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Summer Storm
Chris was a struggling actor and Mary a struggling scholar, but their marriage was a perfect, passionate union -- until the glitter of Hollywood and a dazzling starlet stole Chris away.
At the time when she needed him most, he betrayed and failed her, and she swore never to see him again.
Chris became a world-famous actor, and Mary a respected professor, and only in the darkness of the movie theater did she allow herself to think of him.
Then, in the flash and glare of reporters' cameras, they met again, and the smoldering love reignited. They had never officially divorced. Had he come back to reestablish their marriage... or end it irrevocably?
At the time when she needed him most, he betrayed and failed her, and she swore never to see him again.
Chris became a world-famous actor, and Mary a respected professor, and only in the darkness of the movie theater did she allow herself to think of him.
Then, in the flash and glare of reporters' cameras, they met again, and the smoldering love reignited. They had never officially divorced. Had he come back to reestablish their marriage... or end it irrevocably?
182 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1983
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Joan Wolf
100 books368 followersJoan Wolf is a USA TODAY bestselling American writer, whose acclaimed Regency romances have earned her national recognition as a master of the genre. Her many historical and contemporary romances, some of which have been chosen as Literary Guild selections, have been highly praised by reviewers and authors alike.
Joan was born in 1951 and she grew up in the Bronx, New York. A former English teacher, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mercy College and Master in English and Comparative Literature at Hunter College. An avid rider and horse owner, Joan lives in Connecticut with her husband Joe and two grown children, Jay and Pam.
Joan was born in 1951 and she grew up in the Bronx, New York. A former English teacher, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mercy College and Master in English and Comparative Literature at Hunter College. An avid rider and horse owner, Joan lives in Connecticut with her husband Joe and two grown children, Jay and Pam.
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October 19, 2023
Mary was an undergraduate English major. She came from a middle-class, close-knit, Catholic family. Kit already had a degree in Mathematics and he was a graduate in drama school and was a campus celebrity.
They met on campus. The attraction was instantaneous. Both were beautiful and clever as well as talented in their field.
They fell deeply in love. Mary would not agree in going to bed with him as she was a devout Catholic so Kit proposed marriage.
The first seven months of marriage, living on campus, were happy and passionate.
They both worked hard, had no money, but they had each other, until Mary fell pregnant.
Kit was less than happy as he knew he could not afford a baby and he didn't want Mary to give up her studies. He wanted her to fulfil her potential.
He suggested an abortion which shocked and saddened Mary.
A couple of months later Kit managed to secure the leading part in a Hollywood movie.
He moved to California while Mary stayed back in Connecticut to continue her studies.
He would call her rarely and even when he did the calls were brief and he sounded distant and distracted.
Nobody in Hollywood knew he was married. There were rumours that he was having an affair with his leading lady.
Doubts began consuming Mary. He hadn't really wanted to marry her, she had forced him into it by refusing to sleep with him.
He didn't want the baby, he had made that clear.
She went into labour and tried to contact him but couldn't locate him. Finally she learnt he was visiting with his leading lady at her ranch.
Mary gave birth after eight hours of labour to a stillborn baby boy. She was physically and emotionally crushed.
When Kit eventually did show up she had sent him away telling him she never wanted to see him again. He went...
Four years later Kit was a very rich and famous Hollywood movie star. His affairs with women were well publicised.
Mary was a university professor. She was celibate as she was a devout Catholic and was not to be intimate outside marriage. She did not want to anyway.
Kit and Mary never got a divorce nor did they had seen or spoken to each other for the last four years.
One day he reappear in her life. Mary thought he was there for a divorce when in fact he came to warn her about the media finding out about their marriage and for her to expect the frenzy that was to follow.
He asked her what her plans were for the summer and found out she was to lecture at Yarborough University. The drama department were presenting Hamlet at the Theatre.
Straight after his departure, Kit, was on the phone with his manager. He asked him, by any means, to get him a part at Yarborough's Hamlet play.
He was determined to win back his wife that summer.
He was the one who leaked their marriage to the media, to get an excuse to approach Mary again.
This couple failed each other miserably. Youth, immaturity and circumstance were contributing factors.
Kit been poor and having no family to fall back into for support of any kind, made him put a lot of value on money which he never had. Without money he felt vulnerable, exposed and a failure.
