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Hoodwinked
Desperately searching for a traitor in his company, CEO Jake Edwards disguises himself as an airplane mechanic and trails Maureen Harris, the secretary who has captured his heart. Original.
219 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1989
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Diana Palmer
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Diana Palmer is a pseudonym for author Susan Kyle.
(1)romance author
Susan Eloise Spaeth was born on 11 December 1946 in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA. She was the eldest daughter of Maggie Eloise Cliatt, a nurse and also journalist, and William Olin Spaeth, a college professor. Her mother was part of the women's liberation movement many years before it became fashionable. Her best friends are her mother and her sister, Dannis Spaeth (Cole), who now has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter and Maggie and lives in Utah. Susan grew up reading Zane Grey and fell in love with cowboys. Susan is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. Since 1972, she has been married to James Kyle and have since settled down in Cornelia, Georgia, where she started to write romance novels. Susan and her husband have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980.
She began selling romances in 1979 as Diana Palmer. She also used the pseudonyms Diana Blayne and Katy Currie, and her married name: Susan Kyle. Now, she has over 40 million copies of her books in print, which have been translated and published around the world. She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards.
Inspired by her husband, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming, Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45. In 1995, she graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
In 1998, her husband retired from his own computer business and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. They love riding around and looking at the countryside, watching sci-fi on TV and at the movies, just talking and eating out.
Diana Palmer is a pseudonym for author Susan Kyle.
(1)romance author
Susan Eloise Spaeth was born on 11 December 1946 in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA. She was the eldest daughter of Maggie Eloise Cliatt, a nurse and also journalist, and William Olin Spaeth, a college professor. Her mother was part of the women's liberation movement many years before it became fashionable. Her best friends are her mother and her sister, Dannis Spaeth (Cole), who now has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter and Maggie and lives in Utah. Susan grew up reading Zane Grey and fell in love with cowboys. Susan is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. Since 1972, she has been married to James Kyle and have since settled down in Cornelia, Georgia, where she started to write romance novels. Susan and her husband have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980.
She began selling romances in 1979 as Diana Palmer. She also used the pseudonyms Diana Blayne and Katy Currie, and her married name: Susan Kyle. Now, she has over 40 million copies of her books in print, which have been translated and published around the world. She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards.
Inspired by her husband, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming, Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45. In 1995, she graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
In 1998, her husband retired from his own computer business and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. They love riding around and looking at the countryside, watching sci-fi on TV and at the movies, just talking and eating out.
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October 2, 2022
Vintage Diana Palmer (actually, I have no idea when this was published, but if you've read her before, you've read this one). Uber-virgin heroine (she's 24 and the mechanics of sex have to be explained to her by the hero, she has never been aroused, and never been romantically kissed, despite mentions of at least one man coming to her house for a dinner date, and of course, she is also extremely religious because not telling your kids about sex because it's eeeevil is a great way to make them well-adjusted adults and has never worked out badly for anyone) meets hero who is 14 years older than she is and is mean to her at first because all women are the same . I spoiler tagged that because the book seemed to think it was a secret but if you need a spoiler tag for the Big Reveal, welcome to the world of romance novels. This must be your first one, because that secret is most definitely telegraphed.
Maureen works as a secretary for a company that makes airplanes. A new design has been sabotaged and the problem seems to be coming from the sector she works in. Or the mechanics. Which, oh look, there's a new guy! And he's a mechanic so Maureen decides she must investigate.
We get the usual beginning where there's clearly attraction and the hero is mean to the heroine, humiliating her and then feeling bad about it. And again, DP does not seem to read her books as she writes them because the heroes never have any idea what their motivation is from page to page. One minute they never want to marry a woman because all women are evil, the next page he wants to seduce her and maybe marriage isn't so bad, the next paragraph it's back to hating women and ew, why would she think he's into her? And yeah, the forced seduction here got a little... squicky. He knew that Maureen was super-religious and virginal, she kept telling him not to kiss her/touch her/ sunbathe naked with her, etc. and he kept doing it anyway, then things would go too far and he'd be all, "Get your gross marriage cooties off me!"
