Just Like That
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594930252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 283 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Moonlight, Wine, and Romance Bett Norris And then there were 17 of them. Beginning with In Every Port in 1989, Kallmaker has created her own fiefdom, in which she reigns and labors. If you read lesbian romances and enjoy them, you'll not be disappointed with this latest Kallmaker effort. She has earned a Lambda literary award; she has honed her craft, and she is the queen of her genre. The latest issue from this prolific author, Just Like That, contains the trademark qualities expected from Kallmaker by now, and it does not d. "A Wonderful, Fruity Romance! Decant and Enjoy!" according to M. J. Lowe. "Everybody knows that a single woman with good money is in want of a wife (1)." English Lit majors and fans of Jane Austen will recognize this paraphrase from the opening of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Karin Kallmaker's latest romance, JUST LIKE THAT -- set in the wine country of Northern California -- is a very modern, decidedly lavender, adaptation of the Austen novel.Syrah Ardani is A Wonderful, Fruity Romance! Decant and Enjoy! "Everybody knows that a single woman with good money is in want of a wife (1)." English Lit majors and fans of Jane Austen will recognize this paraphrase from the opening of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Karin Kallmaker's latest romance, JUST LIKE THAT -- set in the wine country of Northern California -- is a very modern, decidedly lavender, adaptation of the Austen novel.Syrah Ardani is 30, recently returned from years studying Oenology in France. The only daughter of the widowed Anthony Ardan. 0, recently returned from years studying Oenology in France. The only daughter of the widowed Anthony Ardan. K. Johnson said Kallmaker keeps on ticking. The world of lesbian fiction will lose something special when Karin Kallmaker stops writing books. With her 17th book, 'Just Like That,' this author delivers yet another enjoyable story.Syrah Ardani's father is a skilled winemaker with no head for business. He has mistakenly buried his vineyard in debt that her cannot repay. In walks Toni Blanchard, a woman hired by the investors to ensure they are paid. Toni has just been dumped by her immature, greedy long-term girlfriend, and immedi
She is content with her ordered world until she learns that her father's feckless management has put Ardani Vineyards into receivership.Corporate turnaround specialist Toni Blanchard's arrival is preceded by tales of her slash-and-burn techniques. The beautiful--and hostile--Syrah wants Toni off her land and out of her life.Their clashes smolder with distrust and resentment, but also threaten to light a completely different kind of fire. She's been told that Syrah Ardani is attractive and single, but Toni never mixes business and pleasure.Creditors clamor for a quick sale and payment. Determined to meet this soulless corporate raider head on, Syrah proudly prepares to do battle for her home and family business.Toni has reason to retreat from a high-pressure Manhattan lifestyle, not the least of which is a bitter break up. K
Winner - Best Lesbian Romance - Golden Crown LiteraryFinalist - Best Lesbian Romance - Lambda LiteraryA new look at prejudice and a different view of pride all painted with the dark purple of a fruity Shiraz - Midwest Book ReviewAusten fans will recognize several familiar names in Just Like That. Bennett, Netherfield, Jane and Bingley are among the names and characters borrowed from Pride and Prejudice and some of the structure of the story is similar to Austen's. - MegaScene