When the chance to make it big was presented to him he pushed everything else to the back of his mind, including Mary and his unborn child resulting in loosing both Mary and the child.
Mary never gave him a chance to explain, she had driven him away and in doing so she had hurt him badly.
She was holding a grudge against him as he had suggested abortion and when she had lost the baby she felt that somehow he had made it happen as he didn't want the baby.
I believe those two were soul-mates after all. They met each other at the wrong time when they were not ready for a commitment at any level at the time. This is the reason they failed.
There is a HEA that is believable.
They met on campus. The attraction was instantaneous. Both were beautiful and clever as well as talented in their field.
They fell deeply in love. Mary would not agree in going to bed with him as she was a devout Catholic so Kit proposed marriage.
The first seven months of marriage, living on campus, were happy and passionate.
They both worked hard, had no money, but they had each other, until Mary fell pregnant.
Kit was less than happy as he knew he could not afford a baby and he didn't want Mary to give up her studies. He wanted her to fulfil her potential.
He suggested an abortion which shocked and saddened Mary.
A couple of months later Kit managed to secure the leading part in a Hollywood movie.
He moved to California while Mary stayed back in Connecticut to continue her studies.
He would call her rarely and even when he did the calls were brief and he sounded distant and distracted.
Nobody in Hollywood knew he was married. There were rumours that he was having an affair with his leading lady.
Doubts began consuming Mary. He hadn't really wanted to marry her, she had forced him into it by refusing to sleep with him.
He didn't want the baby, he had made that clear.
She went into labour and tried to contact him but couldn't locate him. Finally she learnt he was visiting with his leading lady at her ranch.
Mary gave birth after eight hours of labour to a stillborn baby boy. She was physically and emotionally crushed.
When Kit eventually did show up she had sent him away telling him she never wanted to see him again. He went...
Four years later Kit was a very rich and famous Hollywood movie star. His affairs with women were well publicised.
Mary was a university professor. She was celibate as she was a devout Catholic and was not to be intimate outside marriage. She did not want to anyway.
Kit and Mary never got a divorce nor did they had seen or spoken to each other for the last four years.
One day he reappear in her life. Mary thought he was there for a divorce when in fact he came to warn her about the media finding out about their marriage and for her to expect the frenzy that was to follow.
He asked her what her plans were for the summer and found out she was to lecture at Yarborough University. The drama department were presenting Hamlet at the Theatre.
Straight after his departure, Kit, was on the phone with his manager. He asked him, by any means, to get him a part at Yarborough's Hamlet play.
He was determined to win back his wife that summer.
He was the one who leaked their marriage to the media, to get an excuse to approach Mary again.
This couple failed each other miserably. Youth, immaturity and circumstance were contributing factors.
Kit been poor and having no family to fall back into for support of any kind, made him put a lot of value on money which he never had. Without money he felt vulnerable, exposed and a failure.
When the chance to make it big was presented to him he pushed everything else to the back of his mind, including Mary and his unborn child resulting in loosing both Mary and the child.
Mary never gave him a chance to explain, she had driven him away and in doing so she had hurt him badly.
She was holding a grudge against him as he had suggested abortion and when she had lost the baby she felt that somehow he had made it happen as he didn't want the baby.
I believe those two were soul-mates after all. They met each other at the wrong time when they were not ready for a commitment at any level at the time. This is the reason they failed.
There is a HEA that is believable.
June 18, 2024
He married her because she wouldn't put out.
He wanted her to get an abortion.
He went off to shoot a movie while she stayed home on the opposite coast, pregnant with their child.
He called her every two or three weeks for five minute conversations while every tabloid in the country was alluding to his affair with his co-star, something he never even brought up to her let alone deny (she was supposed to trust him, you see).
She had a stillbirth, almost full term The baby was strangled by his umbilical cord. He was not there. He was at the co-star's ranch.
She told him she never wanted to see him again and he complied. After two unanswered letters, he decided to stop hiding his affair and start flaunting it.
For four years, he enjoyed his Hollywood life, on and off the screen.
After four years, tabloids found out about the wife he left behind and never divorced. This reminded him of his forgotten wife and he went to see her. Since she still looked hot, he decided she was going to be his wife again.
