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Trust Me
by
Jayne Ann Krentz (Goodreads Author)
Alternate cover version ISBN 0671516922.
Paperback, 344 pages
Published
September 1995
by Pocket Books
(first published 1995)
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Sam Stark complained to his caterer Desdemona after he got jilted at the altar again. He is definitely a nerd. No wonder he's rich!!! Desdemona comes from a theatrical family so she's more used to drama and emotion than reason and facts. So on the surface, it's another strange match, very typical of JAK couples. I read this years ago but it was nice to revisit these old friends. However, I have to admit I wasn't very keen on the narrator in this audio edition. His voice just didn't seem right to...more
A strong opening with millionaire computer genius Sam Stark left standing at the altar for the second time and Desdemona Wainwright, his wedding reception caterer, left with the bill. After patiently listening to his self-censuring tale of woe, she finally gets through to him long enough to get paid, and thus begins a growing relationship between two very different personalities.
Computer espionage puts in an appearance and propels the story forward, but the progress is held back by the baggage o...more
Computer espionage puts in an appearance and propels the story forward, but the progress is held back by the baggage o...more
Jan 07, 2012
Ursula Gorman
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
children,
endearing,
entertaining,
family,
family-bond,
friendship,
kidnapping,
marriage,
memories,
multiple-story-lines,
murder,
mystery,
romance
Trust Me by JAK is a fun, endearing read. I started it late in morning and stayed up until I finished it. What happens with free spirited Desdemona meets Stark, a man that is usually compared to an android or computer? Fireworks! Desdemona helps Stark learn how to start expressing his emotions; while most other people don't see it, she see's a real, feeling person inside the sexy make body!
Stark has been left at the alter twice and he doesn't understand why. He approached finding a suitable wife...more
Stark has been left at the alter twice and he doesn't understand why. He approached finding a suitable wife...more
3.5 stars.
I was actually surprised by how into this book I got, and how much I enjoyed it. I just picked it up because it was something to read and my mom had it on her bookshelf. The mystery aspect to it was nice, but it wasn't overbearing. The romance was nice, and definitely spicy at certain points.
I was sort of annoyed with the lack of empathy people had for Sam, especially the Wainswright's early on. They were rude and crass about him not 'having emotions' and being 'nerdy'. It actually i...more
I was actually surprised by how into this book I got, and how much I enjoyed it. I just picked it up because it was something to read and my mom had it on her bookshelf. The mystery aspect to it was nice, but it wasn't overbearing. The romance was nice, and definitely spicy at certain points.
I was sort of annoyed with the lack of empathy people had for Sam, especially the Wainswright's early on. They were rude and crass about him not 'having emotions' and being 'nerdy'. It actually i...more
This is a book that is definitely dated (references to PDAs and characters who don't know how to email) but is still pretty fun.
Desdemona Wainwright meets Sam Stark because she caters his wedding. The opening scene has her talking to Sam about the bill for his aborted wedding. She knows that he is attracted to him and, as he comes out of his stupor, he realizes that he kind of likes her as well. Desdemona is a little worried that he is still upset over his wedding and invites him to an experimen...more
Desdemona Wainwright meets Sam Stark because she caters his wedding. The opening scene has her talking to Sam about the bill for his aborted wedding. She knows that he is attracted to him and, as he comes out of his stupor, he realizes that he kind of likes her as well. Desdemona is a little worried that he is still upset over his wedding and invites him to an experimen...more
JAK is becoming a comfort read for me, both under this name and as Amanda Quick. Her style of writing brings forth the emotions and you can truly relate to her characters. Her heroines are always quirky and feisty, and her heroes are true heroes, flawed yet great at the same time. And the snappy dialogue is so humorous. You always know what you're going to get with a JAK book, and that's a good read. This book was no different. I loved the secondary characters (always a hoot), the heroine and es...more
What a good story! Very feel good ending!
There were a lot of good ideas. I enjoyed thinking about several parts of the book for quite awhile afterwards. I enjoyed the ideas about family and family ties through adoption, both formal and informal.
