Something Extra

by Janet Dailey

A beautiful virgin aches for a Big Easy bad boy in this novel from the New York Times–bestselling author of Rivals.   In the sultry heat of the Louisiana bayou, Jolie Antoinette Smith discovers more than her great-grandmother’s plantation—she finds love. The plantation’s electrifying owner, Steve Cameron, with his dark blue eyes, black hair, and overwhelming masculinity, makes her wish she never committed herself to chastity before marriage. His loving efforts to restore the crumbling mansion only fuel her desire further, but when Steve says he’ll never get married, she knows she’s lost her heart to the wrong man.   Jolie is a different kind of woman, and that troubles Steve. Her soft brown eyes and ready smile move him in ways that are dangerous for a man who has no intention of settling down. As much as he wants her, he’ll fight to keep her safe from his own desire—but that only makes the spark between them all the more intense.

Genres: Romance, Harlequin, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Presents, Contemporary

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 6, 1976

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

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sigh. Dailey's writing style is well enough (for Harlequin standards), but the heroine is downright pathetic sometimes. I don't mind the old-fashioned, somewhat dependant female in the older harlequin tales, but she was simpering and a wreck by the end of the book. The 'hero' had a strange anger issue that would erupt out of nowhere, and by the end of the story his strange reservations are never explained at all. They basically had instalove in one day period when they met at a picnic, so the quick emotions were unrealistic at best, silly at worst. There were a few colorful enough characters thrown in, although they were generic players. It's slow pace wasn't easy to dive into, although Dailey's writing made it fly by quick enough. Only recommended if you're a die-hard fan of Daileys.

[Omnya Ahmed · Rating 4 out of 5]

روايات عبير عامة بقراها لما بحب اعيش مده صغيره فى عالم خيالى محض هروبا من الواقع وعلشان كده انا مبحبش امسك الرواية واحكم عليهاانا بكون قبلاها زي ما هى وببقى عارفه ان النهاية سعيده فى الاخر وانه مجرد كلام روايات يعنى نفس فكرة الحشيش كده وعشان كده بحبها ♥ :D

[SmittenKitten · Rating 4 out of 5]

The one where the former sailor hero buys a run down historical home that happens to be the namesake of the heroine. H is not wealthy, but he enjoys the small things like fixing up old buildings and fishing.

[Varied Books]

2/16/17 sale .99.

[RomLibrary]

Jolie Antoinette Smith found more than she was looking for in Louisiana. Not only did she locate the home of her ancestral namesake, she found someone to love. — But what use to fall in love with a man like Steve Cameron? "It's always been my policy to stay away from spirited virgins," he informed Jolie. "They tend to complicate your life... and your conscience."

Jolie had left home because of a problem; now she was faced with a greater one. For clearly, marriage played no part in Steve's plans!

[C. Michael · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too much of this book reads like sections snipped from travel brochures or chamber of commerce literature. The hero's on-again, off-again emotions are never really adequately explained. The conversations are too often like recitations rather than real people talking. And like so many romance novels, the coincidences are too frequent for belief. A readable story, but not a particularly good one.

[Ainslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written book

This was a fun book to read, and it only took me a couple of days to read it from “cover to cover.” Ms. Dailey did a masterful job of developing the characters and letting them become real as the plot raced along. Thanks for the enjoyable read.

[☠tsukino☠ · Rating 3 out of 5]

tre stelle e mezzo

L’edizione originale è del 1978, e si vede!
Però, nella sua semplicità, lo adoro ♥

[Mayas · Rating 4 out of 5]

لطيفة

[Tota Elbakry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boring……

[Brian LaPolla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It!

The story was well written and had some interesting twists. I must admit I was hoping she'd end up with the other guy, but I love how it ended.

[Marjie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beginnings

It’s very obvious that this is one of the author’s early books. Practice makes perfect. I’m glad she kept practicing.

[Doris Ames · Rating 3 out of 5]

not one of the best

A little disappointed in the story. Dull with a predictable outcome. I usually like Janet Dailey’s work but this one made me glad it was over.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Modern

[Nadinedebussy]

"La mauvaise prononciation "Acadiens" a donné "Cajun". Ainsi Acadiens et Cajuns sont un seul et même peuple. Les origines de notre famille remontent à ces acadiens. En fait, nous sommes Français-Canadiens-Américains."


"Une orpheline, Emmeline Labiche, fut accueillie par une famille acadienne et élevée par elle, en Nouvelle-Ecosse. A l'âge de seize ans, elle devait épouser Louis Arseneaux, un garçon du village. Ceci se passait à l'époque où les Anglais expulsaient les Acadiens du Canada. Louis fut blessé en voulant résister à sa déportation et séparé d'Emmeline, qui fut emmenée dans un autre bateau. (...) Malheureusement ils ne purent se réunir car Louis Arseneaux s'était compromis avec une autre."


"D'une part, je pense à ma soeur qui le considère comme sa propriété privée."


"Vous êtes une créature domestique, déclara-t-il...Le mariage ne fait pas partie de mes projets (...)"

"Plus des deux tiers de la population n'avaient aucun esclave. Mais la Haute société est beaucoup plus amusante à décrire que les combats des pauvres."


"Quelques individualistes laborieux ont réussi à se bâtir un empire colossal. Ils l'ont sculpté à partir de la jungle. Ils ont tout simplement profité des fruits de leur travail." (Mythe)


"Il haussa les sourcils, arrogant."

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