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Family Secrets: The Next Generation #2
Immovable Objects
SUBJECT: Telekinetic Elizabeth Caldwell.
FAMILY HISTORY: Like her siblings, she has powers people would kill for.
DEEPEST SECRET: She walks just this side of the law.
Relishing her newfound freedom from a domineering brother, Elizabeth wanted only to control her destiny, her power, her heart. Like a bird set loose from its cage, she tested her wings with Cole Williams. But was the Philadelphia billionaire too hot for her to handle on her first solo flight? Retrieving his priceless piece of stolen art was easy, but the man was dangerously sexy. Despite her desire for independence, she couldn't help giving in to temptation -- and passion -- with Cole. But then she learned that someone from her past was hell-bent on finding her -- and Cole was the only one who could keep her safe. Could she give herself over to his protection...without risking her body and soul?
FAMILT SECRETS
No one is alone.
FAMILY HISTORY: Like her siblings, she has powers people would kill for.
DEEPEST SECRET: She walks just this side of the law.
Relishing her newfound freedom from a domineering brother, Elizabeth wanted only to control her destiny, her power, her heart. Like a bird set loose from its cage, she tested her wings with Cole Williams. But was the Philadelphia billionaire too hot for her to handle on her first solo flight? Retrieving his priceless piece of stolen art was easy, but the man was dangerously sexy. Despite her desire for independence, she couldn't help giving in to temptation -- and passion -- with Cole. But then she learned that someone from her past was hell-bent on finding her -- and Cole was the only one who could keep her safe. Could she give herself over to his protection...without risking her body and soul?
FAMILT SECRETS
No one is alone.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2004
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About the author
Marie Ferrarella
1,242 books277 followersMarie Rydzynski-Ferrarella
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
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August 28, 2022
Good suspense story with a paranormal element and fast-paced romance. One of a set of triplets with unique gifts, Elizabeth's early life was traumatic. After their mother's murder and father's disappearance, they bounced around foster care until they were thirteen, then went out on their own. They were later taken in by a businessman who treated them like his own children. They went to work for him as adults, specializing in retrieving stolen items.
Elizabeth's brother, Anthony, is super-protective of his two sisters, causing them to feel smothered. In this book, Elizabeth sets off on her own after a big argument with him, looking for some freedom. On her first night, she attends a showing at an art gallery where one item draws her attention. Something about it strikes her as wrong, but she can't get close enough to be sure. Determined to confirm her suspicions, she made an unauthorized visit to the gallery later that night. I loved seeing her use her intellect, training, and gift to gain access. It was intriguing to see how she managed it. The one thing she didn't expect was to find the gallery owner, Cole, waiting for her.
Cole is a very wealthy man who prides himself on his honesty in both his personal and professional lives. He was horrified and angry to discover that the centerpiece of his upcoming art show was stolen. With the help of a contact, he could open the show as scheduled but with a twist. The night of the show, he noticed a beautiful woman paying great attention to the sculpture. After a brief conversation, he was even more intrigued by her, but she also raised his suspicions.
I loved watching the relationship between Cole and Elizabeth develop. I loved their interactions when he caught her with the statue. Elizabeth is confident and unflappable, while Cole is suspicious but intrigued, especially when she claims she can find and retrieve the real statue. I loved their back and forth as they negotiated their partnership. Simmering under their banter is an attraction neither can deny. As they prepare to retrieve the stolen statue, the sparks between them grow stronger, but there are obstacles to doing anything about it. Cole is still somewhat suspicious, but his growing feelings for her lead him to trust her. However, he fears for her safety, and there are some signs of jealousy. Elizabeth finds Cole's protectiveness irritating and reminiscent of Anthony's control issues, leaving her wary of getting too involved with him. It takes facing danger for them to admit their feelings to themselves and each other. One of the things that impressed me was Cole's respect for Elizabeth and her abilities and his promise not to interfere in her work. I like the outlook for a happy future together.