This is the point where I realized if I was going to continue with this story, I would have to check myself into rehab or a Masochist Anonymous support group.
DNFF!
He wanted her to get an abortion.
He went off to shoot a movie while she stayed home on the opposite coast, pregnant with their child.
He called her every two or three weeks for five minute conversations while every tabloid in the country was alluding to his affair with his co-star, something he never even brought up to her let alone deny (she was supposed to trust him, you see).
She had a stillbirth, almost full term The baby was strangled by his umbilical cord. He was not there. He was at the co-star's ranch.
She told him she never wanted to see him again and he complied. After two unanswered letters, he decided to stop hiding his affair and start flaunting it.
For four years, he enjoyed his Hollywood life, on and off the screen.
After four years, tabloids found out about the wife he left behind and never divorced. This reminded him of his forgotten wife and he went to see her. Since she still looked hot, he decided she was going to be his wife again.
This is the point where I realized if I was going to continue with this story, I would have to check myself into rehab or a Masochist Anonymous support group.
DNFF!
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July 16, 2018
The only reason that this got two stars was the setting - a summer theater production of Hamlet at a small college in New Hampshire. The heroine was the visiting professor teaching the student actors so they could get undergrad credits. The hero, a successful Hollywood actor, was there to win back his wife and to star in the play to get some theater cred with the critics at the same time.
Years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a month at a small college in the Berkshires learning to teach Shakespeare to high school students with the help of professional stage actors and several resident scholars. It was a National Endowment for the Arts program and I met teachers from all over the US. We stayed in the dorms, studied the plays and performed for each other. It was a blast and I learned how to teach Shakespeare by getting the kids out of their seats and actually playing with the plays. So the heroine's thoughts on Hamlet, the descriptions of eating together and working together brought back a lot of happy memories. So an extra star for Joan Wolf's scholarship and love of Shakespeare.
But my goodness, this is a one star romance. There is NO WAY this hero isn't going to cheat again. Not after his Catholic wife decides to take him back after he first urged her to have an abortion, then missed the birth of their still born son and then openly cheated on her with his co-star after she yelled at him from her hospital bed. He stayed away for three years, btw - building his career and being surrounded by adoring women. He says that he did it so they would have a secure financial future and he wanted to give her space so she could get her doctorate. Pull the other one, hero.
She will never divorce him (because Catholic) and he will never have to worry about her faithfulness or forgiveness. So in this second chance romance, he got a Get Out of Fidelity Free card and the heroine got to have sex again. Big whoop. Better get him tested every few months.
Years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a month at a small college in the Berkshires learning to teach Shakespeare to high school students with the help of professional stage actors and several resident scholars. It was a National Endowment for the Arts program and I met teachers from all over the US. We stayed in the dorms, studied the plays and performed for each other. It was a blast and I learned how to teach Shakespeare by getting the kids out of their seats and actually playing with the plays. So the heroine's thoughts on Hamlet, the descriptions of eating together and working together brought back a lot of happy memories. So an extra star for Joan Wolf's scholarship and love of Shakespeare.
But my goodness, this is a one star romance. There is NO WAY this hero isn't going to cheat again. Not after his Catholic wife decides to take him back after he first urged her to have an abortion, then missed the birth of their still born son and then openly cheated on her with his co-star after she yelled at him from her hospital bed. He stayed away for three years, btw - building his career and being surrounded by adoring women. He says that he did it so they would have a secure financial future and he wanted to give her space so she could get her doctorate. Pull the other one, hero.
She will never divorce him (because Catholic) and he will never have to worry about her faithfulness or forgiveness. So in this second chance romance, he got a Get Out of Fidelity Free card and the heroine got to have sex again. Big whoop. Better get him tested every few months.
October 12, 2018
I can’t believe I am writing this, but I am surprised how much I liked this as cheating is a hard line for me. I was going to stay away based on GR Friends reviews, but like the hero I strayed based on a review I read outside GR.
