Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract by Shirley Hailstock was a good read about childhood influences and how they affect our growth into adulthood. The two main characters Nefertiti Kincaid and Averal Ballentine were completely opposite, based on family connection. But when they connect, how they help each other grow is a joy to watch. Never, as she is called by family and friends has elevated herself in corporate America which has allowed her to raise her two nephews following the death of their parents 10 years ago. But a corporate merger is threatening her career, and she is concerned about how she will fare. Adding fuel to her dilemna is the fact that she has to work closely with Mr. Ballantine, the corporate management expert hired to ease the transition between the two companies. Resentment is high, and fear of the potential impact Averal may have on her career has Never denying the physical attraction between them. Averal, a successful author and management expert, needs healing from wounds of a painful childhood that has distanced him from his family. He needs to overcome the resentment of having had to face his mountains alone. Can Never help him climb his mountains of resentment? And can he ease her troubled thoughts about job security? As they discard old fears, readers will be rooting for them to follow their hearts and climb those mountains. Ms. Hailstock has written a soothing sensual romance read with emphasis on family values and forgiveness. Interesting information on the Sickle Cell disease is handled to the story's advantage. This was a wonderful read.

The cover of this book was no indication of the content and probably kept me from re-reading it. However, the second time around I "remedied" that situation and again "thoroughly enjoyed" this sensual romance. Ms. Hailstock's depiction of characters, family values and a love that triumphs keeps you interested and "coming back for more". I think Ms. Hailstock's writing style incorporates just the right amount of love/sex scenes to create a sultry, yet truly interesting and well-developed story.I'd love to see a sequel to this and find out what happens to James, Averal's brother, and Leslie. For that matter, what about Averal's other brothers? The Ballantine's would be an interesting family to follow.

I absolutely loved this story. This was my first story by Hailstock and to this date she has not disappointed me with her work! Nefertiti and Avery ( don't you just love those names) had me laughing, love them two together! Please go out and get yourself a copy, you will not be disappointed. Great Read!

Opposites Attract, was a good read about how childhood influences affect our growth into adulthood. The main characters were completely opposite in family connection. But when they do connect, how they help each other to grow is so enjoyable. Interesting information on the Sickle Cell disease is handled to the story's advantage. They were able to discard old fears and really share themselves. You were rooting for them to 'GET THERE'. Very good read.

This was my first Arabesque read and I loved it. THe plot wasn't too shabby despite the fact that the ending was a little fairy tale-ish. The love affair was realistic as well as exciting and refreshed. The love scences were descriptive and done very tastefully. This is a great book for those who like romance.