Published: Oct. 03, 2010
Words: 107021 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

Follow New York Senator Clay Wainwright and anti-gang specialist, the Street Angel, Bailey O’Neil as they battle over how to control street gangs and unexpectedly fall in love. Originally published by Berkley Press. “Shay’s writing trademark is taking seemingly impossible relationships and developing them into classic tales of true love, which is what she does here.” Fresh Fiction

Extended description

From Booklist
*Starred Review* Bailey O'Neil and Clay Wainwright are sworn enemies. As a district attorney in New York City, Clay sent Bailey, who is dedicated to helping teens get out of gangs, to jail for harboring a criminal. Now Clay is a conservative New York senator, and he has blocked funding for Bailey's organization. When Clay and Bailey find themselves on the same gang-violence task force, they call a truce, then discover that in spite of their differences, there is some chemistry between them. But Bailey's family and friends hate Clay. And Clay's conservative law-enforcement friends despise Bailey's methods, and his mother has someone far more suitable in mind for a daughter-in-law. Once again, Shay shines in this starkly realistic story of gang members and people involved in prevention and intervention programs. Shay pulls no punches when describing brutal events, and secondary characters, including Clay's environmentalist son, Bailey's overprotective brothers, and Taz, a m... (Read more) From Booklist
*Starred Review* Bailey O'Neil and Clay Wainwright are sworn enemies. As a district attorney in New York City, Clay sent Bailey, who is dedicated to helping teens get out of gangs, to jail for harboring a criminal. Now Clay is a conservative New York senator, and he has blocked funding for Bailey's organization. When Clay and Bailey find themselves on the same gang-violence task force, they call a truce, then discover that in spite of their differences, there is some chemistry between them. But Bailey's family and friends hate Clay. And Clay's conservative law-enforcement friends despise Bailey's methods, and his mother has someone far more suitable in mind for a daughter-in-law. Once again, Shay shines in this starkly realistic story of gang members and people involved in prevention and intervention programs. Shay pulls no punches when describing brutal events, and secondary characters, including Clay's environmentalist son, Bailey's overprotective brothers, and Taz, a member of the notorious Good Girls gang, are especially well developed. This powerful story will stay with readers long after they finish the book. Shelley Mosley
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Product Description
A master at her craft,"* award-winning author Kathryn Shay delighted readers with her firefighter trilogy. Now she continues to light up the pages with the story of a man and a woman on opposite sides of the political fence, but the same side of desire.

“Someone to Believe In is a wonderfully written, emotional and extraordinary read and truly deserves a five-star rating.” Affaire de Coeur

“Shay’s writing trademark is taking seemingly impossible relationships and developing them into classic tales of true love, which is what she does here.” Fresh Fiction

“Once again Shay shines in this starkly realistic story.” Booklist

Readers:
“Kathryn Shay's books are on my must-buy list for a reason: nobody does intense emotions better. This isn't a sweet, happy love story. It's painful and emotional, and you'll stay up way too late reading it to find out how Clay and Bailey manage to earn their happy-ever-after. But it's worth it.”

“What we get (in Someone to Believe In) is Clay and Bailey fighting each other in the media but heating up the sheets (or the stairs, elevators, and the walls) with love making. Talk about a hot book filled with great dialogue and love scenes.”

“This book is a must. I cried, laughed, and stayed up very late into the night and morning reading this book. I didn't want it to end. Mrs. Shay thank you for an incredible read. Please hurry with the next book :)”

“Someone To Believe In grabs you and pulls you in. The issues are real and complex. I couldn't read this book fast enough.”
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romance, suspense, family, new york, senator, kathryn shay, someone to believe in, street gangs

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Review by: bertie welck on Jan. 02, 2012 :
I have yet to read a book by Ms. Shay that I didn't like. This one was no exception. Loved it
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Chiai Liang on Dec. 29, 2011 :
This is the first book of Ms.Shay that I read, and I was hooked to her writings since then.
I enjoy reading about the conflicts between the main characters and how they conquer their problems with their love. This is a very well-written story.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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