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With her law career becoming more nerve-wracking by the day, Rory must decide once and for all whether to leave it for her true twin passions – dance and her partner, Sasha. As she and Sasha begin to train for the largest ballroom competition in the world, Blackpool, their partnership, and their very lives, are threatened by Rory’s returning anorexia that had haunted her as a child ballet dancer, one of Sasha’s jealous and vengeful former students, and, most seriously, demons from Sasha’s past.
This is part two in a continuing three-book series.
This is part two in a continuing three-book series.
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First published June 10, 2015
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About the author
Tonya Plank
15 books87 followersAfter spending many years as a criminal appeals attorney in New York, Tonya returned to the West to focus on writing. She currently lives in her native Arizona with a small menagerie of rescue pets.
While working as a lawyer, Tonya developed a passion for ballroom dancing. For several years she wrote a dance blog, Swan Lake Samba Girl, which was lauded by James Wolcott in his Vanity Fair blog, and Terry Teachout of the Wall Street Journal.
Tonya’s first novel, Swallow, a dramedy about a lawyer with the psychosomatic disorder, Globus Hystericus, won several awards including gold medals in the Independent Publisher and Living Now Book Awards.
She's also written a romance trilogy, Fever, and a duet, Sasha, both set in the world of professional ballroom dancing. She's currently working on her next novel in the Infectious Rhythm ballroom series, as well as a mystery series inspired by her rescue pets. She recently started a blog, Witty Kitty's Book Blog, reviewing books featuring animals.
When not writing, Tonya loves taking road trips with her dog, Sofia, devouring Mexican food, curling up with her cats and a good novel, and watching ballroom competitions.
While working as a lawyer, Tonya developed a passion for ballroom dancing. For several years she wrote a dance blog, Swan Lake Samba Girl, which was lauded by James Wolcott in his Vanity Fair blog, and Terry Teachout of the Wall Street Journal.
Tonya’s first novel, Swallow, a dramedy about a lawyer with the psychosomatic disorder, Globus Hystericus, won several awards including gold medals in the Independent Publisher and Living Now Book Awards.
She's also written a romance trilogy, Fever, and a duet, Sasha, both set in the world of professional ballroom dancing. She's currently working on her next novel in the Infectious Rhythm ballroom series, as well as a mystery series inspired by her rescue pets. She recently started a blog, Witty Kitty's Book Blog, reviewing books featuring animals.
When not writing, Tonya loves taking road trips with her dog, Sofia, devouring Mexican food, curling up with her cats and a good novel, and watching ballroom competitions.
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July 25, 2016
I wrote one review for the series.
Reading a Ballroom Dance romance is definitely not the norm for me, however, I received an ebook copy for free and decided to give it a try. I will confess, part of my curiosity was because it was about Ballroom Dance. I'm a fan of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, and have even tried Ballroom Dance lessons with my husband and had a ton of fun, so I thought, what the hell! The story is about Rory, a young lawyer by trade, an ex ballerina, who while at a work function with her boyfriend watches the entertainment, a couple of professional dancers. She is enraptured by their grace, and the male dancers good looks (of course!). Her boyfriend wins a package of classes, but gives them away to her boss. She is devastated, because she feels like she is missing something in her life, and she had wonderful memories of her ballet days. So, she decides to go to this dance school and enroll on her own.
Immediately I am struck by how fragile Rory's character is. She is a lawyer, a trade that is defined by their brains, but Rory has low self esteem, and even though she cares about her clients, she kind of stumbles along, apologizing and mumbling her motions. I don't care for weak female characters, so I'm surprised that I kept reading after figuring out that she wasn't going to take prisoners and kick booty! By this point though, she had entered the ballroom dance classes, and I loved how the author described the dancing. I do think my year of dance classes may have helped because I could visualize some of the moves, which made those scenes really fun to read. I wonder if you had never taken a lesson if it would be like watching a Rugby match and you've never played Rugby, not understanding one step. It could make this series hard to like.
Sasha, the Russian male dance instructor, was a hard character to figure out. Sasha had intense energy and a lot of broody stares, but his actions in the first book, didn't lead me to think there was much of a purpose to he and Rory's association. Until the second book, when the author FINALLY tells her reader what is up with his broody mess. Yep, I purchased the second book....and then the third. It captured me enough that I read the 1000 or so pages in the three book series. It helped that each book ended with a cliff hanger.
