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No Easy Way Out
It was a Halloween party she'd never forget! The Bunny and The Bandit! Masked, costumed strangers, they'd fallen into each other's arms at the witching hour. Dr. Virginia Farrell gasped at the memory.
At the stroke of midnight she'd fled. By morning she was safely back in her lab. Was it sheer coincidence that he penetrated her sanctuary — Dr. Alex Braddock, her new colleague, the man behind the mask? His presence unnerved her; threatened her precarious control. Surely he'd never recognize his wildly wanton lover behind her prim professional facade. One more touch, one more kiss, and Virginia knew — there'd be no turning back, no easy way out.
At the stroke of midnight she'd fled. By morning she was safely back in her lab. Was it sheer coincidence that he penetrated her sanctuary — Dr. Alex Braddock, her new colleague, the man behind the mask? His presence unnerved her; threatened her precarious control. Surely he'd never recognize his wildly wanton lover behind her prim professional facade. One more touch, one more kiss, and Virginia knew — there'd be no turning back, no easy way out.
- GenresRomanceContemporary
185 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1982
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About the author
Elaine Raco Chase
35 books133 followersElaine Raco Chase is the award-winning author of seventeen paperback novels with over 3 million books in print. She is published in 25 countries and 15 languages.
As a romance writer, Chase has won two sales awards for top romance novels of the year, Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award for romantic suspense, and the Affaire de Coeur Silver Pen Award for writing excellence. Her non-fiction debut Amateur Detectives - A Writer's Guide was nominated for the prestigious Agatha Christie Award.
Elaine was past President of Sisters in Crime International, a charter member of Romance Writers of America and a registered lecturer for Poets and Writers.
She currently teaches a variety of writing courses.
As a romance writer, Chase has won two sales awards for top romance novels of the year, Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award for romantic suspense, and the Affaire de Coeur Silver Pen Award for writing excellence. Her non-fiction debut Amateur Detectives - A Writer's Guide was nominated for the prestigious Agatha Christie Award.
Elaine was past President of Sisters in Crime International, a charter member of Romance Writers of America and a registered lecturer for Poets and Writers.
She currently teaches a variety of writing courses.
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September 8, 2013
Another great book by Elaine Raco Chase. “No Easy Way Out” is a true Cinderella story!! Virginia is a highly intellectual woman with her Phd. She buries herself in her work and has no fun life at all! Her friends talk her into attending a masquerade ball and she meets Prince Charming who is dressed like a bandit and she is dressed like a sexy bunny! Well they have a very hot time on the balcony and when the clock strikes midnight she runs off in true Cinderella fashion! When she returns to work, you guessed it …the bandit turns out to be one of her co-workers!! What follows is loaded with fun, trickery, love and lots and lots of laughs! I highly recommend you purchase this book because you will absolutely love it!!!!
October 27, 2017
Wonderful Read!!!!
This was a awesome book!!! Funny...great story!!!
Laughed...cried.... Loved it!!!great HEA... Ending...
Really made my day....with this fabulous book...
But it...you will love it!!!!
This was a awesome book!!! Funny...great story!!!
Laughed...cried.... Loved it!!!great HEA... Ending...
Really made my day....with this fabulous book...
But it...you will love it!!!!
August 13, 2016
AudioBook Review:
Stars: Overall 5 Narration 4 Story 5
Some of our most interesting awkward moments come when we take a chance and step out of our comfort zones. Whether those moments become enjoyable or merely uncomfortable depends on your own ability to not take yourself too seriously. This is exactly what happens to Virginia, but what could go wrong with a masquerade party where she isn’t expected to appear anyway.
Dragged to the party by her best friend, Virgina appears in a retro magazine-famous bunny suit, complete with fuzzy tail. Has a marvelous time too, after a makeover brings out her inner goddess, and indulges in more than a little flirtation with the Bandit, another masked party guest. When the moment of truth arrives, and guests are to reveal their identity, Virgina darts away from the party and the Bandit, leaving behind her fuzzy tail.
For his part, Alex is less vulnerable to Virginia’s attempts at duplicity, he is attracted to the woman in the lab AND is smart enough to realize that one has to talk sometimes. There is a curious sort of chivalry and old-world manners that he displays that are less chauvinistic and more alpha-like in his position in the relationship, and his obvious approval of Virginia’s curves are blatant and brilliantly included.
Conversations run from patently absurd topics to cleverly phrased and written banter that feels true to each character, and none better epitomizes the perky, pushy and often bossy best friend Diane, who is never at a loss for advice, even when some is badly thought out. Narration in this story is provided by Katie McAble and the effects varied for me. Her voice is young and fresh, and she did capture the delivery inflection needed to distinguish characters so important in an AudioBook. I did have a few issues with the speed of her speech, adjusting the speed of the playback only seemed to diminish the qualities of her voice that I appreciated. I’d most certainly look for more titles that she is narrating, and not hesitate to listen to more.
From the clever set up to the final ending, this was an enjoyable, light story with some interesting perspective from Virginia about her struggles as a woman working in a traditionally male field, and her inability to find a balance between her professional life and the personal life and femininity that she longs to display. While this story showed just how more of Virginia’s problems may be a direct result of her attitudes and beliefs that men are incapable of falling for women with brains and ambition, not all of her fears are irrationally based. Even if she is proved wrong.
