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Contemporary Collection - Part 1
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New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning historical romance author Jennifer Blake brings her sensuous story-telling skills into the present with 5 contemporary romantic suspense novels that the reviewers have called enthralling, sizzling, lush and mesmerizing.
Part One includes:
SHAMELESS
Whispers, lurid gossip, rampant suspicion -- Camilla and Reid give their small town neighbors something to talk about....
Camilla Greenly must uncover the long-buried secrets behind an infamous family blood feud -- but the one person who can help is the military hero who has been her enemy since childhood.
- Doubleday
Book Club Featured Selection, Literary Guild Alternate Selection
- Best Contemporary Romance Award, Affaire de
Coeur, 1993
- Romantic Times Reviewer's
Choice Award, Best Contemporary 1993-1994
WILDEST DREAMS
Joletta Caressa must recover the formula for a legendary perfume or lose the perfume shop handed down through the women of her family. Following clues embedded in the diary of the ancestress who acquired the fabulous scent in Europe, Joletta relives the haunting love affair contained in its pages. But someone once died for the formula, and tragedy could strike again...
With intertwining stories set in the past and present, Wildest Dreams will please fans of both contemporary and historical romance.
WILDEST DREAMS
- International Best Seller
- Main Selection of the Doubleday Book Club, Literary Guild Selection
Romantic Times
- Reviewer's Choice Award, Best Contemporary 1991-1992
New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning historical romance author Jennifer Blake brings her sensuous story-telling skills into the present with 5 contemporary romantic suspense novels that the reviewers have called enthralling, sizzling, lush and mesmerizing.
Part One includes:
SHAMELESS
Whispers, lurid gossip, rampant suspicion -- Camilla and Reid give their small town neighbors something to talk about....
Camilla Greenly must uncover the long-buried secrets behind an infamous family blood feud -- but the one person who can help is the military hero who has been her enemy since childhood.
- Doubleday
Book Club Featured Selection, Literary Guild Alternate Selection
- Best Contemporary Romance Award, Affaire de
Coeur, 1993
- Romantic Times Reviewer's
Choice Award, Best Contemporary 1993-1994
WILDEST DREAMS
Joletta Caressa must recover the formula for a legendary perfume or lose the perfume shop handed down through the women of her family. Following clues embedded in the diary of the ancestress who acquired the fabulous scent in Europe, Joletta relives the haunting love affair contained in its pages. But someone once died for the formula, and tragedy could strike again...
With intertwining stories set in the past and present, Wildest Dreams will please fans of both contemporary and historical romance.
WILDEST DREAMS
- International Best Seller
- Main Selection of the Doubleday Book Club, Literary Guild Selection
Romantic Times
- Reviewer's Choice Award, Best Contemporary 1991-1992
647 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2013
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About the author
Jennifer Blake
171 books543 followersA pseudonym used by Patricia Maxwell.
Jennifer Blake has been called a “pioneer of the romance genre”, and an “icon of the romance industry.” A New York Times and international best selling author since 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA Hall of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two “Maggies”, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer’s Choice Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times BookReviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written over 60 books with translations in 20 languages and more than 30 million copies in print worldwide.
Jennifer and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana where they often entertain family and friends. Always a gardener, she spends much of her time encouraging her garden to bloom with her favorite daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel.
Jennifer Blake has been called a “pioneer of the romance genre”, and an “icon of the romance industry.” A New York Times and international best selling author since 1977, she is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, member of the RWA Hall of Fame, and recipient of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Rita. She holds numerous other honors, including two “Maggies”, two Holt Medallions, multiple Reviewer’s Choice Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times BookReviews Magazine, and the Frank Waters Award for literary excellence. She has written over 60 books with translations in 20 languages and more than 30 million copies in print worldwide.
Jennifer and her husband reside in a lakeside Caribbean-style retreat in North Louisiana where they often entertain family and friends. Always a gardener, she spends much of her time encouraging her garden to bloom with her favorite daylilies and antique roses. She also enjoys walking her two dogs, Buffy and Lucky, and indulging in needlework, painting, and travel.
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August 30, 2024
The first book in this collection was very good. Most often I determine who the "baddie" is fairly early on. Not this time. Very well written. I absolutely loved the meshing of past and present.
Now, the 2nd book in this collection was even better! The first time I've ever given a 5 star rating. While I knew who the "baddie" was a while before the reveal, I did not expect the fantastic conclusion to the story. I was only vaguely familiar with the history, but one doesn't need to be in order to understand the significance. Wonderful! Bravo Ms. Blake!
Now, the 2nd book in this collection was even better! The first time I've ever given a 5 star rating. While I knew who the "baddie" was a while before the reveal, I did not expect the fantastic conclusion to the story. I was only vaguely familiar with the history, but one doesn't need to be in order to understand the significance. Wonderful! Bravo Ms. Blake!