The hero and heroine were married out of college basically because the heroine being a strict Catholic (except for birth control) would not sleep with the charming hero. They marry and are in love and extremely compatible except the h gets pregnant, and the hero gets a dream acting job. Joan Wolf doesn’t endear the hero to the reader when he asks the adamant Catholic heroine to get an abortion, or when he emotionally abandons here while on his shoot. Rumors of an affair and a stillborn son, and the heroine ditches him. He doesn’t cheat while she is pregnant, but he admits to cheating after she kicks him out.
It’s about 5 years later, and the actor is famous for fun but shallow action pics and the heroine is a fast tracked scholar. Lo and behold the media has found out about the heroine.
The two end up at a college where she is lecturing, and he is playing Hamlet for the summer, and the hero makes it clear he wants her back.
What worked is that not only is the heroine was incredibly strong and principled without being boring, but she has a nice sense of humor and perspective about life and their romance. The hero is a charmer, but he works on the heroine without the usual machinations and manipulations romance heroes use. Okay,
There was more to the hero not wanting a baby than selfishness. I didn’t agree with it, but I could understand. A more realistic and sympathetic than most story of a couple working through their issues from infidelity, compromises and failed expectations. Very telling that I didn’t feel the need to chuck my computer out the window.
I also liked the fact that the heroine uses her intelligence in a career, and the hero grows. Nice parallel to his jump from action flick to the problematic Hamlet.
The heroine carries the story, but also the fact that some couples can come back from infidelity with hard work factored in. I put on my rose colored goggles, and bought the hero's concern for her happiness whether it was going to church, maintaining her career, or having a family.
The hero and heroine were married out of college basically because the heroine being a strict Catholic (except for birth control) would not sleep with the charming hero. They marry and are in love and extremely compatible except the h gets pregnant, and the hero gets a dream acting job. Joan Wolf doesn’t endear the hero to the reader when he asks the adamant Catholic heroine to get an abortion, or when he emotionally abandons here while on his shoot. Rumors of an affair and a stillborn son, and the heroine ditches him. He doesn’t cheat while she is pregnant, but he admits to cheating after she kicks him out.
It’s about 5 years later, and the actor is famous for fun but shallow action pics and the heroine is a fast tracked scholar. Lo and behold the media has found out about the heroine.
The two end up at a college where she is lecturing, and he is playing Hamlet for the summer, and the hero makes it clear he wants her back.
What worked is that not only is the heroine was incredibly strong and principled without being boring, but she has a nice sense of humor and perspective about life and their romance. The hero is a charmer, but he works on the heroine without the usual machinations and manipulations romance heroes use. Okay,
There was more to the hero not wanting a baby than selfishness. I didn’t agree with it, but I could understand. A more realistic and sympathetic than most story of a couple working through their issues from infidelity, compromises and failed expectations. Very telling that I didn’t feel the need to chuck my computer out the window.
I also liked the fact that the heroine uses her intelligence in a career, and the hero grows. Nice parallel to his jump from action flick to the problematic Hamlet.
The heroine carries the story, but also the fact that some couples can come back from infidelity with hard work factored in. I put on my rose colored goggles, and bought the hero's concern for her happiness whether it was going to church, maintaining her career, or having a family.
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April 2, 2012I was sooo prepared to NOT like this book, but I found myself cheering for and crying a bit for this couple. There was laughter, pain, joy, defeat, passion, and a touch of the "you gotta be kidding me's" all between the pages of this admittedly dated little book.
At the same time, I was none too happy with the hero's almost blasé attitude towards his ongoing infidelity during their five year long separation. What? He just needed to get it out of his system or something? LA-LA Land lost its shine; so, now it's time to settle? That part truly rankled.
So...there was good, bad, cliché, and one of the BEST descriptions of theatre I have read in a romance novel EVER!! I wish I could have seen that production of Hamlet.
At the same time, I was none too happy with the hero's almost blasé attitude towards his ongoing infidelity during their five year long separation. What? He just needed to get it out of his system or something? LA-LA Land lost its shine; so, now it's time to settle? That part truly rankled.
So...there was good, bad, cliché, and one of the BEST descriptions of theatre I have read in a romance novel EVER!! I wish I could have seen that production of Hamlet.
avoid
March 25, 2023Cheating H.
Biggest Christian doormat that ever lived.
Just looked at the authors age, no wonder…🙄🙄🙄🙄
Biggest Christian doormat that ever lived.