Story brief:
Desdemonia runs a catering business. She was adopted by a family of actors when she was a child. Sam was abandoned as a child and is now a successful computer genius with almost no people skills. How Desdemonia and her emotionally open family...more
There were a lot of good ideas. I enjoyed thinking about several parts of the book for quite awhile afterwards. I enjoyed the ideas about family and family ties through adoption, both formal and informal.
Story brief:
Desdemonia runs a catering business. She was adopted by a family of actors when she was a child. Sam was abandoned as a child and is now a successful computer genius with almost no people skills. How Desdemonia and her emotionally open family...more
Qualifier: I'm a sucker for wedding stories--happy endings not required. The story begins with Desdemona Wainwright, caterer, meeting with a jilted groom, Sam Stark, on his wedding day. Sam is absorbed in trying to understand why his runaway bride bolted rather than sign a pre-nup, and Desdemona is focused on getting him to settle his catering bill even though the wedding didn't take place.
While the circumstances were unfortunate, the humor in the opening chapter was, for me, laugh out loud fun...more
While the circumstances were unfortunate, the humor in the opening chapter was, for me, laugh out loud fun...more
My first JA Krentz book and I'm not sure if it was the best place for me to start. I got my first real computer, a Kaypro II, in 1983. I've had a computer of some type forever. I even worked as a programmer for a few years. So when a book hinges on computer lingo, what can and does happen with a computer, and encryption methods, it should be accurate and representative. The whole thing was just off.
I liked the love story. I liked the Wainwrights. I liked the sex scenes. Dialog was OK. But myste...more
I liked the love story. I liked the Wainwrights. I liked the sex scenes. Dialog was OK. But myste...more
I enjoyed the story. I appreciated Stark being a brainy (nerdy)person with a "great bod", wanting more out of life but not knowing how to go about it. He was great- he just needed someone to care and show him how to love and stop being so analytical about everything. The opening sign was great. Stark was left standing at the alter for the 2nd time. Desdemona is the caterer and is having to console him while she tries to get him to pay the bill. Cute scene. Desdemona was a sweetie. I did get tire...more
Once again Sam Stark finds himself rejected at the alter. You think he would be used to it by now. Sam is the owner and founder of Stark Security Systems. He confines himself to logic and order and prefers his computers rather than people with their messy emotions. He was hoping marry a woman to help him deal with the social aspects of his company. He definitely wasn't looking for something as chaotic as falling in love. Desdemona Wainwright finds herself in the awkward position of needing to gi...more
I was thinking as I read (or in this case listened) that this would end up being strictly a romance book, but some intrigue was introduced and it fit in with the romance and the story. One of the reasons I love Krentz is her ability to come up with funny and unique characters. Stark is unusual as he is not portrayed as your classic romantic hunk. Oh, he's good looking and mesmerizing in his own way, but he is a computer expert who has trouble understanding relationships with anyone and expressin...more
Jayne Krentz is probably my favorite author because she writes comfort reads under different pseudonyms both contemporary, regencies and science fiction. This book is my favorite of all. I love the opening line when the computer expert is talking to the wedding caterer about his no show bride. The caterer feels sorry for him and takes him to dinner with her zany family (all with names from Shakespeare plays).
Loved it =) Sam Stark has to be one of the hottest nerds- sorry Desdemona, but that's what he is despite the buff bod!- I've ever read about. Sort of guessed who the 'thief' was shortly before the characters did but overall it was well written, the romance was hot and the mystery stayed a mystery for a long enough time as to not bore me =)
I liked the way the the Hero starts to understand the importance of family, and that they can be a source of love and comfort. I also liked the trust that the heroine put in the hero.
I actually found the emphasise about the family characteristic intuition, vocation, etc. a little repetitive, but not in a way that impeded my enjoyment.
I actually found the emphasise about the family characteristic intuition, vocation, etc. a little repetitive, but not in a way that impeded my enjoyment.
Cute book. Nice story. Two opposites attract,but I didn't mind it too much. The artistic lady, with her theatre family, were totally not over the top for me. The business man, who takes in his 2 nephews was a nice touch.
The villian was predictable, but that was okay. The computer language was the only part not up to par.
The villian was predictable, but that was okay. The computer language was the only part not up to par.
Delightful romance novel. The characters were sympathetic and smart. A story of opposites attrach, or were they opposites? Stark is not the usuall tall romance hero. A nerd by any other name is still a nerd, but a sexy nerd. A fun read. Worth the effort. Naming his computer program Arcane was a great touch.
One of my favorites off the keeper shelf. The characters are fun, it's a typical JAK "She brings his dysfunctional family together" story, but it's told with a lot of verve. I think MacBeth is my favorite character, and I wish I could have hired him to babysit my boys.
Theater and computers don’t mix well – except in this delightful tale by one of my favorite writers. The novel combines a solid plot line, based on industrial espionage, interesting male and female leads, and a pinch of humor. Several dialogs are simply priceless, probably some of the best JAK has written. All in all, this book is a perfect brain candy (I shamelessly steal the term from Mike, the Paladin): a light, engrossing read with no thinking required. Of course, there is prerequisite steam...more
I am not a romance reader but for my Reader's Advisory class I needed to read across genre's and I was happily surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! So much so that I will probably read another of Jayne Ann's books!
Ugh. Such awkward writing. There was no heat, no wit, and no heart. Lots of telling, no showing. The whole dramatic Wainwright family and its supposed traits were so annoying.
I didn't find Stark to be at all interesting or intriguing. When Desdemona decided she was in love with him, it was so jarring and unbelievable.
The "mystery" was wrapped up neater than a Scooby Doo story.
All in all, just so ineptly done.
I feel cheated out of my time.
I didn't find Stark to be at all interesting or intriguing. When Desdemona decided she was in love with him, it was so jarring and unbelievable.
The "mystery" was wrapped up neater than a Scooby Doo story.
All in all, just so ineptly done.
I feel cheated out of my time.
I'd heard others talk about Jayne Ann Krentz but hadn't read her but when I came across this one it said Read Me. I recall really liking this book but unfortunately its been a number of years since I read it and therefore can't recall anything specific that stood out to add to the Blurb it is a Keeper though. Krentz writes Romantic Suspense which isn't my normal fare and although I have picked up and looked at other books by her I've put them back on the shelf because they all seem to be darker...more
Feb 22, 2011
RUSA CODES
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
reading-list-2008
This is a Read-Alike title for Natural Born Charmer, the Reading List winner in the Romance category for 2008. For the complete list, go to http://ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/aw...
3.5* Humorous mystery with a very sweet romance thrown in. I enjoyed Krentz's portrayal of Stark, and for once the bumbled communication between hero and heroine made sense for the characters. Plus the author didn't let it go on too long. I didn't mind the secondary characters, but I did get really tired of all the "Wainwright" references after a while. I liked the way Krentz wrapped up the mystery and the personal stories. I hate it when books lose steam at the end, but didn't feel that way abo...more
A bit of fluff, but enjoyable enough. A little romance, a little intrigue. The characters were not very likeable or believable, and the plot was a bit on th weak side. Certainly not one of Krentz's better novels, but good enough for middle-of-the-night reading.
I enjoyed this one. The romance between the nerdy billionaire and free spirited caterer was appealing and the conflict added in was a bonus.
A very good romantic suspense. You liked all the characters (even the very odd ones). Good character growth through the book. A very nice read.
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I really like most of Jayne Ann Krentz's books, but this is my absolute favorite! I've read it multiple times over the years.
A quick, easy, enjoyable read. Kept me engaged in the story and the main character's romantic relationship. A book to keep you from getting bored.
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The author of over 40 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.
She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Sant...more
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“Trust me, Wainwright, ninety-nine times out of a hundred you can bet the bank that I’m serious.”
“What about the one time when you’re not?”
“I’m asleep.”
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“What about the one time when you’re not?”
“I’m asleep.”
“I love you, Desdemona.”
“I know,” she whispered. “You don’t have to say the words.”
He smiled slowly. “Trust me, you’re going to hear them every day for the rest of our lives.”
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“I know,” she whispered. “You don’t have to say the words.”
He smiled slowly. “Trust me, you’re going to hear them every day for the rest of our lives.”
Oct 21, 2010 11:44am