Tempest in Eden

By Sandra Brown

Book Overview

Opposites attract when a nude art model sets out to seduce a conservative minister who disapproves of her profession but can't seem to resist her.Renowned artist's model Shay Morrison thinks nothing of exposing her body to inspire great works of art. But hidden inside her, where no one can see, is the pain of a failed marriage. Then, while visiting a weekend cabin, she accidentally walks in on Ian Douglas as he steps out of the shower. Every gorgeous bit of him is immediately apparent -- as is his disapproval of Shay. What isn't so obvious is his profession: Ian is a minister in a straitlaced community. Challenged and hurt, Shay decides to seduce him. But waiting for her are the traps of her own weaknesses and the potent force of attraction . . . as a woman with a troubled past tries to understand a man different from anyone she has known before, and new feelings rise from her heart

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446364312
• ISBN13: 9780446364317
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Food for the Romantic Gods

Eureka! This true Romantic has found the mother load..It's food for the Romantic Gods! QUESTION: what's more precious than all the Gold in Fort Knoxs' ...?! ANSWER: a True to life love story, that you can sink your teeth into & enjoy each delectable,delicious tasty morsel bite...yummieee! Tempest in Eden by Sandra Brown is a gold mine of love you'll forever cherish. Wow talk about SIN-suality at it's best, I like the Hero (Ian)truly his character spoke volumes oppose to the person he is and was. Especially,when you think of the old adage NEVER JUDGE A BOOK By it's Cover! Can you say HOTTIE...a lover likes to no other...pleazze to me it was even a bigger turn on that he was a man of the cloth so to speak(teehee!)Nor did it take away from the story that the setting was of a another time or age...heyyy that made it all the Better for this Romantic! What a guy!!! I must admit the beginning of the story did throw me for a loop but this READ is a keepsake. I love how Ms. Brown handle the two lovers head on, in this love story...I'm sooo glad she didn't choke-up or shy away from telling it like it is! Superbly & wonderful was this classy story told. Most of all Ms. Brown was True to the feelings of how a man & woman should feel regardless of religion or back ground., with matters of true love are in the mix. I got such a FEEL GOOD feeling ,when Shay...(I love that name!) found herself and grew. You go girl...NOW...that's what I'm talking about...yesss! I read this Love story twice,and I promise you it wont be my last !!! THANKS Ms. Brown for the sweet & tasty lovely treat for it fed my fires,passions & desires most complete! susieQ

Don't go by some reviews- it's worth reading!

Looking at the reviews- either you will really like this one or you will think it stinks! Well, I fall in with the "really like this one!" The opening scene is great. Shay's mother has remarried and this is the first opportunity to meet and spend time together as a family at the camp. Everyone- mother, Shay, step-father and step-brother is to be there. Shay arrives finding mother and step-dad gone and step-brother in shower. Shay walks into her bedroom in time to see Ian step out of the shower (while singing and dancing to Beach Boy's song Good Vibrations) in the adjoining bathroom- he forgot to shut the door! Their eyes meet! She is laughing at his act and he's fuming with embarrassment. This is the beginning of a rough weekend. Shay is to find out that Ian is a minister, while she is a nude model for artists out of New York. A great story of how they handle their attraction to each other-the rough roads as well as the smooth ones, differences in careers, their past history-one divorced while the other is a widow. I appreciate Ian taking his religious commitment serious. Both characters are with strong personalities. Read it for yourself and see what you think.

Great book

I thought this should be an interesting book when i 1st read the summary and i was very wrong, this is a very good book! Shay and Ian are as far from similar as they come, but they compliment each other beautifully. I know many people think that the ending was not good but i think it was from my view they both came to an understanding and an agreement. She didnt compromise her careear and he accepted that very good. It was very touching and the love scenes, (even if he's a minister) were very steamy! The guy is good ;-D Anyways i highly recomend it and many of her books (except Eloquent Silence, but that's another story hehe).

SANDRA BROWN IS A REAL TRENDSETTER!!

I can't get over the fact that this book was originally published in 1983 under the pseudonym Rachel Ryan. Sandra Brown was ahead of her time! This story was so different and wonderful. The characters were very human and extremely likeable. I loved the fact that they both worked thru the preconceived notions they had of one another. This story deals with people of substance. I loved that Ms. Brown made Ian take his job as a minister seriously, yet he still followed his heart as well. I thought it was terrific that Ian was able to love Shay for who she was , without compromising us own beliefs. I loved that the author showed respect for different faiths as well. Sandra Brown is an expert at tackling strong topics. She can pull anything off gracefully. This book is funny, intense and very romantic! Buy this book!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

TEMPEST IN EDEN is the love story of Shay Morrison, a nude model and Ian Douglas, a minister. They meet one weekend at the request of their newlywed parents(Shay's mother and Ian's father). What a weekend! The sexual tension was sky high and the verbal drawls were hilarious. No matter how different their careers and views are, nothing could stop their attraction from excalating into a full blown love of a lifetime. I deeply respected Ian's religious beliefs because even though he desperately wanted Shay, he did not succumb to temptation. I admired Shay for being so comfortable with her sexuality and proud of her career. It was wonderful to see these two unique people become two halves of a whole. Their characters grew throughout the book and learned to fully accept each other and compromise when it was needed. This is a wonderful read worth your time and money. You'll love it. Trust me!