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Words of Silk
by
Sandra Brown (Goodreads Author)
From the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Crush" comes a classic love story about a woman whose life drastically changes after she steps onto an elevator.
ebook, 0 pages
Published
July 31st 2007
by Grand Central Publishing
(first published 1984)
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This book was originally written back in the 80's and it shows. The heroine, a naive kindergarten teacher, manages to land herself in an elevator during a blackout with a handsome older guy. She has a fit of the vapors and he ends up carrying her back to his apartment where he thinks it would be a grand idea to soothe her with some brandy and some good lovin'. Naive, innocent and virginal our brilliant heroine ends up downing two drinks and begging this stranger to have sex. She wakes up conveni...more
This definitely reads like a book first published in 1984. The body part descriptions in the sex scenes were so awful, "fleecy delta" and "fanny" being the worst, that you almost wish someone was reading with you so you could laugh together. I also didn't enjoy reading about a school teacher that thinks she'll lose her job for having a child out of wedlock, so she pretends to be married. Add to that the "hero" who sleeps with her when she's intoxicated *I don't care if she pleaded for it* withou...more
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'A classic love story' - I love how all of Sandra Brown's love novels have this description even though it isn't necessarily true. From the word go, as the reader you immediately know what 'words of silk' is about, it is a light read of love and sex. However, for something that's supposed to keep you hot and bothered (as well as giving false hope of true love :D) the novel false short of its premise. It lacks any substance and the love scenes are none too hot - and this is such a surprise for me...more
Als ich die Inhaltsangabe das erste Mal las, dachte ich, mich erwarte eine Geschichte über eine taffe New Yorkerin, die in Intrigen und Versuchungen gerät, gewürzt mit einer Prise Erotik, doch anscheinend habe ich das Glück immer die gleichen öden Bücher dieses Genres zu ergattern.
Und damit meine ich, dass es in die gleichen Fettnäpfchen wie twilight und Shades of Grey fällt.
So ist die Protagonistin laut Erzählung eine wunderschöne Frau, mit Kurven und einem wunderschönen Körper, während Er ein...more
Und damit meine ich, dass es in die gleichen Fettnäpfchen wie twilight und Shades of Grey fällt.
So ist die Protagonistin laut Erzählung eine wunderschöne Frau, mit Kurven und einem wunderschönen Körper, während Er ein...more
Words of Silk is a fairly decent early offering by Sandra Brown. It was originally published under her pseudonym, Erin St. Claire It is a bit dated in its attitudes toward unwed pregnant mothers. I know it was the times, but it was still. Nowadays, if a kindergarten teacher became pregnant while unmarried, she wouldn't fear losing her job over it. The love scenes were steamy, yet the terminology is laughable. My advice? Just remember the year it was written and go with it.
I was prepared to hate...more
I was prepared to hate...more
Oct 25, 2010
Vanessa
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2010-finished,
romance
I listened to this book in one day. It was silly, totally unrealistic, and at times, really corny, but it was an easy read. It's not really an erotic type novel because older terms are used, but the writing of the steamy parts were pretty good, and there is quite a bit of it in this story. This book is pure romance, no intrigue or suspense. The male hero is a little odd, and might even be considered a stalker in the beginning, but as I said, this story is not one of realism. Real people just don...more
Jan 30, 2010
Stephanie E
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
good-narrations,
audio-read
I can't understand why everyone disliked this book...I thought it was a cute, quick read. It is quite dated (Brassiere and manhood!), but I thought it flowed OK.
This book was originally published in 1986 and is so dated it could almost be classified an historical romance. ;-) The way pregnancy is dealt with in the book seemed a lot older than 1986, which happens to be the year my first child was born. I worked until the day before she was born and don't remember anyone telling me to stay off my feet or not to work too hard. But if you suspend disbelief, the book was decent in parts and entertaining overall. I think Laney held onto her "I don't need a ma...more
This book is nice...but it's most definitely a book from a different era. Laney's lie to keep her job, Deke's insistence upon marriage, and the nice and pretty wrapped-up-with-a-bow way that they handle Laney's mental instabilities are almost insulting. It's hard to look at this book objectively because aside from it's ridiculously archaic language and mannerisms that are exhibited between characters, it panders to one of my weaknesses. And that's the only reason it got 2 stars. "A classic love...more
The characters are appealing if you take into account how long ago this book was first published (1984). There are several references to obsolete technology (WATS lines)and a fair amount of "I am woman, hear me roar" vs "I'm the man, so I'm in charge." --if you can take into account the historical context in which this was originally written, and that it fits category romance molds, then have at it. Deke and Laney are still appealing enough you'll root for them.
More like a 1 and a half, really. I didn't hate it, but I didn't care for it, either. Not enough motivation for me to care about the couple, since there was no romance beyond sex, and I'm not sure I understand why they were suddenly in love, or if I bought it when they declared it. Also, the female was way too passive - kept stamping her little foot saying she wasn't going to do what the lunk of a hero wanted her to do, and then just did everything he wanted, anyway. It might be a quick read if...more
I am a fan of Sandra Brown and have generally found that even her worst books are still pretty good. Unfortunately, this book proves to be the exception to this rule. The main problem I had was with Lainey the heroine. She was whiny, selfish, obstinate and TSTL. Listening to her constant excuses and complaints was irritating and I found myself rooting for the hero to give her what she said she wanted and leave. All in all this was a rare Sandra Brown disappointment.