I mean really, if you've read DP, you've read this book. That's not saying I didn't have fun (I did rate it three stars, after all), that's saying, know what you're picking up here and be prepared for some moments where you have to close your eyes, rub the bridge of your nose, and mentally gripe, "But that wasn't what you said two pages ago!"
But no, I don't think I'd buy it (maybe for $.99 on a Kindle deal) or be in a big hurry to read it again.
Maureen works as a secretary for a company that makes airplanes. A new design has been sabotaged and the problem seems to be coming from the sector she works in. Or the mechanics. Which, oh look, there's a new guy! And he's a mechanic so Maureen decides she must investigate.
We get the usual beginning where there's clearly attraction and the hero is mean to the heroine, humiliating her and then feeling bad about it. And again, DP does not seem to read her books as she writes them because the heroes never have any idea what their motivation is from page to page. One minute they never want to marry a woman because all women are evil, the next page he wants to seduce her and maybe marriage isn't so bad, the next paragraph it's back to hating women and ew, why would she think he's into her? And yeah, the forced seduction here got a little... squicky. He knew that Maureen was super-religious and virginal, she kept telling him not to kiss her/touch her/ sunbathe naked with her, etc. and he kept doing it anyway, then things would go too far and he'd be all, "Get your gross marriage cooties off me!"
I mean really, if you've read DP, you've read this book. That's not saying I didn't have fun (I did rate it three stars, after all), that's saying, know what you're picking up here and be prepared for some moments where you have to close your eyes, rub the bridge of your nose, and mentally gripe, "But that wasn't what you said two pages ago!"
But no, I don't think I'd buy it (maybe for $.99 on a Kindle deal) or be in a big hurry to read it again.
December 21, 2015
Sweet shy secretary falls in love with her boss only she doesn't know he is the owner of the company. She thinks he is a simple mechanic. She falls for him and they get engaged. But when truth comes out Maureen feels unsure. She loved Jake the mechanic but she is not sure she can be the proper wife of a dynamic tycoon.
I loved both hero and heroine. Jake was an alpha but gentle hero and Maureen a warm sweet heroine. I loved the angst towards the end. Like Maureen i was frustrated Jake was such a workaholic and that he wouldn't say he loved her but the ending was super adorable. Jake totally redeemed himself and he became a great husband and father.
I loved both hero and heroine. Jake was an alpha but gentle hero and Maureen a warm sweet heroine. I loved the angst towards the end. Like Maureen i was frustrated Jake was such a workaholic and that he wouldn't say he loved her but the ending was super adorable. Jake totally redeemed himself and he became a great husband and father.
December 4, 2022
A sweet surprising one from DP and not a common plot that I’d read of before. The relationship of the mc’s build up slow and beautifully and their feelings for each other were honest.
The h and H work together for an aircraft engineering firm. The h is in an admin position and the H is an unknown mechanic. They meet in an AM rush where the h accidentally spills some coffee on the H. Being as conceited as he is, the H thinks it was a deliberate attempt to act all cutesy to snare him. The H accuses the h of a similar deed again where she’s so embarrassed that she decides to hide in her office at her lunch break to avoid running into this psycho man.
The H is bothered by this and confesses to not liking being avoided. He pursues the h relentlessly but on the other hand, the h, who isn’t needy, is also quite willing.
So the problem I had was that DP quite ruined their romance early on for me. The poor h is one who is not beautiful or pretty. She’s definitely not a looker but rather the one who could never turn heads and also wears glasses. She lives alone with a pet but she was raised catholic with strict old school values. Okay.
So Maureen has serious self worth issues. She’s forever unsure if she’s too ugly that she also reiterates it often enough to Jake that she’s not beautiful and he shouldn’t be with her. And much to the reader’s chagrin, the H almost each time confirms to her that she isn’t pretty or beautiful but she has a nice heart. Dear lord.
The h also tries to tell herself in the beginning of the book that this man isn’t good looking. Guess that is some comfort calling in real late for an ugly h who gets a dreamy loaded man.
Their dating life picks up. The h is always unsure and says the most mortifying things to the H since she’s ugly and all. She could tone down her honestly and not be so wet behind her ears. She did after all have the street smarts to get a job in an engineering firm.