I enjoyed the dance portions of these books more than the actual engagement between the two main characters. I thought the author had an interesting premise- they go on to be dance partners and compete- but the dialog seemed more juvenile than their age required. I read YA books that are better developed than this series, but there was something that captured my attention and kept me reading all three books.
Reading a Ballroom Dance romance is definitely not the norm for me, however, I received an ebook copy for free and decided to give it a try. I will confess, part of my curiosity was because it was about Ballroom Dance. I'm a fan of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, and have even tried Ballroom Dance lessons with my husband and had a ton of fun, so I thought, what the hell! The story is about Rory, a young lawyer by trade, an ex ballerina, who while at a work function with her boyfriend watches the entertainment, a couple of professional dancers. She is enraptured by their grace, and the male dancers good looks (of course!). Her boyfriend wins a package of classes, but gives them away to her boss. She is devastated, because she feels like she is missing something in her life, and she had wonderful memories of her ballet days. So, she decides to go to this dance school and enroll on her own.
Immediately I am struck by how fragile Rory's character is. She is a lawyer, a trade that is defined by their brains, but Rory has low self esteem, and even though she cares about her clients, she kind of stumbles along, apologizing and mumbling her motions. I don't care for weak female characters, so I'm surprised that I kept reading after figuring out that she wasn't going to take prisoners and kick booty! By this point though, she had entered the ballroom dance classes, and I loved how the author described the dancing. I do think my year of dance classes may have helped because I could visualize some of the moves, which made those scenes really fun to read. I wonder if you had never taken a lesson if it would be like watching a Rugby match and you've never played Rugby, not understanding one step. It could make this series hard to like.
Sasha, the Russian male dance instructor, was a hard character to figure out. Sasha had intense energy and a lot of broody stares, but his actions in the first book, didn't lead me to think there was much of a purpose to he and Rory's association. Until the second book, when the author FINALLY tells her reader what is up with his broody mess. Yep, I purchased the second book....and then the third. It captured me enough that I read the 1000 or so pages in the three book series. It helped that each book ended with a cliff hanger.
I enjoyed the dance portions of these books more than the actual engagement between the two main characters. I thought the author had an interesting premise- they go on to be dance partners and compete- but the dialog seemed more juvenile than their age required. I read YA books that are better developed than this series, but there was something that captured my attention and kept me reading all three books.
October 14, 2015
Fever #2 continues on where #1 left off with angst and romance and a proposition that is a once in a lifetime opportunity, some might say. You need to have read book 1 to be able to follow on and understand this storyline.
Rory and Sasha’s relationship ramps up in this book and is fun to read. There is so much emotion between these two it leaves you swooning. The proposition that Sasha makes to Rory at the end of book one is accepted by her and they start their journey on the path of a professional dance partnership.
We see Sasha’s softer side and the hot head he was known to be starts to dissolve as he get deeper involved with Rory. Rory finally feels like she’s living the life she once dreamed of even though it’s not the ballet career she once hoped for. However, this career offers her so much more.
There is a mystery surrounding Sasha’s past and while we don’t really find out much about it does keep you guessing as to what he may have once been involved it. This was only subtle as the storyline mostly focuses on the dance partnership, but it’s enough that it didn’t take over the storyline.
Once again it’s well written, moves at a fast pace that keeps you interested for the entire time. A little lost sleep was well worth the enjoyment I received from this book.
It’s an open ending once again and I didn’t hesitate to pick up the final book to see how it ends.
If you love a story of dance, passion and fulfilling your dreams then you need to start this series now!
5 stars!
Rory and Sasha’s relationship ramps up in this book and is fun to read. There is so much emotion between these two it leaves you swooning. The proposition that Sasha makes to Rory at the end of book one is accepted by her and they start their journey on the path of a professional dance partnership.
We see Sasha’s softer side and the hot head he was known to be starts to dissolve as he get deeper involved with Rory. Rory finally feels like she’s living the life she once dreamed of even though it’s not the ballet career she once hoped for. However, this career offers her so much more.
There is a mystery surrounding Sasha’s past and while we don’t really find out much about it does keep you guessing as to what he may have once been involved it. This was only subtle as the storyline mostly focuses on the dance partnership, but it’s enough that it didn’t take over the storyline.
