A Lover's Pretense

by AlTonya Washington

The pain of lost love has shaped Tykira Lowery, and despite the challenges of starting life anew, her savvy business skills and warm spirit guarantee her entrepreneurial success. Now, coming face to face with Quaysar Ramsey each day was overwhelming her nerves...and her desires. One dance in this resort developer's arms led Tykira to believe there may be a chance to start over with the man she'd lost once before.... Convinced that a threat still exists...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583147772
• ISBN13: 9781583147771
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Harlequin Kimani Romance
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

A Lover's Pretense-A Joyfully Recommended Title!

Renowned rail designer, Tykira Lowery, has not set foot in Seattle since she left home for college years ago - all due to her painful breakup with Quaysar Ramsey. Out of the blue, the Ramsey Group contacts her with a challenging job offer that she can't refuse. Completing this major, multi-dollar task would make her already successful business skyrocket to a whole new level. Not about to allow a grand opportunity to pass her by, Ty decides to return to Seattle with her business team. She vows to maintain tight control over her emotions and uphold a professional relationship with Quay, or better yet, steer clear of him as much as possible. But, Ty quickly finds out it is much easier said than done to stay out of Quay's arms. Quaysar Ramsey has been in love with Ty for a very long time; but, he has always been determined to keep her at a distance. Dangerous threats have been made against all the woman in his past and he is not about to endanger Ty's life. For years, Quay was able to stay away from Ty; however, when she returns to Seattle at the request of his twin brother, Quest, Quay finds it difficult to deny his raging desire to claim Ty as his own. Will the hardship from their devastating breakup continue to be a major obstacle between them? And, more so, if by a miracle Quay and Ty are able to reunite as a couple, will the demon from Quay's past resurface and cause major havoc, possibly ending Ty's life? AlTonya Washington is back again with her sequel novel in the Ramsey family saga. A Lover's Pretense was just as hot and intense as its prelude. All I can say is WOW! I loved A Lover's Pretense! It seems as if each new segment in the Ramsey family series just keeps getting better and more exciting. Ms. Washington has mastered the act of teasing and torturing the reader until you find yourself rapidly flipping page after page, eager to see what will happen next. Even though the main feature in the phenomenal A Lover's Pretense was Ty and Quay's love story; it also revealed the person behind the murder mystery that carried over from the first novel; touched on up on Mick and Quest's life after marriage; taunted about the future love interests of more Ramsey men and developed another secret that stemmed from the original anonymity. Whew! Readers, if you admire a cocky, dominate, suave, compassionate, sexy-as-hell type of man - then Quay is THE man. Ty had a lot on her plate in her dealings with Quay, yet, she handled herself and Quay with class and style. Although Ms. Washington did an excellent job of giving great background information, I would suggest reading A Lover's Dream before tackling A Lover's Pretense because of the continuation of the suspenseful murder mystery and, more importantly, to experience the satisfaction of Mick and Quest's union. A Lover's Pretense is positively a Joyfully Reviewed Recommended Read! Nikita Steele Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I could not put this book down.

Quay and Tykira's story was worth the wait. The murder mystery that started with Lover's Dream was concluded in this book. I was surprised. I received a email from Altonya saying the next installment will be about Fernando Ramsey and Contessa due in 2007. I can't wait. I highly recommend this book.

Love, Love, Love

I'm not a fan of romance novels, but that all changed once I read "A Lover's Dream" and I love the sequel even more. I enjoyed Quay's story and I'm glad we got some closure about what happened in the first novel. I can't wait to read about the other Ramsey men in upcoming sequels.

I am in the process of reading all of her books....I can't put them down!

The books are addictive. The characters are captivating, the passion intense and believable, and the plots unforgetable. I have fallen in love with Washingotn and her ability to create love and intimacy through words. I praise her talents and beg her to write more! The passages leave you breathless and yearning. Looking for stimulation through words? READ THIS BOOK!

And the saga continues....

Brava! This is the sequel to A Lover's Dream. Ty and Quest were a great match for each other. H-O-T! Every time she slapped him I busted out laughing. We also get to check in with Quest and Mick from the first book. I enjoyed how Quay was really honest with his feelings and grew up. Also I kind of like his cocky demeanor. But Ty held her own against Quest! Did I mention that the story is HOT! The story flows quite nicely and then BAM!!! AlTonya gets you every tine. LOL! I was like on no she didn't! LOL! There are many secerts to be hold with this family and we are just getting strated! I love it! I cannot wait until the next book when some more secrets will come to light. AlTonya Wahsingon is an amazing writer. Be sure to check out all her other books as well. You won't be disappointed.