Sullivan's Woman

By Nora Roberts

Book Overview

Sullivan's Woman by Nora Roberts released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373218966
• ISBN13: 9780373218967
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Silhouette Books
• Length: 219 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.4" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

For an older Romance, not bad.

I must say I enjoyed this book, which is odd, since I usually don't go for Nora Roberts earlier books. It's a short read, just over 200 pages, and was published in 1984, which might lead some to think that the writing would be dated as well. In this case it was not. There were no references that would make on think that this book was 20 years old. The story between Colin, the successful Irish painter, and Cassidy, the strugging writer, is a refreshing twist, where they actually did'nt jump into bed with each other. Roberts allowed the storyline and chemistry to develop at a natural pace, instead of Roberts sometimes trademark instant falling in love. I enjoyed this book, as it was light, and sweet. Recommended!

Good Book!

Another book by Nora Roberts which once again clearly shows why this author is called the Queen of Romance.Set in San Francisco, the book centers around a young woman Cassidy St.John who is young and vibrant but having soem trouble establishing a career. Enter Colin Sullivan, a well known painter who finds Cassidy on the strees after she has been fired from yet another job and he is out for a walk. realizing how beautiful she is Colin asks Cassidy to model for him assuring her he will pay her a sum of money for the sittings. While she is initially overwhelmed by his good looks and wealth her personality begins to win him over. As the sittings take place and these two people get to know one another better, it is clear to any reader that this is more than an artistic endeavor. Slowly Cassidy and Colin are falling in love and I imagine any reader would find as I did there was a smile on their face by the end of the book.As with all romance novels there is the requisite happily ever after and readers know this. But in the hands of a wonderful romance author like Nora Roberts, it is truly the journey which thrills her readers and the destination is the icing on the cake.

The innocence of first love...

Sullivan's Woman is a 1984 book by Nora Roberts. I think to enjoy Sullivan's Woman, one has to keep in mind that it was written in 1984, and that Silhouette and the world viewed romance novels different then. The man was always mysterious, domineering, and a total hunk who mainly only shows his love for the woman by the end of the book. Bearing this in mind, Sullivan's Woman isn't that bad. The two main characters are Cassidy St. John, a struggling writer who takes odd jobs to pay the rent, and world renowned artist Colin Sullivan. He meets her at Fisherman's Wharf on a foggy night and insists that he has to paint her. So begins their relationship. Roberts does a good job of portraying the artist in Colin, how he forgets everything but the painting and how he has total concentration on the subject. Many would think that he only fell in love with Cass because she was his model, sort of a working relationship, but by the end of the book one does see that Colin really does love Cassidy.A spiteful ex girlfriend helps to keep Cassidy insecure about her love for Colin through most of the book, but that does not mean she doesn't have a backbone, for which she does. She shows plenty of spirit and energy, most unlike a lot of the 80s heroines. She is insecure in her love, but I think this is an accurate portrayal of any relationship. Who isn't insecure about their love for their partner in the beginning? Roberts portrays the growing relationship well. I did become annoyed and frustrated with Colin's elusiveness in saying how he really felt, but like I said, this was part of the way romance was written in the 80s. Though this is an early work of Nora Roberts, I still enjoyed it and saw it as a precursor for many of her better books to follow. It is a fast and pleasant read and a must have to add to any Nora Roberts collection.