Passion Bay

by Jennifer Fulton

Book Overview

Two women from different ends of the earth encounter destiny, and one another, on a South Pacific paradise. When Boston securities broker, Annabel Worth inherits remote Moon Island, she travels there... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562800280
• ISBN13: 9781562800284
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Naiad Pr
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Review of "Passion Bay" by Cheri Rosenberg

"Passion Bay," a finely crafted romance by respected author Jennifer Fulton, takes place in a paradise modeled after the "unspoiled beauty of the South Pacific." Book One in the Moon Island Series, is a lovely romance about two women brought together by fate. Heiress Annabel Worth leaves her job as a securities trader in Boston after she inherits an island from her favorite aunt, Annie. Uncovering the secrets of her past is just one journey Annabel takes on when she relocates to the island; following her heart is another. New Zealander, Cody Stanton has lost her job, her girlfriend, and possibly even her mind. Desperate to get away, Cody rents a house on Moon Island where she and Annabel fall for each other. Both Annabel and Cody harbor secrets that just might destroy any chance they have of maintaining a lasting relationship...but the attraction is far more than purely physical. Before meeting and falling for Cody, Annabel had a tumultuous relationship and painful breakup with her girlfriend, Clare. "They had talked around their differences for three years until what was unsaid became louder than words" [p. 43]. This is one of many instances where Fulton says it all in one sentence. The author succinctly defines the relationship with clarity and depth. Annabel vowed never to let love in again, however, "There was an unconscious sensuality about Cody that Annabel found profoundly alluring. She seemed very straightforward and natural, devoid of the weary cynicism Annabel encountered in most women she met" [p. 42-3]. There's heat between the sheets, but will Annabel be able to maintain just a simple lustful encounter with Cody, or will love win out? Annabel always had a tenuous relationship with her mother, who never embraced and fully accepted her sexuality, preferring to believe that Annabel had come to her senses when she broke up with Clare. Her family and friends reacted much differently, and were more supportive when she left her husband, then when she and Clare parted ways. "Annabel had experienced deeply the distress of her invalidation by society at large. She had felt like two people, one the hard-working, successful banker everyone accepted, the other a secretive misfit" [p. 50]. These two sentences speak volumes about what Annabel is thinking and feeling. Fulton successfully writes two stories in one. Secrets of Annabel's past are revealed as she discovers the truth through letters from her late aunt. Sharing the journey with Annabel is as compelling as the love story between the two complex women. Subplots keep the story moving along at lightening speed. From the very first page, Fulton's distinctive humor is evident. "The trolleybus was late, of course. It would have caused needless shock and distress were it to arrive on time" [p. 1] is one example. Especially funny, Fulton describes Cody's best friend, Janet, appropriately, "Janet was the kind of friend everyone hoped for. She was loyal, fun, and always there. Lovers could com

Unique and sensual

This is a really original story that is also funny and hot. The characters are incredibly real and their romance is touching and passionate. It's hard to find a lesbian romance that is truly romantic and sensual, but which also has SIZZLE. Passion Bay gets it right first time. Being an avid reader of romances, I have found many seem to be written according to a formula and some authors write the same book over and over. So it was a breath of fresh air to read a novel as unique as this one. The writing is intelligent and well crafted and the story doesn't take itself too seriously. This is one romance you won't regret buying!

Excellent escapist reading

If you are a picky romance reader like I am, and don't just give five stars to anything written by a lesbian, try this book. It's good to read a romance that is funny and very well-written and which also has steamy love scenes that are not full of cliches. This story is set in an exotic location so well described by the author that you can almost smell the flowers. Annabel and Cody are truly memorable characters. From the moment they meet there is heat between them that keeps you turning pages. There are hills and valleys on the path to true love. Annabel has to find out why her past has been shrouded in secrecy by her family and get to the bottom of her Aunt's mysterious will. Cody must stop running away from her life and face up to some things before she can let Annabel in. This is not just a romance, it's also an adventure story with some hilarious moments and colorful minor characters. The story finishes with a big climax and an unexpected twist when a hurricane hits Moon Island. I can't wait to read the rest of this series!

Wow! This captured me from the beginning and kept imprisoned

Annabel, and Cody were easy to imagine and seemed to come to life from the pages. The story was well developed and their was real development of the relationship that let you believe they were falling in love. I am glad to know that I will meet these two who are old friends to me now, in Saving Grace. Thanks Jennifer and can we have another!

~A magical love story~

A wonderful story that captures your imagination.While reading,you will invision the beauty of Passion Bay..As well as the people and their personas..Your hearts will rise and fall with each chapter,as you ache for more...I loved it!! Looked forward to the next books that followed,I was impressed but not surprised that they gripped ME,just as much as Passion Bay did!!