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A Key to All That Glitters
When Jade Monroe's sister, Ruby, is murdered, she vows to find her killer. But coming to New Orleans means facing the one man she has never been able to get over, her sister's ex-boyfriend. Clay Devlin stole more than just a kiss years ago. He stole a piece of her heart. Now, he is her only link to the life her sister led. But Clay wants Jade to leave New Orleans. And the closer she gets to him, the more she begins to wonder what he is hiding. As Jade investigates, she discovers that Ruby had secrets. Secrets she kept hidden from the people around her. Secrets she indulged in a private club. But Club X is not your average club. It's a sex club that caters to all kinds of tastes, no matter how dark or forbidden. As much as she tries to deny it, she is pulled deeper into a world where fantasy is reality. Will she discover the truth before it's too late? Or will her passion become the ultimate weapon against her? Rating: Erotic Romance--Explicit (Contains adult content, language, and graphic sex)
272 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2008
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About the author
Kathleen Rowland
24 books205 followersBook Buyers Best finalist Kathleen Rowland is a people person who writes romantic suspense. Her day job as a programmer analyst was never as interesting as observing office politics. On a larger-than-life scale, her heroes and heroines get caught up in downward spirals and external disasters. Something beautiful comes out of suffering. Currently, Kathleen is writing the third book in a series for Tirgearr Publishing. Bittersweet Alliance will follow Unholy Alliance and Deadly Alliance.
Kathleen and her husband, Gerry, live in Southern California and is proud of their five grown children and four grandchildren. When not writing, she provides assistance for foster (CASA) children and fundraises for needy families. A member of the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of American, she will chair the next Orange Rose Contest for unpublished authors.
Kathleen and her husband, Gerry, live in Southern California and is proud of their five grown children and four grandchildren. When not writing, she provides assistance for foster (CASA) children and fundraises for needy families. A member of the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of American, she will chair the next Orange Rose Contest for unpublished authors.
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March 18, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The book was interesting, but I'm not so sure that was in a good way. While I enjoyed her characters, the book didn't always make sense and wasn't entirely realistic. For me, the biggest confusion was the beginning. It was pretty difficult to tell what was actually going on for a bit there. I had bits and pieces but had no idea how to put them together. While the rest of the book more or less put those pieces back together, there were still many instances that I couldn't help but think "that's not how it happens in real life" or, on occasion, "what the ef?". It also felt like scenes and time jumped all over the place at times. While it happened throughout the book, the things near the end are the best specific examples I can give. Basically, starting with Marc going undercover, there were a lot of things that either just don't happen or shouldn't happen. I think the scene that got me the most was that of when they're in the ambulance. (I also think this is the scene with the most problems in it, so it makes a good example.) I won't get into the details here though because the list gets a bit extensive (trust me, I typed it out already, so I know). Despite all of this, however, I did enjoy some of the characters, particularly Annie and Galen. They are adorable and sweet and full of life and energy. Marc also is a really good guy with the best of intentions who cares deeply for Heatherlee and her twins. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with this book. With the title, cover art, and book description, I thought it had a lot of potential. The book does have a HEA ending with no cliffhanger. While this book hasn't quite turned me off to reading other works by this author, it does make me significantly less eager. I know that every author can't necessarily be completely assess based on a single book. I have high hopes for the book I decide to read next by this author. I hope she doesn't let me down.
The book was interesting, but I'm not so sure that was in a good way. While I enjoyed her characters, the book didn't always make sense and wasn't entirely realistic. For me, the biggest confusion was the beginning. It was pretty difficult to tell what was actually going on for a bit there. I had bits and pieces but had no idea how to put them together. While the rest of the book more or less put those pieces back together, there were still many instances that I couldn't help but think "that's not how it happens in real life" or, on occasion, "what the ef?". It also felt like scenes and time jumped all over the place at times. While it happened throughout the book, the things near the end are the best specific examples I can give. Basically, starting with Marc going undercover, there were a lot of things that either just don't happen or shouldn't happen. I think the scene that got me the most was that of when they're in the ambulance. (I also think this is the scene with the most problems in it, so it makes a good example.) I won't get into the details here though because the list gets a bit extensive (trust me, I typed it out already, so I know). Despite all of this, however, I did enjoy some of the characters, particularly Annie and Galen. They are adorable and sweet and full of life and energy. Marc also is a really good guy with the best of intentions who cares deeply for Heatherlee and her twins. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with this book. With the title, cover art, and book description, I thought it had a lot of potential. The book does have a HEA ending with no cliffhanger. While this book hasn't quite turned me off to reading other works by this author, it does make me significantly less eager. I know that every author can't necessarily be completely assess based on a single book. I have high hopes for the book I decide to read next by this author. I hope she doesn't let me down.
August 8, 2016
Beautifully written, romantic suspense. Sheriff Marc and Heatherlee have chemistry from the beginning. Star crossed lovers.
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