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Drawing Closer
Zoe Loyola has a secret. Just between her and her sketchbook, she loves sculptor Nick Gordon. Her drawings of him are hot and naked.
Nick has a secret, too. He’s being blackmailed. Protecting his family means ignoring his desire for Zoe.
But in the world of art, passion breaks every rule and secrets are made for sharing.
Nick has a secret, too. He’s being blackmailed. Protecting his family means ignoring his desire for Zoe.
But in the world of art, passion breaks every rule and secrets are made for sharing.
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First published December 1, 2012
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Jenny Schwartz
113 books550 followersAustralian science fiction & fantasy author.
Current series: Caldryn Parliament. Golden Age mysteries in the realm of science fiction & fantasy.
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Current series: Caldryn Parliament. Golden Age mysteries in the realm of science fiction & fantasy.
Magic parliament mysteries - political intrigue, family drama, and the cutest gremlin sidekick ever!
I've curated my bookshelf to share books which I hope readers of Caldryn Parliament will enjoy. With the older books, please be aware that they are a product of their times and read with care.
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December 12, 2012
Reviewed by TashNz
As a lover of the Arts I devoured Drawing Closer, an intense, passionate and fast paced story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Zoe is a painter and sketcher who shares space with her close friend and sculptor Nick. They've reached a point in their lives where they need to explore the feelings each is harboring for the other but they're interrupted
I loved the characters. They were believable and extremely likable I loved the main setting being their work space. I loved the threat that came between all parties. I loved the fast pace that everything happened. It was quick, punchy and to the point but delightfully crammed full of decadant passion, gripping action and finely detailed descriptions which went over and above the call of duty, ie, when a character rose quickly and angrily from the table the detail continued on to noting not only did the chair scrape backwards as the character rose but it toppled over as well... fantastic writing, I could totally picture it happening. I also love the pun of the title, perfect!
If you're looking for something quick to fill the time in, look no further. Don't let the fact that it's a quick read put you off, each page is 100% action packed with all the elements that make a fantastic romantic story. It could totally be drawn out to a full 12 chapter novel but short and sweet was perfect in this case.
P.S fab teasers included in upcoming stories from Escape Publishing, a digital publisher with mainly Australian and NZ Authors.
5 Stars!
As a lover of the Arts I devoured Drawing Closer, an intense, passionate and fast paced story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Zoe is a painter and sketcher who shares space with her close friend and sculptor Nick. They've reached a point in their lives where they need to explore the feelings each is harboring for the other but they're interrupted
I loved the characters. They were believable and extremely likable I loved the main setting being their work space. I loved the threat that came between all parties. I loved the fast pace that everything happened. It was quick, punchy and to the point but delightfully crammed full of decadant passion, gripping action and finely detailed descriptions which went over and above the call of duty, ie, when a character rose quickly and angrily from the table the detail continued on to noting not only did the chair scrape backwards as the character rose but it toppled over as well... fantastic writing, I could totally picture it happening. I also love the pun of the title, perfect!
If you're looking for something quick to fill the time in, look no further. Don't let the fact that it's a quick read put you off, each page is 100% action packed with all the elements that make a fantastic romantic story. It could totally be drawn out to a full 12 chapter novel but short and sweet was perfect in this case.
P.S fab teasers included in upcoming stories from Escape Publishing, a digital publisher with mainly Australian and NZ Authors.
5 Stars!
December 9, 2012
Art has never been sexier that this really fun, sexy and passionate read from a define great author. I loved the touch that Zoe is secretly in love with sculptor Nick and yes as reader I know the "secretly in love " thing has been done a number of times but trust me ladies not like this!
Zoe is a great sketch artist and inside her sketchbook she hides not only her talent so to speak but also her secret and very naked obsession with Nick.
Yes you did read correctly I said naked obsession and this is just one of the little tid bits that made this a great, fun and quick read that I totally loved.
Both characters were unique in their own right and and Zoe going all protective of Nick when he gets blackmailed was the key to this one and for me as reader gave that protective over those we love instinct charm to the book only this time it was unique in the sense that it is not the guy protecting the girl but the other way around, loved that touch Jenny!
This was a short and sweet book yet as short as it was it still oozed emotion and sensuality. I also really adored that the book had a certain upbeat action feel to it.
Nicely done Jenny, keep them coming!
5/5 star review
Zoe is a great sketch artist and inside her sketchbook she hides not only her talent so to speak but also her secret and very naked obsession with Nick.
Yes you did read correctly I said naked obsession and this is just one of the little tid bits that made this a great, fun and quick read that I totally loved.
Both characters were unique in their own right and and Zoe going all protective of Nick when he gets blackmailed was the key to this one and for me as reader gave that protective over those we love instinct charm to the book only this time it was unique in the sense that it is not the guy protecting the girl but the other way around, loved that touch Jenny!
This was a short and sweet book yet as short as it was it still oozed emotion and sensuality. I also really adored that the book had a certain upbeat action feel to it.
Nicely done Jenny, keep them coming!
5/5 star review
December 12, 2012
It's quality, not quantity that counts, according to traditional wisdom. In today's fast moving world, shorter reads are more and more in demand. This novelette from Jenny Schwartz is a perfect example of a power packed read and a satisfying story in a few short, well written chapters. Every moment of reading this is a joy.
