Monday, February 25, 2008

About A Book Mondays

Katherine D. Jones’s Perilous Passions



Talented author, Katherine D. Jones left us far too soon when she passed away last May. However, she left us with one final work to enjoy along with her many other novels. Her latest release Perilous Passions was just released by Parker Publishing and I can't wait to read it. I had the pleasure of interviewing her last year. You can check the interview out here:

  • February 2007 interview with Katherine D. Jones


  • Book Blurb:
    Former policewoman, Karen Bryant, creates a new life for herself after a career-ending injury. Instead of finding a way to help criminally-troubled families in her Cleveland neighborhood, she finds a way to prevent criminal activity with a program aimed at the youth. Unfortunately, her one obstacle appeared to be sexy officer, Caro Spencer. Caro Spencer is a cop with a chip on his shoulder. He's been tasked to work with Karen, following his convalescent leave, and he's not happy about his reassignment. A misunderstanding separates them, but once they realize they've both been immature and stubborn, they find that anger was just a cover up for a sizzling desire for one another. Karen and Caro fight crime during the day and fight their passion for each other at night, until unstoppable desire pushes them over the edge. Karen and Caro fall headlong into each other's arms and into a Perilous Passion that will have them fighting for their lives and their love.

    Romantic Times Book Review:
    "This late author's talent for characterization and plotting is obvious in this steamy, suspenseful and unforgettable novel, her last -- and possibly greatest -- work.
    Summary: Karen Bryant is the director of a youth center that brings in police officers to mentor students. Caro Spencer, a police detective assigned to work with Karen's center as a part of his rehabilitation, is not happy about being a "babysitter."
    Karen and Caro clash at their first, second and third meetings, but one thing they're both clear on is the searing-hot chemistry that envelops them whenever they're in the same room. Can they protect each other when there's danger lurking around every corner?" ~ Eleanor S. Shields for Romantic Times Book Review

    12 comments:

    1. The book sounds wonderful and it was unfortunate to lose such a talented writer.

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    2. Anonymous11:54 AM

      I loved her work and I will definitely add this book to my tbr pile.

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    3. Anonymous12:26 PM

      Gwyneth, I'm sure she's looking down smiling. She's touched so many lives.

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    4. Gwyneth, sometimes I still can't believe she's gone. Katherine and I did not get a chance to meet, but corresponded by e-mail once I learned we had a mutual friend. She was as tickled to learn this as I was. I'm sorry I never got to meet her face-to-face.

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    5. Fight crime through the day...and fight the passion shared for one another @ night.

      Sounds like a winner to me.

      That is great how the deceased author left something to add to the legacy. Wonderful that you had the chance to interview her.

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    6. Very cool, Gwyneth. Books are immortal.

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    7. Tyhita and Tiffany ~ Yes, I can't wait to read it myself!

      Shelia ~ I hope so. She really made an impact and I for one will miss her.

      Bettye ~ I know! She was a warm and friendly sister.

      Don ~ Yes, it does sound like a winner! I can't wait to read it.

      Kimber An ~ That's so true. great books are immortal! ;-)

      Gwyneth

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    8. @ gwyneth: there are alot of books I've saw on blogs that I wrote down, and plan to buy eventually. Yours, Sheila and Dominique included.

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    9. Don ~ I know I get into major book buying debt reading other blogs and finding out about all these great books!

      Gwyneth

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