by HELEN HARDT
Message from Helen Hardt
Dear Reader,
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Helen
Also by Helen Hardt
The Sex and the Season Series:
Lily and the Duke
Rose in Bloom
Lady Alexandra’s Lover
Sophie’s Voice
The Perils of Patricia (coming soon)
The Temptation Saga:
Tempting Dusty
Teasing Annie
Taking Catie
Taming Angelina
Treasuring Amber
Trusting Sydney
Tantalizing Maria (October 25, 2016)
Daughters of the Prairie:
The Outlaw’s Angel
Lessons of the Heart
Song of the Raven
The Steel Brothers Saga:
Craving
Obsession
Possession (September 27, 2016)
Melt (December 20, 2016)
The Cougar Chronicles:
The Cowboy and the Cougar
Calendar Boy
Collections:
Destination Desire
Her Two Lovers
Non-Fiction:
got style?
Discussion Questions
The theme of a story is its central idea or ideas. To put it simply, it’s what the story means. How would you characterize the theme of Obsession?
What do you think about Talon forbidding Jade to get a tattoo? Consider this question from Talon’s perspective and from Jade’s.
Have we learned anything new about Talon’s past? Discuss how this does or does not make his character more understandable and sympathetic.
Discuss Talon’s heroism during his time in the military. Why do you think he didn’t want the story to go to the national news? Was it really because he didn’t want the publicity? What else might have happened during his time overseas?
Discuss the character of Wendy Madigan. What do you think she’s hiding, and why?
What do you think of guided hypnosis? Do you believe it has any validity?
Ryan is devoted to Talon. Discuss how Ryan might be feeling, how the situation has impacted him and his possibility of a significant relationship in the future.
Discuss the author’s use of flashbacks in Obsession. How do they add to the story, and what purpose do they serve? Do they differ from those in Craving?
How do you think the Steels changed Marjorie’s birth certificate and Daphne’s documents? Who else might have done it?
Discuss Jade’s role in the sexual relationship. Has it changed since Craving? How so?
Do you believe Talon truly loves Jade? Why or why not?
Discuss the symbolism of the phoenix and how it affects Talon in both good and bad ways. Discuss the symbolism of the single red rose. What other literary devices does the author use in Obsession?
Where might Colin be?
What do you think the future holds for Jade and Talon in Possession? What about Jonah and Ryan? Marjorie?
Acknowledgments
I loved writing Obsession—especially because, in many ways, it poses more questions than it answers. Talon’s pain is raw and deep. He’s composed of many layers, and Jade has only begun to scrape through them. I hope you laughed and cried along with Talon and Jade during this phase of their journey. The ending you’ve been waiting for is on its way with Possession, but Jade and Talon will have more growing to do in the further books of the series. I won’t be able to turn my back on these two amazing characters.
As always, thank you to my brilliant editor, Michele Hamner Moore, and my eagle-eyed proofreader, Jenny Rarden. Thank you to all the great people at Waterhouse Press—Meredith, David, Kurt, Shayla, Jon, and Yvonne. The cover art for this series is beyond perfect, thanks to Meredith and Yvonne.
Thank you to the members of my street team, Hardt and Soul. HS members got the first look at Obsession, and I appreciate all your support, reviews, and general good vibes. I have the best street team in the universe!
Thanks to my always supportive family and friends and to all of the fans who eagerly waited for Obsession. I hope you love it!
About the Author
Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.
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