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jane_kelsey's review against another edition
3.0
Quite happy to have listened to this in audiobook, it was quick and fun.
shanlolz's review against another edition
5.0
First romance novel I've ever read and will always remain a favourite.
Perfect for any easy, warm read. Love, love, love it.
Sandra Brown is a brilliant writer.
Perfect for any easy, warm read. Love, love, love it.
Sandra Brown is a brilliant writer.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Words of Silk
4 Stars
A chance encounter in an elevator during a blackout changes the lives of two very different people. Naive kindergarten teacher, Laney McLeod and sexy and savvy attorney, Deke Sargeant, are complete strangers yet their intense attraction and its consequences bring them together, and they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for.
This is one of Brown's earlier works and while some elements are dated others still ring true even 30 years later.
While Laney and Deke have incredible chemistry, he is excessively domineering and overbearing, which is not surprising for an 80s romance but incongruent with 21st-century values of equality between the sexes. Nevertheless, Laney does stand up for herself and Deke ultimately recognizes that she has a right to make decisions for herself.
Overall, this is a well-written, relatively angst-free, and entertaining read.
4 Stars
A chance encounter in an elevator during a blackout changes the lives of two very different people. Naive kindergarten teacher, Laney McLeod and sexy and savvy attorney, Deke Sargeant, are complete strangers yet their intense attraction and its consequences bring them together, and they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for.
This is one of Brown's earlier works and while some elements are dated others still ring true even 30 years later.
While Laney and Deke have incredible chemistry, he is excessively domineering and overbearing, which is not surprising for an 80s romance but incongruent with 21st-century values of equality between the sexes. Nevertheless, Laney does stand up for herself and Deke ultimately recognizes that she has a right to make decisions for herself.
Overall, this is a well-written, relatively angst-free, and entertaining read.
ab18's review against another edition
3.0
The best part about this book is Deke (don’t love the name). While he may have taken advantage of Laney when she was insisting on being intimate while drunk, he stepped up to the plate before he even knew what was on it.
I like this book because the characters actually engage in conversation and regular interactions without resorting to bedroom activities as they usually do in Sandra Brown novels. They talk and work on ironing out issues (even though Laney’s insecurities became annoying after a while).
I like that he didn’t just fling money at her as a way of expressing love. He treated her to gifts but he also did a lot of things himself and took note of what she told him. How do you not like a man who is emotionally vulnerable and engages in acts of service? And he’s a silver fox!
I like this book because the characters actually engage in conversation and regular interactions without resorting to bedroom activities as they usually do in Sandra Brown novels. They talk and work on ironing out issues (even though Laney’s insecurities became annoying after a while).
I like that he didn’t just fling money at her as a way of expressing love. He treated her to gifts but he also did a lot of things himself and took note of what she told him. How do you not like a man who is emotionally vulnerable and engages in acts of service? And he’s a silver fox!
hlawona99's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Trigger warning- rape
I usually love Sandra's books but this 1 not so much.
I usually love Sandra's books but this 1 not so much.
renpuspita's review against another edition
3.0
Aku baru tau kalo cowonya si Deke, udah 40 tahun lebih :D
Jadi inget sama bapak - bapak karyawan di kantorku yang umurnya sekitar segitu. Tapi udah pada punya anak isteri dan "perutnya dulu tak begini, kini sudah tak cukup lagi", wkwkwkwkwk.
Tapi beda umur antara Laney sama Deke ga segitu banyaknya sih. Ga sampe 20 tahun. Dan si Deke dewasa banget. Jadi pengen punya calon suami kayak gini *daydreaming*
Jadi inget sama bapak - bapak karyawan di kantorku yang umurnya sekitar segitu. Tapi udah pada punya anak isteri dan "perutnya dulu tak begini, kini sudah tak cukup lagi", wkwkwkwkwk.
Tapi beda umur antara Laney sama Deke ga segitu banyaknya sih. Ga sampe 20 tahun. Dan si Deke dewasa banget. Jadi pengen punya calon suami kayak gini *daydreaming*
ccgwalt's review against another edition
2.0
This book was originally published in 1986 and is so dated it could almost be classified an historical romance. ;-) The way pregnancy is dealt with in the book seemed a lot older than 1986, which happens to be the year my first child was born. I worked until the day before she was born and don't remember anyone telling me to stay off my feet or not to work too hard. But if you suspend disbelief, the book was decent in parts and entertaining overall. I think Laney held onto her "I don't need a man" stance much longer than warranted, but without that conflict there really wasn't much of a story. ;-)
2* means "it was ok" on goodreads, and that fits.
2* means "it was ok" on goodreads, and that fits.
tita_noir's review against another edition
2.0
Why do I do this to myself? I tell myself "Self, don't do it. Don't go back and read 80s harlequin romances. They will not hold up and they will make you mad-sad."
But do I listen to myself? Yes. Right after I finish one and get mad-sad at it. Vowing never to go back again. But then it is like giving birth, you forget the pain and do it again.
This book was so full of all the Things: Virgin heroine who is not as bright as she should be as a professional woman in her late 20s. A rich arrogant stalky hero who barges into her life and takes over. A secret baby. A romantic conflict that consists mostly of the heroine saying "I don't want you" even thought she really, really, really does. Sigh.
The only reason it gets two stars instead of one is because there are at least some moments of good story hidden under all that and, well, it doesn't quite reach the low bar of really bad that [b:Aftershocks|588859|Aftershocks|Catherine Coulter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1176065456s/588859.jpg|2859023] did in my re-read of it this year.
But do I listen to myself? Yes. Right after I finish one and get mad-sad at it. Vowing never to go back again. But then it is like giving birth, you forget the pain and do it again.
This book was so full of all the Things: Virgin heroine who is not as bright as she should be as a professional woman in her late 20s. A rich arrogant stalky hero who barges into her life and takes over. A secret baby. A romantic conflict that consists mostly of the heroine saying "I don't want you" even thought she really, really, really does. Sigh.
The only reason it gets two stars instead of one is because there are at least some moments of good story hidden under all that and, well, it doesn't quite reach the low bar of really bad that [b:Aftershocks|588859|Aftershocks|Catherine Coulter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1176065456s/588859.jpg|2859023] did in my re-read of it this year.
clak5686's review against another edition
First I want to say that I'm reading this in 2021 and it was written. The book was first published in 1984. It was an enjoyable love story. Laney McLeod is in a Manhattan building when there is a blackout. She's on an elevator and meets Deke Sargent, a man who will change her life. Six months later, Deke comes to her and challenges her to face her fears. If written today, I'm sure a lot would be different, but the basics of the story hold.