The H is persuasive and wants to get in the h’s pants. She’s reluctant but soon enough also pretty needy. I think it’s the small town effect. You hold on to your principles quite firmly but once you’re given the green light, you’re shedding your clothes at top speed. I’d really have liked for the h to hold her fort and not be so cheap.
This man offers to see her the next time, she readily agrees and never holds back. There is the big reveal and rightly (rather deserving of it) the H gets mad at the h at their wedding night and runs for the hills. Imagine asking your new wealthy husband who his lady friend was in South America repeatedly. She could’ve kept her cool and played it smart as opposed to seem clingy and controlling.
The H comes to terms with his new role as a husband eventually. They have a baby. The h seems cool in her new role as a society wife. But she did start off as really gauche and distasteful in her actions. A nice read if you haven’t already!
The h and H work together for an aircraft engineering firm. The h is in an admin position and the H is an unknown mechanic. They meet in an AM rush where the h accidentally spills some coffee on the H. Being as conceited as he is, the H thinks it was a deliberate attempt to act all cutesy to snare him. The H accuses the h of a similar deed again where she’s so embarrassed that she decides to hide in her office at her lunch break to avoid running into this psycho man.
The H is bothered by this and confesses to not liking being avoided. He pursues the h relentlessly but on the other hand, the h, who isn’t needy, is also quite willing.
So the problem I had was that DP quite ruined their romance early on for me. The poor h is one who is not beautiful or pretty. She’s definitely not a looker but rather the one who could never turn heads and also wears glasses. She lives alone with a pet but she was raised catholic with strict old school values. Okay.
So Maureen has serious self worth issues. She’s forever unsure if she’s too ugly that she also reiterates it often enough to Jake that she’s not beautiful and he shouldn’t be with her. And much to the reader’s chagrin, the H almost each time confirms to her that she isn’t pretty or beautiful but she has a nice heart. Dear lord.
The h also tries to tell herself in the beginning of the book that this man isn’t good looking. Guess that is some comfort calling in real late for an ugly h who gets a dreamy loaded man.
Their dating life picks up. The h is always unsure and says the most mortifying things to the H since she’s ugly and all. She could tone down her honestly and not be so wet behind her ears. She did after all have the street smarts to get a job in an engineering firm.
The H is persuasive and wants to get in the h’s pants. She’s reluctant but soon enough also pretty needy. I think it’s the small town effect. You hold on to your principles quite firmly but once you’re given the green light, you’re shedding your clothes at top speed. I’d really have liked for the h to hold her fort and not be so cheap.
This man offers to see her the next time, she readily agrees and never holds back. There is the big reveal and rightly (rather deserving of it) the H gets mad at the h at their wedding night and runs for the hills. Imagine asking your new wealthy husband who his lady friend was in South America repeatedly. She could’ve kept her cool and played it smart as opposed to seem clingy and controlling.
The H comes to terms with his new role as a husband eventually. They have a baby. The h seems cool in her new role as a society wife. But she did start off as really gauche and distasteful in her actions. A nice read if you haven’t already!
December 16, 2015
3 Stars ~ Maureen is a newly promoted secretary for a large aircraft manufacturer. She's incredibly shy and inhibited, finding it difficult to make friends, and terribly lonely since her parents death six months ago. She's never seen the owner of the company but she learns he's on his way back from South America, an extended year away; and he's not a happy man. The Faber-Jet has failed it's first test flight and it looks very much like sabotage. There's a new mechanic at the plant where Maureen works, and he's sparked her interest. Caught staring and then appearing to be stalking him, she's mortified when he accuses her of coming on to him. When it turns out he's the new tenant for the other half of her duplex, she finds herself hiding indoors until she's sure he's not home. Jake finds his neighbour a bit of an oddball, but he needs to get closer to her to find out what she knows about the problems at the plant with the Faber-Jet. Jake's undercover as a mechanic but his real mission is to find the saboteur and make heads roll. Maureen's innocence attracts his cynical nature, and he finds he wants to get to know her. But Maureen doesn't know who he really is, and she's slowly falling for the mechanic, Jake. He's awakening her, peeling away her inhibitions. But is seduction the only thing on his mind, or does he really care about her?
