Sandra Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, keeps readers turning pages with an explosive tale of a long-ago crime and the victim's plan for revenge...When New York publisher Maris Matherly Reed receives a tantalizing manuscript from someone identified only as P.M.E., its blockbuster potential-and perhaps something else-compels her to meet its author. On an eerie, ruined cotton plantation on a remote Georgia island she finds Parker Evans, a man concealing his identity and his past. Maris is drawn into his tale of two young friends and a deadly betrayal ... and to Parker himself. But there's something especially chilling about this novel, its possible connection to Maris's own life, and the real-life character who uses her, or anyone, to get what he wants.
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The prologue of a novel arrives in the Manhattan offices of a book editor, who's intrigued enough to chase its mysterious author, identified only by his initials, to his decrepit plantation on an island off the Georgia Coast. That's the first clue that fiction is stranger than fact; few publishers (if any) would go to that sort of trouble for anything less than a new J.D. Salinger novel. But bestselling author Sandra Brown makes the most of her far-fetched premise, setting up a convoluted plot that keeps the reader engrossed despite its flaws and foibles.
Maris Matherly-Reed is more than an editor. She's also the beloved daughter of the publishing house's highly respected and successful leader, and the wife of Matherly Press's second-in-command, the smooth, suave, double-dealing Noah Reed. Reed, it develops, is the real target of the literary scam set up by the reclusive writer of the novel whose opening pages so captivate Reed's spouse. P.M.E., the writer, has a score to settle with Maris's husband, and he doesn't care whom he hurts as long as he brings Noah down. At least, not until he meets Maris, who has an unfortunate habit of falling in love with her authors (see above; that's the second clue). Brown is a master at romantic suspense, and Envy displays the talents that have won her a devoted following: a deft hand at evoking the vulnerability and humanity of her protagonists, a sure command of narrative tension, and a nice sense of place. This is a terrific hammock read, just right for a summer day as sultry and humid as Envy's Low Country setting. --Jane Adams --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
Style and form are usually the least of prolific bestselling romance/thriller writer Brown's concerns, but in her latest effort she takes on an unusual challenge, setting out to craft a novel within a novel within a novel. The onion begins to peel when editor Maris Matherly-Reed plucks a prologue from the slush pile and finds herself hooked by the steamy prose. The author has furthermore titillated her by breaking the rules: no SASE, no cover letter. Maris knows only that his initials are P.M.E. and he lives on St. Anne Island in Georgia. (How does she know P.M.E. is a man? She... knows.) Gutsy, idealistic, deliciously sexy, Maris is married to philandering sociopath Noah Reed, who runs Matherly Press with Maris and her father, Daniel, last of the silver-maned gentleman publishers. As for P(arker) M(ackensie) E(vans), he's a bitter, wheelchair-bound, first-time novelist or is he? Is he using Maris to avenge himself against Noah, or does he love her madly or can the answer be all of the above? Cutting back and forth between the bernovel and Parker's autobiographical novel about a purloined novel, Brown stages one dramatic scene after another. The narrative voices don't change much (although the typefaces do), but Brown's loyal legions frankly won't give a damn. (Aug. 28) Forecast: Brown could probably write a novel in blank verse and still hit the bestseller lists, so her experimentation here (mild, in any case) won't throw readers. The book is a Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club main selection and a BOMC alternate, and major TV, radio and print media ad campaigns (plus New York transit ads) will blanket the country. Expect the expected: a blockbuster.
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Brown's old books are much better than this drivel. The book is in no way up to the standards of Brown's old paperback romances. The hero is very poorly defined. I couldn't figure out why a supposedly classy lady would like such a jerk. And the villain was too over the top to believe, i.e., the murder of the heroine's father-- such an unnecessary event and out of character for the supposedly sharp witted dad. The whole book was a patchwork of bits and pieces that failed to jell together into a novel. Farfetched and poorly written, I'm glad that I got this one from the library and didn't waste my money on it.
By D. Gadj
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I was shocked by this book and that is why I strongly recommend it. This is a masterpiece about love, friendship, envy, ambition, revenge....unbelievable plot. You have to read this book!
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I was hooked after the first chapter! great book good not put it down.
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One of the best Sandra Brown books that I have read yet!
I had attempted to start this book awhile ago, but became somewhat disinterested after reading the beginning, or Prologue, of the book within a book. Read more
Published on July 11 2004
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One of the best Sandra Brown novels I've read
I have read over ten Sandra Brown novels and this book was one of my favorites. She sets you up with suspense right away and weaves and intricate tale that makes you want to keep... Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004 by carrie
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Steamy and Intriguing
This is my first Sandra Brown and certainly not my last. I loved the story within the story, the development of the characters and the plot twists. Read more
Published on May 21 2004 by Patty Philbrook
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Couldn't put this down...
This was my first Sandra Brown book and definately will not be my last. I could not stop reading this unbelievably fabulous story. Read more
Published on April 27 2004
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MY Favorite Sandra Brown!
I have read many of her books, but for Envy I listened to the unabridged version and read the book, many times! The plot turns and twists are too many to count!
A must read!
Published on Feb 21 2004 by D. G. Welch
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wonderful
What a great read! I real page turner for me. A book with in a book will keep you at suspense and falling in love all at once. Read more
Published on Jan 21 2004 by A. Owarzani
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Pleasantly Surprised
A most excellent suspense/mystery novel indeed! Great description, characterization, a meaty plot, perfectly paced and just plain interesting. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2003 by S. Sommerville
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My first -- and not last -- Sandra Brown book
This is the first Sandra Brown I've read, and it was absolutely perfect. Maris Matherly-Reed is a book editor employed at her daddy's firm. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003 by Mandy D.
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A GREAT plot twister
This book kept me thinking the whole time I listened to it. Every time I thought I had figured out how the next chapter would read, Ms. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2003 by Barbara Rhoades
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Writing 103
I received this book as a gift from my writing group but my schedule is so busy I didn't have time to read it. Read more
Published on Oct 24 2003 by Carmellia Chavers
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