July 10, 2018
Average
These books are average reads. As I got a little way into the first book, I realized that I had already read it. The second one was also average. For some reason historical romances about New Orleans lose my interest. I finally figured out that it's because they are mostly filled with descriptions about the land, houses, surroundings or superstitions Not much romance.
These books are average reads. As I got a little way into the first book, I realized that I had already read it. The second one was also average. For some reason historical romances about New Orleans lose my interest. I finally figured out that it's because they are mostly filled with descriptions about the land, houses, surroundings or superstitions Not much romance.
October 8, 2019
Fabulous
Jennifer Blake can tell a great story. These two contemporary books tell of love, loss, suspense and sacrifice. Wildest Dreams tells the story of Cammie and Reid, and a longstanding family feud. Shameless was the story of Rone and Joletta and a search for a mysterious perfume formula. Both books are so well written with memorable characters and storylines. I highly recommend this collection.
Jennifer Blake can tell a great story. These two contemporary books tell of love, loss, suspense and sacrifice. Wildest Dreams tells the story of Cammie and Reid, and a longstanding family feud. Shameless was the story of Rone and Joletta and a search for a mysterious perfume formula. Both books are so well written with memorable characters and storylines. I highly recommend this collection.
December 3, 2016
Lovely and unexpected
Both these stories were a lovely breath of fresh air. A really enjoyable story with characters I liked reading about and a bit of an unexpected twist.
Both stories were very different and both were lovely. I very much enjoyed the twining of the past and present in the second one, though I almost got lost a few times.
Both these stories were a lovely breath of fresh air. A really enjoyable story with characters I liked reading about and a bit of an unexpected twist.
Both stories were very different and both were lovely. I very much enjoyed the twining of the past and present in the second one, though I almost got lost a few times.
August 3, 2019
Another great collection by Jennifer Blake
I’ve become so wrapped up in the second book that I barely recall the first one. The story of Violet and Allain, told in readings from her journal, was captivating. Another of those where you want to hurry up and finish and yet, you don’t want the story to end. Read this one if you haven’t already.
I’ve become so wrapped up in the second book that I barely recall the first one. The story of Violet and Allain, told in readings from her journal, was captivating. Another of those where you want to hurry up and finish and yet, you don’t want the story to end. Read this one if you haven’t already.
September 3, 2019
Decent read, nothing outstanding
I preferred the first novel over the second, only because it wasn't as confusing. The two novels are stand alone books without any relation to each other.
I preferred the first novel over the second, only because it wasn't as confusing. The two novels are stand alone books without any relation to each other.
May 8, 2018
Great
I loved the story is really good can't wait to read the next books in the series. I will read them soon.
I loved the story is really good can't wait to read the next books in the series. I will read them soon.
December 11, 2015
One and two
Book one was amazing. Camomile and Reid are meant for each other. They take care of each other's demons. And find they are better together. Book two tea rose makes her know just how much he loves her. And everything that violet did was for her love as well.
Book one was amazing. Camomile and Reid are meant for each other. They take care of each other's demons. And find they are better together. Book two tea rose makes her know just how much he loves her. And everything that violet did was for her love as well.
April 12, 2016
Excellent
I read both books within 5 days. Could not put it down. These stories give you a glimpse of real love. I cried and laughed. Anyone who likes a great romance should read these books.
I read both books within 5 days. Could not put it down. These stories give you a glimpse of real love. I cried and laughed. Anyone who likes a great romance should read these books.
December 31, 2015
Good story
I enjoyed this story. Want to read more like it from Jennifer Blake. Story line is unknown until the end and that is the way I like them.
I enjoyed this story. Want to read more like it from Jennifer Blake. Story line is unknown until the end and that is the way I like them.
October 31, 2016
Two Great Stories
This box set came with two stories of very strong women from Louisiana. Both have to overcome stupid family members and come out the other side better for it.
This box set came with two stories of very strong women from Louisiana. Both have to overcome stupid family members and come out the other side better for it.
January 17, 2017
A fragrant read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wanted a light romantic read. I liked the characters and the plot.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wanted a light romantic read. I liked the characters and the plot.
March 24, 2017
So worth it
Jennifer Blake transports you around the world in this volume immersing the reader into a richly detailed world of love where the happy ending feels deserved and not as a matter of fact. Loved it.
Jennifer Blake transports you around the world in this volume immersing the reader into a richly detailed world of love where the happy ending feels deserved and not as a matter of fact. Loved it.
March 29, 2017
Jenifer Blake is the best! Great real characters , great plot lines. Wonderful romances. So glad I found her again.,
Jennifer Blake is the best! Great characters, very good plotlines. Wonderful romances. Very warm endings. Very happy to find her again.
Jennifer Blake is the best! Great characters, very good plotlines. Wonderful romances. Very warm endings. Very happy to find her again.
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