Unconventional Serenity Makepeace and conservative Caleb Ventress find themselves falling in love despite their diverse backgrounds and interests. By the author of Wildest Hearts.
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The interplay of colorful characters adds pizzazz to a drab mystery in this romance between business consultant Caleb Ventress and his newest client, Serenity Makepeace, who is expanding her grocery store in the artists' community of Witt's End, Wash., into a mail-order business. When the forthright Serenity tells Caleb that a blackmailer plans to publish nude photos of her unless she terminates her deal with Caleb, she is astonished by the intensity of his anger--but then she doesn't know about the old blackmail scandal involving his deceased parents. Serenity visits Ambrose Asterley, the local artist who shot the photos, but she finds him dead at the foot of his basement stairs. For far too much of this story, Caleb and Serenity putter along, assuming Ambrose was the blackmailer, his death solitary and accidental--ideas the reader won't buy for a minute. But meanwhile, Krentz ( Wildest Hearts ) conjures up a charming relationship between dissimilar but compatible lovers and whimsically paints the eccentric characters of Witt's End, where everyone is a close friend and people are judged by their auras. Taking a cue from the benevolent Serenity, Krentz's fans will delight in what she does well and forgive the rest.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Jayne Ann Krentz's acclaimed New York Times bestsellers include Light in Shadow, Smoke in Mirrors, Lost and Found, Soft Focus, Eye of the Beholder, Flash, and Grand Passion. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under her own name, futuristic novels as Jayne Castle (also available from Pocket Books), and historical romance novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick. She lives in Seattle.
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By Lynda K
Format:Paperback
Some of the older romance books are a bit dated. The alpha male leads can be a little overbearing and the female wimpy. If you like that sort of romance then this is not the book for you. Caleb is still an alpha male no doubt about it but in no way is Serenity a wimp, a little airy maybe but more than a match for him. The community at wit's end has sort of an Andy of Mayberry feel set in a 70's commune, with only the best elements taken from each. Family, friendship, looking out for each other, and tolerence for those that are a little different. There is a lot of classic "Krentz" dry wit sprinkled throughout, a blackmail plot to foil etc, overall a nice read. As this romance isn't really dated (other than the only electronic equipment is camera equipment)it would be a great novel to reprint for new Krentz readers. My copy will be a keeper but for those that can't wait for a reprint, buying it used is worth the cost of shipping.
By "so-sweetly"
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I truly enjoy Ms. Krentz's books, and Hidden Talents is one of my favorites. The character development is great, the chemistry between Serenity and Caleb is wonderful, and who can resist the quirky, off-beat inhabitants of Witt's End? Pick this one up and see if you can find a bottle of "Ole Hogwash" (a Witt's End product) to drink while you read. Enjoy!ps - If you enjoyed this one, be sure to try Absolutely Positively, Trust Me and Deep Waters. You won't be disappointed!
By "aaahhhh"
Format:Paperback
Yes, I have read this book several times. It is just as good the fourth time as the first. If you like your books with strong male and female characters, you will like Jayne Krentz. Serenity is not like many female characters I have read, she is gentle but strong, caring and loyal. I love her uniqueness and her 'alternative' lifestyle. Caleb is a man who never really knew if he was loved and does not really believe it exists. The two meet amidst a murder mystery which they try to solve as well as putting their own lives back together. What a great couple. And I loved the secondary characters! I think you will too.
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I enjoyed the read. The best parts were those little snippets of visions in the cove. Her jerk of an ex-boyfriend was not funny and not cute. Read more
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One of her best
I have read every book Jayne Ann Krentz has ever written--several times--and this is one of her best. Read more
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