Going My Way

by Janet Dailey

Y ou'll find true romance and real-life heroes in these books!

That Boston Man

Judging by all the photos of him with the model du jour on his arm, Rome Lockwood can have any woman he wants, and newbie reporter Lexie Templeton has heard rumors about him that are hot enough to scorch paper. And now everyone thinks she made the decision to run them in the gossip column! Rome insists that Lexie explain—and he doesn't seem to be the kind of man who takes no for an answer . . . 

Kona Winds

Ladies and gentlemen, we are beginning our descent into Honolulu International Airport . . .

Julie Lancaster can't wait. Taking a job as tutor in the household of a wealthy island family was the smartest move she ever made. Compared to the New England winter she left behind, Hawaii seems like paradise. Friendly people . . . fragrant flowers everywhere . . . sugar-sand beaches . . . it has to be the most romantic place on earth. And the head of the household, handsome Ruel Chandler, couldn't agree more.

Genres: Romance

352 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 2005

About the author

Janet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.

Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.

She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.

Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet reads. Simple.I gave them both 3.5 stars. "THAT BOSTON MAN" was a dramatic roller coaster ride of emotion! "KONA WINDS" was cute. It deserves more then 3.5 stars.=0)
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Spoiler
Note to Self:"THAT BOSTON MAN" Boston
Rome Lockwood(rich)+Lexie Templeton(political reporter,pal),Ginger Franksen(22yo,pal,ex-roommate, sports reporter),Shari Sullivan(society & style reporter,pal).

Spoiler
Note to Self:"KONA WINDS" Boston & Hawaii
Julie Lancaster(new private tutor,ex-waitress,22yo)+Ruel Chandler(older half bro,35yo,nephew,rich), Emily Harmon(59yo,aunt),Deborah C(Debbie,sis,16yo,niece,H.S. junior).

[Maureen Hubley · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was actually a good beach read.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two stories combined into one book. That Boston Man was more to my liking. Lexie and Rome begin as opponents. The reverse role date added some humor and irony. I felt it wrapped up too quickly. Konu Winds was informative about Hawaiian history and culture. Reul and Julie's chemistry was good, but love was not believable. They went from barely speaking to each other to being in love. I wish Debbie had more of a role in this story.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed both of the stories in this book. They are short, sweet romance stories with happy endings.

[JoAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable read especially Kona Winds set in Hawaii. Felt like I was there with the vivid descriptions of the land, the house, the city, the beaches and tourist attractions. Julie and Ruel had immediate attraction the moment they met. There was a sizzle in the air that got hot, then cold, then hot again, but can it last and do they want it to? Em was a little stern and Deborah although severely injured in a car accident has quite a bit of spunk for a 16 year old. Frank, the surfer dude, needed to take things down a notch and take no for an answer. Julie's Boston landlady was a hoot.
Loved the addition of the Hawaiian words but glad they were translated for us. Abrupt ending with a happily ever in the offing that came on too soon. There was some closure but still loose ends. An epilogue would have been nice.

[Chana · Rating 2 out of 5]

300 hundred million copies of this author's books purchased and this book has 4 ratings on Goodreads and no reviews. It wasn't THAT bad.
This book is two in one, short romances, they are mild for romances reminding me of that country western song, passionate kisses.
This came into my possession because it is one of the only bookcrossing wild finds for our family. My husband found it at an ATM and I finally got around to reading it because someone requested it from the romance VBB.

[Deborah Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its two books in one. This is a love story. If you like love stories with boy meets girl plots and happy endings, this will work for you. These are not romance with mystery or suspense which I do prefer.