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The Metal Mistress (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance)

by Barbara Cameron

Published 1982ISBN 978-0-4401-5636-9

Jaclyn Taylor closed her eyes against the tears that threatened to fall. Who did Shane Jaeger think he was? The elusive actor-race car driver guarded his own privacy with a will. Why had he insisted on invading hers? It didn't matter that his jaguar-like grace compelled her... or that millions of women would give the world to be in his arms. Jaclyn couldn't have him! Her love for him was as dangerous as the cars he raced... and as certain to cause her pain. He gave his passion to a lightning-speed racing car... a metal mistress. She would give her heart only to a man who was entirely hers-with no mistress to steal his love... or his life

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Themes to notice

Romance

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Balanced tone · Steady pace

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Publication eraModernFirst published or edition dated 1982
Primary categoryRomanceExplore similar books below
ISBN-13
978-0-4401-5636-9
Language
English
Edition record
OL7517854M
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Begin with its place in Romance, then notice where the book resists that label.

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Read for connection, not completion.

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Three questions to carry with you

  1. What must each character learn before the relationship can become believable?
  2. How do work, family, friendship, or identity shape the central relationship?
  3. Does the emotional resolution feel earned by the choices that came before it?

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