Ms. Palmer has penchant for cynical heroes and naïve virginal heroines, and we have them in this story. Jake, of course, is the mysterious MacFaber owner of the company and uber wealthy. Maureen is a young woman very much repressed socially but she charms Jake and he can't seem to stay away from her. While he was Jake, he was actually a pretty great hero; patient and tender in Maureen's introduction to intimacy. When his true identity is revealed, he's a real jerk setting down the rules and demanding that Maureen like it. What saves this story is that Maureen learns to stand up and take some of the control back. Not the best by Ms. Palmer, but an enjoyable read none the less.
Ms. Palmer has penchant for cynical heroes and naïve virginal heroines, and we have them in this story. Jake, of course, is the mysterious MacFaber owner of the company and uber wealthy. Maureen is a young woman very much repressed socially but she charms Jake and he can't seem to stay away from her. While he was Jake, he was actually a pretty great hero; patient and tender in Maureen's introduction to intimacy. When his true identity is revealed, he's a real jerk setting down the rules and demanding that Maureen like it. What saves this story is that Maureen learns to stand up and take some of the control back. Not the best by Ms. Palmer, but an enjoyable read none the less.
December 13, 2017
"HoodWinked" is the story of Jake and Maureen.
Maureen is a recluse who works as secretary for the MacFaber corporations, a jet manufacturing company. She is well liked, however spends her time mostly alone with her pet parrot Bagwell.
When a plane is sabotaged, she suspects the new mechanic and her name neighbor Jake of espionage- not knowing he's her boss and suspects her of the same!
The first half of this book was FANTASTIC! I loved the slow chemistry and banter between the h and H- we had the mean hero/innocent heroine falling for one another- loads of hairy chest loving and yes- a full frontal lovemaking scene. All was well until the identity reveal in the last 3/4th when the hero starts behaving like an ass- and suddenly the issues are magically resolved and we are at the end.
If not for the last part of the book- and if I had got a good grovel- this would have been a 5 star for sure because this had a great start.
Safe
3.5/5
Maureen is a recluse who works as secretary for the MacFaber corporations, a jet manufacturing company. She is well liked, however spends her time mostly alone with her pet parrot Bagwell.
When a plane is sabotaged, she suspects the new mechanic and her name neighbor Jake of espionage- not knowing he's her boss and suspects her of the same!
The first half of this book was FANTASTIC! I loved the slow chemistry and banter between the h and H- we had the mean hero/innocent heroine falling for one another- loads of hairy chest loving and yes- a full frontal lovemaking scene. All was well until the identity reveal in the last 3/4th when the hero starts behaving like an ass- and suddenly the issues are magically resolved and we are at the end.
If not for the last part of the book- and if I had got a good grovel- this would have been a 5 star for sure because this had a great start.
Safe
3.5/5
February 21, 2021
Una hermosa relacion que va progresando poco a poco, me gusto...
July 1, 2023
Is it really a deception romance if the only reason the deception lasts is that the heroine is too incurious or timid to ask the hero why, if he's a mechanic, he's being driven around by a chauffeur in a Rolls Royce? 1.5 rounds up to two stars for me.
"She wasn't all that comfortable with men as a rule. She was rather plain, for all that she had a budding sunny personality and dressed neatly." (10) NEATLY
"Her mother had teased her about what man [her men's pajama jacket] belonged to, and they'd all laughed. Her parents had known that she was far too fastidious for love affairs. She was an unawakened twenty-four, a plain girl who didn't appeal to most men." (22) fastidious and unawakened
"Charlene stared at her suspiciously. 'I don't trust people who understand how to do things like that. What if you're an enemy agent or something?'
'I can't possibly be. I don't even own a trench coat,' Maureen said reasonably." (27) she's not wrong
"She wasn't much to look at, but she had a figure that was disturbing. Odd, that, since women had lost their attraction for him in the past few years." (40) oh?
