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Rivals in Paradise (Kimani Romance) Mass Market Paperback – October 26, 2010

by Gwyneth Bolton (Author)

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Cicely Stevens needs the vacation of a lifetime. After being cheated on by her boyfriend and passed over for a promotion, she's off to the Caribbean for a weekend of hot island fun. And there's no sexier bad boy than her old college rival Chase Yearwood, who's on the same plane en route to his lush estateand whose kiss Cicely never forgot. When he takes her in his arms again, he's more irresistible than ever. But will she lose her heart before this fling is flung?

They call him the "Wolf" because of his legendary skills in the boardroomand the bedroom. Now is Chase's chance to even the score with the woman who once beat him at his own game. But can rivals in business become passionate partners in love? Under a romantic tropical moon, he'll seduce her with a passion that will have her begging for more!

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Gwyneth Bolton is a native of New Jersey who currently resides in Central New York with her husband. The oldest of five girls, she has earned her BA, MA and Ph.D. She is currently an Associate Professor at a local university and teaches courses in women's studies, writing and rhetoric. She has been nominated for numerous awards and has won 10 Emma Awards and the Romance in Color Reviewer's Choice Award for New Author of the Year. For more information please visit www.gwynethbolton.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Kimani Romance; Original edition (October 26, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0373861869
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0373861866
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.22 x 0.59 x 6.61 inches

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Gwyneth Bolton was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. She currently lives in Syracuse, New York with her husband Cedric. When she was 12-years-old, she became an avid reader of romance by sneaking her mother's stash of Harlequin and Silhouette novels. In the 90s, she was introduced to African American and multicultural romance novels and her life hasn't been the same since. While she had always been a reader of romance, she didn't feel inspired to write them until the genre opened up to include other voices. And even then, it took finishing graduate school, several non-fiction publications, and a six-week course at the Loft Literary Center titled Writing the Romance Novel; before she gathered the courage to start writing her first romance novel. Gwyneth has a BA and an MA in English/Creative Writing and a Ph.D. in English/Composition and Rhetoric. She teaches classes in writing and women's studies at the college level. She has won several awards for her romance novels, including four Emma Awards and the Romance In Color Reviewer's Choice award for new author of the year. When she is not teaching or working on her own African American romance novels, she is curled up with a cup of herbal tea, a warm quilt, and a good book.For more information, visit her website: http://www.gwynethbolton.com

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LWilson

This was a great book

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2012

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I really enjoyed reading this book, I was a bit skeptical about buying this book because of some of the 3 stars review.. I am so happy that I didn't let those reviews stop me from reading this book. This was one of the best books I've read from Mrs. Bolton... I loved everything about this book. I give it a 5 star.

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Rivals in paradise was a very good read. I didn't like how the H was ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2014

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Rivals in paradise was a very good read.I didn't like how the H was so hung up on loosing an election in college. It didn't stop him from accomplishing his goals in life and the female was so determine to keep the rivalery going. All it took was a chance to get to know each other and find out they had more incommom than they thought. I really loved how he stood up for his woman at the right time

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2013

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Rivals in paradise is a fun and intriguing novel! I really enjoyed the storyline! The two were able to open their hearts to the best love even after believing they hated one another. Love always wins!!!

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Dereese

Gwyneth Bolton is one of my favorite authors

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2012

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She is so good at writing series books. The connections all seem to fall in place. If you read If You Only Knew, You have to read this book.

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nicole abrams

Tropical romance for two

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013

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Rivals in paradise brings a college romance to the future. I loved the two rivals and their journey to forever. Keep great works like this coming

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018

The story had a good flow. I enjoyed the story and would read more by author.

I didn't like that author would change mid chapter to a different character perspective. Those transitions could be better.

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C. Dionne

5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2011

If anybody deserves a carefree vacation it's Miss Cicely Stevens. She's been passed over for a promotion despite her qualifications and caught her boyfriend cheating on her in her own bed - all in the same day! The last thing she wants is to spend time with her family over the Thanksgiving weekend. She wants some time to herself to `lick her wounds' and maybe even indulge in a holiday fling. A Caribbean holiday is exactly the thing Cicely needs to boost her foundering spirit.

Chase `The Wolf' Yearwood plays to win, both professionally and personally, and never loses. Ok, so there was that one time back in college but that's a long time ago and hardly even matters now, right? He's at the top of his game and has been handed a sweet job opportunity. Before he assumes his new position as head of the corporate development division at Mainstay Media he's decided to return to his homeland of Dahinda for a visit. What he doesn't expect is for his college rival, Cicely, to be seated next to him during the flight.

Cicely isn't interested in renewing any sort of relationship with Chase and isn't at all happy to discover that she has to put up with him during the flight. They end up rehashing their college battle for the position of student government association presidency and come to the realization that there's more to what happened than either of them realized. Their hostility toward each other hasn't faded but it's tempered by a sexual tension that they've fought hard to deny. Eventually, they agree to put aside their differences and Cicely's even magnanimous enough to take Chase up on his offer to show her around Dahinda. Of course, that's before he knows her grand plan to indulge in a fling. If Cicely is determined to have a holiday affair then he's not going to stop her, he's just going to be real sure that he's the man she chooses. They may have been college rivals but that's all over now, right?

Gwyneth Bolton's newest book RIVALS IN PARADISE pulls readers right into the storyline through Cicely's actions. I could really empathize with her over the loss of a deserved promotion and held my breath waiting for her reaction to catching her boyfriend cheating. I've got to say, she handled the situation like a pro. There was no hiding from the truth or denial - and she left absolutely no doubt that their relationship is over. Chase is cocky and at the same time loveable - which turns out to be an irresistible combination. The sexual tension between Cicely and Chase was present from the moment they started arguing and it was just a matter of time before they caved.

Ms. Bolton infuses this story with all the humor, emotion-filled drama, passion and witty dialogue readers have come to treasure in her writing. I loved the interplay between Cicely and Chase but there were secondary characters who captured my attention as well. My favorite is Chase's mother who is an absolute delight with her friendly nature - not to mention a crack shot with a dishtowel. There are other characters you'll adore and even one you'll love to hate! RIVALS IN PARADISE is a fun read but it also touches you emotionally as you begin to understand Cicely's reasons for dating men who are obviously wrong for her - and how right Chase could be if she'd just give him a chance.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

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Pure Fire

NO FIRE!

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012

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In my opinion, this book was not up to par with the likes of "At first kiss". I felt like that it was quite predictable and it did not hold my attention.

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