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Romancing the Stone Paperback – January 1, 1984

by Joan Wilder (Author)
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Joan Wilder, a popular romance novelist, flies to Columbia in order to save her sister from smugglers who believe Joan has been sent a treasure map
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  1. Print length
    261 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Avon Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1984
  5. ISBN-10
    0380872625
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0380872626
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon Books; Media Tie In edition (January 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 261 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0380872625
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0380872626
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

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Catherine Lanigan

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CATHERINE LANIGAN

Catherine Lanigan, www.catherinelanigan.com, is the International bestselling author of over forty-five published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of ROMANCING THE STONE and THE JEWEL OF THE NILE, as well as over a half dozen anthologies, including "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream", "Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul", "Chocolate for a Woman's Heart" and "Chocolate for a Woman's Spirit." Ms. Lanigan's novels are sold globally and have been translated into dozens of languages including French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. Ms. Lanigan's novels are also available on audio-cassette, CD and electronic downloads for Kindle on Amazon.com. Several of her titles have been chosen for The Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Her novel, "The Christmas Star", won the Gold Medal Award Top Pick from "Romantic Times Magazine" and has also won Book of the Year Romance Gold Award from "ForeWord Magazine" as well as "Book of the Year Romance from "Reader's Preference". Allworth Publishing published Lanigan's "how-to" book on writing: "Writing the Great American Romance Novel." She is the author of "Evolving Woman" which deals with true stories of domestic abuse, as well as a non-fiction compilation book dealing with substance abuse,"NotMYkid", for the NotMYkid foundation. Ms. Lanigan is a frequent speaker at literary functions and book conventions; conducts hands-on writing workshops and seminars; as a cancer survivor, she is invited to speak on raising awareness for early detection; as well as inspiring audiences with her real stories of angelic intervention from her ANGEL WATCH series which includes DIVINE NUDGES and ANGEL TALES. Currently, her Shores of Indian Lake Series for Harlequin Heartwarming includes LOVE SHADOWS, HEART'S DESIRE, A FINE YEAR FOR LOVE, KATIA'S PROMISE, FEAR OF FALLING, PROTECTING THE SINGLE MOM, FAMILY OF HIS OWN, HIS BABY DILEMMA. She has appeared on numerous radio programs including "Coast to Coast" and Politically Incorrect on Sirius Radio with Scott Cluthe, and on television interview and talk show programs such as "Montel." You can find her on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, U-Tube videos. Her blog posts on www.heartwarmingauthors.blogspot.com and on-line book tours at www.Prismbooktours.blogspot.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars For the hopeful romantics in all of us!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2014
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l saw the movie version of Romancing the Stone when it came out. It made me laugh and cry. The book, although not following the movie version word for word, contained the heart of the movie with additional insight into the characters, locations, and situations. The book, if anything, was better than the movie as it allowed my imagination to extend my enjoyment. I laughed and cryed overed the book, but more heartfelt, more deeply! Highly recommended for those " hopeful romantics" in all of us!
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gobblygook
5.0 out of 5 stars i am in love with joan and jack
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013
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i had such a good time reading this. it does tie into the movie pretty well. I coud almost hear the soundtrack to the film in the romantic moments. what an adventure! what a romance! jesus this woman can write! I am stunned and how wonderfull this book is, you would have to be a fool to disagree. Joan wilder welcome to columbia!
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Marcus
5.0 out of 5 stars nice book
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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it was advertised with a dust cover but didn't have one when I got it, other wise, the book is in excellent condition, so don't judge a book by its cover.
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L. Mad Hildebrandt
4.0 out of 5 stars Travel by Novel - 1
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014
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Adventure by Literature - 1
Romancing the Stone

"You can't just watch the movie," she told me. "You must READ the novel." She was right, there are things in the movie, that aren't in the book, and vice versa. I guess that's because the novel is based on the original version of the screenplay, but the movie scenes changed while in production. I don't think either is better than the other, just a little different. The novel, however, provides more insight into the backgrounds of the characters, and into their thoughts and emotions as they travel through their adventure. I discovered all this in the middle seat of a jet winging its way to Colombia.

