| Title | : | Like Silk |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1551669021 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781551669021 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 377 |
| Publication | : | First published May 1, 2002 |
The moment Collier Smith pulled to a stop on that rainy Tennessee mountain road and gently led the dazed, badly bruised woman into the warmth and safety of his car, his own life was shattered.
Brittany Banks was the wrong woman at the wrong time. But could there ever be a right time? He was a high-powered attorney on the fast track for a federal judgeship, engaged to a prominent socialite. Brittany Banks was a vulnerable beauty from the wrong side of town. And, in a cruel twist of fate, she was a reminder of the past he had struggled to forget. So why her, why now? Why this insatiable longing, this fierce need to protect her, to possess her -- a need that will drive him deeper into her world . . . perhaps at the cost of his own.
Like Silk Reviews
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Passione assoluta è un romance che aveva tutte le premesse per rivelarsi una bella lettura, purtroppo non è stato così. La trama era interessante ma è stata sviluppata male.
Collier è un avvocato di successo, una famiglia altolocata, una fidanzata perfetta e spera di ottenere presto la carica di giudice federale. L'unica cosa che non può permettersi è finire al centro di uno scandalo ma improvvisamente sulla sua strada compare Brittany, senza genitori, fa due lavori per laurearsi, vive in una roulotte e ha un fratello in prigione. Sembrano due persone che non hanno niente in comune invece...
Prima di tutto i protagonisti. Avrebbero avuto bisogno di una caratterizzazione maggiore e proprio questa mancanza mi ha impedito di provare un'empatia con loro. Ho apprezzato molto di più la storia tra il fratello di Collier e la sua ex. Sì, perché anche se in maniera molto marginale e affrettata, viene sviluppata anche la loro storia d'amore.
Il rapporto tra Collier e Brittany si basa su una forte attrazione e nonostante l'autore abbia tentato di trasformarlo in qualcosa di più profondo, per me è rimasto un rapporto di pura lussuria. Inoltre i due non trascorrono abbastanza tempo per conoscersi realmente.
Ci sono poi dei passaggi che risultano davvero lenti e le troppe coincidenze rendono la storia un tantino assurda.
Leggerò qualche altro libro di quest'autrice sperando che abbia scritto di meglio. -
Mary Lynn Baxter is the author to read if you enjoy contemporary romances that give one the genuine remembrance of Harlequin romances.
From review of the 1st novel that I read by Mary Lynn Baxter...
When I finished the novel (His Touch), I read the author's background.
"Mary Lynn Baxter was born on 28 July 1943 in Lufkin, Texas, USA, where she bred, home of the cowboy - hero of the Western romance, which is one of the most popular of the category's sub-genres. She would be the first to say that it's her background that gives her a unique feel for romance writing.
Since she was a young girl, books and reading have been an important part of her life. Only after she read all the "goodies" in her public library did her mother encourage her to buy Harlequin romances, then 35 cents each."
The only thing I was missing was the beach. This is my interpretation of a "beach book." :) -
A romance novel. Brittany lives in a trailer, Collier lives on the other/nicer side of the tracks. She works in a diner, he is an attorney. Their lives intertwine in more ways then one. This book has been in a box for years and I’ve finally gotten around to reading it. It was a fine, quick, summer read.
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This book was awful. Good plot but so poorly executed I am thinking this was probably Baxter's foot wetting period. I've seldom read a book where I want both parties to get the worst of whatever could possibly occur. Lord, torture to go through these pages...could not understand how this all consuming love could occur from rescuing someone, not really knowing anything about them save a touch sparks so much electricity one would believe they were in a thunder-storm. Then that scene at the diner...wth...poor confusion. Couldn't understand what transpired after C confronted the drunk diner and the girlfriend - lorse...what a mess. Such goofiness. I think this is a good example of why persons should either write what they know about best or what they've done proper research on...and that does not include looking at a show on telly. I normally enjoy Baxter's offerings but this was not a good read.
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I was let down by the storyline. It started out good then it got all about "I have to see you then instant sex" over and over and over. By then middle of the book I was just ready for it to be over. The ending was really disappointing. Several different plot lines seemed to have just been forgotten or skipped over just to go right to the happer ever after type ending. One minute things seemed to have hit the fan and the next minute its over. NO resolution for several key plot points. Disappointing.
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Collier Smith is on the short list for an appointment to the Supreme Court. His personal life is not so great, with an over demanding step father, a paralyzed step brother, and a girlfriend that isn't really his choice.
On the way to a mountain cabinet for a work weekend, he encounters a girl in trouble along the mountain road. How will she change his life? Lots of twists and turns in this plot. -
This is the first book I've read by Baxter and I would be quick to read another of her stories. LS is a bit drawn out and you sometimes wonder if all the emotions are really necessary, but overall I really enjoyed Collier and Brittany as characters as well as their story.
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Only got to page 130 before losing interest. Do date have not finished.
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eh, unbelievable romance novel. okay for a beach/vacation/at-home-sick read.
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First book with this author. Just OK. Nice plot, but she kept repeating herself, which I find annoying.
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Good book it's a romance with conspirecy Thought about the book 24 7
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DNF at pg 68