Just looked at the authors age, no wonder…🙄🙄🙄🙄
March 16, 2012
2.5 stars. This was a strange book. I was surprise by the un-pc aspect of the story line. The hero wanted the heroine to have an abortion after she got pregnant a few months into them being married. It sort of lowered the hero's sex appeal IMO but I commend the author for broaching such a controversial subject. Most author's wouldn't touch that with a tenth foot pole.
The reunited lovers theme is not my favorite theme to read, as I always feel like I missed out on the best part of them getting together when they first met. I figured the hero's cheating on the heroine after he became a famous actor would have given me the angst that I needed, but JW started the story from the hero trying to get the heroine back. She did do a little back story but it wasn't enough. The back story was actually my favorite part of the book, but the rest of it became a bit tedious after a point.
The reunited lovers theme is not my favorite theme to read, as I always feel like I missed out on the best part of them getting together when they first met. I figured the hero's cheating on the heroine after he became a famous actor would have given me the angst that I needed, but JW started the story from the hero trying to get the heroine back. She did do a little back story but it wasn't enough. The back story was actually my favorite part of the book, but the rest of it became a bit tedious after a point.
February 17, 2015
An unusual marriage in jeopardy story that wear surprisingly well. My review at Dear Author: http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/ov...
January 8, 2019
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
March 18, 2015
Have you ever made yourself crazy trying to find a book you've read before, but because you can't remember the title of the book, or even the author, you just can't find it? Well that was me with this book!! I've driven myself nuts for years trying to remember enough about this book so I could find another copy. I've tried Googling the details about the story that I could remember, asking for help on various Romance forums, and searching library catalogs in an attempt to find it, all to no avail. Finally, yesterday I decided to post a "Help" comment in the Romance discussion here on Amazon, and OMG! Within HOURS I received a response from a fellow reader giving me the link to this book and asking if this was it! I was sooooooooo happy! Of course, as soon as I verified that it was the right book, I downloaded a copy and started reading it right away. All I can say is the story is as beautiful as I remembered and it was so worth the wait.
Kit and Mary met in college and married very young. Kit had aspirations of being an actor, and when his chance to star in a Hollywood film arose he grabbed it with both hands. Unfortunately, this required the couple to be apart as Mary was still in school working on an advanced degree. Months later, following a tragic event, and surrounded by allegations of infidelity on Kit's part, the couple officially separate; although they do not divorce. Mary is a devout Catholic, thus remarriage is not an option to her, so she's not in any need of a divorce. She figures if Kit wants one, he'll file for it.
Since his entry into the Hollywood scene, everyone has believed movie star Chris Morgan to be single. Four years after the he and Mary separate, the truth about his marital status is uncovered. Kit shows up at the college where Mary works to forewarn her that the story about their marriage is about to hit the tabloids, and she is sure to be hounded by the press. Mary is not happy, but there's nothing she can do but deal with the situation as best she can. Fast forward several weeks. The school year is at an end and Mary escapes to New Hampshire where she has been invited to lecture at Yarborough College during its famous summer dramatics program. Unknown to Mary, Kit will be there too; he's to play the starring role in the school's Shakespearean production. When the couple comes together, sparks fly. Very quickly Kit makes his intentions clear; he wants his wife back. But winning back Mary's love is no easy feat and if Kit is serious about his intentions he'll have to use every weapon in his arsenal in order to do so.
This is what I considered a sighworthy romance. I sure sighed a lot while I was reading it. LOL FYI the story is essentially a clean romance. There are a couple of love scenes, but almost no details are provided. When I say I love this book, I mean I absolutely LOVE it!!! Now that I've finally found and reread it, I think I can die happy. :-) Happy reading!
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January 14, 2022
I chose to read this book because the synopsis sounded original, and I felt like reading a contemporary romance instead of a historical. I was looking for a fast, satisfying read and Summer Storm qualified. This was the perfect short story for me since I was able to read it in a couple of hours. It provided the necessary escape from reality that I was craving.
I’m not sure if this book was so awesome that I buzzed through it so fast, making it seem like a short story, or it truly was a short story, I didn’t have page numbers to refer to. I reached the end in record time (for me). Like I said, the synopsis sounded original, and it definitely was. I can honestly say that I have never read a plot similar to Summer Storm in my lifetime. I’m not going to analyze the story too closely, but I enjoyed the clever plot, and it was a fun read. The downside is that I wasn’t convinced of the reality of the storyline.