The "she" was my ex-grandmother-in-law, Savannah Sotheby. The "novel" was Romancing the Stone, by Joan Wilder (aka: Catherine Lanigan). Savannah sent the novel in a plain manila envelope, bypassing my ex, his parents, and sundry relatives. "Help me," she'd inscribed on a sticky note and stuck it inside the front cover. "But tell no one."

I hopped on the plane, taking it she meant me to follow her to Colombia, rather than Texas, since the first pages begin with the end of Joan Wilder's novel. That heroine, Angelina, finished her story as Joan began hers. Joan had to travel to Colombia to save her sister, much like I had to `save' Savannah. It wasn't Savannah's first trip out of the country, but it was the first time she'd chosen to travel via paperback novel. My flight to Cartagena was uneventful, no Zolo - Wilder's antagonist - was on the flight, or waiting at the airport for my arrival. My flight wasn't diverted, and I didn't get on the wrong bus. Likewise, I didn't run into the man of my dreams, or into Jack Colton, either. I was relieved about Zolo, but Jack would have been welcome.

Two-thirds of the novel is spent in the steaming jungle, and culminates in a `steaming' love scene. I didn't get to share that, either. No Jack, remember? Instead, I checked into my hotel without a hitch. Since I didn't spend days in the jungle, my clothes were intact, along with the heels of my shoes. But, I did know which hotel to go to because Savannah had left another sticky note near the end of the book, where Joan finally checks into her Cartagena hotel. Savannah wasn't there, though she'd paid for the room, and alerted the desk to my impending arrival. I ate dinner at a little café down the street, and spent the next day touring the city. When I got back to the hotel there was a message. "You need to get out more," it said. "If my grandson can't be your Jack Colton, then you need to keep looking. Think of it as an adventure." It was signed "S" for Savannah.

Okay, so my life isn't as full of adventure as Joan Wilder's. I hadn't traipsed through the jungle with the man of my dreams. But I also hadn't spent three days in mortal fear for my life. I also hadn't found a giant green rock worth millions. However, I found that the novel ended with a satisfying conclusion (though it started a bit rocky). What I did get was another package, this one waiting at the front desk, again in a plain manila envelope. I took it from the clerk, and turned to go, leaving my copy of Romancing the Stone on the desk. "Excuse me, Miss Murphy," he said, after clearing his throat. I turned back and he was holding the book toward me. "The old woman," he said, red working its uncomfortable way up his neck to stain his cheeks. "She said to make sure you take this. She said, and I quote, `don't throw it away, dummy." He flipped it open and showed me the autographed title page.

I might not have found a gem in Colombia, but to me, nothing is more valuable than a signed book. And, thanks to Savannah, I'd found adventure. I ripped open the envelope and found another book.
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W. West
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this writer.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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I saw the movie and I bought the book for one line.
Yes, the villain who dies at the beginning had stolen a Bible in the book as well as in the movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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Excellent
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Naomi Petillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014
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Wonderful! This was a very exciting movie that was truely romantic! A book that I will cherrish! Thank you, Naomi P
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Michelle Llewellyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Junk Reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014
I first read this as a teenager in the 90's while browsing the library shelves. I'd seen the movie and remember being shocked and appalled at the paperback romance TMI (too much info) concerning the characters' backstories and all the sex scenes. To begin with, Angelina gets her clothes ripped off by Jesse. Jack has creepy sexual perverted thoughts about every woman he meets both young and old. Remember the scene in the movie where Jack and Joan are floating down the river in Ralph's old car? In the book he starts making out with her, I mean, they're about to go over a freakin' waterfall and all Joan can think about is how being ravaged by Jack's tongue in her mouth is making her feel. Weird.
Oh well, this is what I term "junk reading" something fun to pass the time. If you've seen the movie and want to remember your favorite parts by reading the book, go for it. But don't bother purchasing this erotic tale for your library unless you can find it secondhand like I did.
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