Total Eclipse of the Heart

by Zane

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling Queen of erotica delivers a novel about two couples whose lives intersect in surprising ways after one of the men saves both women from a car crash at the hands of an intoxicated driver.Waitress Brooke Alexander is in love with one of Washington, D.C.'s most prominent attorneys, who seems to be a dream come true. In reality, he's only dreamy when he wants to be. On his good days, Patrick is a kind and sensual man. But on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743499301
• ISBN13: 9780743499309
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Wow.

Zane has done it again. The most unlikely people end up having the most beauitful love story. This is a very good book with lots of twist and turns

Another great book

Very touching story line loved this book too I read it within a few hours couldn't put this book down ..

Great Job Again Zane!

I could not put this book down! I read it in a few hours. Like Zane's other books, as usual her characters came through as though they were true to life. Also, there was also lessons to the learned from the book as Zane does best in all of her books. I give this book an A++!

I WOULD READ THIS OVER AND OVER

I thought nothing could Top a love story like "AfterBurn"!!!! And this has, I love reading Zane and just when i thought she couldn't blow me away...she HAS! This love story, keeps you reading. I finished it in two days and already want to read it again. I highly recommend this book a must in your Zane collection. ENJOY

'Total' definition: complete in extent or degree and in every particular.

... and that pretty much sums up this new novel by Zane. There are some books that you read, and then there are some books that read you. The last time I felt emotional about a Zane book was `Nervous'. Now I know some of y'all might be saying, "why your stupid tail getting all emotional over an erotic book"? Well, after I punched you in the face I would say "read this book first and THEN ask me that question". I swear Zane needs to teach a class on what it takes to write a book because she gets it right (again) with this one. Yeah, it has all of the insanely hot sex that Zane is known for; matter of fact the way this book starts is enough to have you running and jumping into a bathtub full of ice. As with all of her novels, Zane has created characters that you will love AND hate. Patrick. Patrick, Patrick, Patrick. And Carleigh... her idiot antics made my gall bladder hurt. Zane creates the perfect blend of drama, sex, humor, and strikingly real life situations... almost too real if you want the plain truth about it. Not quite sure how Zane blends the serious drama and the melting sexuality so perfectly... but she does. I loved how she used the different type of eclipses to introduce the sections of her book. This story brings up some serious questions about relationships and what we do or do not settle for. Is the person you're with your real soul mate? Are you in a relationship because you're scared of quitting and starting a new one, even if the one you are in is abusive? Is it possible to find your soul mate AFTER you've been married? Entertaining, powerful, randy, and insightful, `Total Eclipse' is a perfect way for you to closeout your 2009 reading season.

Zane's Best!!

I had stepped away from Zane for a minute and grabbed this book on impulse. I waited two days to read it, waiting to see a review. BIG MISTAKE! this book was amazing. I read it in 5 hours. There is a huge suprise waiting at the end of the book, the very end. I immediately had to re-read the book just to see if there were any hints to the surprise. I LOVE books like that. Zane did an awesome job at telling a love story that was timeless and classic with a twist to it. This was realistic and very heart warming. Zane definitly brought me back with this book. This is one of my favorites!

Unconditional Love

Brooke Alexander is in a constant battle with her self-worth. She dislikes her job as a waitress and she's displeased over her weight. But her self-esteem issues are not as significant as the love she holds in her heart for Patrick Sterling. Patrick, a notable attorney has the qualities women desire in a man, but he belittles Brooke at every open opportunity. Damon Johnson loves his wife Carleigh even though she parades him around her friends as a trophy husband. She doesn't respect his career aspirations, their home, nor does she want to have children. In the back of his mind, he wonders if Carleigh is really the woman for him. A horrific accident causes Brooke and Damon's paths to cross and as they heal, secrets are revealed forcing them to look deeper into their relationships with Patrick and Carleigh. Brooke and Damon met at a time when their lives are in turmoil, but Damon's compassionate and honest persona is the boost Brooke needs to better herself and Brooke's attentiveness and acceptance allows Damon to be the man he wants to be. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART is a classy, sensual, romantic story. Zane pens this novel with energy and excitement as she does with all her novels, but with a slightly different approach. She sketches a realistic picture showing how people place high standards on outside appearances; and the belief a person's worth is measured by their looks. Also, Zane delves into how person/s already in a committed relationship hanging out with a "platonic friend" can lead to indiscretions. There are many hidden messages inside TOTAL ECLISPE OF THE HEART which will hold its reader captive from the beginning to the end. Reviewed by Sharon Lewis of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers