Frosted Glass: The Novel

by Michael J. Vaughn

A painful break-up/break-down chases high-tech marketing wiz Sandy Lowiltry from her Silicon Valley home. She comes to rest on the Oregon Coast, where she seeks solace in the opera-themed sanctuary of the Hotel Bel Canto and the arms of a handsome eccentric who spends his days combing the beach for sea glass. Sandy soon learns what the tourist ladies already know - it's easy to fall for Frosted Glass Man. Besides great sex and alarmingly intricate campsite cuisine, Frosty offers do-it-yourself mythologies that would melt even the coldest heart. But will it be enough to quiet the whisper of ambition, the voice inside Sandy's head that chides her for settling? Will she really leave behind Silicon Valley for love in such a strange package?

Genres: Romance

Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

About the author

Michael J. Vaughn is the author of 29 novels, including Punks for the Opera and Mermaids' Tears. He is also a fine arts painter, and drummer/vocalist for San Jose's El Camino Revival Band.

Reviews

[Jennifer Silva Redmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

A highly enjoyable beach walk in Oregon

A quietly enjoyable road trip of sorts, with beachcombing as a metaphor for our heroine's inner journey, and plenty of romance. Some readers may wonder why it's not all tied up with a bow, but many, like me, will find the ending to be just right. A must read if you like beaches.

[Marian Nanney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice vacation read

I didn't find the narrator especially convincing as a female, but I did like all the characters and the story - and MJV's trademark detail about all the creative processes that are integral to the story.

[Rosell Crockett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heart felt

A story of love lost, character built and strength found. I enjoyed the ride seeing a part if myself in the main character.

[Lynette Low · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy Vaughn’s writing!