Nightstar
Severn House brings this vintage Michaels to hardcover life for the first time. Caren Ainsley is satisfied just to take minutes at the board meeting of the cosmetic company where she works; then the arresting Marc Rayven decides to make her the new face of his Nightstar cosmetics line. Referred to as a “sow’s ear” by Marc and his jealous assistant Moira, Caren goes through the makeover and begins attending constant appearances on demand. She finds herself becoming more attracted to Marc, even as her exhaustion and irritation with him and Moira grow. Marc sends mixed messages, but soon he and Caren give in to their feelings. The 1980s setting and office atmosphere are fun from a historical perspective, and Caren is realistic in her confusion and concern for her job. Moira is evil enough to remind readers of Disney villains, which makes it all the more inevitable that romance fans will root for Caren and Marc to triumph together. Michaels’ devoted audience will be eager to see this earlier work. --Amy Alessio