ENVY

In a husky, dramatic, and sexy voice, the motivations of the characters in this steamy novel of romantic suspense are revealed. The plot involves a book editor, a mysterious manuscript, and a convoluted literary scam. Victor Slezak's voice easily changes from that of the author, craggy Parker Evans, to the smooth and aloof publisher, Noah Reed, who both have an old score to settle. His treatment of the vixen and the heroine is equally well done. The characters come to life and are captured in both attitude and demeanor. At the end of the story, the past and the present converge to deliver a satisfying con-clusion. A definite must for Sandra Brown fans. D.L.M. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 02]