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Paradise
Genevieve Gastineau is a reporter for a newspaper in a small town in Wyoming. With its circulation dwindling, Genevieve is desperate for a good story. When she hears about a reclusive mountain woman, she realizes her chance.
Graham Sheridan needs her seclusion for a multitude of reasons, none of which she wants to impart on the intrusive, tenacious reporter.
Was it fate that bought them together or something otherworldly?
Graham Sheridan needs her seclusion for a multitude of reasons, none of which she wants to impart on the intrusive, tenacious reporter.
Was it fate that bought them together or something otherworldly?
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2011
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Kate Sweeney
61 books172 followersKate Sweeney was the 2007 recipient of the Golden Crown Literary Society award for Debut Author for She Waits, the first in the Kate Ryan Mystery series, which was also nominated for the Lambda Literary Society award for Lesbian Mystery.
The second in the series, A Nice Clean Murder, was nominated the Lambda this year for Lesbian Mystery, and is a nominee for GCLS award in the Mystery category. Her novel Away from the Dawn released in August 2007 is also nominated for the GCLS award for Speculative Fiction. She is also a contributing author for the anthology Wild Nights: (Mostly) True Stories of Women Loving Women, published by Bella Books.
Born in Chicago, Kate resides in Villa Park, Illinois, where she works as an office manager—no glamour here, folks; it pays the bills. Humor is deeply embedded in Kate’s DNA. She sincerely hopes you will see this when you read her novels, short stories, and other works.
The second in the series, A Nice Clean Murder, was nominated the Lambda this year for Lesbian Mystery, and is a nominee for GCLS award in the Mystery category. Her novel Away from the Dawn released in August 2007 is also nominated for the GCLS award for Speculative Fiction. She is also a contributing author for the anthology Wild Nights: (Mostly) True Stories of Women Loving Women, published by Bella Books.
Born in Chicago, Kate resides in Villa Park, Illinois, where she works as an office manager—no glamour here, folks; it pays the bills. Humor is deeply embedded in Kate’s DNA. She sincerely hopes you will see this when you read her novels, short stories, and other works.
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May 10, 2024
I just reread this book and enjoyed it as much as the first time I read it. It’s a spooky story with a great romance.
December 2, 2016
My first
Many many years ago this book was my first lesbian fiction book I ever read. I never did a review of the book. I really loved the storyline of a woman lost and a woman that who has never loved. Watching them come together is unbelievable. The banner between the two women was funny. I would recommend this book.
Many many years ago this book was my first lesbian fiction book I ever read. I never did a review of the book. I really loved the storyline of a woman lost and a woman that who has never loved. Watching them come together is unbelievable. The banner between the two women was funny. I would recommend this book.
January 20, 2018
um...... not my cup of tea i'm afraid.
June 2, 2011
Fired from The New York Times, Gennie Gastineau is now a reporter for a small town newspaper in Wyoming. She feels the need for redemption and thinks she just may find it with her new story. She's on the trail of a mysterious mountain woman, Graham Sheridan, who's remained isolated for over twenty years. She can't really remember where or when she first heard of her, but Gennie's determined to track her down for the story, even if it means she has to lie and trespass to get it.
Getting the story just may be more trouble than she was expecting, when she becomes stranded over winter in Graham's cabin and suddenly she has to battle her attraction and growing feelings. Graham's strength and intelligence is strangely offset by a naive innocence and she quickly works her way into Gennie's heart. As they discover more about each other, it becomes apparent that the strange visions they're both experiencing just may be connected to why Gennie was fired from The New York Times.
I loved Paradise and the characters of Gennie and Graham play wonderfully off each other. Graham is calm, intelligent and logical, and after being alone for 20 years, totally befuddled by this fiery and emotional woman now living in her cabin. She handles it surprisingly well and is totally endearing in her naive innocence. The mystery of just how and why Graham came to be living on her mountain is hinted at in the prologue and slowly comes together as the story unfolds. Paradise is another wonderful romance from Kate Sweeney, with just that little bit extra out of the ordinary. It's definitely going on my re-read pile. Thanks for the great story Kate.
Getting the story just may be more trouble than she was expecting, when she becomes stranded over winter in Graham's cabin and suddenly she has to battle her attraction and growing feelings. Graham's strength and intelligence is strangely offset by a naive innocence and she quickly works her way into Gennie's heart. As they discover more about each other, it becomes apparent that the strange visions they're both experiencing just may be connected to why Gennie was fired from The New York Times.
I loved Paradise and the characters of Gennie and Graham play wonderfully off each other. Graham is calm, intelligent and logical, and after being alone for 20 years, totally befuddled by this fiery and emotional woman now living in her cabin. She handles it surprisingly well and is totally endearing in her naive innocence. The mystery of just how and why Graham came to be living on her mountain is hinted at in the prologue and slowly comes together as the story unfolds. Paradise is another wonderful romance from Kate Sweeney, with just that little bit extra out of the ordinary. It's definitely going on my re-read pile. Thanks for the great story Kate.
December 2, 2019
This is in between paranormal/sci-fi and romance. The writer did a good job fleshing the story as one reads on and creating supportive characters for the plot. I loved it!
June 22, 2023
Great Romance
This book has it all,twins one good,one evil verging on psychotic both having psychic abilities,A mad ex nazi doctor doing genetic engineering and experiments, add to the mix a fiery redheaded reporter and a good amount of love,mix them altogether and you have a great love story
This book has it all,twins one good,one evil verging on psychotic both having psychic abilities,A mad ex nazi doctor doing genetic engineering and experiments, add to the mix a fiery redheaded reporter and a good amount of love,mix them altogether and you have a great love story
November 28, 2012
Its unusual, to say the least. Got lost in the beginning, still dont get some of the parts. I dont really appreciate the whole back and forth story-telling/flashbacks, the intention was unclear, dont follow the story at some point.
Nonetheless, I find the storyline between Gennie and Graham extremely cute. Graham being the whole 'robotic' virgin, Gennie wanting to teach her into the world outside the mountain.
I dont care much about the whole evil twin, Omega. The part where Omega came in, was abrupt and hastly. The maniacal laugh was stupid, Omega doesnt sound like a brillant woman but some delusional who escape from asylum.
Nonetheless, I find the storyline between Gennie and Graham extremely cute. Graham being the whole 'robotic' virgin, Gennie wanting to teach her into the world outside the mountain.
I dont care much about the whole evil twin, Omega. The part where Omega came in, was abrupt and hastly. The maniacal laugh was stupid, Omega doesnt sound like a brillant woman but some delusional who escape from asylum.
September 6, 2011
I've always been lukewarm about Kate's popular detective series, but I love her vampire series and adore her standalone romances. I loved this one, too. Being a career journalist, I found the backstory on her journalist character a bit of a stretch, but didn't mind it because I loved the romance and setting. When it comes to romance novels, my favorite genre, I have a handful of authors I'll buy even without reading the cover blurb. Kate is one of them. This one is definitely on my "read again" list.
May 7, 2013
The story took a LONG time to really get going, and was rambling at times with details that didn't quite make sense. When the"villain" is finally introduced, they are just so over the top and scenery-chewing.
April 22, 2013
I didn't like it.
August 24, 2013
Something different but another great book by Kate Sweeney.
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