Deep in the Heart

by Sharon Sala

Book Overview

Samantha Carlyle knows someone is watching her someone who wants her dead. So she runs to the safety of her tiny Texas hometown, and to the sweet, haunting memories of John Thomas Knight. A dedicated... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061083267
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: HarperTorch
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great story

As always SS knows how to keep you thrilled with the plot as well as shedding tears with the love story. What else could you ask from a writer?

My Favorite Book

I won't go over the book again, since the other reveiwershave covered it quite well. There are some stretches ofthe imagination required to completely "get" this book.For instance, it's hard to believe Sam never kept in touchwith ANYONE in her hometown and so didn't have any ideawhat had become of her first love. One also wonders whySam doesn't have a cell phone. But that aside, I lovedthese characters so much they make up for a few weaknessesin the plot. John Thomas is strong and dependable, and hisobvious love for Sam, even as he tries to fight it, is touching.Sam is funny and bright and not afraid to lean on him.The supporting characters are interesting as well, althoughthe story primarily centers on Johnny and Sam. The suspenseis pretty good and the stalker almost impossible to guess.I would love to see these two characters show up in anotherof Ms. Sala's books just for an update on their story. A really good read.

Sharon Has Done It Again!

What can I say Ms Sala has done it again. She has managed to pen an emotionally charged read.Samantha Carlyle and John Thomas (Johnny) have a past. Together they grew up, they were best friends, and before Johnny went away to boot camp they became lovers for one night but circumstances beyond their control seperated them. Both promised to always be there for each other. Samantha calles on her best childhood friend to come and save her. Someone is stalking her in Hollywood and no one not even the police believe there is someone out there wanting to kill her. John Thomas receives the letter calling for his help and he does not hesitate to get on a plane for L.A. in order to help the only girl that he has ever loved. John Thomas takes Samantha back home to Texas. He is a sheriff of a small town and feels that he can keep Sam safe if she is away from L.A. Once in Texas they start remembering the past that they both shared. They are both fighting feeling that are powerful and deep. At the same time it looks like the stalker has followed them to Texas. Samantha is now on edge and fearing for her life. This was a wonderful read. I love Ms. Sala's characters since they are very believable and you find yourself falling in love with them as you read their story. I found myself surprised by whom the stalker was and was unable to guess it until the very end. Be prepared to feel all the emotions that this book touches on.

3 & 1/2 stars.

Samantha Carlyle has made it big in Hollywood, & she is also being stalked by a very clever enemy. The police & all her friends believe it's just a selfish publicity stunt because all the phonecalls, letters, etc. can be traced back to her in some way. At the end of her rope, Sam asks her childhood hero & former lover John Knight to believe in her. After narrowly escaping from an attempt on her life, Sheriff Knight decides to take her to a more secure environment--specifically, to HIS house in their old hometown. Because their bittersweet past ended in so much pain, they both try not to 'fall' for each other again. However, 'Fate' seems to have its own agenda... Overall the story is pretty good, well-written & full of feeling. The main characters seem very real & had great chemistry. Unfortunately, I found myself greatly disappointed in who the villain turned out to be (even though I didn't guess it until the end). This one started out great but then the 'action' tapered off...Ms. Sala's other works are much better.