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jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
Eloquent Silence by Sandra Brown
Laurie has agreed to teach his daughter at his home and take her out of the institution she was placed in because he couldn't do it all himself an be a soap opera actor.
She, at dinner, tells Drake about her husband and never wants to talk about it again.
Jennifer is the little girl and they try many things to get her to open up and understand although she is deaf.
She knows she can't love him because he's still in love with his ex-wife.
The girls have traveled to the family home in New Mexico and is a very nice 2 story chalet type house. Mountains on one side and very spacious rooms.
She becomes friends with the woman next door and her two small children.
He surprised her in the bathtub by showing up, he went to make a meal for them and she went to get dressed.
They are surprised when her parents come to visit and stay for a few days, at his house.
Laurie has agreed to teach his daughter at his home and take her out of the institution she was placed in because he couldn't do it all himself an be a soap opera actor.
She, at dinner, tells Drake about her husband and never wants to talk about it again.
Jennifer is the little girl and they try many things to get her to open up and understand although she is deaf.
She knows she can't love him because he's still in love with his ex-wife.
The girls have traveled to the family home in New Mexico and is a very nice 2 story chalet type house. Mountains on one side and very spacious rooms.
She becomes friends with the woman next door and her two small children.
He surprised her in the bathtub by showing up, he went to make a meal for them and she went to get dressed.
They are surprised when her parents come to visit and stay for a few days, at his house.
dmwmtgal's review against another edition
5.0
This was the very first Sandra Brown book I ever read. I enjoyed it so much, I now own all of her books. This was such a great book ~ very moving with believable characters. Would recommend!
ab18's review against another edition
2.0
The two stars are for the wonderful insight into the deaf community and the way the hearing can relate to people with this handicap.
Both main characters were awful, in my opinion. Drake never conveys any of his real feelings until the end for absolutely no reason. I’m used to Ms. Brown’s characters having more depth and eloquence. If I want flat heroes I could read a Sara Craven novel. I also am not a fan of the stand alone mustache.
Lauri has waaaay too many scenes where she stamps her foot in anger. That isn’t acceptable for anyone over the age of five. I applauded her withholding herself from Drake when she thought all he wanted was a physical relationship. She does a great job of telling herself she’s worth more than that.. only to fall into bed with him in the next scene. What just happened?
Maybe I am just too old for stories that attempt to convey how much the couple loves each other by showing multiple sex scenes. Love is so much more than physical desire.
Both main characters were awful, in my opinion. Drake never conveys any of his real feelings until the end for absolutely no reason. I’m used to Ms. Brown’s characters having more depth and eloquence. If I want flat heroes I could read a Sara Craven novel. I also am not a fan of the stand alone mustache.
Lauri has waaaay too many scenes where she stamps her foot in anger. That isn’t acceptable for anyone over the age of five. I applauded her withholding herself from Drake when she thought all he wanted was a physical relationship. She does a great job of telling herself she’s worth more than that.. only to fall into bed with him in the next scene. What just happened?
Maybe I am just too old for stories that attempt to convey how much the couple loves each other by showing multiple sex scenes. Love is so much more than physical desire.
hollyplayer's review against another edition
2.0
I read this a few months ago and I don't super remember it.... so it was fine.
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
More romance from Sandra Brown still writing as Rachel Ryan in this one about teacher to deaf students and her relationship with soap star who of course is gruff, buff and just enough for the allegedly strong independent woman, who comes across as part independent part flibbertigibbet
Anyway - Sandra Brown #3
Anyway - Sandra Brown #3
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
When Lauri agreed to consider the personal tutor position for a hearing-impaired girl named Jennifer who was part of her school, she never realized that the father was none other than actor Drake Rivington. Their initial meeting doesn't go over very well, but when Lauri puts aside her frustration with Drake and agrees everything changes.
Drake just wants the best for his daughter. As a widower who loved his wife, Drake has no intention of putting his heart out there again. Lauri though wakes every ounce of passion he has though and seeing her with his daughter has Drake wondering if he can have a second chance.
Fascinating story.. I thought the way the author was able to describe the communication between Jennifer and learning to sign was very visual. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, I loved that Drake was a bit of a egotistical male and Lauri is so sweet, Lauri though has no problem putting him in his place.
Drake just wants the best for his daughter. As a widower who loved his wife, Drake has no intention of putting his heart out there again. Lauri though wakes every ounce of passion he has though and seeing her with his daughter has Drake wondering if he can have a second chance.
