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Beyond Control
When he asks Lindsay Fleming to help him investigate the strange death of a local millionaire's son, journalist Jordan Walker discovers that they share a mysterious telepathic bond, linking them both mentally and physically, as they get closer to the truth. Original.
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 2, 2005
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About the author
Rebecca York
312Ìýbooks447ÌýfollowersRuth Glick (born 1942) is a best-selling author of healthy cookbooks and has also written dozens of romantic suspense romance novels under the pen name Rebecca York.
Ruth earned a B.A. in American Thought and Civilization from George Washington University and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Although she always wanted to become a writer, Glick was convinced that her lack of spelling skills meant that her goal was unattainable. As a stay-at-home mother, she took a community college course to help her choose a career. The course made it very clear that writing was her primary interest. Glick began writing articles for newspapers and magazines, but after several years decided to try writing fiction. Her first book, a kids' science fiction book, was finally purchased by Scholastic Inc..
Since then, Glick has become a highly successful author of over 50 romantic suspense and paranormal novels. Many of her novels are published under the Harlequin Intrigue line, and in June 2003, she became one of the first authors published under Berkley's new Sensation imprint. Before 1997, she often collaborated with Eileen Buckholtz and Kathryn Jenson.
Glick also is a highly regarded author of cookbooks focusing on healthy eating. She sometimes hires trained chefs to test the recipes that she creates, and makes sure that every recipe is tested at least three times before it appears in one of her cookbooks.
Glick is the head of the Columbia Writers Workshop. She and her husband, Norman Glick, live in Columbia, Maryland, where Ruth collects rocks, and enjoys cooking, walking, reading, gardening, travel, and Mozart operas. They have two grown children, Elissa and Ethan, and two grandsons (Jesse and Leo).
Ruth earned a B.A. in American Thought and Civilization from George Washington University and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Although she always wanted to become a writer, Glick was convinced that her lack of spelling skills meant that her goal was unattainable. As a stay-at-home mother, she took a community college course to help her choose a career. The course made it very clear that writing was her primary interest. Glick began writing articles for newspapers and magazines, but after several years decided to try writing fiction. Her first book, a kids' science fiction book, was finally purchased by Scholastic Inc..
Since then, Glick has become a highly successful author of over 50 romantic suspense and paranormal novels. Many of her novels are published under the Harlequin Intrigue line, and in June 2003, she became one of the first authors published under Berkley's new Sensation imprint. Before 1997, she often collaborated with Eileen Buckholtz and Kathryn Jenson.
Glick also is a highly regarded author of cookbooks focusing on healthy eating. She sometimes hires trained chefs to test the recipes that she creates, and makes sure that every recipe is tested at least three times before it appears in one of her cookbooks.
Glick is the head of the Columbia Writers Workshop. She and her husband, Norman Glick, live in Columbia, Maryland, where Ruth collects rocks, and enjoys cooking, walking, reading, gardening, travel, and Mozart operas. They have two grown children, Elissa and Ethan, and two grandsons (Jesse and Leo).
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April 29, 2008
Paranormal romantic suspense is a hot commodity, and no one does it better than Rebecca York. With BEYOND CONTROL, we get a no-holds-barred suspense tale, filled with the danger and excitement that such a story entails. We also get a paranormal story, with a hero and heroine who invade each other's dreams, can communicate with a touch, and whose need for physical contact almost turns into an obsession. And, of course, we get the sexual intensity that Ms. York is known for, with all the sensuality that includes.
Journalist Jordan Walker believes he's taken on the story of his career when elusive billionaire Leonard Hamilton offers him the chance to write a totally authorized biography. Jordan at once feels that the deal is too good to be true, and in a way, he's right. Hamilton will give him his story, but in return he wants Jordan to investigate the suspicious death of his son, Todd. Hamilton is sure Todd was murdered, and even though there's circumstantial proof to the contrary, Jordan knows that he'll have to use every investigative tool in his power if he wants to get Leonard Hamilton's biography published.
When he contacts congressional staffer Lindsay Fleming, Jordan reassures himself that it's only to use her contacts to get close to Senator Conroy. Jordan 's sure that if he can question the Senator, he can find out exactly what happened in the boating accident that took the life of Todd Hamilton and his alleged boyfriend, Glenn Borrow. Not to mention that Jordan wants information on the reclusive and highly secretive facility known as Maple Creek, which Todd and Glenn had broken into shortly before their deaths. Suddenly, though, getting answers to his questions isn't nearly as unsettling as the power that sparks between him and Lindsay at Senator Conroy's party.
One touch is all it takes for Jordan and Lindsay to begin invading each other's dreams. That touch produced nearly literal sparks, and now the need for them to touch, to be close, to be in contact with one another, is nearly a physical ache. Lindsay has no idea what's happening, but she knows that helping Jordan Walker in his investigation has suddenly made her a target-for a killer. Now Jordan and Lindsay are in danger, not only from the obsession to be together, but from a brother and sister who share the same bond, and are intent on getting rid of them before they can disclose what really happened to Todd Hamilton on Chesapeake Bay.
