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SwanSea Place #4
Jeopardy
The Sensual, Seductive Predator...
Amarillo Smith was enigmatic, dangerous, the best private investigator in Boston next to her brother, Nico, his partner. Angelica DiFrenza was surprised and intrigued when he invited her to dinner-the broodingly handsome detective had seemed to be avoiding her deliberately... until now. Amarillo heated her skin with his gaze and made her wonder how his mouth would taste when it captured hers, but the fever in her blood was nothing compared to the savage ecstasy of their tumultuous kisses—and the seething passions that erupted without warning between them! Tantalized by her skin of silk and fire, caught in a maelstrom of uncivilized hunger, Amarillo possessed her with sweet madness, branded Angelica as only his-but he was desperate to protect her from the danger that threatened her life and the demons that menaced her soul. Once, joy had filled the grand ballroom at SwanSea; could the shadows be lifted by the healing power of love?
Amarillo Smith was enigmatic, dangerous, the best private investigator in Boston next to her brother, Nico, his partner. Angelica DiFrenza was surprised and intrigued when he invited her to dinner-the broodingly handsome detective had seemed to be avoiding her deliberately... until now. Amarillo heated her skin with his gaze and made her wonder how his mouth would taste when it captured hers, but the fever in her blood was nothing compared to the savage ecstasy of their tumultuous kisses—and the seething passions that erupted without warning between them! Tantalized by her skin of silk and fire, caught in a maelstrom of uncivilized hunger, Amarillo possessed her with sweet madness, branded Angelica as only his-but he was desperate to protect her from the danger that threatened her life and the demons that menaced her soul. Once, joy had filled the grand ballroom at SwanSea; could the shadows be lifted by the healing power of love?
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 1990
About the author
Fayrene Preston
101 books41 followersAKA Jaelyn Conlee.
Fayrene Preston was born in Texas, USA where she raised. Her high school years were straight out of the movie American Graffiti — good friends and that wonderful rock ‘n' roll. After high school, Fayrene attended college and earned an Associate degree in Business Administration.
Almost immediately afterward the university, she married a Navy man and for the next five years they traveled back and forth across America several times and lived on both coasts. Although the marriage didn't last, she was blessed with two completely wonderful sons, both grown now, and the most beautiful little granddaughter you've ever seen in your life!
She counts herself as very lucky. Books have always been an important part of her life, and now she gets to make her living by writing them. She can't think of anything to make one happier. She published her debut novel as Jaelyn Conlee in 1982, now continued writing as Fayrene Preston.
Fayrene Preston was born in Texas, USA where she raised. Her high school years were straight out of the movie American Graffiti — good friends and that wonderful rock ‘n' roll. After high school, Fayrene attended college and earned an Associate degree in Business Administration.
Almost immediately afterward the university, she married a Navy man and for the next five years they traveled back and forth across America several times and lived on both coasts. Although the marriage didn't last, she was blessed with two completely wonderful sons, both grown now, and the most beautiful little granddaughter you've ever seen in your life!
She counts herself as very lucky. Books have always been an important part of her life, and now she gets to make her living by writing them. She can't think of anything to make one happier. She published her debut novel as Jaelyn Conlee in 1982, now continued writing as Fayrene Preston.
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March 29, 2021
"Jeopardy" is the story of Angelica and Amarillo.
Heroine is the sister to hero's best friend, who is a PI. They've had feelings for each other for ages, and have been fighting it, until they cannot anymore and have wild sex. The mystery element is provided by a secret stalker who has been harassing the heroine, and the flashbacks that trouble her.
In this rare instance, hero is way more into the heroine and she fights her feelings. The plot shifts very quickly and we don't get much time to get used to or like the characters.
Underwhelming.
Unsafe
2/5
Heroine is the sister to hero's best friend, who is a PI. They've had feelings for each other for ages, and have been fighting it, until they cannot anymore and have wild sex. The mystery element is provided by a secret stalker who has been harassing the heroine, and the flashbacks that trouble her.
In this rare instance, hero is way more into the heroine and she fights her feelings. The plot shifts very quickly and we don't get much time to get used to or like the characters.
Underwhelming.
Unsafe
2/5
February 27, 2021
Mi-a plăcut.
July 13, 2015
Fans of romance novels tend to read a LOT of books, many of which are pretty forgettable, but a few remain in the memory years afterwards.
Swansea Place: Jeopardy, for me is one of those 'keepers' - the main plot isn't particularly new or innovative, but something just clicked with the characters in this one.
I fell in love with Amarillo the hero, especially the way he stands by the heroine throughout the book. Also like the varied facets of his character, Texas boy, protector, patron of the arts, brother's best friend... I like the idea that he and Angelica have been in love for years but never fully realised it or acted upon it until now. Love the idea of them being likened to a binary star system. I also loved the idea that Angelica goes to her closet to find something and notices that the majority of her clothes are violet because Amarillo once said in passing when she was a teen that he liked her in that colour. And how Amarillo missed her engagement party because he'd rather be sculling alone on the river with a bottle of JD.
It's not the best written novel in the world and I did notice one major typo where Angelica wakes up in the arms of Nico (her brother!!!!) instead of what should read Amarillo the hero. However I didn't find myself caring overly much and just got swept away by the story. There's something just so right about these two together.
Swansea Place: Jeopardy, for me is one of those 'keepers' - the main plot isn't particularly new or innovative, but something just clicked with the characters in this one.
I fell in love with Amarillo the hero, especially the way he stands by the heroine throughout the book. Also like the varied facets of his character, Texas boy, protector, patron of the arts, brother's best friend... I like the idea that he and Angelica have been in love for years but never fully realised it or acted upon it until now. Love the idea of them being likened to a binary star system. I also loved the idea that Angelica goes to her closet to find something and notices that the majority of her clothes are violet because Amarillo once said in passing when she was a teen that he liked her in that colour. And how Amarillo missed her engagement party because he'd rather be sculling alone on the river with a bottle of JD.
It's not the best written novel in the world and I did notice one major typo where Angelica wakes up in the arms of Nico (her brother!!!!) instead of what should read Amarillo the hero. However I didn't find myself caring overly much and just got swept away by the story. There's something just so right about these two together.
May 14, 2021
I like that he helps her and that he stands by her side through it all. He is her rock. Their sex scenes are explicit and juicy. That’s the good part of the book.
But this is not a relaxed read. It’s about nightmares, about trauma’s, about stalking, about crime.
It’s not what I’m in for when I reach for a romance novel. I want to feel warm and fuzzy and romantic after reading a Harlequin. Not sad and in shock.
But this is not a relaxed read. It’s about nightmares, about trauma’s, about stalking, about crime.
It’s not what I’m in for when I reach for a romance novel. I want to feel warm and fuzzy and romantic after reading a Harlequin. Not sad and in shock.
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