Reckless Seduction

by Gwynne Forster

Haley Feldon's work with the United Nations means everything to her. She cares more about social progress than filling her social calendar. But that doesn't stop media mogul Jon Ecklund from pursuing the elegant beauty.

Jon's used to getting what—and who—he wants. And he's not going to let anything get in his way of knowing Haley. But pain from her past—and a surprise from her future—threaten to destroy everything they've started to build. Now Jon's on a mission to open Haley's heart…if only she'll let him.

Genres: African American Romance

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 20, 2011

About the author

Gwynne Forster (1922-2015) was the pseudonym of American novelist, short fiction writer, demographer, and sociologist Gwendolyn Johnson-Acsadi. Forster was best known as an early innovator of the African American Romance fiction tradition. Forster was a prolific writer who authored more than 50 books, as well as multiple studies in the field of demography. Forster won a wide readership with her novels and garnered awards, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Black Writers Alliance Gold Pen Award.

Reviews

[L.M. David · Rating 3 out of 5]

IMO both Jon and Haley should have called it quits. Jon was too sensitive and Haley seemed selfish, even distant after she had discussed her past with Jon. Jon, on the other hand, came across as someone who took every thing the wrong way. And sex, he was far too worried about his 'size' and not wanting to hurt Haley, which got annoying. I couldn't envision these two falling in love, ever. And despite them saying the 'L' word, the conflicts that rose between them seemed petty and not like two people trying to begin life as a couple. Jon is filthy rich, could have anyone he wanted so why stay with someone as unyielding as Haley, who, in the end, finally got a clue -- why take so long? I felt the author left details out which would have explained why these two desired each other so much. And there were issues with what was going on, Ms. Forster even duplicated Jon rising from a bed w/i consecutive paragraphs in a later chapter. In the end, I can't say I enjoyed this book and that the reason I finished it was because I'm even more stubborn than Haley.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book got off to a really slow start. Haley and Jon had a bit too much indecisiveness between them regarding jumping the gun and starting a relationship. I think it took too long for them to make up there mind and move forward. This almost made me want to put the book down. I'd say half way through the book things finally started to pick up and I started to enjoy the book a bit. Overall the story was just ok, but not something I would recommend.

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

It felt like the female character had to rush her feelings and then the pages were filled with typical sappy romance. I don't think writers know how to build up suspense anymore past the 1st 2 chapters. I don't want to know if there going to sleep together the writing should convey will a relationship develop. However, the title should have made me know better.

[Marilyn Diamond]

Loved it.. a must read and page turner for Jon and Haley... plots and great twists and turns.

[Nikita Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book to start the new year with.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put the book down!

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