The Hamptons

By Linda Dominique Grosvenor

The author of the wildly popular bestseller Pretty Boys is back with a new book that posed the question, "When is a fling not just a fling?" Answer: When it happens in The Hamptons. The Hamptons is an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974171425
• ISBN13: 9780974171425
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Sadorian Publications
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

wonderful breezy summer read

Following her divorce from her philandering spouse, cosmetic dentist Arnez, Joelle Sinclair quits her job as an arts events organizer although her latest work at the Whitney is a testimony to her skills. Joelle leaves Manhattan to move into the home of her sister Stephanie in the Hamptons; because of her excellent references and work history, she obtains a position at the Kenneth Oberlin Gallery. Joelle plans the end of the season gala for the rich, famous, and influential. Meanwhile Manhattan attorney Jabari Mitchell meets and desires Joelle although she insists she is into male abstinence. However, he is persuasive and soon both agree to a summer fling as he is big city and she is determined to be Long Island. As three days of bliss go by Joelle begins to reconsider her rustification plan. She also refuses to make the same mistake she made with Arnez, who had a drug problem before their marriage that she was unaware of until after they wed. Joelle hires a private investigator to make sure that her beau is who he claims he is. Linda Dominique Grosvenor provides readers with a wonderful breezy summer read with a story line that is fast-paced and character driven predominantly by Joelle. Readers will suppose this is a summer romance that might continue into the fall and beyond until the author cleverly reveals a stunner of a twist that works well with a spin that comes from nowhere yet is believable and will shock the audience. Beach readers will appreciate this fine story with perhaps the only drawback is losing oneself in the novel so that sunburn is a threat. Harriet Klausner

Incredible Work From One of the Most Gifted Writers!

Joelle Sinclair has got it going on. She just divorced her ex- husband, Arnez, packed her bags, left New York, and moved to the upscale Hamptons thanks to an ample settlement. Her sister, Stephanie, offers her a place to stay, and now all she has to do is find a job and seek a new love interest. She finds a dream job as a curator in the Oberlin Art Gallery, and discovers Jabari Mitchell, the dashing man of her dreams, but there is something about Jabari Mitchell that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. In fact, readers will be shocked. It seems like The Hamptons by Linda Dominique Grosvenor is a modern upswing rendition of looking for Mr. Goodbar with a touch of Fatal Attraction, and upbeat tone of How Stella Got Her Groove Back all in one. A very fast read at only 148 pages, Linda Dominique Grosvenor delivers with lightning pacing, intriguing and memorable characters, and a precise storyline that makes the book a hip winner for years to come. It will leave today's woman to really think twice about divorcing her husband for little irksome qualities to find a new love of Mr. Right. Be careful what you wish for here. It may be your worst nightmare. As for today's man, he will definitely side with Jabari who takes matters into his own hands to stop a spoiled, ungrateful, and whining woman in her tracks, but don't quote me on that. Fellows will say, "Joelle Sinclair got just what she deserved. " You decide. It's a match-to-match face off that winds up in bandages. Ouch! The Hamptons may seem light and refreshing, but trained readers get the idea that The Hamptons is a classic and masterfully written unassuming thriller with a touch of humor. Linda Dominque, author of Pretty Boys has truly done it again and has established herself as one of the leading female novelists of the millennium. Her style is fresh, hip and on time! Reviewed by Heather Covington Editor of Disilgold Soul Literary Review www.Disilgold.com

A light breezy read the book club loved

After reading The Hamptons I recommended it to my book club. It fit perfectly with the summer weather we're having. This light breezy read was fun and lifted me out of the funk of winter. The club as a whole was rather excited to read this book. Overall they felt that it was not too loaded down with unnecessary dialogue or an unrealistic plot, and the members loved that about this book. The locale was scenic and for us it beat Trading Up (we read that last summer). We cannot wait for the next installment from this author and although we tend to steer clear of anthologies, we're off to read Pretty Boys next month. Kudos!

Worth the Wait!!!

Refreshing! Refreshing! Refreshing! I enjoyed The Hamptons by Mrs. Grosvenor. It was a quick and fast paced novel that I was able to read in one sitting. It put me in touch with the people, places and things in the Hamptons. I had to wait a month for it and I must say that she is an engaging writer so it was worth the wait. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of her work.