Rebecca York has woven a web of danger, intrigue, and passion that you're not soon to forget. Beyond the relationship of Jordan and Lindsay, past the passion that they create together, is a plain old suspense story that is imaginative and scary-the best in romantic suspense.
Journalist Jordan Walker believes he's taken on the story of his career when elusive billionaire Leonard Hamilton offers him the chance to write a totally authorized biography. Jordan at once feels that the deal is too good to be true, and in a way, he's right. Hamilton will give him his story, but in return he wants Jordan to investigate the suspicious death of his son, Todd. Hamilton is sure Todd was murdered, and even though there's circumstantial proof to the contrary, Jordan knows that he'll have to use every investigative tool in his power if he wants to get Leonard Hamilton's biography published.
When he contacts congressional staffer Lindsay Fleming, Jordan reassures himself that it's only to use her contacts to get close to Senator Conroy. Jordan 's sure that if he can question the Senator, he can find out exactly what happened in the boating accident that took the life of Todd Hamilton and his alleged boyfriend, Glenn Borrow. Not to mention that Jordan wants information on the reclusive and highly secretive facility known as Maple Creek, which Todd and Glenn had broken into shortly before their deaths. Suddenly, though, getting answers to his questions isn't nearly as unsettling as the power that sparks between him and Lindsay at Senator Conroy's party.
One touch is all it takes for Jordan and Lindsay to begin invading each other's dreams. That touch produced nearly literal sparks, and now the need for them to touch, to be close, to be in contact with one another, is nearly a physical ache. Lindsay has no idea what's happening, but she knows that helping Jordan Walker in his investigation has suddenly made her a target-for a killer. Now Jordan and Lindsay are in danger, not only from the obsession to be together, but from a brother and sister who share the same bond, and are intent on getting rid of them before they can disclose what really happened to Todd Hamilton on Chesapeake Bay.
Rebecca York has woven a web of danger, intrigue, and passion that you're not soon to forget. Beyond the relationship of Jordan and Lindsay, past the passion that they create together, is a plain old suspense story that is imaginative and scary-the best in romantic suspense.
May 8, 2008
Pretty good!
The main characters were pretty amazing, adapting to the whole thing quite quickly. Jordan, an investigative journalist, seeks the help of Lindsay, who works for a U.S. senator, in digging for the truth about a secret lab, secret drugs, and the reason why key people are dead. With one touch, they unlock a force between them, a telepathic connection that gets stronger with every touch. Soon they can do things that other 'normal' humans can't. And both want to know why this is happening.
It's great to see both characters develope, how they feel about one another. The plot unfolds, action and suspense abound, a great first novel.
The main characters were pretty amazing, adapting to the whole thing quite quickly. Jordan, an investigative journalist, seeks the help of Lindsay, who works for a U.S. senator, in digging for the truth about a secret lab, secret drugs, and the reason why key people are dead. With one touch, they unlock a force between them, a telepathic connection that gets stronger with every touch. Soon they can do things that other 'normal' humans can't. And both want to know why this is happening.
It's great to see both characters develope, how they feel about one another. The plot unfolds, action and suspense abound, a great first novel.
May 18, 2010
Beyond Control
is a suspense, who-dunnit with a paranormal twist. I really enjoyed it, but don't know that I'll jump right into book 2, as I have others that will grab my attention before this one. But, I have added it to my wishlist and if I find it, I'll give it a go.
I could not have written a better review than, did, so I'm including a link to her review. (please forgive me if that's considered bad GR form)
I could not have written a better review than, did, so I'm including a link to her review. (please forgive me if that's considered bad GR form)
May 17, 2010
It was okay, but really didn't pick up until the 2nd half. I have been known to like government conspiracy books by a few select authors, but usually not my favorite plot. I also really like the psychic thing, but somehow this book just didn't really seem to pull it all together. The characters started off strong in the first half and the story was kind of blah, and then the story picked up during the second part and the characters starting being blah.
This is my first book by this author and it's doubtful there will be more for me, but you never know.
This is my first book by this author and it's doubtful there will be more for me, but you never know.
August 24, 2014
I've had this on my bookshelf for years i think, just grabbed it today for light reading by the pool, and immediately got sucked into it. This one was a pretty good book, psychic powers, and murder mysteries and action pact with nice chemistry between the main characters. Pretty enjoyable read. now I have to dig through all my books to see if I have the second one.
July 13, 2013
I was pleasantly suprised by this book. It was fast moving and action packed. This book was given to me by a friend and I liked the authors work enough to look into getting more of her books
May 17, 2023
I read this book a long time ago but then wanted to re-read it cause I forgot about it. And it took me a year to finish itðŸ˜. This book was so boring and stupid. The girl annoyed me and the man was meh. Also, they didn’t have chemistry for this type of story. Now, I understand why I forgot about it.
