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Habían pasado diez años desde que Dustin Ramsey y Erica Mann compartieron su primera experiencia sexual en el asiento trasero de aquel Mustang rojo, y había sido un verdadero desastre. Ahora Dustin tenía que enfrentarse al enorme reto de dirigir el negocio familiar, pero antes quería resolver el único fracaso de su vida. Tenía que encontrar y seducir a Erica, y esta vez lo haría bien.
Erica se quedó de piedra cuando se encontró a Dustin a la puerta de su casa. Quizá hubiera ido a hablarle de negocios, pero desde luego sus ojos le decían que ese no era el único tema que iban a tratar... Erica había llegado muy lejos en esos diez años, así que si Dustin creía que podía llegar allí y seducirla tan fácilmente, estaba muy equivocado... porque era ella la que lo iba a seducir a él.
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First published August 1, 2002
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Vicki Lewis Thompson
498 books1,539 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestseller Vicki Lewis Thompson believes love makes the world go around and laughter makes the trip worth taking. The recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award and the author of more than ninety books, Vicki pioneered a new kind of romance hero with Nerd in Shining Armor. Following the success of her nerd stories, Vicki launched a boisterous paranormal series featuring a matchmaking witch and wizard, an ADD dragon named George, and a black cat inspired by her own precocious feline, Eve.
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May 2, 2017
Truly, Madly, Deeply
3 Stars
Dustin Ramsey and Erica Mann shared one disappointing encounter in high school. Ten years later, Dustin is on the verge of taking over the family business and is determined to compensate for his shortcomings. Erica has put that disastrous night behind her and isn't interested in a repeat no matter how seductive Dustin might be…
Dustin and Erica have scorching chemistry and their second chances romance is seriously steamy. While Dustin and Erica are likable characters, there isn't much else going on besides the sex scenes. That said, Thompson's writing style is engaging and the book is a quick and entertaining read.
3 Stars
Dustin Ramsey and Erica Mann shared one disappointing encounter in high school. Ten years later, Dustin is on the verge of taking over the family business and is determined to compensate for his shortcomings. Erica has put that disastrous night behind her and isn't interested in a repeat no matter how seductive Dustin might be…
Dustin and Erica have scorching chemistry and their second chances romance is seriously steamy. While Dustin and Erica are likable characters, there isn't much else going on besides the sex scenes. That said, Thompson's writing style is engaging and the book is a quick and entertaining read.
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June 30, 2023This book started off in promising fashion, but I eventually got frustrated and gave up.
The story is a second chance tale of sorts. Dustin Ramsay has always been a bit of a party guy and since his father was an oil baron, he seemed to have money to burn. However, now that Dustin has had to take over the family business (oil and newspapers), he's learning they're on shaky ground. He has an idea to revitalize the company by convincing the owner of a hit newsletter to franchise and expand into other cities.
And who owns this fun, sexy newsletter? None other than Erica Mann, his old high school crush. The two haven't really spoken since they had some fumbling, very bad sex in the back of a car way back when. When Dustin drops back into Erica's life, it's a bit of a meet awkward, though the banter between these two quickly heats up.
We soon see that these two are opposites in many ways. Dustin grew up rich and perhaps a bit spoiled, and has spent years racing cars. Erica, on the other hand, longs to be a serious journalist and is very concerned for the environment. In fact, as we read about Erica's environmental stands, it's hard to remember this book was written in 2002. What may have sounded a bit weird and quirky back then sounds downright prescient to a reader in 2023!
The chemistry between these two is fun and sexy, and I found myself starting to really enjoy the book. I still read a lot of category romance, but it seems like many of the category lines have drifted more into billionaires and less into the quirky, fun and sexy. However, just as I was finding this to be a fun throwback to some of what I used to love about category books, I got to a scene midway through that just didn't work for me.
In that scene, Erica was answering a reader question about sex toys in the bedroom. I think we all know some folks like that and some aren't into it. However, as Erica and Dustin debated the point, it turned into shaming someone about it. So, after that point, I decided to move on.
The story is a second chance tale of sorts. Dustin Ramsay has always been a bit of a party guy and since his father was an oil baron, he seemed to have money to burn. However, now that Dustin has had to take over the family business (oil and newspapers), he's learning they're on shaky ground. He has an idea to revitalize the company by convincing the owner of a hit newsletter to franchise and expand into other cities.
And who owns this fun, sexy newsletter? None other than Erica Mann, his old high school crush. The two haven't really spoken since they had some fumbling, very bad sex in the back of a car way back when. When Dustin drops back into Erica's life, it's a bit of a meet awkward, though the banter between these two quickly heats up.
We soon see that these two are opposites in many ways. Dustin grew up rich and perhaps a bit spoiled, and has spent years racing cars. Erica, on the other hand, longs to be a serious journalist and is very concerned for the environment. In fact, as we read about Erica's environmental stands, it's hard to remember this book was written in 2002. What may have sounded a bit weird and quirky back then sounds downright prescient to a reader in 2023!
The chemistry between these two is fun and sexy, and I found myself starting to really enjoy the book. I still read a lot of category romance, but it seems like many of the category lines have drifted more into billionaires and less into the quirky, fun and sexy. However, just as I was finding this to be a fun throwback to some of what I used to love about category books, I got to a scene midway through that just didn't work for me.
In that scene, Erica was answering a reader question about sex toys in the bedroom. I think we all know some folks like that and some aren't into it. However, as Erica and Dustin debated the point, it turned into shaming someone about it. So, after that point, I decided to move on.
May 9, 2017
leído el 07/12/2011
February 11, 2012
Truly, Madly, Deeply is a title that describes this book perfectly. This book is great. I like that the characters have history and that they re-enter each other's lives as adults. Erica has never really stopped thinking about Dustin and their bad experience when they were younger, and neither has he. He wants a chance to prove to her that he can be good in bed. The characters have so much chemistry and has some humorous moments that made me laugh. This was a book that I couldn't put down until I read it all!! Dustin came to find her to ask her to be apart of his family business with her advice column. If you haven't read you should! If you have, what did you think about it???
August 17, 2009
This is my second read from Thompson now, and I do believe she has a thing for the back seat boogie. Truly, Madly, Deeply has Dustin Ramsey, recent heir to Ramsey Enterprises, tracking down his high school sweetheart whom he hasn't seen in 10 years. He and Erica had had a fling in the back seat of his Mustang in high school, and it had been humiliating for both of them. Determined to correct this and to bring Erica into his new business ventures, Dustin tracks down Erica, now a successful sex-advice columnist in Dallas.
May 2, 2020
A decent story by VLT, but nothing that will wow you. I liked Dustin. Erica was ok, a little too full of herself and very judgemental IMO. Their conflict seemed very forced. And my big puzzle: his family owns two weekly newspapers and she wants to do some hard nose journalism.... how about doing that with your paper part time? Overall, an ok story.
September 25, 2009
I have enjoyed most of this author's books, but this one was a bit uninspiring-hohum. Nothing to exciting. But if a reader enjoys teenage romancers getting a second chance, then this could be an interesting read. Just wasn't for me.
April 15, 2010
I love this book
love the sparks between dustin & erica
well I love most of VLT books hehehehe
I Very highly recommended all of VLT's books
love the sparks between dustin & erica
well I love most of VLT books hehehehe
I Very highly recommended all of VLT's books
December 29, 2019
Este libro son los que yo catálogo como, esta agusto para un domingo por la tarde
March 27, 2008
A great story that keeps you interested and entertained.
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