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Description edit
Jovilette Wilder had the heart of a lion and the temper of a wildcat. And when Keane Prescott first crossed her path, she had her claws bared. Jo was certain her beguiling new boss imperiled everything she cared for, but she couldn't deny the overpowering attraction that sizzled between them.... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Jo Wilder: Add a description of this character.
- Jovilette Wilder: Heroine; cat handler. Has been with Prescott's Circus Colossus since she was born, taking over her father's role. Orphaned at twelve, Frank Prescott the old owner had been a father to her.
- Keane Prescott: Owner of Prescott's Circus Colossus. Hasn't seen his father for nearly 30 years when his mother took him away from Circus life. A successful lawyer in Chicago, Keane decides to visit his inheritance
- Duffy: Manager of the circus
- Jamie 'Topo' Carter: Clown; has grown up with Jo and one of her best friends. Infatuated with Carmen and totally oblivious to Rose
- Rose: Handles snakes. In love with Jamie, but she can't get him to stop staring at Carmen
- Carmen Gribalti: Middle sister of the Flying Gribaltis. Infatuated with Vito
- Gerry: Jo's apprentice. Wants to be a cat handler.
- Buck: Helps Jo with the cats.
- Pete: Helps Jo with the cats.
- Raoul: The eldest of the six Beirot brothers; acrobat
- Vito: High wire walker. Flirts with all females in the circus.
Organizations edit
- Prescott's Circus Colossus: Circus to which Jo belongs and has spent her entire life with.
First Sentence edit
At the crack of the whip, twelve lions stood on their haunches and pawed the air.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 28 of 49 in Language of Love. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nora Roberts (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Silhouette
Country: US
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 0373218435
Page Count: 218
Publisher: Silhouette
Country: US
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 0373218435
Page Count: 218
Awards edit
- RITA Award (1984: Traditional, #1)
- Golden Medallion Award (1984: Best Traditional Romance, #1)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( R ) › Roberts, Nora
- Books › Romance › Contemporary
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary
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