Words of the Pitcher (Red Slipper Romance) (Paperback)

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Product Description

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.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Genesis Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585710148
• ISBN-13: 978-1585710140
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,103,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars breaking the rules, April 15, 2000

By	Mary H. Fechter (Texas) - See all my reviews

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, January 17, 2005

By	Maia Austin (lost in a fantasy) - See all my reviews

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, March 6, 2004

By A Customer

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.