Once again it’s well written, moves at a fast pace that keeps you interested for the entire time. A little lost sleep was well worth the enjoyment I received from this book.
It’s an open ending once again and I didn’t hesitate to pick up the final book to see how it ends.
If you love a story of dance, passion and fulfilling your dreams then you need to start this series now!
5 stars!
June 10, 2015
Tonya Plank's FEVER (INFECTIOUS RHYTHM series) is a sexy contemporary ballroom romance in three parts that delivers real characters, a fascinating look into the scandalous competitive ballroom dance scene and PASSION - on the dance floor AND in the bedroom.
Rory is an L.A. lawyer whose love of dance is reignited when she meets ballroom champion Sasha at her boyfriend's holiday party. In part 2, Rory's confidence in her abilities on the dance floor grows, but she experiences doubt in her relationship with Sasha, a perfectionist who appears to be hiding secrets from his past.
The sexual tension from part 1 pays off very well in part 2. HOT!! Also of note, Plank tastefully handles the secondary story line that further explores Rory's reemerging eating disorder.
Rory is an L.A. lawyer whose love of dance is reignited when she meets ballroom champion Sasha at her boyfriend's holiday party. In part 2, Rory's confidence in her abilities on the dance floor grows, but she experiences doubt in her relationship with Sasha, a perfectionist who appears to be hiding secrets from his past.
The sexual tension from part 1 pays off very well in part 2. HOT!! Also of note, Plank tastefully handles the secondary story line that further explores Rory's reemerging eating disorder.
June 25, 2015
wow... I couldn't put it down! Great character connection and development (though I'd like even more about Sasha). In addition, great romance scenes!
September 29, 2020
Felt like the series was marching in place and that the events here didn’t warrant their own book, but it was still enjoyable. The heat between Rory and Sasha gets dialed up in this installment. Unfortunately, their attraction and romance are too instantaneous to hold my interest and their romance is the least interesting thing for me. The detail to dance movements was too heavy handed for me this time around and the side characters I liked so much in book 1 are sidelined this time around. The book left me wanting more despite its shortcomings and the story continues to be a fun read for me.
Content Notes: references to disordered eating and use of r-word in legal context. R-word and other outdated language was grating to me, but it’s worth noting it was still a legal and medical designation for some states as recently as the early 2000s so a lawyer using it in reference to crafting a defense for a client isn’t completely out of left field.
Content Notes: references to disordered eating and use of r-word in legal context. R-word and other outdated language was grating to me, but it’s worth noting it was still a legal and medical designation for some states as recently as the early 2000s so a lawyer using it in reference to crafting a defense for a client isn’t completely out of left field.
April 20, 2021
Couldn't wait to read the second book. Couldn't put it down. Loved it!
February 17, 2020
3,5*
Hoci rozumiem, prečo autorka príbeh rozdelila tak, ako ho rozdelila, stále si myslím, že táto kniha bola úplne zbytočná a jej obsah sa pokojne dal rozdeliť do prvej a tretej knihy. Po obsahovej stránke totiž dej nič nepriniesol, len som sledovala vývoj vzťahu hlavných hrdinov, čo miestami ohrozovalo zdravosť môjho chrupu.
Hoci rozumiem, prečo autorka príbeh rozdelila tak, ako ho rozdelila, stále si myslím, že táto kniha bola úplne zbytočná a jej obsah sa pokojne dal rozdeliť do prvej a tretej knihy. Po obsahovej stránke totiž dej nič nepriniesol, len som sledovala vývoj vzťahu hlavných hrdinov, čo miestami ohrozovalo zdravosť môjho chrupu.
October 29, 2015
Aww. I love this book. Everything is so detailed ! And when I say everything I mean EVERYTHING! I got the first book as an ARC and had to immediately buy this one. This is such a good book. I love Rory and Sasha as a couple. It's just great ! Now on to the 3rd and final book. I'm gonna hate when the series end !
January 31, 2016
This book was definitely better than the first. There is enough mystery to keep you turning the pages. The biggest mystery is Sasha himself. You wonder what he is hiding. You know Rory's demons and secrets. The biggest problem is Rory's boss and what he is up too. I can't wait to start Fever (A Ballroom Romance #3).
March 22, 2016
Great continuation couldn't put it down.
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