I received an audioBook copy of this title from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Stars: Overall 5 Narration 4 Story 5
Some of our most interesting awkward moments come when we take a chance and step out of our comfort zones. Whether those moments become enjoyable or merely uncomfortable depends on your own ability to not take yourself too seriously. This is exactly what happens to Virginia, but what could go wrong with a masquerade party where she isn’t expected to appear anyway.
Dragged to the party by her best friend, Virgina appears in a retro magazine-famous bunny suit, complete with fuzzy tail. Has a marvelous time too, after a makeover brings out her inner goddess, and indulges in more than a little flirtation with the Bandit, another masked party guest. When the moment of truth arrives, and guests are to reveal their identity, Virgina darts away from the party and the Bandit, leaving behind her fuzzy tail.
For his part, Alex is less vulnerable to Virginia’s attempts at duplicity, he is attracted to the woman in the lab AND is smart enough to realize that one has to talk sometimes. There is a curious sort of chivalry and old-world manners that he displays that are less chauvinistic and more alpha-like in his position in the relationship, and his obvious approval of Virginia’s curves are blatant and brilliantly included.
Conversations run from patently absurd topics to cleverly phrased and written banter that feels true to each character, and none better epitomizes the perky, pushy and often bossy best friend Diane, who is never at a loss for advice, even when some is badly thought out. Narration in this story is provided by Katie McAble and the effects varied for me. Her voice is young and fresh, and she did capture the delivery inflection needed to distinguish characters so important in an AudioBook. I did have a few issues with the speed of her speech, adjusting the speed of the playback only seemed to diminish the qualities of her voice that I appreciated. I’d most certainly look for more titles that she is narrating, and not hesitate to listen to more.
From the clever set up to the final ending, this was an enjoyable, light story with some interesting perspective from Virginia about her struggles as a woman working in a traditionally male field, and her inability to find a balance between her professional life and the personal life and femininity that she longs to display. While this story showed just how more of Virginia’s problems may be a direct result of her attitudes and beliefs that men are incapable of falling for women with brains and ambition, not all of her fears are irrationally based. Even if she is proved wrong.
I received an audioBook copy of this title from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
July 19, 2013
What a stunningly funny book.. Again Elaine Raco Chase has excelled!! Virginia Who is brain box Phd never has any fun in fact she is a bore.. Her friend convinces her to go to a Halloween fancy dress party.. Of course she has a fantastic time.. especially the Hot sexy encounter on a balcony with a bandit until the clock strikes 12 and she runs off like just like Cinderella...she did not leave her shoe !! oh No her fluffy cotton tail of the bunny suit!! The fun starts when she find her new co-worker is none other than the bandit! Will not give any more away.. you have to read this fantastic book.. Suffice to say the ending was an ahhh moment !!
February 24, 2013
What a fun book! Serious, genius, Virginia never has any fun. Her friend convinces her to go to a masquerade party, she has a steamy time on a balcony with a bandit until the clock strikes midnight and she runs off like a fluffy-tailed Cinderella. Then the bandit turns out to be her new co-worker and she and her friend invent a twin. So funny. Things do get more serious, but I was satisfied by how things turned out.
The narration for the audio is fantastic. Katie McAble does a great job with the voices, Virginia's friend Diane in particular. Lots of fun to listen to.
The narration for the audio is fantastic. Katie McAble does a great job with the voices, Virginia's friend Diane in particular. Lots of fun to listen to.
March 19, 2013
"Rushed ... Not in a good way"
I loved the twin concept, but the plot fell short. Too much too fast ... no time to fall in love with the characters. So, you don't know if you want them to be in love or to walk away. I also have a hard time believing that a man who loves a strong woman would resent her so quickly. I struggled with this one, fortunately it is a short book.
I loved the twin concept, but the plot fell short. Too much too fast ... no time to fall in love with the characters. So, you don't know if you want them to be in love or to walk away. I also have a hard time believing that a man who loves a strong woman would resent her so quickly. I struggled with this one, fortunately it is a short book.
September 17, 2015
No Easy Way Out review
No Easy Way Out is a sweet romantic comedy written by author Elaine Raco Chase. This book was written in the 80's, but is still relevant today.
No Easy Way Out is a sweet romantic comedy written by author Elaine Raco Chase. This book was written in the 80's, but is still relevant today.
November 9, 2015
A realistic short read. Romance is not my normal genre so I may have a different point of view. Overall seemed like a good short read.
October 10, 2019
I usually do not complain about an audio book narrator but this particular one when she did the voice for Virginia's friend. Her voice was so annoying it was cringing to me. I enjoyed the story though but would not want to go through listening to that pitch in tone again. Virginia goes to a Halloween Party and meets someone who is masked. They share a moment together. Virginia is so busy with her job she does not even date. Anyways she runs out of the party and returns to work to find out the bandit who she shared a moment with was someone she worked with. Virginia's friends try to help her out to get this man's attention. They do some trickery and other things to help her. If you can handle the pitch tone of the one girl then you may like this but reading the book may be better then audio.
April 25, 2020
Rushed and yet it still managed to drag in parts. I honestly got real tired of constantly hearing about the best friend lighting up a cigarette, honestly she was a chain smoker and maybe that's why the narrator made her sound like a 60 year old matron aunt (I don't know why but that is exactly how I kept picturing her) rather than a 30ish professional. Alex was so wishy washy I honestly couldn't even root for the HEA, he literally sounded more misogynist and outdated than my grandfather who was 85. It was a good turn on the "Insta-love" trope, but it felt rushed and cobbled together.
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