Afterburn
by
Zane
In the latest romantic romp from New York Times bestselling author Zane, two hapless lovers get lost in a dating game gone awry.
When Washington, D.C., chiropractor Yardley Brown goes to his local bank, it isn't only to make deposits into his account. He has long since accrued some interest in Rayne Waters, a bank employee who's too beautiful to be true -- and too beautif
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Published
October 4th 2005
by Atria Books
(first published January 4th 2005)
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The book I have read is called AfterBurn, by Zane. This book is a fiction book.The theme of this story is to never waist time in finding love and to alwayzs enjoy your life that you have because you never know when your time has come to leave earth.
AfterBurn is based on love, drama, trust, and forgiveness. The main characters are Yardley, Flex, Rayne, Her mother, Her beat friend Chance, and Roxie. Yardley and Rayne had some hard time in finding love when they were young.When ever...more
Afterburn is another book as part of my "Zane Project" and another book I have previously read from Zane. This book, I just found...dull. The sex scenes were good and I enjoyed the story on some level, but it just seemed like a cross between erotica and a Hallmark Channel film. Scratch that, Lifetime film, HC likes to end everything happily.
Afterburn is about two almost-thirty-year-olds name Rayne and Yardley who find each other after a long series of relationship dramas and woes. They have to...more
Afterburn is about two almost-thirty-year-olds name Rayne and Yardley who find each other after a long series of relationship dramas and woes. They have to...more
Naysha Murillo
The novel I chose to read is called the Afterburn part of the zane series author named Eric Jerome Dickey.
this novel is an urban fiction novel based on lives of the ghetto and how we supposively live.The story Afterburn would have
to be about taking chances and never waiting until its too late. Thats the message it gave me at the end of it. These two
young adults struggly with finding love and they're taking forever to see the only trouble is them both being to shy,
scared to...more
Jan 02, 2009
Sugarpie
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this novel is not like all her other novels i encourage anyone to read this book
I read this for a book club meeting with my wine group meet-up. I expected it to be an erotic novel, but it was more of a romance. It was a little disappointing. But it was nice to read someone who could include a plot and decent dialogue, rather than the poorly edited self-published books I often read in this genre.
One thing that really bothered me was the amount of homophobia in this book. I'm not sure if that was supposed to be a reflection of the community represented, or if it was supposed...more
One thing that really bothered me was the amount of homophobia in this book. I'm not sure if that was supposed to be a reflection of the community represented, or if it was supposed...more
NEVER before have I loved a book so much but given it a rating based solely on its ending. I really like Zane's writing style. I love that she can write romance that's so erotic yet tasteful. I love heroines that are strong, empowered, experienced, and not afraid of admitting that they like sex.
The book had a 4.5 star rating from me up until the last chapter where the author threw in the most AWFUL ending from out of NO-FREAKING-WHERE! It was absolutely pointless (view spoiler)...more
The book had a 4.5 star rating from me up until the last chapter where the author threw in the most AWFUL ending from out of NO-FREAKING-WHERE! It was absolutely pointless (view spoiler)...more
have read all of her books. I did not believe that she could top "Addicted" which was former my favorite book but she has. I was glad to see more emphasis place on the story line than in her previous novels that place more emphasis on the erotism. The story line and the main characters in the story have a magnetism that will grab you in and won't let go until the last page. The ending is a complete shocker that will leave you with mix emotions of anger, sadness, and amazement. It will leave you...more
Feb 02, 2012
Breaunna Jones
is currently reading it
im reading the book after burn and so far i am loving this book. this book talks about how this girl name Ryane like her best friend older brother. she live with her mother and her mother don't never be in the house, she always at work. Ryane mother is a whore and she don't want her daughter to be like her. Ryane had lost her virginity to her best friend older brother. she really liked him but he only like her as a friend/sister i honestly think that he likes her too but he really don't want to...more
Feb 22, 2008
Kierra
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so amazing i loved this book and im still waiting for the sequal
I actually read this book twice and had a greater appreciation for it the second time I read it. I forgot most of what the book was about and what happened in the book so it was almost like reading it for the first time. It's about life, its gains and its losses, the precious moments, love, love loss, friendships, relationships, and time among other things. It will have you thinking twice about the things and people that you put your time and energy into and it will have you asking yourself, "is...more
I really enjoyed reading this book; cant believe I forgot to add this to my collection...as I am going through all of my books THIS book amoung all gave me a real surprise and had me in tears in the end. It teaches one to have the courage to go after what or WHO one wants, it also teaches about LOVE and how one should NEVER take WHO or WHAT is loved for granted...one minute there are shared conversations and laughter and the next loneliness and sorrow.
