As a beautiful American debutante, Raine Montand has charmed all of London. But in secret, she plays another role -- that of Raynard the Fox, whose scorching political cartoons can make or break a career. Raine is devastated when one of her drawings is responsible for making Parliament member Gavin Sutherland a murder suspect. Vowing to make amends, she poses as a widow and seeks a job as Gavin's secretary, in an attempt to discover the truth that will save him. Alone and embittered, deserted by family, friends, and fianceáe, Gavin is forced to resign from Parliament. His only supporter is the lovely but mysterious young lady in his employ, whose assistance could be invalauable in clearing his name. Gavin senses the risk of trusting one about whom he knows so little. But as their investigation continues, both Gavin and Raine realize the greatest risk of all is love -- and the grandest reward.
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NEVER AGAIN is the second in the American Beauties trilogy!
Dear Readers, For the thousands of fans who wrote and asked for Raine (Ann's funny and impoverished cousin from NEVER BEFORE), here she is! Remorseful that she has drawn an editorial cartoon which ruined the career of Gavin Sutherland, Raine tries to make amends to him. Little can she predict that the finest improvements she will make to his life consist of her presence, her dedication to his restoration--and her love for him. I hope you will join me as Raine learns how to forgive herself for her mistake--and Gavin Sutherland learns that he loves this bold, witty American despite her mistake. Then, get ready for the third in the series, NEVER SAY NEVER, debuting in April 1999! I also love to hear from readers. Please e-mail me at jpoweron@aol.com
Dear Readers, For the thousands of fans who wrote and asked for Raine (Ann's funny and impoverished cousin from NEVER BEFORE), here she is! Remorseful that she has drawn an editorial cartoon which ruined the career of Gavin Sutherland, Raine tries to make amends to him. Little can she predict that the finest improvements she will make to his life consist of her presence, her dedication to his restoration--and her love for him. I hope you will join me as Raine learns how to forgive herself for her mistake--and Gavin Sutherland learns that he loves this bold, witty American despite her mistake. Then, get ready for the third in the series, NEVER SAY NEVER, debuting in April 1999! I also love to hear from readers. Please e-mail me at jpoweron@aol.com
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Never Again is one of the best historical romance novel I've ever read. The characters are so thoroughly taped that you can feel their happiness, pain, and remorse.
Feeling that she has inadvertantly destroyed MP Gavin Sutherland's life with her cartoon depiction of his arguement with another MP in Hyde Park when the other man and his lover are murdered, Raine Montand (Raynard the Fox) sets out for a remote seaside community to help Gavin restore his reputation. Disguised as a widow to a British soldier she applies for his secretary opening.
Disowned, alone, and bitter Gavin Sutherland reluctantly hires Raine Jennings without asking too many questions, yet his close physical proximity to Raine wets his appetite about her past. As she assist him in piecing together his mystery novel he can't help but fall in love with her b/c she offers him encouragement and hope.
Jo-Ann Power makes our heart ache with their emotional conflicts. Raine feels she is unworthy of Gavin b/c she has caused his downfall, therefore must leave when his reputation is restored no matter how much she loves him. Gavin on the other hand is chaffing at the heart b/c Raine will not allow him to say "I love you" so he expresses it with his actions instead. What it all comes down to is when Gavin will learn Raine's identity, will he forgive her, and can she forgive herself?
Jo-Ann Power has written a superb novel in Never Again. The story flows well, and the dialogue is wonderful and touching. From Raine's side-stepping of Gavin's questions to his fustration with her secrets, Ms. Power has written a treat.
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To find characters you love, characters who come alive so vividly they remain in your memory forever is a rare joy in fiction but one Jo-Ann Power so expertly gives the reader in Never Again. Subtlely weaving together romance, suspense and history, she draws us into a love story that is both realistic and bigger-than-life. Raine is a woman we all wish to be -- strong, smart and ambitious. When those traits combine to lead her into a hurtful mistake, instead of being just sorry, she fights to make it right. Gavin is a man we all wish we had -- noble, proud, independent. When those traits lead him into seclusion instead of after the one who destroyed his reputation, we ache for him. The tension created when he begins falling in love with the very woman he should hate -- and would if he knew her true identity -- pulls the story taut throughout the development of their extremely sensual, intelligent relationship. I couldn't put it down. I'll Never Say Never <g>, but I can't imagine the third in the trilogy could be better than this, but I certainly intend to find out!
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In 1876, debutante Raine Montand is one of the American beauties that have become the toasts of Victorian London. Secretly, Raine is also the political carton satirist whose popularity can actually destroy careers. Her latest buffoon is Gavin Sutherland, a member of Parliament, whose public dispute with Sean O'Malley over an alleged political betrayal shows up in Raine's drawings.
When Sean is found murdered, Raine's cartoon makes people thinks that Gavin killed the man. To make amends, Raine disguises her identity and accepts a job as Gavin's secretary in order to ferret out the truth. As she investigates what led to the killing of O'Malley, Raine falls in love with her employer, who reciprocates her feelings. However, Raine rues what will happen to their future happiness when he learns who she truly is.
The second novel in Jo-Ann Powers authentically-based "Americana Beauties" series, NEVER AGAIN, is a great Victorian romance. The story line is a crisp suspense-laden tale filled with real historical tidbits and personage. Gavin is a great hero, but it is the powerful Raine that makes this book one of the sub-genre's best of the year. Readers will want to re-read the first novel (NEVER BEFORE) as they impatiently await the third tale (NEVER SAY NEVER) in what is one of the classier historical romantic series in years.
Harriet Klausner
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