"Beloved secondary characters from previous books get there own stories."

Three popular, bestselling authors revisit beloved secondary characters from previous novels and give them their own romantic tale.

Lisa Kleypas' AGAINST THE ODDS catches up with Dr. Jake Linley (Someone to Watch Over Me) as he observes mathematical genius Lydia Craven pick her future husband with her head and not her heart. Jake has only days to change this beauty's mind.

In Kinley MacGregor''s MIDSUMMER'S KNIGHT, Simon of Ravenswood (Master of Desire) continues to guard his best friend's back. However, confusion reigns as he responds to a lovely lady's correspondence, not realizing she believes it's come from his friend.

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS by Julia Quinn finds Ned Blydon (Splendid) discovering his dreams too late. Realizing he's engaged to the wrong sister, and with the clock ticking, Ned scrambles to find a solution.

Ms. Kleypas and Ms. MacGregor deliver strong stories that immediately engage the reader, whereas Ms. Quinn's tale is lighter, but still an enjoyable romp. The stories brought back memories of the authors' original books causing me to reread those favorites.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted August 19, 2003

Summary

Dear Avon Books, Where are my heroes? Whenever I'm reading a book by one of my favorite authors I find I'm falling for the wrong guy -- not the hero, but the other man -- and what I really want is for him to have his own story. Like Jake Linley, from Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas...that doctor could sit by my bedside if I ever got sick. And Ned Blydon in Splendid by Julia Quinn...he makes me want to learn to waltz! I never thought living in a drafty castle would be much fun until Simon of Ravenswood in Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor came along. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that these are my men -- when do they get their stories? Sincerely, A Romance Fan Some books are so special that there is more than one hero to love, but only a single story is told. So if you find yourself asking, "Where is my hero?" you'll discover the answer right here in this delicious collection by New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestseller Julia Quinn and USA Today bestseller Kinley MacGregor.