Jakarta Raven's determination to clear her sisterof unjust causes puts her up against districtattorney Zane Reeves, who she instantly falls for.With Zane's future career at stake Jakarta mustfind a way to clear his reputation, even if itmeans heartbreaking loss. But he's not prepared tolet her go...
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Campaigning for Love
9 Oct 2003
By J.C. Wallington
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In this day and age, it would be very idealist for a politician to think that their campaign would be exempt from any negative press, no matter how old the information may be. In Passion's Destiny by Crystal Wilson-Harris, the budding romance between Zane Reeves and Jakarta Dailey is tested when Zane runs for the office of Governor of the state of Louisiana and Jackarta's past is brought to light.
Zane Reeves was the Prosecuting Attorney for the parish of New Orleans. He was happily living his life and dating Jakarta Dailey when he was approached to run for Governor of the state. For Zane, this was the opportunity to begin his dream of running for political office. Jakarta Dailey was happy to be by Zane's side and serve as his "political conscious" during the campaign. Everything was fine on the campaign trail until a disgruntled campaign worker, searched and found some negative information about Jakarta. Realizing this information could hurt Zane's chance at winning the election, Jakarta flees home to Detroit. However, Zane was not going to let the rumors and misinformation cause him to lose Jakarta. He follows her to Detroit and brings her back to Louisiana and his campaign tour, much to his supporter's dismay. Zane's focus is on winning the race based on the issues and not Jakarta's past.
It is ironic that I picked up this book in the midst of the California Governor's race. Similarly, the issues are not the focus, but any negative press in the candidates or their entourage lives become the focal point of the election. The author does a good job of portraying the behind the scene action of a political campaign and mixing in a little romance. Alone, Zane's character was pretty much one dimensional, Jakarta was much more interesting thus adding much more energy to the story.
Jeanette
APOOO BookClub
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Strange bed-fellows
2 Dec 2004
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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PASSION'S DESTINY, set in the ambiance of New Orleans, is the perfect
backdrop for a tingling story about spirited Jakarta Raven, never one
to back down from scandal, and straight-laced New Orleans District
Attorney and senatorial candidate, Zane Reeves.
Jakarta had been on the run for too many years, and finally comes home
when unjust charges are filed against her sister. She now realizes how
much she misses her family and how important it is to have caring people
around her. However, once her sister is cleared, Jakarta becomes
restless. Her plans to leave again are not welcomed by her family. But
what is more alarming is the fact that her restlessness will send her
to visit the man who prosecuted her sister, District Attorney Reeves.
Zane has had little time for romance, politics is his life, but
something about Jakarta arrests his attention, not to mention his
libido. The sensual attraction between them gets their full attention
until Zane's political aspirations become a major player. But Jakarta
has a past and with his political future hinging on scandal she does
not want her past to complicate his campaign. She finds a way to
distance herself from Zane. But will Zane, who has been awakened from
an emotional hibernation, forfeit a romance with a woman who has made
him see what is missing in his life, even for politics?
Ms. Wilson-Harris loves to take rebellious but empathetic heroines who
live life to the fullest, and align them with down-to-earth traditional
men. This story reminds me of my personal favorite, The Art Of Love,
in that I found myself again cheering for the independent,
effervescent heroine. This is a very entertaining read.
Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
backdrop for a tingling story about spirited Jakarta Raven, never one
to back down from scandal, and straight-laced New Orleans District
Attorney and senatorial candidate, Zane Reeves.
Jakarta had been on the run for too many years, and finally comes home
when unjust charges are filed against her sister. She now realizes how
much she misses her family and how important it is to have caring people
around her. However, once her sister is cleared, Jakarta becomes
restless. Her plans to leave again are not welcomed by her family. But
what is more alarming is the fact that her restlessness will send her
to visit the man who prosecuted her sister, District Attorney Reeves.
Zane has had little time for romance, politics is his life, but
something about Jakarta arrests his attention, not to mention his
libido. The sensual attraction between them gets their full attention
until Zane's political aspirations become a major player. But Jakarta
has a past and with his political future hinging on scandal she does
not want her past to complicate his campaign. She finds a way to
distance herself from Zane. But will Zane, who has been awakened from
an emotional hibernation, forfeit a romance with a woman who has made
him see what is missing in his life, even for politics?
Ms. Wilson-Harris loves to take rebellious but empathetic heroines who
live life to the fullest, and align them with down-to-earth traditional
men. This story reminds me of my personal favorite, The Art Of Love,
in that I found myself again cheering for the independent,
effervescent heroine. This is a very entertaining read.
Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
You've Got To Be Kidding!
18 Nov 2003
By A Customer
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Where do I start. This book was simply awful. For starters it was totally unrealistic as well as the fact that the political scenes and the obvious lack of research with regard to politics was simply appalling!
The main characters both were depicted in my opinion as not being the "sharpest knives in the drawer" and there would NOT be any way possible that these two pathetic characters could represent anyone let alone African Americans.
Maybe the next book in this series will be better but so far........
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