Cara Summers (1940–2013)
Author of Intent to Seduce
About the Author
Disambiguation Notice:
Carolyn Hanlon writes as Carolyn Andrews and Cara Summers.
Series
Works by Cara Summers
Game for Anything 1 copy
Associated Works
Snowbound (A Healing Spirit / Aunt Delia's Legacy / Caught by Surprise) (2008) — Contributor — 18 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Hanlon, Carolyn Fulgenzi
- Other names
- Andrews, Carolyn
Summers, Cara - Birthdate
- 1940-07-28
- Date of death
- 2013-09-10
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- teacher
writer - Short biography
- Carolyn Fulgenzi was born on 28 July 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, daughter of Janet (McLaughlin) and Andrew Fulgenzi. She graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit and completed her undergraduate education at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She continued her studies attending Syracuse University receiving her Master’s in English Education. After retiring as a teacher with the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, she joined the faculty at Syracuse University as an adjunct professor in the writing department. Concurrently, she was also teaching at Onondaga Community College.
Carolyn blamed her tenth grade English teacher for nudging her into the writer's life. Sister Rose Terrence insisted that she enter a short story contest sponsored by the Detroit News, and Cara won! Of course, she was thrilled with the award -- a dictionary that still sits on her desk -- but at that time, her goal in life was to become an actress, and eventually, she attained that goal. She married Mr Hanlon, and had three sons: Kevin D., Brian A, and Brendan J. Hanlon. Only after her three sons were born that she turned her full attention to writing again. She sold her first Temptation to Harlequin in 1994, and that book, C.J.'s Defense as Carolyn Andrews, also sits on her desk -- right next to the dictionary. Since 2000, she wrote under the pseudonym of Cara Summers. She believed that her background in theater had influenced her writing, allowing her to create new characters and bring them to life for the reader. She passed away on 10 September 2013. - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Place of death
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Disambiguation notice
- Carolyn Hanlon writes as Carolyn Andrews and Cara Summers.
- Associated Place (for map)
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Reviews
The Cop
3 Stars
After being called to the scene of a shooting, Detective Nik Angelis is tasked with protecting the only witness, J. C. Riley, but keeping his eyes on her is not the only problem.
Similar to the first book in the trilogy, Nik and J.C. have an immediate and intense attraction. They cannot keep their hands off each other, and this leads to encounters in some very public sexcapades. Nevertheless, their interactions are entertaining mainly due to J.C.'s feisty nature and Nik's show more struggle to keep his hormones in check.
The ongoing investigation into the shooting is intriguing with more details emerging about the different factions in play. There are some good actions scenes and the climax is very satisfying.
The final book focuses on the middle Angelis brother, Theo, and I look forward to the resolution of the mystery. show less
3 Stars
After being called to the scene of a shooting, Detective Nik Angelis is tasked with protecting the only witness, J. C. Riley, but keeping his eyes on her is not the only problem.
Similar to the first book in the trilogy, Nik and J.C. have an immediate and intense attraction. They cannot keep their hands off each other, and this leads to encounters in some very public sexcapades. Nevertheless, their interactions are entertaining mainly due to J.C.'s feisty nature and Nik's show more struggle to keep his hormones in check.
The ongoing investigation into the shooting is intriguing with more details emerging about the different factions in play. There are some good actions scenes and the climax is very satisfying.
The final book focuses on the middle Angelis brother, Theo, and I look forward to the resolution of the mystery. show less
2.5 stars
"Speaking of serious---I didn't think about it before. What about protection? They still have that in your time, don't they?"
He nodded. "I took care of it. I can do it psychically."
What a line, dude!
Why I imagined this qualified for Extreme Blaze:
- Psychically time traveling
- Psychically having sex
- Jack the Ripper time traveling psychically to murder women every 120yrs
If you couldn't tell, this was all a bit out there and you probably don't want to question the time travel show more theories too closely, or you'll drive yourself crazy like I did.
Definitely an interesting concept that was intriguing enough to keep me reading. The characters and story components were all a bit breezed over and for this being Blaze, I was a little shocked at the lack of frequency and fervor of sex scenes but never fear, they are there. show less
"Speaking of serious---I didn't think about it before. What about protection? They still have that in your time, don't they?"
