(Carroll & Graf, $22.) Samuel Johnson and his friend Hester Thrale are the subjects of this novel as they appear to Hester's daughter her case of mother-daughter conflict urges her toward forgetfulness, not understanding.ĪFTERIMAGE. (Knopf, $26.) A smart, angry first novel full of beautiful surfaces, including that of the hero, if that's the word, who wanders through gay London seething with contempt for his milieu and hatred for the grown-ups who deformed his childhood.ĪCCORDING TO QUEENEY.

The complete reviews of these books may be found at The New York Times on the Web: /books. The books are arranged alphabetically under genre headings. It is meant to suggest some of the high points in this year's fiction and poetry, nonfiction, children's books, mysteries and science fiction. Grab a cup of tea (or even a martini), sit back and enjoy the ride.This list has been selected from books reviewed since the Holiday Books issue of December 2000. Her romances run along the lines of a Lifetime Movie For Women. Erotica is a sideline that can be quite delicious. She loves to write stories about teens and horror. It’s a secret that breaks her heart, but may finally bring them together for a lifetime commitment.ĭeborah was born and raised in California. Jasmine finally finds out why Wade is so elusive with his emotions. Sometimes even though a person may love another, it’s hard to express those feelings.

But Jasmine soon learns that love isn’t in your wallet, and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight! Love begins in your heart. I love you! And becoming joint tenants in a home together is not developing into the commitment she anticipated.įeeling as though life is passing her by, needing to make Wade cognizant of her insecurities, Jasmine lets herself be swept away into the luxurious world of John Quintero, owner of a large auto dealership. He cannot utter those three little words she longs to hear. Jasmine Winslow is madly in love with Wade Montgomery. When two people can’t agree on what love means, not all goes as planned. I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author. If you like romance, this book may be the book for you. In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers: This a contemporary romance with a hidden secret. What books could this be compared to and why? I understand she has written several other books. This is the second book I’ve read by this author. Romance, angst and humour form the basis of this book.Īny further books in the series? Any more planned by this author? But why can’t Wade say those 3 little words Jasmine longs to hear? As joint tenants, their future appears rosy. Jasmine and Wade bought a house together.

Joint Tenants by Deborah McClatchey