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the boxer & the poet something of a romance
nationally renowned author james thayers brilliant crossover into the literary love story arena locked in a desk for decades a lost poem destined to bring together the unlikeliest of partners ... hed been wrecked but good this time . at thirty four down and out boxer dennis jones is loveless motherless penniless and directionless . when he opens his eyes after a particularly brutal fight he sees a raven haired blue eyed demon in the guise of an angel . what she wants to do to his life is laughable insane . yet what does he have to lose new orleans garden district socialite and poetry professor isobel autrey needs a fighter . one who will do what she wants with no questions asked . someone who can cut through the obstacles between her and edgar allan poes last undiscovered great work . weaving through ancient secret society rites boxing rings the new orleans underbelly and right back to high society dennis and isobel embark on a quest to revamp his life find the poem and possibly discover each other . if they make it itll be close . reviews thayer steps out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary with the boxer & the poet a unique captivating plot with powerful characters you can feel . masterful magical and compelling . i couldnt turn the pages fast enough . debby schoeningh editor the record courier ... a fantastic and fast paced adventure filled with so many interesting and fascinating characters . this book keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end wondering what will happen next . the chemistry between the weary battle scarred boxer dennis and the beautiful socialite isobel is mesmerizing . if youve enjoyed james thayers books in the past then this one his first but hopefully not his last attempt at a romance will delight you . kaseys view thayers writing is smooth and clear ... it wastes no words and it has a rhythm that only confident stylists achieve . the new york times book review of previous work
paperback lightning source inc 2008 isbn13 9780979325298 isbn10 0979325293
book type fi isbn 13 9780979325298 number of pages 273 publisher lightning source inc