"He found her frankly attractive, from her long dark hair to her slightly larger than average feet." (45) sure why not
"Despite the glasses, she wasn't bad to look at, and she had great legs." (51) highest heights to aspire to is "not bad to look at"
"Her heart lifted magically. He had to care a little, because he'd come back. Her eyes closed and she sighed as she snuggled closer. At least he didn't hate her anymore." (105) GIRL NO DO NOT USE THAT JUSTIFICATION
"'Humor me. This is the most innocent time I've spent with a woman since I became an adult, and I don't think I've ever felt such tenderness. Don't spoil it for me.'" (108) Diana Palmer, why
'"I've been busy. Women had begun to lose their appeal for reasons I'll tell you one day. I got tired of being used.'" (108) confirmed bachelor
"There was really no reason for her to be shy with him--except that he was going to take all his clothes off, and she felt uncomfortable about that. But he'd talked about a family, and she had to start getting used to him." (114-115) what.
"But he enjoyed Maureen. She fulfilled him as no other woman ever had, she was good company, and she was healthy enough to give him an heir." (138) did this book start out life as a regency duke in disguise plot and this bit just never got changed? Because the idea of an heir never comes up again
"She chose an éclair and ate it while he munched on a cherry tart. 'You see?' She sighed. 'We don't even like the same desserts. Marrying you would be a disaster. We'd be divorced—" (139) it's true, no couple who doesn't like the same desserts has ever made it past the six month mark, I saw it on Reddit (/s)
"'Do you remember what I told you? About how many years it had been since I'd been intimate with a woman?' he asked gently. 'I wasn't kidding. If you want the truth, until you came along I had every fear that I was getting impotent. No one could arouse me—not even the lady from South America, although she tried hard enough.'
Her face brightened. 'Really?'" (144) I know Diana Palmer is not intentionally coding her hero as bisexual or sexually fluid, but.
"'Darling, if you miss that, I'm sure Mrs. Candles could throw a pot now and again, just to make you feel comfortable.'" (183) best counterpoint to "I miss having a temperamental French chef"
"She wasn't all that comfortable with men as a rule. She was rather plain, for all that she had a budding sunny personality and dressed neatly." (10) NEATLY
"Her mother had teased her about what man [her men's pajama jacket] belonged to, and they'd all laughed. Her parents had known that she was far too fastidious for love affairs. She was an unawakened twenty-four, a plain girl who didn't appeal to most men." (22) fastidious and unawakened
"Charlene stared at her suspiciously. 'I don't trust people who understand how to do things like that. What if you're an enemy agent or something?'
'I can't possibly be. I don't even own a trench coat,' Maureen said reasonably." (27) she's not wrong
"She wasn't much to look at, but she had a figure that was disturbing. Odd, that, since women had lost their attraction for him in the past few years." (40) oh?
"He found her frankly attractive, from her long dark hair to her slightly larger than average feet." (45) sure why not
"Despite the glasses, she wasn't bad to look at, and she had great legs." (51) highest heights to aspire to is "not bad to look at"
"Her heart lifted magically. He had to care a little, because he'd come back. Her eyes closed and she sighed as she snuggled closer. At least he didn't hate her anymore." (105) GIRL NO DO NOT USE THAT JUSTIFICATION
"'Humor me. This is the most innocent time I've spent with a woman since I became an adult, and I don't think I've ever felt such tenderness. Don't spoil it for me.'" (108) Diana Palmer, why
'"I've been busy. Women had begun to lose their appeal for reasons I'll tell you one day. I got tired of being used.'" (108) confirmed bachelor
"There was really no reason for her to be shy with him--except that he was going to take all his clothes off, and she felt uncomfortable about that. But he'd talked about a family, and she had to start getting used to him." (114-115) what.
"But he enjoyed Maureen. She fulfilled him as no other woman ever had, she was good company, and she was healthy enough to give him an heir." (138) did this book start out life as a regency duke in disguise plot and this bit just never got changed? Because the idea of an heir never comes up again
"She chose an éclair and ate it while he munched on a cherry tart. 'You see?' She sighed. 'We don't even like the same desserts. Marrying you would be a disaster. We'd be divorced—" (139) it's true, no couple who doesn't like the same desserts has ever made it past the six month mark, I saw it on Reddit (/s)
"'Do you remember what I told you? About how many years it had been since I'd been intimate with a woman?' he asked gently. 'I wasn't kidding. If you want the truth, until you came along I had every fear that I was getting impotent. No one could arouse me—not even the lady from South America, although she tried hard enough.'
