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Love in the Air
Kay Clark and Sullivan Ward were once the hottest radio duo in the city. But when Kay left Denver—and Sullivan—to continue her career in Los Angeles, their romance wilted before it ever had its chance to fully bloom.
Now, five years later, Kay is back and though she’s changed, her feelings for Sullivan haven’t. As they take the air together once again, an old flame sparks anew and blazes hotter than ever—on and off the air.
Now, five years later, Kay is back and though she’s changed, her feelings for Sullivan haven’t. As they take the air together once again, an old flame sparks anew and blazes hotter than ever—on and off the air.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1986
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About the author
Nan Ryan
44 books71 followersNancy Henderson is the middle daughter of a Texas rancher and postmaster. She's been married for many years to Joe Ryan, a television executive. Hisoccupation has taken them from border to border and coast to coast. Fortunately, writing is something that can be done anywhere - and Nan shouldknow. The Ryans have lived in Washington, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and their own home state of Texas. Nan says it was fun to move around the country and honestly believes that it has helped her writing. The library and the Internet offer a great deal of information on any given place, but there is nothing quite likeactually living in a locale where a book is set.
She began her writing career in 1981. She flirted with writing mysteries, but never finished any. Then, as fate would have it, she saw an article in Newsweek magazine entitled "From Bedroom to Boardroom." It was an interesting story on the women who were writing romance novels. Nan was intrigued. She had never read a romance. She bought a couple, read them, and knew she'd found her calling. She sat down at the Smith Corona typewriter and began her own romance. The first one never left her house. It is burieddeep in a trunk and Nan says it will never be shown to anyone. Her second book sold and she's been writing since. Twenty-two romance novels later, shestill enjoys writing and realizes she's been blessed to have found what she loves to do.
The winner of numerous awards, Nan Ryan says one of the nicest things ever written about her was printed in the St. Petersburg Times. Correspondent AnnV. Hull wrote: "Romance novelist Nan Ryan could step right into the pages of one of her paperbacks. Tall and slender, with smokey eyes and pearly skin,Nan Ryan looks like movie star Jessica Lange's older sister. Ryan writes the most imaginative and bold love scenes, some of which would surely shock herformer teachers at Abilene Christian University."
She began her writing career in 1981. She flirted with writing mysteries, but never finished any. Then, as fate would have it, she saw an article in Newsweek magazine entitled "From Bedroom to Boardroom." It was an interesting story on the women who were writing romance novels. Nan was intrigued. She had never read a romance. She bought a couple, read them, and knew she'd found her calling. She sat down at the Smith Corona typewriter and began her own romance. The first one never left her house. It is burieddeep in a trunk and Nan says it will never be shown to anyone. Her second book sold and she's been writing since. Twenty-two romance novels later, shestill enjoys writing and realizes she's been blessed to have found what she loves to do.
The winner of numerous awards, Nan Ryan says one of the nicest things ever written about her was printed in the St. Petersburg Times. Correspondent AnnV. Hull wrote: "Romance novelist Nan Ryan could step right into the pages of one of her paperbacks. Tall and slender, with smokey eyes and pearly skin,Nan Ryan looks like movie star Jessica Lange's older sister. Ryan writes the most imaginative and bold love scenes, some of which would surely shock herformer teachers at Abilene Christian University."
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September 4, 2015
Love in the Air by Nan Ryan is an enjoyable, but dated category romance (almost 30 years old) featuring former lovers reunited as on-air personalities at the radio station where the heroine got her start, and then fell for the hero. There is a big age difference between the two, almost 15 years, with the heroine being younger, but she acts much more mature for her age.
Kay Clark is one lucky woman to get a job on a radio station at nineteen, and with Sullivan Ward, the star of the station. Right from the start these two connect and become friends. From that, their chemistry grew, and one night Kay and Sullivan make love. Sullivan was Kay’s first. Kay then leaves, regardless of her feelings for Sully, to brighter pastures in Los Angeles, and a bigger radio market there. Sully is bitter Kay would leave him. Now she has returned five years later and back working with Sully who treats her coldly. But she thaws through his tough exterior. Sully is afraid of Kay deserting him again, but he can’t deny the passion he still has for Kay. The big question is whether Kay will stay with Sully, giving up the type of career that could make her a big radio star?
If you enjoy Harlequin category romances, you’ll like Love in the Air. It’s not mind blowing or has a big wow factor in regards to the romance, but it’s a solid romance if you’re looking to spend a few hours lost in the world of radio, and the behind the scene drama between two lovers reunited by fate.
