No Red Roses

Informationen zum Autor Iris Johansen Klappentext In a classic story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen! two strangers navigate the territory of their hearts-and the irresistible pull of desire. After taking a break from pop stardom to turn his musical hand to composing-earning both a Tony and an Oscar for his efforts-Rex Brody is making a triumphant return to performing with a sold-out! coast-to-coast tour. But he has one crucial stop to make first: his aunt's home in New Hampshire. A local psychic is bilking his beloved aunt! and Rex is seeing red. But when he meets the woman's gorgeous niece! his anger quickly yields to desire. Rex Brody always gets what he wants . . . and what he wants is to take this beautiful brunette on the road with him. Tamara Ledford lives a quiet life in a rural community! and she's quite happy with it. As a skilled herbalist and canny businesswoman! she's making a name for herself-even if her reputation in other areas dates back to her high school years. Though she tries to be as discreet and reserved as possible! there's a sultry woman burning at her core. But when the arrogant and extremely intriguing Rex Brody makes a play for her! Tamara fights her instincts. Their chemistry seems highly combustible! but can a small-town girl really find happiness with big-time star? One With a sigh of relief, Tamara Ledford pulled into the driveway of the roomy old Victorian house where she’d lived all her twenty-three years. The gracious, turreted white frame house exuded an aura of mellow serenity that seemed to wrap her in a comforting embrace, and she badly needed that comfort at the moment. She jumped out of her old Toyota, slammed the door, and walked swiftly along the flower-bordered path and up the four stairs to the frosted glass-paneled front door. She paused for a moment and drew a deep breath, trying to cool the anger and tension that had robbed her of her usual composure. There was no sense in disturbing Aunt Elizabeth over something as trivial as Celia Bettencourt’s bitchiness. And, if she didn’t calm down, her aunt would definitely notice how upset she was. Even if Aunt Elizabeth’s “gift” wasn’t fully operational at any given moment, like this one, she was always uncannily perceptive. When Tamara opened the front door, she was immediately enveloped in a deliciously spicy aroma. Gingerbread, she identified with a sudden lift of her spirits, as she quickly made her way down the linoleum-covered hallway to the large old-fashioned kitchen at the back of the house. Aunt Elizabeth was at the kitchen table spreading white sugar icing on the luscious sweet bread, and she looked up with a quick smile at Tamara’s appearance. “Hello, dear. Aren’t you home a little early?” she asked absently, as she turned the plate and dipped her spatula once more into the bowl of icing. “A little. I came home early to dress for Mr. Bettencourt’s party,” Tamara replied, strolling over to the table and dropping into a gingham-cushioned ladderback chair. “Oh yes, I’d forgotten that was tonight,” -Elizabeth Ledford said vaguely. She looked up, her blue eyes suddenly sparkling. “What are you planning on wearing?” “I haven’t decided,” Tamara said evasively, then knowing the suggestion that was coming, she went on hurriedly. “I see you have on your Madame Zara outfit.” Her violet eyes twinkled. “Who have you been peering into your crystal ball for now?” Her aunt looked down with serene satisfaction at her midnight blue caftan that was extravagantly embroidered with silver stars and crescent moons. She always claimed the rather bizarre outfit inspired her clients with confidence, despite her great-niece’s constant teasing raillery. “Mildred Harris’s Pekingese ran away last night. She was most upset.” Tamara dipped a finger into the mixing bowl and scooped a bit of icing off the side. She grimaced, a...

Product details

• Authors: Iris Johansen
• Publisher: Bantam Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 29.10.2013
• EAN: 9780345539595
• ISBN: 978-0-345-53959-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 108 mm x 178 mm x 23 mm
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature