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Anonymous
Posted November 7, 2012
FUN READ! great conversation between sparring male and female romatic interests. REally enjoyed this one!
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Posted August 12, 2012
Really enjoyed this book. Fun HOT sexy scenes and a great ending...A must read in my opinion..
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Posted December 30, 2011
Loved Roxanne and Bram's hot story. A great read!
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Posted June 29, 2011
This was an enjoyable read with likeable characters that had definite chemistry. I loved the cozy winter setting. Elaine Raco Chase is a fresh voice in contemporary romance and I'll be getting more of her books for some fun escape reading.
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Posted April 22, 2011
With a touch of sophistication, plenty of sizzling sex, and a liberal dose of humor, this story poses the age-old question: Is there such a thing as love at first sight? After reading Roxanne and Bram's story, I'm thinking there is.
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Posted April 19, 2011
Sexy and sassy! Both the characters and the dialogue. This is a sensual page turner that sends you back for more and more! Can't wait to download other Elaine Raco Chase contemporary romances!
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Elaine Raco Chase’s work is perfectly suited to the audiobook form, her conversation is so alive, so quick witted and responsive that you will feel as if you are overhearing the interaction from your seat. This book flips the traditional “romance” feel on its ear: Bram is the one who is open, direct and first to admit to being smitten with Roxanne. While Roxanne is more reserved, dragging her Pullman car of baggage and fear from her last relationship forward.
Bram is the vice president of the bank that extended Roxanne a loan for her business: telegrams delivered in costume. When her employee couldn’t make her assignment, Roxanne steps in to fill the appointment: a Belly-Gram that the employees of the bank have ordered to celebrate Bram’s new promotion. Roxanne appears and presents a sensual belly dance that impresses everyone, especially Bram.
Unfortunately for both Roxanne and Bram, the mild snowfall turns into a massive blizzard, and they are stranded in the bank while Minneapolis digs out. Then the sparks begin to fly. Slowly but surely Bram convinces Roxanne that there is no “standard time frame” for falling in love, and taking the chance is more than worth it all.
Like all of the books by this author, the characters are well defined, voiced and always clever. Conversational patois and pacing are among the best out there that I have read, with moments that will have you laughing out loud or reaching out to whap someone in the back of their head for being so stubborn. The chemistry in this book was slower to grow than in others, but that just made the scenes that much more steamy for the palpable sexual tension.
The dual narrations of Destiny Landen and Lee James worked well for the characters: Lee has a voice that is fine-grit sandpaper smooth, and always has the hint of a smile behind it, while Destiny manages to fall into a voicing for Roxanne that is fitting and pleasant. I particularly liked the musical interludes between chapters, they enhanced rather than distracted from the storyline. I did have a few moments with some mispronounced words, but those were minor and did not distract overall from the storyline. I will admit that I am a fan of this author’s work, and really do enjoy her work translated into the audiobook format.
I received an audiobook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Anonymous
Posted May 23, 2012
Very short book.too boring and downright awful.crossing this author off my list of must reads.
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Posted May 11, 2011
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Overview
There was nothing left for business woman Roxanne Murdock to do but wiggle into a slightly too small harem-girl outfit and deliver a belly-gram - because her company was more reliable than the US Mail - and a greeting ...