Tell Me Why

by Stella Cameron

Why has renowned jazz pianist Carolee Burns given up playing celebrated venues for a tiny bistro in suburban Seattle? Former athlete Max Wolfe wants to know --- because more than Carolee's gorgeous music haunts him. The woman herself is a melancholy mystery --- one Max can't stop thinking about.

But Carolee isn't talking --- at least not at first. Hiding from everything --- the end of what she thought was a happy marriage, the painful estrangement from her cherished daughter --- is the only way she can get through each day. Even the thought of a friendship with Max isn't possible --- or is it?

But just as Max and Carolee realize that companionship is the least of what they want from each other, tragedy shatters Carolee's fragile new confidence --- and reveals that danger may wear a familiar face. Someone is determined to destroy everything --- and everyone --- Carolee loves ...

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Fiction

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Stella Cameron is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. With over fourteen million copies of her books in print, Cameron is now turning her pen to mysteries and independently publishing COLD, Introducing Alex Duggins. She draws on her English background for this new, already critically acclaimed mystery series. Atmospheric, deeply character and relationship driven, COLD reveals the power of old secrets to twist the present. Cameron’s reputation for using her backgrounds to add tension and allure to her stories is heightened again.

Cameron is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Achievement Award for distinguished professional achievement and for enhancing the stature of the Northwest Literary community. She lives in Washington with her husband Jerry, her Papillon Millie, black cat Zipper, and a cheeky little tabby named Jack.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Max was the only character that I feel was “normal”. Just wanted to scream at Carolee for her lack of fighting for a relationship with her daughter. And as for Kip, how can someone be so shallow and selfish. And I can’t even start with Faith. I think the story could have been so much more if the characters were more developed and not so unrealistic. Can you have so many weak people in your life.

[Mimi Benjamin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the characters did not make sense. Rambling story.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

Started and right away lost interest. Weak characters and predictable scenario. Read other reviews and see the book aside. Unsure if I’ll read another by this author.

[Ruth · Rating 1 out of 5]

labeled romantic suspense but the suspense was lacking. Popular pianist Carolee Burns is divorced and estranged from 13 year old daughter. She gives up her career to be near daughter. She is determined to re-work the visitation arrangement agreed upon during divorce settlement. Husband is jealous of Carolee’s friend Max and is worried about his financial situation. Extremely boring. Very predictable. Author is NYT best seller.

[Cyndee · Rating 1 out of 5]

not my kind of book. Not at all interesting although I only read 2 chapters.

[Sylvia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Modern

[Dana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Carolee and Max

Both the characters were likeable, Carolee's "trauma" seemed a bit forced and over the top. Max was compasionate and easy to relate to. An Ok read, 2.5 stars.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable. More of a romance novel than a mystery or suspense novel, so not my kind of book. I would give it a 2.5 if I could...

[Veronica Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice romance.

[Debby · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disjointed and confusing - weird - not worth reading.

[Jackie Simons]

Read 8/02

[Andrea Green · Rating 1 out of 5]

Confused. Contrived. All over the place. Did not love this book.