My older brother actually recommended this book to me. I had never read any of Zane's books, but since her name is EVERYWHERE I decided to give it a try. Rayne was so amazing abd lovable! Her mom was wild and crazy, sometimes a little too open for my likes. Yardley despite the name was sexy, but the ending of the book REALLY, REALLY ANGERED ME! Why Zane, why??? I really loved these characters and their believability.
I LOVED this book and I am still waiting for the sequel. This book teaches you about the real meaning of LOVE. It also teaches you to not waste time when you are feeling someone because you do not know how much time you have on this earth. True LOVE has no color, face or voice; true LOVE is silent and everlasting. I still LOVE this book. Find your true LOVE if you have not already. I believe:); do you.
Mar 09, 2011
Teashley
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OMFG THIS BOOK HAVE BEYOND THE MOST EXTENGUISH STUFF IN IT IT WILL MAKE U FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK IY=TS LIKE HAVING AN ORGASIME IN THE BOOK WHILE UR LOVER OR BOYFRIEND OR MATE IS LOVING THE HELL OUT OF U ITS THAT GOOD LIKE BANANAS LIKE I CANT DESCRIBE ANY MORE ITS GOOD.:):):)
Well this was my first time reading what the bookstore calls Urban Fiction. I realized after I got into it that it's basically Urban Erotica.
I don't think I'll be actively seeking out these books, unless I want some ideas on how to spice things up in the bedroom. But it was a quick read and as I had just visited DC, it was cool recognizing the areas of the main characters.
I don't think I'll be actively seeking out these books, unless I want some ideas on how to spice things up in the bedroom. But it was a quick read and as I had just visited DC, it was cool recognizing the areas of the main characters.
Wow, I really love the stories that Zane tells. She can get you so caught up in the story that you don't care about what else is going on. I really enjoyed this story. Like many other reviews I read, I was shocked at the ending, however, it remained a good love story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romance or contemporary relationship novels.
This is the first book by Zane I have read. It was a beautiful written Love Story.
Rayne is raised by a single mother who is a alcholic and trying to sleep with every man around.
Yardley is raised by a loving couple who has been married for years and are truly in love.
Rayne has problems throughout the book with relationships. Thank goodness she has had a steady friendship with a childhood girlfriend Chance that kept her normal. They went to college together.
Yardley has problems throughout the book...more
Rayne is raised by a single mother who is a alcholic and trying to sleep with every man around.
Yardley is raised by a loving couple who has been married for years and are truly in love.
Rayne has problems throughout the book with relationships. Thank goodness she has had a steady friendship with a childhood girlfriend Chance that kept her normal. They went to college together.
Yardley has problems throughout the book...more
Jul 27, 2011
Kim Dickey
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PLease dont read this book if you are single. It is so full of temptation that it will make you go out and find someone just to smother the fire it ignites.
WARNING: READ ONLY IF YOU ARE MARRIED!!!!!!
WARNING: READ ONLY IF YOU ARE MARRIED!!!!!!
A lady name Rayne Waters works a at bank and has a great life but she's missing love. After she goes out with her hairdresser's brother and a man from her church, she gives up because things just wouldn't work out for her. Until one day A Man name Yardley comes along. He works close by her bank and haas to drop packages off there, in the mist of all that he falls in love with her day by day. He doesn't let her know that he is highly interested in her because he feels that she is taking because o...more
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Zane is an African American author of erotic fiction. She is the daughter of two former educators: an elementary school teacher and a world-renowned theologian who is also the author of nearly two dozen books. She was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area where she still resides with her three children.
In 1997, Zane began writing erotic stories to pass the time after her children went to be...more
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