Kay Clark is one lucky woman to get a job on a radio station at nineteen, and with Sullivan Ward, the star of the station. Right from the start these two connect and become friends. From that, their chemistry grew, and one night Kay and Sullivan make love. Sullivan was Kay’s first. Kay then leaves, regardless of her feelings for Sully, to brighter pastures in Los Angeles, and a bigger radio market there. Sully is bitter Kay would leave him. Now she has returned five years later and back working with Sully who treats her coldly. But she thaws through his tough exterior. Sully is afraid of Kay deserting him again, but he can’t deny the passion he still has for Kay. The big question is whether Kay will stay with Sully, giving up the type of career that could make her a big radio star?
If you enjoy Harlequin category romances, you’ll like Love in the Air. It’s not mind blowing or has a big wow factor in regards to the romance, but it’s a solid romance if you’re looking to spend a few hours lost in the world of radio, and the behind the scene drama between two lovers reunited by fate.
May 7, 2015
I grabbed this book when it was on a free promotion and it was listed as a new release. Imagine my surprise when I started reading it and the author was talking about cassette tapes and records. I then realized that this was a book written in the 1980's.
The story begins with Kay moving back to Denver, CO after being away for five years. She is returning to work at the radio station that she used to be employed by, to help boost the ratings. Being back at this station also means working with her old co-host Sullivan. There are some unresolved issues between them that will make working together challenging.
I liked that this story takes place during the 1980's. It was fun to read about the old D.J. methods of cueing up the next song. The choice of music that is mentioned in the story is great and brought me right back to that period of time.
I'm giving Love in the Air 5 stars for being a sweet second chance love story!
The story begins with Kay moving back to Denver, CO after being away for five years. She is returning to work at the radio station that she used to be employed by, to help boost the ratings. Being back at this station also means working with her old co-host Sullivan. There are some unresolved issues between them that will make working together challenging.
I liked that this story takes place during the 1980's. It was fun to read about the old D.J. methods of cueing up the next song. The choice of music that is mentioned in the story is great and brought me right back to that period of time.
I'm giving Love in the Air 5 stars for being a sweet second chance love story!
February 22, 2012
MILE-HIGH MAGIC
Five years ago Kay Clark and Sullivan Ward were Denver's hottest radio duo -- both on and off the air. But when Kay left the city -- and Sullivan -- to work in Los Angeles, their untried romance fell apart.
Then Kay returned to Denver: older, wiser and still very much in love with her former partner. Sullivan tried to deny his need for her, but he knew they were a winning combination. The old electric magic was back, and not just in the control room. The sizzling repartee that kept the public listening was even more effective in private. When Sullivan talked, Kay could stay tuned in forever.
Five years ago Kay Clark and Sullivan Ward were Denver's hottest radio duo -- both on and off the air. But when Kay left the city -- and Sullivan -- to work in Los Angeles, their untried romance fell apart.
Then Kay returned to Denver: older, wiser and still very much in love with her former partner. Sullivan tried to deny his need for her, but he knew they were a winning combination. The old electric magic was back, and not just in the control room. The sizzling repartee that kept the public listening was even more effective in private. When Sullivan talked, Kay could stay tuned in forever.
April 19, 2015
A bit retro, but that's ok
This takes place in that short lived time of celebrity deejays, vinyl records, and cassette tapes, which I hadn't really expected, but quickly accepted because I lived through those years. Sullivan is way too old for Kay, but that's also in line with the 1970s and 1980s romances, so I went along with that, too. Matter of fact, this books reads a lot like other romances from those years, with the pleasant exception that she's a successful professional and not an indigent girl hired to be the millionaire's nanny.
This takes place in that short lived time of celebrity deejays, vinyl records, and cassette tapes, which I hadn't really expected, but quickly accepted because I lived through those years. Sullivan is way too old for Kay, but that's also in line with the 1970s and 1980s romances, so I went along with that, too. Matter of fact, this books reads a lot like other romances from those years, with the pleasant exception that she's a successful professional and not an indigent girl hired to be the millionaire's nanny.
April 12, 2015
I must admit this doesn't rank in my list of most exciting or
hottest reads. And I didn't even like Sullivan very much.
But the book was well enough written and thankfully free of
the grammatical nightmares that a lot of books consist of,
that I still enjoyed reading it right to the end.
hottest reads. And I didn't even like Sullivan very much.
But the book was well enough written and thankfully free of
the grammatical nightmares that a lot of books consist of,
that I still enjoyed reading it right to the end.
April 4, 2015
the year this was written, 1986, it was probably pretty good but people just don't talk like that so it was hard to read now. not a bad story overall but felt pretty dated.
April 21, 2015
Is a great book to read
July 16, 2015
Loved this book from start to finish!
July 28, 2022
The best I ever read
This book is a reminder that love can be patient and when u know u have found the right person its worth the wait
This book is a reminder that love can be patient and when u know u have found the right person its worth the wait
April 24, 2015
This book had so much potential, I felt it started off well, the concept promising. However when I hit around 60% it just turned cheesy, the use of language no longer compelling, if I'm honest I struggled to finish the book.
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