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Justice Inc. #1
Beauty vs the Beast
Beauty vs. The Beast by M.J. Rodgers released on Jun 23, 1995 is available now for purchase.
- GenresRomance
251 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1995
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About the author
M.J. Rodgers
40 books4 followersM.J. was one of those lucky children whose mother read to her every night, filling her imagination with the magic of brave heroes and smart heroines overcoming adversity to ensure their own happy endings. From as early as she can remember she wanted to be a writer so she could give readers that same kind of pleasure that had been given to her by the creators of those wonderful stories.
But M.J. is very practical. She knew how few struggling writers were ever published—and how few of the published could support themselves by writing alone. She also understood that the best writers had extensive life experience that made their stories rich with meaning. So she set aside her dream of becoming a writer and focused instead on working hard to get the kind of education that would lead to a good job and lots of that important life experience.
She attended Pepperdine University at Malibu, California, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in psychology and journalism. She received her MBA from St. Mary's college in Moraga, California. She held managerial positions in several corporations and traveled extensively throughout the world. The work was exciting and demanding; the people she met were intelligent and stimulating; the life experiences were invaluable.
Yet despite all the years that had passed and the outward trappings of success that had been achieved, the dream of being a writer had never left her. And no wonder. The most important message in all those wonderful books her mother had read to her as a child—and she had continued to enjoy as an adult—was that happiness meant going for your dreams. She was now ready to go for hers.
She gave up her high-powered job in the corporate world and turned her attention to writing romantic mysteries for Harlequin. But she was glad she'd waited until the timing was just right. Because to have tried to write before she could give it her best would have been a mistake.
M.J. is the winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for romantic mysteries, twice winner of their Best Intrigue award and a recipient of their Reviewers Choice Award for Best Miniseries Romance. She is also a winner of B. Dalton Bookseller's top-selling intrigue award.
She lives with her wonderful husband, adorable cat and two loving dogs in a tiny community in the terrific Pacific Northwest until the winter, when they realize it isn't so terrific and relocate to sunny southern Nevada.
M.J. loves to hear from readers. During the winter, she gets her mail at P.O. Box 786, Overton, NV, 89040. Come spring, she can be reached at P.O. Box 284, Seabeck, WA, 98380. Or email her year-round at mjuniverse@yahoo.com.
But M.J. is very practical. She knew how few struggling writers were ever published—and how few of the published could support themselves by writing alone. She also understood that the best writers had extensive life experience that made their stories rich with meaning. So she set aside her dream of becoming a writer and focused instead on working hard to get the kind of education that would lead to a good job and lots of that important life experience.
She attended Pepperdine University at Malibu, California, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in psychology and journalism. She received her MBA from St. Mary's college in Moraga, California. She held managerial positions in several corporations and traveled extensively throughout the world. The work was exciting and demanding; the people she met were intelligent and stimulating; the life experiences were invaluable.
Yet despite all the years that had passed and the outward trappings of success that had been achieved, the dream of being a writer had never left her. And no wonder. The most important message in all those wonderful books her mother had read to her as a child—and she had continued to enjoy as an adult—was that happiness meant going for your dreams. She was now ready to go for hers.
She gave up her high-powered job in the corporate world and turned her attention to writing romantic mysteries for Harlequin. But she was glad she'd waited until the timing was just right. Because to have tried to write before she could give it her best would have been a mistake.
M.J. is the winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for romantic mysteries, twice winner of their Best Intrigue award and a recipient of their Reviewers Choice Award for Best Miniseries Romance. She is also a winner of B. Dalton Bookseller's top-selling intrigue award.
She lives with her wonderful husband, adorable cat and two loving dogs in a tiny community in the terrific Pacific Northwest until the winter, when they realize it isn't so terrific and relocate to sunny southern Nevada.
M.J. loves to hear from readers. During the winter, she gets her mail at P.O. Box 786, Overton, NV, 89040. Come spring, she can be reached at P.O. Box 284, Seabeck, WA, 98380. Or email her year-round at mjuniverse@yahoo.com.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
October 13, 2010
When psychologist Damian Steele "kills" off one of his client's personalities he never expects to be sued by the deceased "man's" wife. His attorney, Kay Kellogg, is excited by the chance to try such an interesting case and is determined to win but is fighting obstacles every step of the way. It seems her sexy client is keeping too many secrets - secrets that may cost her not only the trial but her life!
This was a very interesting story about multiple personalities. Normally I'm bored by courtroom dramas, the basis of this story, and I almost put the book aside when I realized what it was about but the author hooked me with the multiple personality bit and kept me hooked with the interesting twists and turns. These same plot twists and the short length of the book left very little room for romance development or character development though. I never got into their heads didn't feel them connect or fall in love. The romance was almost secondary (and unnecessary, IMO) to the plot. There was little to no humor and the chilling domestic abuse made this a very intense and dark read. I admit it I'm a sucker and was taken in by the title and thought this was a beauty and the beast tale. Don't be fooled it isn't or not in the traditional sense anyway. However, despite my complaints I still recommend this book because it fascinated me and I couldn't put it down. Expect an intense plot just but don't count on an intense romance.
This was a very interesting story about multiple personalities. Normally I'm bored by courtroom dramas, the basis of this story, and I almost put the book aside when I realized what it was about but the author hooked me with the multiple personality bit and kept me hooked with the interesting twists and turns. These same plot twists and the short length of the book left very little room for romance development or character development though. I never got into their heads didn't feel them connect or fall in love. The romance was almost secondary (and unnecessary, IMO) to the plot. There was little to no humor and the chilling domestic abuse made this a very intense and dark read. I admit it I'm a sucker and was taken in by the title and thought this was a beauty and the beast tale. Don't be fooled it isn't or not in the traditional sense anyway. However, despite my complaints I still recommend this book because it fascinated me and I couldn't put it down. Expect an intense plot just but don't count on an intense romance.
October 10, 2011
This book is great! Kay is a lawyer and she was assigned to Damian ((oohh what a nice name)), a psychologist. He was accused of killing a deadly person on another person. Ahh..confusing, huh? Better read the book yourself though I doubt there's any copy anymore...
Anyway, it was awe-some! But I did crave for more excitement.
Anyway, it was awe-some! But I did crave for more excitement.
June 26, 2013
I have been an M.J. Rodgers fan since the 1990s, when I read "To Have vs. to Hold" in the Justice Inc. series. I loved the courtroom drama in this book, and the complex plot about someone with alternate personalities. I enjoyed how the beauty and the beast theme meshed with the rest of the plot. Kay was feisty and competent, and Damian had some secrets, but he was a complex and multi-dimensional character as well.
Did Not Finish
September 24, 2012I wish I could skim this because the deeply weird set-up is kind of interesting, but there's so much tiresome mystery/suspense stuff and a lot of really irritating characters. Not my thing.
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