into the romance between Kentaro and Claire. Kentaro is a dark hero who respects his heritage but loves American Claire, and Claire pushes herself out of her comfort zone to help Kentaro learn English and become independent.I love baseball, and I love teacher/student storylines. This book really satisfies!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
enjoyable fantasy to get lost in,
By Maia Austin (lost in a fantasy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Words of the Pitcher (Red Slipper Romance) (Paperback)
If you love baseball and the players who adore the game this romance is for you! It is not only acurate in the pure love and flirting between a man and a woman but it also offers the twist of defining each culture's customs and traditions and honor. My only fault in the book is there wasn't enough of it! It left you hanging to imagine your own endng as to where Claire and Kentaro end up. I loved it!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly Interesting Romance Novel,
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This review is from: Words of the Pitcher (Red Slipper Romance) (Paperback)
I read this several years ago and I loved it. Romance novels can become extremely run of the mill, from the same old story to the same old lines, so it is always nice to read something original. This was a very original, sweet romance. Kentaro and Claire have great chemistry. It shows the problems that exist when involved in an interracial relationship, but even so than usual since Kentaro is Japanese and has problems just understanding American customs. This is definitely worth a read.
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