The mystery of the statue was well done. It didn't take long for Elizabeth to figure out the culprit. She also had other suspicions that Cole disagreed with. I loved watching them plan their operation and carry out the steps. Their quarry was sufficiently creepy to be completely unsympathetic, and I enjoyed seeing Elizabeth thwart his advances. I laughed out loud when Elizabeth demonstrated her camera-placing technique to Cole, leaving him stunned. I loved their teamwork on the statue retrieval, which went well until suspect number two showed up. The confrontation was intense but had a great ending, thanks to Elizabeth.
The story arc of this series is that someone knows about Elizabeth and her siblings and their unique abilities. He wants control of them for himself and will stop at nothing to get it. In this book, their adoptive father, Jeremy, becomes a target. He is saved thanks to an intense scene involving Elizabeth and Anthony. I'm looking forward to tracking down and reading the rest of this series.
Elizabeth's brother, Anthony, is super-protective of his two sisters, causing them to feel smothered. In this book, Elizabeth sets off on her own after a big argument with him, looking for some freedom. On her first night, she attends a showing at an art gallery where one item draws her attention. Something about it strikes her as wrong, but she can't get close enough to be sure. Determined to confirm her suspicions, she made an unauthorized visit to the gallery later that night. I loved seeing her use her intellect, training, and gift to gain access. It was intriguing to see how she managed it. The one thing she didn't expect was to find the gallery owner, Cole, waiting for her.
Cole is a very wealthy man who prides himself on his honesty in both his personal and professional lives. He was horrified and angry to discover that the centerpiece of his upcoming art show was stolen. With the help of a contact, he could open the show as scheduled but with a twist. The night of the show, he noticed a beautiful woman paying great attention to the sculpture. After a brief conversation, he was even more intrigued by her, but she also raised his suspicions.
I loved watching the relationship between Cole and Elizabeth develop. I loved their interactions when he caught her with the statue. Elizabeth is confident and unflappable, while Cole is suspicious but intrigued, especially when she claims she can find and retrieve the real statue. I loved their back and forth as they negotiated their partnership. Simmering under their banter is an attraction neither can deny. As they prepare to retrieve the stolen statue, the sparks between them grow stronger, but there are obstacles to doing anything about it. Cole is still somewhat suspicious, but his growing feelings for her lead him to trust her. However, he fears for her safety, and there are some signs of jealousy. Elizabeth finds Cole's protectiveness irritating and reminiscent of Anthony's control issues, leaving her wary of getting too involved with him. It takes facing danger for them to admit their feelings to themselves and each other. One of the things that impressed me was Cole's respect for Elizabeth and her abilities and his promise not to interfere in her work. I like the outlook for a happy future together.
The mystery of the statue was well done. It didn't take long for Elizabeth to figure out the culprit. She also had other suspicions that Cole disagreed with. I loved watching them plan their operation and carry out the steps. Their quarry was sufficiently creepy to be completely unsympathetic, and I enjoyed seeing Elizabeth thwart his advances. I laughed out loud when Elizabeth demonstrated her camera-placing technique to Cole, leaving him stunned. I loved their teamwork on the statue retrieval, which went well until suspect number two showed up. The confrontation was intense but had a great ending, thanks to Elizabeth.
The story arc of this series is that someone knows about Elizabeth and her siblings and their unique abilities. He wants control of them for himself and will stop at nothing to get it. In this book, their adoptive father, Jeremy, becomes a target. He is saved thanks to an intense scene involving Elizabeth and Anthony. I'm looking forward to tracking down and reading the rest of this series.
January 30, 2019
SIM #1305 = 4+ stars
November 4, 2014
Elizabeth is telekinetic and likes to use her powers and test herself. When she decides to test herself on a priceless piece of stolen art, she comes across Cole Williams. He knows that there is something different about Elizabeth but can not put his finger it. They come together to figure out who actually stole the art so that Cole does not come under suspicion for something he did not do.
September 27, 2010
2nd book in the Family Secrets : The Next Generation
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