Fascinating story.. I thought the way the author was able to describe the communication between Jennifer and learning to sign was very visual. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, I loved that Drake was a bit of a egotistical male and Lauri is so sweet, Lauri though has no problem putting him in his place.
rainnbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Old school romance which can be read in one sitting. SB's older books are fun to read with obnoxious heroes and fiery heroines. But the surprise factor was the character of Jennifer as a deaf impaired girl who was really cute and adorable. I loved the small village setting in New Mexico.
booksuperpower's review against another edition
4.0
Eloquent Silence by Sandra Brown is 2014 Grand Central Publishing digital release. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Drake is a widowed soap opera actor and the father of a young girl named Jennifer who is hearing impaired. When a young teacher named Lauri is asked to meet Drake to discuss Jennifer's needs, the two get off on the wrong foot. Drake knows he needs to connect with his daughter and do the right thing by her so she can live a productive life and Lauri seems to be the best solution for his problem. He talks her into taking the job but Lauri has no idea how her life will change once she steps into Drake's world.
This book was originally published in it's first edition way back in 1982 and was reissued a couple of times since then. Now this wonderful story is available in digital format. While Lauri is a serious young woman who could not care less about Drake's popularity, she does find Drake attractive. But, because of his arrogance and aggressiveness she is put off by him and is determined to focus on Jennifer and her needs. Drake has had a rough go of it with his wife's death and a demanding career. Lauri is convinced Drake is still in love with his wife and he only sees her as a temporary fling with no emotional attachments. The situation turns into a comedy of errors when Lauri tries to hide the fact she is living with Drake while she works with Jennifer, and poignant progress with Jennifer on top of the hot and cold romance between Drake and Lauri. The author does a great job of highlighting the challenges of living with a handicap and the importance of teaching those born with these impediments to learn quickly how to adjust. Lauri was a great teacher and it was hard for Drake at first, but eventually he sees he has to be involved in Jennifer's life and Lauri's methods are working. There were laugh out loud moments as a small lie turns into a full blown circus.
As I have said before when reviewing these older contemporary romances being published in digitial format, there are some things that appear dated. This one had that feel to it at times but mostly it has managed to stand the test of time. Drake's attitude is one that many romance novel hereos had during the 80's and he comes off a little too aggressive and too confident in his success. Other than that this short book is still a great read. I do hope more of Sandra Brown's back list will find their way into digital format. One way to see that happen would be to support this book and leaving a review on Amazon or anywhere digital books are sold. This is a great way to read some of Sandra's earlier work. This one gets 4 stars.
Drake is a widowed soap opera actor and the father of a young girl named Jennifer who is hearing impaired. When a young teacher named Lauri is asked to meet Drake to discuss Jennifer's needs, the two get off on the wrong foot. Drake knows he needs to connect with his daughter and do the right thing by her so she can live a productive life and Lauri seems to be the best solution for his problem. He talks her into taking the job but Lauri has no idea how her life will change once she steps into Drake's world.
This book was originally published in it's first edition way back in 1982 and was reissued a couple of times since then. Now this wonderful story is available in digital format. While Lauri is a serious young woman who could not care less about Drake's popularity, she does find Drake attractive. But, because of his arrogance and aggressiveness she is put off by him and is determined to focus on Jennifer and her needs. Drake has had a rough go of it with his wife's death and a demanding career. Lauri is convinced Drake is still in love with his wife and he only sees her as a temporary fling with no emotional attachments. The situation turns into a comedy of errors when Lauri tries to hide the fact she is living with Drake while she works with Jennifer, and poignant progress with Jennifer on top of the hot and cold romance between Drake and Lauri. The author does a great job of highlighting the challenges of living with a handicap and the importance of teaching those born with these impediments to learn quickly how to adjust. Lauri was a great teacher and it was hard for Drake at first, but eventually he sees he has to be involved in Jennifer's life and Lauri's methods are working. There were laugh out loud moments as a small lie turns into a full blown circus.
As I have said before when reviewing these older contemporary romances being published in digitial format, there are some things that appear dated. This one had that feel to it at times but mostly it has managed to stand the test of time. Drake's attitude is one that many romance novel hereos had during the 80's and he comes off a little too aggressive and too confident in his success. Other than that this short book is still a great read. I do hope more of Sandra Brown's back list will find their way into digital format. One way to see that happen would be to support this book and leaving a review on Amazon or anywhere digital books are sold. This is a great way to read some of Sandra's earlier work. This one gets 4 stars.
nicaelafox's review
3.0
I hadn't realized that this was a re-publish of a book Sandra Brown had written under a different name (Romance "name"). I little more heavy on the romance that I'm used to, compared to some of her more suspenseful novels I have enjoyed, where the focus is on that, and the romance is a little more secondary. Still, it was a sweet story and I liked the fact that it dealt with a deaf child and her teacher and the teacher's approach to teaching her to be like a normal child and not give into her due to her so-called "handicap." 3 starts because of the heavy romance factor. But still a decent Sandra Brown story.