Added by 30 members
An Imperfect Process
(2003)(Twist of Fate)
(The third book in the Circle of Friends series)A novel by Mary Jo Putney
This novel has been previously published under the title Twist of Fate.
From bestselling author Mary Jo Putney comes an emotionally charged story of a man and a woman brought together by a passion for justice, a hunger for change, and an imperfect process.
When lawyer Val Covington receives a windfall and leaves her corporate career to practice “do-gooder law,” her assistant offers to come with her—if Val will look into the case of Kendra’s former lover, who is on Death Row for a crime he didn’t commit.
Val agrees, but she can’t do it alone. She finds help in Rob Smith, her landlord, who is as capable as he is mysterious.
If justice is an imperfect process, so is falling in love. Val and Rob are drawn together as they fight to save an innocent man’s life, but can they overcome their fears to build a lasting future?
This novel was named a "Top Pick!" by Romantic Times Magazine.
The Circle of Friends series:
#1: The Burning Point
#2: The Spiral Path
#3: An Imperfect Process
A Holiday Fling (A Circle of Friends Novella)
Praise for An Imperfect Process:
“[An Imperfect Process] takes on the increasingly timely topic of the death penalty. By continuing to tackle difficult subjects while delivering amazing entertainment, Putney is becoming one of the most potent voices in fiction today. Powerful emotions and unforgettable characters make [this] one of the best books of the year.”
—Romantic Times
“With fully realized characters and a finely designed plot, Putney presents a convincing look at what is right and what is wrong with our system of justice.”
—Booklist
“I highly recommend [An Imperfect Process],the third book in the Circle of Friends series (after The Burning Point and The Spiral Path). It's an emotionally-charged story of honor, courage, and the healing power of love, with complex, multi-layered characters—a book readers will remember long after the last page is turned.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“[An Imperfect Process] is electrifying. Ms. Putney achieves the perfect balance between the heart of the matter and matters of the heart. [The novel] is a testimony to Ms. Putney's extraordinary writing skills and her courage to tackle challenging topics a lesser author might shy away from.”
—Winter Haven News Chief
About the Author
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal’s and Booklist's top romances of the year.
Genre: Romance
From bestselling author Mary Jo Putney comes an emotionally charged story of a man and a woman brought together by a passion for justice, a hunger for change, and an imperfect process.
When lawyer Val Covington receives a windfall and leaves her corporate career to practice “do-gooder law,” her assistant offers to come with her—if Val will look into the case of Kendra’s former lover, who is on Death Row for a crime he didn’t commit.
Val agrees, but she can’t do it alone. She finds help in Rob Smith, her landlord, who is as capable as he is mysterious.
If justice is an imperfect process, so is falling in love. Val and Rob are drawn together as they fight to save an innocent man’s life, but can they overcome their fears to build a lasting future?
This novel was named a "Top Pick!" by Romantic Times Magazine.
The Circle of Friends series:
#1: The Burning Point
#2: The Spiral Path
#3: An Imperfect Process
A Holiday Fling (A Circle of Friends Novella)
Praise for An Imperfect Process:
“[An Imperfect Process] takes on the increasingly timely topic of the death penalty. By continuing to tackle difficult subjects while delivering amazing entertainment, Putney is becoming one of the most potent voices in fiction today. Powerful emotions and unforgettable characters make [this] one of the best books of the year.”
—Romantic Times
“With fully realized characters and a finely designed plot, Putney presents a convincing look at what is right and what is wrong with our system of justice.”
—Booklist
“I highly recommend [An Imperfect Process],the third book in the Circle of Friends series (after The Burning Point and The Spiral Path). It's an emotionally-charged story of honor, courage, and the healing power of love, with complex, multi-layered characters—a book readers will remember long after the last page is turned.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“[An Imperfect Process] is electrifying. Ms. Putney achieves the perfect balance between the heart of the matter and matters of the heart. [The novel] is a testimony to Ms. Putney's extraordinary writing skills and her courage to tackle challenging topics a lesser author might shy away from.”
—Winter Haven News Chief
About the Author
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal’s and Booklist's top romances of the year.
Genre: Romance
Visitors also looked at these books
Used availability for Mary Jo Putney's An Imperfect Process