Masquerade

by Janet Dailey

The story of a determined, courageous and intelligent woman, Remy Jardin, who must unravel the mystery behind an accident involving her family's shipping company or risk losing the man she loves - and possibly her life

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Suspense, Mystery

400 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1990

About the author

Janet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.

Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.

She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.

Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.

Reviews

[Ashley Daviau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts of this were incredibly interesting but something about the story still left me wanting more. I didn’t particularly connect to any of the characters and that definitely affected my enjoyment of the story. The plot line was very interesting though and had me hooked, I couldn’t help but want to know which dark family secret would come up next to shake things up!

[Doncella Oceánica · Rating 4 out of 5]

• LECTURA DE SIEMBRA •
(y primera que voy a conservar)

Este libro fue una grata sorpresa. Estaba antojada de leer una de mis "novelas de señora" (como yo las llamo con cariño) y aproveché a tomar este que me traje de la última siembra de libros en mi ciudad. Me sorprendió muchísimo, porque creo que es la primera vez que leo un libro de éstos donde el romance casi queda en segundo plano al priorizar el misterio y el suspenso.

La autora jugó muy bien con el asunto de la amnesia y al no dar los datos claves ni al comienzo ni en el medio del libro para que no sepamos quienes son los responsables de un tema de corrupción, aunque por la dinámica de la parejita principal nos podemos dar una idea. No es que sea sumamente oscuro el resultado del misterio, pero te mantiene intrigado de todas maneras.

Me encantó absolutamente la mini historia de fondo de Brodie y Adrienne, es el tipo de chismecito de romance que me gusta encontrar en este tipo de libros, aunque sí siento sufrieron mucho y no se lo merecían :( Te quiero, Brodie. Merecías más. Pero si te gusta leer sobre diferencias entre clases sociales, creo esta lectura sería muy buena opción, definitivamente.

¿Puntos malos? A veces describía demasiado los entornos, que no está mal, es algo más personal, pero yo estaba picada con la historia en sí y quería que avanzara, no quedarme en esa posición. Y otro punto malo fue que el final se sintió muy abrupto, incluso se me hizo algo apresurado, quedó tipo un final abierto.

PERO de verdad recomiendo empezar con este libro si te interesa este tipo de literatura. No hay tanto romance, es más el suspenso y el misterio.

[Stephanie Jenkins Ortiz Cerrillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can you imagine waking up in a hospital and not knowing who you are? Remy Jardin can remember historical type things just nothing about her personal life. She soon learns after her family shows up to get her that there's a huge mystery still in her life. Who can she trust and who can she not trust. We should be able to trust our family, right? Remy is one strong woman!

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my very first book I ever read that was not school requirement. I loved it and I still go back and read it every two years or so.

[Nathalie Guilbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ce livre était dans ma bibliothèque depuis une éternité. Je ne m'attendais à rien, mais quelle belle surprise! Cette histoire est excellente. J'ai beaucoup aimé la plume de l'auteure qui rend la lecture très fluide. Je suis restée captivée jusqu'à la fin.

[Kleio Stronghold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nejděsivější na celé Maškarádě je fakt, že je pořád neskutečně aktuální.

[Janice · Rating 2 out of 5]

did not age well

[Lesley · Rating 2 out of 5]

This. Ok was disappointing and seemed like a teen novel with lots of mindless sex added. Ms Dailey should be capable of much more after all these years. Very shallow storyline

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Impossible to connect with any of the characters, story line boring, not a good read

[Sue Perkinson Hawkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little more intriguing as it went along. Was expecting a better ending

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book

[Mollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm giving it three stars because the ending was actually a surprise.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️⭐️. Enjoyed the mystery and back story of Brodie and Adrienne, but the ending felt rushed and too abrupt.

[Tonya Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Janet Dailey has always been one of my favorite authors. She writes in many different romantic genres, Historical, contemporary, & suspense. Masquerade was a wonderful romantic suspense that had an amazingly huge revealing ending and a twist that left me in awe and shocked.

[Chrisangel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was really good! The best one I've read by Ms. Dailey so far! There was a lot packed into it besides the star-crossed H and h: mystery, adventure, drama, intrigue, and a colorful background of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Despite all that's packed into the story, it never goes overboard and gets melodramatic, or stretches the imagination. And despite all the obstacles in their path, you never doubt the love the H and h have for each other.

The h's family is a story unto themselves, and NOT a pretty one! I almost took a star away because of it, but changed my mind.

Ms. Dailey also takes part of the story back in time, as you learn the origins of the family's shipping company, which includes another pair of star-crossed lovers.

Never a dull moment here!

[fiasco · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's a great story. it could've been even
better if the main lead character Cole had
been more like Brodie Donovan. it's make
person really confuse to build up an image if
the character is like Cole, that some time he
is very tough guy, and second he is insecure
and had doubt.after all h build up his life
from nothing. so in my mind person like him
should be full of confidence and self value. I
liked Brodie's character more, he knows his
mind, strong willed, kept the rules of society
in his mind but make his own path and
follows it.

[Adriana Fogaça · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baile de Máscaras.
Janet Dailey.
1990.

Há duas coisas que me deixam fascinada neste livro, a primeira é que mesmo tendo perdido a memória, e não se lembrar da família, de seu nome e até mesmo de seu rosto. O corpo e o coração de Remy, jamais se esqueceram de Cole.

A segunda, é a estória paralela que Cole conta para Remy. Sobre seus antepassados. Essa trama paralela é em muitos momentos mais fascinante que a de Cole e Remy.

RECOMENDADÍSSIMO!!!

ADORO!!!

[Jean Roehrs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our three elderly travelers and their detective cat are on the road again. They decided to take and unscheduled stop at a beautiful roadside inn. There's going to be a lecture they are anxious to attend. Of course, someone has murder on their minds and our trio plus cat unravel the clues and save the day. I love the descriptions of the places they travel and their impressions of what is occurring around them. An enjoyable read with a touch of humor and suspense. Jean, ARC Team

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remy is a shipping heiress but when she receives a blow to the head at a carnival she gets amnesia. Her family finally finds her and brings her back home to New Orleans but even though her family is thrilled to see her, she feels something is just not right. Does she know something about her family's business that she's not suppose to know? Who can she really trust?

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

At first I didn't care about the romance and was more interested in the mystery. Then the mystery turned out to be boring. The love scenes and descriptions of New Orleans were well written. Everything else was a little meh. It sucked when it went back in time to tell us about Brody and whats her face. I don't want to read about slave owners in love.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical bodice ripper type novel - quick easy read with some racy bits. I enjoyed it because it was mostly set in New Orleans where we lived for years and the places described made me nostalgic for those times.

[Heidy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars
It was a good book, I loved the characters, and the plot. It wasn't all about love but it did have sexy scenes that were absolutely stunning! The writing is beautiful, perhaps the thing I loved the most of the book.
Wonderful read!

[Cws]

F Dai

[Laura]

started the book on 12/23/93

[Rebecca Dean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok book,when I looked at cover today, I couldn't remember what it was about, so not to memorable

[Kathleen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Cassettes.

[Haley Waulk (luna)(The white wolf)]

it was the best book and hope to read the rest.

[A. L. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Own

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

good story, suspenseful

[Judy A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read