I consider the hero, Chris, to be a complicated character in his own way as well as the heroine, Mary. They were relatable in their complexity, and I enjoyed their romance story even though there were elements that didn’t gel for me. In other words, neither Chris nor Mary possessed the characteristics of a hero or heroine that I specifically prefer. Why do I feel that way? Without giving any spoilers, it has to do with what the synopsis says, “At the time when she needed him most, he betrayed and failed her,”. I couldn’t see myself making the same choices Mary did, yet the author eased the reader through that moral conflict, and I was able to see Mary’s decision through her eyes and heart. I’m still not sure I agree or forgive Chris for his actions in that plot thread but the fact that I kept reading speaks for itself.
The writing style pulled me through from beginning to end. There was a consistent progression leading me to their happily ever after and I was very grateful for that smooth sailing through the story. I was very pleased when I did reach the end because there weren’t any loose threads.
I recommend this book for its contemporary originality. My loyalty to Joan Wolf has me conflicted. Summer Storm is unlike any other book I’ve read by her but then again, that’s one of the author’s storytelling strengths. For that reason, I can suggest a reader give this story a try.
I’m not sure if this book was so awesome that I buzzed through it so fast, making it seem like a short story, or it truly was a short story, I didn’t have page numbers to refer to. I reached the end in record time (for me). Like I said, the synopsis sounded original, and it definitely was. I can honestly say that I have never read a plot similar to Summer Storm in my lifetime. I’m not going to analyze the story too closely, but I enjoyed the clever plot, and it was a fun read. The downside is that I wasn’t convinced of the reality of the storyline.
I consider the hero, Chris, to be a complicated character in his own way as well as the heroine, Mary. They were relatable in their complexity, and I enjoyed their romance story even though there were elements that didn’t gel for me. In other words, neither Chris nor Mary possessed the characteristics of a hero or heroine that I specifically prefer. Why do I feel that way? Without giving any spoilers, it has to do with what the synopsis says, “At the time when she needed him most, he betrayed and failed her,”. I couldn’t see myself making the same choices Mary did, yet the author eased the reader through that moral conflict, and I was able to see Mary’s decision through her eyes and heart. I’m still not sure I agree or forgive Chris for his actions in that plot thread but the fact that I kept reading speaks for itself.
The writing style pulled me through from beginning to end. There was a consistent progression leading me to their happily ever after and I was very grateful for that smooth sailing through the story. I was very pleased when I did reach the end because there weren’t any loose threads.
I recommend this book for its contemporary originality. My loyalty to Joan Wolf has me conflicted. Summer Storm is unlike any other book I’ve read by her but then again, that’s one of the author’s storytelling strengths. For that reason, I can suggest a reader give this story a try.
July 9, 2017
Early 80's classic Harlequin romance.
Boy meets girl, boy marries girl, boy emotionally abandons girl. drama ensues.
However, what sets this apart from others and took this from predictable to interesting was the subtle thread of faith woven throughout the book.
Our heroine Mary is catholic. Hers is not a perfect or flawless faith( and it's in no way in your face or preachy) however she does have and maintain her principals throughout, which causes some problems between her and our hero Chis. I liked Mary and Chris. I liked that they actually talk about what drove them apart, and dealt with past pains and how to resolve a future where both of them are fulfilled in their careers as well as their personal lives.
All and all a surprisingly good read.
Boy meets girl, boy marries girl, boy emotionally abandons girl. drama ensues.
However, what sets this apart from others and took this from predictable to interesting was the subtle thread of faith woven throughout the book.
Our heroine Mary is catholic. Hers is not a perfect or flawless faith( and it's in no way in your face or preachy) however she does have and maintain her principals throughout, which causes some problems between her and our hero Chis. I liked Mary and Chris. I liked that they actually talk about what drove them apart, and dealt with past pains and how to resolve a future where both of them are fulfilled in their careers as well as their personal lives.
All and all a surprisingly good read.
