Joel Blackstone doesn't think that librarian Letitia Thornquist has the right stuff to run Thornquist Gear Inc. Teaching her the business is all he plans to do, until the sensual curves under Letty's navy-blue suit and the desire in her eyes leave him longing for a more personal kind of merger.
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With bold style and a wicked sense of humor Krentz ( Sweet Fortune ) tells the story of Letty Thornquist, an Indiana librarian who heads for Seattle to run the sporting equipment company she has inherited. This threatens the plans of Thornquist Gear's CEO Joel Blackstone, who made the firm a success and plans to take over another company owned by an old and dangerous enemy. Joel tries to undermine Letty's influence; but, calm and steadfastly staying at the helm, Letty discovers his tricks and finds ways to improve the company's line. After Joel and Letty's new working relationship moves out of the office, she even fine-tunes his plan for revenge. Toss in a gaggle of vividly drawn minor characters--including Letty's former fiance, the pompous professor Philip Dixon, who arrives in Seattle shod in wingtips and claims that he should run Thornquist Gear--and it adds up to entertaining contemporary romance. Letty's stereotypical librarian background is a letdown, but when Krentz sharpens her claws on business professors and prenatal classes for yuppie mommies, she's in top form.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Jayne Ann Krentz's acclaimed New York Times bestsellers include Light in Shadow, Smoke in Mirrors, Lost and Found, Soft Focus, Eye of the Beholder, Flash, and Grand Passion. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under her own name, futuristic novels as Jayne Castle (also available from Pocket Books), and historical romance novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick. She lives in Seattle.
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By xhottstuffx
Format:Hardcover
Honestly, I dont know why people read Jayne Ann Krentz. It's so predictable. Even more predictable than Sandra Brown, if that's even possible. It's always the naive little heroine and a guy with some big bad secret in his past that he hasnt dealt with.
And that's not all. This is the annoying-est book I've ever read. I mean, come on. the fiance was a great big joke.
I guess this book is okay to read if ure bored and have nothing else to do but it's not that great.
By K. Hill
Format:Paperback
Letty Thornquist inherits Thornquist Gear from her uncle. But Letty's uncle had promised to sell Thornquist Gear to Joel Blackstone. Joel was the one to transform the company from a store into an empire single handedly while Letty's uncle was literally out fishing. Much to Joel's annoyance, Letty decides to take control of the company. There wasn't a big mystery in this novel--unlike most of Jayne Ann Krentz's novels. Perfect Partners was very, very funny. I don't regret reading it.
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be somewhat frustrating and "caveman-ish". I don't understand why the key characters were addressing each other so formally (Mr. Blackstone, Ms. Thornquist...) After all, they are the heads of the company! First names are acceptable in the office these days! It got to the point of annoyance for me! And the fiancee, Philip -- what an idiot! He completely ignored Letty's wishes to let her run the company the way she wished to. Joel Blackstone is a caveman, looking out for himself. These people are sappy.
I did like the mystery twist in the story...
I'm hesitant to read any more JAK books...
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1.0 out of 5 stars
I coldn't even FINISH this horrid book
I hate the herione. She's she most annoying woman I have ever read in a romance novel. EVER. sterotypical librarian-- scatterbrained, rumpled, glasses. She is so friggin nosy. Read more
Published on July 20 1999 by ck@sejin.net
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved the main characters with its realistic plot.
I like reading about smart intelligent women and intelligent men. The plot was very realistic also. I also love happy endings and this was a story with one.
Published on Dec 27 1998
4.0 out of 5 stars
heard taped version.....
nothing profound, but made for quick listening . . . and i found myself interested in the characters.
Published on Nov 1 1998 by Blaine Greenfield
1.0 out of 5 stars
A very BIG disappointment
JAK books are, imho, one of the best in the market right now.Her stories are spun from a truly talented mind, with determined yet understanding heroines and dark brooding heroes,... Read more
Published on Jun 25 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, Funny, and Romantic
Excellent characterizations. A clever, imperfect heroine, a hero you can fall in love with, and a satisfying plot. What more can you ask?
Published on Dec 23 1997
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Joel and Letty were witty and wonderful. This book, like all Ms. Krentz's, has a mix of romance, humor, and family. Read more
Published on Oct 17 1997
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