June 29, 2020
The paranormal aspect was interesting but the plot wasn't my type of thriller.
October 29, 2022
3+ stars
July 16, 2016
BUEN PRODUCTO, MALA PRESENTACION
(7,5/10)
Lo primero que quiero aclarar es que he leÃdo esta historia en castellano, esta novela fue publicada en España por la editorial Valery hace ya unos añitos ("Fuera de Control").
Pero al no existir su ficha en castellano la he puntuado a través de esta otra.
La trama tiene ingredientes que suelen gustarme mucho: poderes mentales, comunicación telepática, complots gubernamentales, personajes 'extraños', etc.
En cuanto a la atracción repentina entre los protagonistas me parece totalmente coherente con el fondo de la acción: mentes que al encontrarse se reconocen como iguales y evolucionan de forma extraordinaria y asombrosa.
Ahora es cuando expongo el PERO: la edición contiene unas cuantas erratas, pero lo que más me ha decepcionado es la calidad de la traducción (un aprobado raspado).
A lo largo de la novela se pueden encontrar frases hechas que parecen tomadas literalmente del idioma original, y otras que quieren ser frases hechas del castellano pero que no lo son al conjugar mal los verbos o equivocar el número de persona; pero es en el tramo final de la novela dónde peor traducción/corrección/edición me he encontrado, y lo que podÃa haber sido una novela de 4 estrellas se ha quedado en 3.
(7,5/10)
Lo primero que quiero aclarar es que he leÃdo esta historia en castellano, esta novela fue publicada en España por la editorial Valery hace ya unos añitos ("Fuera de Control").
Pero al no existir su ficha en castellano la he puntuado a través de esta otra.
La trama tiene ingredientes que suelen gustarme mucho: poderes mentales, comunicación telepática, complots gubernamentales, personajes 'extraños', etc.
En cuanto a la atracción repentina entre los protagonistas me parece totalmente coherente con el fondo de la acción: mentes que al encontrarse se reconocen como iguales y evolucionan de forma extraordinaria y asombrosa.
Ahora es cuando expongo el PERO: la edición contiene unas cuantas erratas, pero lo que más me ha decepcionado es la calidad de la traducción (un aprobado raspado).
A lo largo de la novela se pueden encontrar frases hechas que parecen tomadas literalmente del idioma original, y otras que quieren ser frases hechas del castellano pero que no lo son al conjugar mal los verbos o equivocar el número de persona; pero es en el tramo final de la novela dónde peor traducción/corrección/edición me he encontrado, y lo que podÃa haber sido una novela de 4 estrellas se ha quedado en 3.
August 28, 2014
This was a very interesting and very well written political/espionage/action/paranormal romance. Very unique story of medical experiments practiced on parents of children who couldn't conceive which in turn brought about developing the psychic powers of the children born of these parents.
Very much a roller coaster of ups and downs with the excitement level. A LOT of characters to keep up with as well as anyone reading this novel needing to have a working concept and understanding of political going on's.
I will read the remaining books of the series to see what happens but did not enjoy it enough to want to add as "keepers" on my bookshelves.
Very much a roller coaster of ups and downs with the excitement level. A LOT of characters to keep up with as well as anyone reading this novel needing to have a working concept and understanding of political going on's.
I will read the remaining books of the series to see what happens but did not enjoy it enough to want to add as "keepers" on my bookshelves.
November 16, 2015
This was a quick read, a guilty pleasure. The story is about governmental secret research that had interesting consequences and was about to be exposed, plus of course romance/juicy sex with a supernatural twist. Very interesting, the idea of a man and woman being able to feel what the other is feeling during sex. Wouldn't that be fun (or at least with the right guy)? A couple of mind-reading twin religious cult leaders were a bit too bizarre for me, but I enjoyed Lindsay and Jordan.
April 16, 2010
I had to make myself finish reading this book. It was not necessarily a bad book, but it was not at all what I expected or what I would normally read. The government conspiracy plot was not my thing and it got very confusing at times. The Willow and Saxon match was just wrong. I bought this book and the one after it at a used book store. I'm not sure if I will read the second book.
January 13, 2013
The in-vitro doctoring concept was neat, but I didn't really find Fleming and Walker cute as a couple. The writing wasn't the best either. If the ending hadn't seemed so conveniently contrived, I would probably have given it three stars.
September 21, 2007
I don't like this series as well as the Moon books, but I know that other people like it at least as well.
July 15, 2008
i loved this
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January 25, 2010
I found this disappointing. I like paranormal romance a great deal, but this was bleh. The dialogue was silly, the plot was weak, the characters weren't very well developed, just bleh all around.
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July 27, 2011Great book! Quick read.
July 23, 2013
DNF Got about 15% in, was well written and interesting but just wasn't my thing.
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April 3, 2015DNF. Did not even reach chapter 3...so i'm not going to rate
September 16, 2015
Could not get into this.
July 15, 2010
Paranormal contemporary. Danger, intrigue, and romance all rolled into one.
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