August 3, 2015
This book definitely shows its age. At the heart of the story is a youthful misunderstanding compounded by the loss of a baby. Kit is domineering, pushing Mary back into a relationship without ever tackling what lies between them. And 26-year old hot-shot tenure track Mary (Sue) was judgy, self-absorbed, and a bit of a snob.
May 11, 2018
I did enjoy this one a lot more than I thought I would. And it did make me want to grab Hamlet and read it.
August 10, 2020
It's old, but it was pretty good.
February 4, 2022
Ummm no.
January 22, 2024
I wish I’d realized this was written in 1983 before I read it … 🤦♀️
June 1, 2024
Summer Storm
This story was a good read. It was about second chances and forgiveness. The couple married after they had met in university. But as his fame in Hollywood increased so did their distance. Her pregnancy and his acting tore them apart. Now four years later they are back to rehash and work at a college where she was teaching and he was guest at the annual Shakespeare play. Can they get the closure on their marriage? Or can they begin again?
This story was a good read. It was about second chances and forgiveness. The couple married after they had met in university. But as his fame in Hollywood increased so did their distance. Her pregnancy and his acting tore them apart. Now four years later they are back to rehash and work at a college where she was teaching and he was guest at the annual Shakespeare play. Can they get the closure on their marriage? Or can they begin again?
June 1, 2018
3 Stars
I liked this story, it was a quick read that had the right amount of drama. I would love if there was another book to go with this one that shows the couple after a few years.
I liked this story, it was a quick read that had the right amount of drama. I would love if there was another book to go with this one that shows the couple after a few years.
August 21, 2019
Unfortunately I found this book very boring. It had potential, but never did anything with it. You were never able to connect with either of the main characters. And everything seemed too tidy and nothing felt very resolved. I would not recommend this book to someone.
October 20, 2022
Disappointed
Difficult characters to live which is so different from her usual books. I am a huge fan of Joan Wolf so it was such a surprise to find a book I could just not find in the least interesting. Oh well, I won’t give up!
Difficult characters to live which is so different from her usual books. I am a huge fan of Joan Wolf so it was such a surprise to find a book I could just not find in the least interesting. Oh well, I won’t give up!
January 5, 2018
The writting was good but the story was rushed and very short. You don’t have time to really Frei the love between the characters. Not for me.
June 11, 2023
Read a few years back and never logged it here.
March 7, 2017
Good book
Really good story line and well developed characters. I have been reading Joan Wolf books for years. Rediscovering old friends on Kindle has given me hours of reading pleasure. This is a keeper
Really good story line and well developed characters. I have been reading Joan Wolf books for years. Rediscovering old friends on Kindle has given me hours of reading pleasure. This is a keeper
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July 29, 2010blurb:
Chris was a struggling actor and Mary a struggling scholar, but their marriage was a perfect, passionate union -- until the glitter of Hollywood and a dazzling starlet stole Chris away. At the time when she needed him most, he betrayed and failed her, and she swore never to see him again. Chris became a world-famous actor, and Mary a respected professor, and only in the darkness of the movie theater did she allow herself to think of him. Then, in the flash and glare of reporters' cameras, they met again, and the smoldering love reignited. They had never officially divorced. Had he come back to reestablish their marriage... or end it irrevocably?
Chris was a struggling actor and Mary a struggling scholar, but their marriage was a perfect, passionate union -- until the glitter of Hollywood and a dazzling starlet stole Chris away. At the time when she needed him most, he betrayed and failed her, and she swore never to see him again. Chris became a world-famous actor, and Mary a respected professor, and only in the darkness of the movie theater did she allow herself to think of him. Then, in the flash and glare of reporters' cameras, they met again, and the smoldering love reignited. They had never officially divorced. Had he come back to reestablish their marriage... or end it irrevocably?
December 12, 2014
An OOP book, from early in Wolf's career, in the early '80s.
I liked the book. Others might not, and it does have that eighties patina, but I loved Wolf's books when they were released, and I still love her voice and writing style. This one had an evenly matched couple, and I really enjoyed it.
I liked the book. Others might not, and it does have that eighties patina, but I loved Wolf's books when they were released, and I still love her voice and writing style. This one had an evenly matched couple, and I really enjoyed it.
December 23, 2014
Written in the 80's , the book felt dated. I much prefer Ms. Wolf early regency stories.
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