Jenny Schwartz engages the reader at the outset with an intriguing premise, but that's not the half of it. The characters are attractive and identifiable and the action is underway in no time, bringing the reader on an enjoyable - and yes unforgettable - journey. DRAWING CLOSER is an emotional read, highly charged, with drama and intrigue aplenty. One laughs at the irony of Zoe and Nick, being in love with each other and each one thinking that the other doesn't fancy them. It makes the conclusion that much more - rewarding, shall we say?
DRAWING CLOSER is brought to us by Escape Publishing, a new digital publisher specializing in Australia based fiction.
Jenny Schwartz engages the reader at the outset with an intriguing premise, but that's not the half of it. The characters are attractive and identifiable and the action is underway in no time, bringing the reader on an enjoyable - and yes unforgettable - journey. DRAWING CLOSER is an emotional read, highly charged, with drama and intrigue aplenty. One laughs at the irony of Zoe and Nick, being in love with each other and each one thinking that the other doesn't fancy them. It makes the conclusion that much more - rewarding, shall we say?
DRAWING CLOSER is brought to us by Escape Publishing, a new digital publisher specializing in Australia based fiction.
December 11, 2012
This was a very quick read and a nice little romance. A friends to lovers romance, this is the story of artist Zoe and her studio partner, clay sculptor Nick. Just when it looks like Nick might finally make a move, one of his trouble making ex-girlfriends turns up with an eye for blackmail. How it is resolved makes a nice background for the growing awareness between Zoe and Nick.
This is part of the new Escape Digital line and the story is less than sixty percent of the downloaded material. The rest is tasters for several other releases by the publisher. I enjoyed the tasters as well and may look at some of the other books. An Australian based publisher the book and samples are largely Australian and New Zealand authors and settings.
This is part of the new Escape Digital line and the story is less than sixty percent of the downloaded material. The rest is tasters for several other releases by the publisher. I enjoyed the tasters as well and may look at some of the other books. An Australian based publisher the book and samples are largely Australian and New Zealand authors and settings.
December 22, 2012
I always knew art was sexy and 'Drawing Closer' proves it.
February 24, 2015
Short and sweet
December 26, 2018
It is because of this wonderful writer that I ventured into the world of novellas. Ms Schwartz is an expert in compacting extensive detail, passion, emotion and wonderment into just a fraction of words. She doesn’t skimp on anything. I’d be thrilled if I could follow her lead. Drawing Closer is Zoe and Nick’s story – two artists, she a painter and he a sculptor, who share a studio on what’s meant to be an impersonal level, yet each harbour feelings for the other. Her build-up of intimacy between the two is so clever and as in any good romance story, love will always find a way. You won’t be disappointed.
December 9, 2012
DRAWING CLOSER by author Jenny Schwartz is Escape Publishing release for December 2012.
Zoe Loyola is secretly in love with sculpter Nick Gordon but does not want to destroy her friendship with him.
So when Nick is being blackmailed, all of Zoe's protective instincts rise.
Will Zoe confess her love for Nick now? And can they overcome the blackmailer by themselves? Will Nick be able to save his family while protecting Zoe at the same time?
DRAWING CLOSER is a short, emotion, drama and passion filled romance. Author Jenny Schwartz engages ger readers and takes them on a fast paced, thrilling ride!
Zoe Loyola is secretly in love with sculpter Nick Gordon but does not want to destroy her friendship with him.
So when Nick is being blackmailed, all of Zoe's protective instincts rise.
Will Zoe confess her love for Nick now? And can they overcome the blackmailer by themselves? Will Nick be able to save his family while protecting Zoe at the same time?
DRAWING CLOSER is a short, emotion, drama and passion filled romance. Author Jenny Schwartz engages ger readers and takes them on a fast paced, thrilling ride!
August 8, 2020
He releído esta historia tantas veces. Me encanta Nick y me encanta Zoe. Me encanta que ambos se respeten tanto como para no dar el primer paso ya que ambos son conscientes de lo que tienen en juego, me encanta como su historia comienza a desarrollarse porque pasan cosas ajenas a ellos y tienen que mover sus fichas para llegar el uno al otro.
Es una historia corta, con un poco de romance y un poco de drama ajeno a ellos.
Estrellas romance:
4/5.
Es una historia corta, con un poco de romance y un poco de drama ajeno a ellos.
Estrellas romance:
4/5.
May 28, 2013
This was a fun novella that had me rooting for the heroine the entire time. The interplay between the h/H was believable, and I'm always a sucker for "in love with my best friend's sister" plots. The end does come a little fast after the introduction of the fantastic villainess, but is still emotionally satisfying. If you're looking for a quick read, you should definitely pick this one up!
September 14, 2015
Corta pero linda. A éste lo llamo uno de esos dulces de la tarde que a veces necesita mi vida. Me hubiera gustado que tuviera más descripción y narración para sentirme más en la historia, pero de resto, la disfruté supongo. Me sentí que tenía tiempo sin leer un beso apasionado así. Lindo.
January 27, 2013
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February 12, 2013
Fun quick read. This is set in my corner of the world and that alone makes me want to give it 5 stars!
March 19, 2013
this is a short novella but really, i love it. i hope it was longer but true to form,
according to some reviewers, quality over quantity that counts.
sexy and fun quick read. :)
according to some reviewers, quality over quantity that counts.
sexy and fun quick read. :)
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January 14, 2014
Me imaginé que sería otra cosa...
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