Obsessions

by Jessica March

All her life beautiful Nikki Sandeman has fought against the stigma of her illegitimate birth and for the right to redeem the legacy of her glamorous but ill-fated mother. Now, Nikki is engaged in the most perilous battle of to beat the proud, arrogant Hyland dynasty--the family who refuses to accept her--at their own game. The prize is full control of a powerful tobacco empire.  But if Nikki wins in business, she may lose in love.  Only she can liberate herself from her hunger for recognition and revenge, and then be free.. and able to give her heart to the one man who can mean more to her than any of life's OBSESSIONS.

Genres: Romance

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Jessica March is the pen name of fiction writer Robert J. Rosenblum.

Reviews

[Circa Girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another Jessica March dramatic saga told through the eyes of an illegitimate daughter to a rich and prestigious family, but this time my feelings are mixed. Obsessions had many of the same elements as Sensations, including a strong yet compassionate heroine, but the backdrop of the Tobacco industry and later acquisitions and public relations in the Tobacco industry was incredibly boring to sift through.

There are some twists regarding Nikki's parentage and her mother's death. Outside of this, I think the book's cover, synopsis, and even the glimpse in the future prologue promise more juicy entanglements with the Hyland family than actually occur in the story. Outside of her path crossing briefly with Pepper, Babe and Duke, Nikki is removed from legitimacy at a very young and doesn't directly fight back on this until the end. Nikki's relationship with Will Rivers is given more focus and meat as far as storytelling goes.

What I did like was that friendships and personal relationships were given special attention. The happenings aren't always entertaining, but I always came back for more of Helen, Blake, Will, Alexei, Babe, etc. I also liked that Nikki's arc for identity, self worth, and opening her heart to love was handled with patience and insight. As self-aware as Nikki is of her shortcomings relating to other people, she still makes mistakes and turns on her inner needs for temporary security and comfort. She felt like a real human being and it was easy to care about her.

[Nelly Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book on an old book shelf. Once I started to read it I had trouble putting it down. I don't usually read this type of fiction but I was pleasantly surprised. Now I am eager to read her other books. Jessica March is a man!!! I am surprised he understands women so well! A MUST READ.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a very long read and at times, I felt it was pointless and tedious. but it still had some good qualities, enough to give it 3 stars.

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great book, fast paced all the way through and in the style of Virginia Andrews.
Murder, incest, rape all the ingredients for an Andrewsesque novel.
Definitely worth reading.