He nodded. "I took care of it. I can do it psychically."
What a line, dude!
Why I imagined this qualified for Extreme Blaze:
- Psychically time traveling
- Psychically having sex
- Jack the Ripper time traveling psychically to murder women every 120yrs
If you couldn't tell, this was all a bit out there and you probably don't want to question the time travel show more theories too closely, or you'll drive yourself crazy like I did.
Definitely an interesting concept that was intriguing enough to keep me reading. The characters and story components were all a bit breezed over and for this being Blaze, I was a little shocked at the lack of frequency and fervor of sex scenes but never fear, they are there. show less
The P.I.
3 Stars
P.I. Kit Angelis (who also unnecessarily moonlights as an author) becomes embroiled in a strange case of murder and kidnapping when a beautiful woman suffering from amnesia walks into his office covered in blood, and carrying a recently fired gun, $20,000 in cash, and a wedding dress.
While the characters are appealing and the case is intriguing, the pacing is choppy and the insta-lust is over the top.
Kit and his mystery woman have an immediate attraction and amazing show more chemistry; nevertheless, their sexual escapades are not all that believable.
As the details surrounding the investigation into the heroine's identity slowly emerge, more and more characters are revealed and it is not always easy keeping track of who is who.
Despite the above-mentioned issues, the book is well written and the story interesting enough to continue with the series with each subsequent installment focusing on one of the other two Angelis brothers - Nik the cop and Theo the defense attorney. show less
3 Stars
P.I. Kit Angelis (who also unnecessarily moonlights as an author) becomes embroiled in a strange case of murder and kidnapping when a beautiful woman suffering from amnesia walks into his office covered in blood, and carrying a recently fired gun, $20,000 in cash, and a wedding dress.
While the characters are appealing and the case is intriguing, the pacing is choppy and the insta-lust is over the top.
Kit and his mystery woman have an immediate attraction and amazing show more chemistry; nevertheless, their sexual escapades are not all that believable.
As the details surrounding the investigation into the heroine's identity slowly emerge, more and more characters are revealed and it is not always easy keeping track of who is who.
Despite the above-mentioned issues, the book is well written and the story interesting enough to continue with the series with each subsequent installment focusing on one of the other two Angelis brothers - Nik the cop and Theo the defense attorney. show less
The Defender
3.5 Stars
Defense Attorney Theo Angelis is drawn into the investigation of a murder/kidnapping when Sophie Oliver, one of the prime suspects in the case, comes to him for help.
Unlike the first two books in the trilogy, Theo and Sophie are not complete strangers. Although their few prior interactions hinted at a strong attraction, the depth of their connection only materializes fully once they begin working together. Sophie's shy yet determined demeanor makes her a particularly show more endearing heroine, and Theo's attempts to cope with his new, and perhaps even unwelcome, feelings for her are very entertaining.
The mystery that has been the focus of the trilogy is finally resolved, but the recaps of the events from the previous books are rather boring as there is nothing new. Moreover, the identity of the villain is quite obvious from the get-go.
In sum, despite the abovementioned issue with the plot, this is a fun and sexy trilogy. I will definitely be reading more of Cara Summers' books. In fact, the two remaining Angelis offspring, Philly and Dino, have their own books. show less
3.5 Stars
Defense Attorney Theo Angelis is drawn into the investigation of a murder/kidnapping when Sophie Oliver, one of the prime suspects in the case, comes to him for help.
Unlike the first two books in the trilogy, Theo and Sophie are not complete strangers. Although their few prior interactions hinted at a strong attraction, the depth of their connection only materializes fully once they begin working together. Sophie's shy yet determined demeanor makes her a particularly show more endearing heroine, and Theo's attempts to cope with his new, and perhaps even unwelcome, feelings for her are very entertaining.
The mystery that has been the focus of the trilogy is finally resolved, but the recaps of the events from the previous books are rather boring as there is nothing new. Moreover, the identity of the villain is quite obvious from the get-go.
In sum, despite the abovementioned issue with the plot, this is a fun and sexy trilogy. I will definitely be reading more of Cara Summers' books. In fact, the two remaining Angelis offspring, Philly and Dino, have their own books. show less
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