Edited to fix my IPhone typos...more
Edited to fix my IPhone typos...more
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hamil hamil hamil... hemm okey bagian dake nya aku suka, sabar ada gigih dalam mendapatkan kepercayaan si laney... tapi bagian laneynya ini yang paling nyebeli... udah ngaku aja kalau peristiwa setelah mati lampu itu juga merupakan tanggung jawabnya dan ga usah nyebut2 itu pelecehan lagi. adehhhhhhhhhhhhhh......... please deh ah... mana rewel lagi... agerrrrrr tapi kk tetep dibaca sampai akhirnya hehee... ya cukup menghibur sih....
Laney McLeod & Deke Sargent
It´s a nice story about Laney, but I missed Deke´s story. Yes, he had a good and protected childhood, but what was on his mind when he kind of crashed into her live and took it over? I didn´t understand Laney´s reactions then.
I would have loved details about Laney´s dad. Deke could have located him easily. Maby it would have been enought for Laney to know his whereabouts.
It´s a nice story about Laney, but I missed Deke´s story. Yes, he had a good and protected childhood, but what was on his mind when he kind of crashed into her live and took it over? I didn´t understand Laney´s reactions then.
I would have loved details about Laney´s dad. Deke could have located him easily. Maby it would have been enought for Laney to know his whereabouts.
This was almost a DNF ("Did Not Finish"). I loved Brown's Breakfast in Bed and thought this one would be just as good but was disappointed. It started out strong but after Laney and Deke are reunited, they began to annoy me. Deke came off as overbearing and a jerk and Laney flaky. I think it could have been written better, but as with other category romances of the time, not a good example of the genre.
just so you know this book is really enchanted to me. about a woman who feels that she doesn't deserve any kind of love. and a man that comes to her life proves that she is wrong.
I like one of the man's line, 'are you bothered with me entering your life? because you have to know if it's you entering mine, I'd be so damn happy.' hmmm yeah close like that. hehe.
I like one of the man's line, 'are you bothered with me entering your life? because you have to know if it's you entering mine, I'd be so damn happy.' hmmm yeah close like that. hehe.
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Feb 05, 2011
Lady Raven RAVE!
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
contemporary-romance
Granted the content of this book is filled with sex, but this is a reprint of Sandra Brown's first novels as a romance writer! Obviously, at least two decades have gone by since this book was written, and her writing style has improved greatly. This is understandably a big shock for those who enjoy her suspense novels.
This was a very good summertime read - quick and interesting - not too spicy, but just right. I haven't read much by Sandra Brown, but a friend lent me this and I thought I'd give it a try. Not at all disappointing, but it was short and could have been a full novel.
ok i don not knw y this book has so many haters!
i thot it was a wonderful read
light and quick
it wasn't overly dramatic or unnecessarily emotional
if u get over the really outdated sex scenes, it was jst fyn
absolutely fyn!
i thot it was a wonderful read
light and quick
it wasn't overly dramatic or unnecessarily emotional
if u get over the really outdated sex scenes, it was jst fyn
absolutely fyn!
This is NOT my genre of books. Unless your looking for a smutt book I would not recommend this at all. I listened to it in my car and had to close the windows because I was embarassed someone would hear it. Seriously I would give this an X rating. All sex and barely any story to hold it together.
This was one really great book. I like this type of books, they can always lighten my mood and make my day better.
It had the perfect ending and everything was the way i like it....
It had the perfect ending and everything was the way i like it....
Aug 26, 2012
Karen Whooley
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From the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Crush" comes a classic love story about a woman whose life drastically changes after she steps onto an elevator.
I received this book thru Goodreads First Reads! I haven't read much by Sandra Brown, but really liked this book. I loved how two strangers come together and end up having an amazing life! I was worried when I seen how small the book was once I started reading and wondered if it would leave you hanging in the end, but the ending couldn't of been more perfect!
The one problem I had with the book was the male character was a bit tooooo controlling. Made me a bit uncomfortable. Otherwise I loved the book. Best author!!
Didn't like the beginning...;( seemed too silly..;/
The characters seem to be saying the same things over and over again...was like a waste of paper;(
The characters seem to be saying the same things over and over again...was like a waste of paper;(
Easy quick read!! One day. A romance novel but predictable, trite and pure fluff. Not much for discussion. A prequel to Fifty Shades of Gray!!
OK. 3 1/2 stars. I think it's just that I like a little more than a straight romance. They are ok for the occasional quick fluffy read though.
I couldn't even get through the first two chapters. Apparently romance is not a good genre for me. This was just too syrupy and stupid.
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Sandra Brown is the author of sixty-one New York Times bestsellers, including LETHAL (2011), TOUGH CUSTOMER (2010), SMASH CUT (2009), SMOKE SCREEN (2008), PLAY DIRTY (2007), RICOCHET (2006), CHILL FACTOR (2005), WHITE HOT (2004), HELLO, DARKNESS (2003), THE CRUSH (2002), a...more
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Sandra Brown is the author of sixty-one New York Times bestsellers, including LETHAL (2011), TOUGH CUSTOMER (2010), SMASH CUT (2009), SMOKE SCREEN (2008), PLAY DIRTY (2007), RICOCHET (2006), CHILL FACTOR (2005), WHITE HOT (2004), HELLO, DARKNESS (2003), THE CRUSH (2002), a...more
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