Her face brightened. 'Really?'" (144) I know Diana Palmer is not intentionally coding her hero as bisexual or sexually fluid, but.
"'Darling, if you miss that, I'm sure Mrs. Candles could throw a pot now and again, just to make you feel comfortable.'" (183) best counterpoint to "I miss having a temperamental French chef"
August 11, 2014
I wanted a quick mindless read and that is what this book offered. But it was so cheesy.
The young single secretary falls for the rich boss, only the boss has been away for a long time so no one really knows what he looks like. The boss goes undercover as a mechanic and that is how she falls for him.
He reveals to her his true identity and they go for a ride in his rolls Royce, buy a 2 caret diamond ring, buy a big house complete with servants and have a baby. Most books don't have all this happen in 219 pages.
It was an easy read. And I would say it was relatively pg on the love scenes. Not a whole lot of detail in there.
The young single secretary falls for the rich boss, only the boss has been away for a long time so no one really knows what he looks like. The boss goes undercover as a mechanic and that is how she falls for him.
He reveals to her his true identity and they go for a ride in his rolls Royce, buy a 2 caret diamond ring, buy a big house complete with servants and have a baby. Most books don't have all this happen in 219 pages.
It was an easy read. And I would say it was relatively pg on the love scenes. Not a whole lot of detail in there.
July 11, 2014
I picked up this book because my brother's an airplane mechanic, and I thought I'd send it to him for a laugh. First, though, I read the story.
Helloooooo, alph-hole "hero."
As readers of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books know, "alph-hole" is short for alpha-male asshole. And is Jake Edwards ever an alph-hole. He's verbally rude and mean, he creeps her out and stalks her, and he manhandles her whenever he starts to feel lusty. While he changes a bit by the end of the book, he's still 90% turd.
Definitely not one of the better romances I've read.
Helloooooo, alph-hole "hero."
As readers of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books know, "alph-hole" is short for alpha-male asshole. And is Jake Edwards ever an alph-hole. He's verbally rude and mean, he creeps her out and stalks her, and he manhandles her whenever he starts to feel lusty. While he changes a bit by the end of the book, he's still 90% turd.
Definitely not one of the better romances I've read.
July 2, 2024
I love Diana's books.
I have read many of her books back in the first days of romance novels. Her stories are well written. When one can't put the work down. I continue to want to finish the book as fast as I can. The stories are engaging and interesting to me.
After checking out many reviews, I chuckle at the low rated reviews. Hate when they put a review that just repeats the book synopsis. That is not a review. Many don't understand or even check the book publication dates, for they don't understand the women back in those days/times. I remember when I married, A card had to be in my husband's name. Women were a heck of lot more innocent and raised strictly. Not sure what those born after the millennia know about those times. They sure know how to knock the times they are ignorant of. Diana's stories are consistent with the times.
I can emphasize with her characters and that's what makes me read/reread her books. The reason I am re-reading her books is of good writing... She stirs the emotions.
I have read many of her books back in the first days of romance novels. Her stories are well written. When one can't put the work down. I continue to want to finish the book as fast as I can. The stories are engaging and interesting to me.
After checking out many reviews, I chuckle at the low rated reviews. Hate when they put a review that just repeats the book synopsis. That is not a review. Many don't understand or even check the book publication dates, for they don't understand the women back in those days/times. I remember when I married, A card had to be in my husband's name. Women were a heck of lot more innocent and raised strictly. Not sure what those born after the millennia know about those times. They sure know how to knock the times they are ignorant of. Diana's stories are consistent with the times.
I can emphasize with her characters and that's what makes me read/reread her books. The reason I am re-reading her books is of good writing... She stirs the emotions.
July 10, 2021
I just want to start by saying there’s a parrot named Bagwell and I was delighted because i’ve always wanted a parrot but now I have a cat who’s a little terror and if I ever get a parrot I know what to name it.
I really related with this heroine and i liked her very much! The hero was not bad as well i guess. Also I think this is the first Diana Palmer book i’ve read as an adult and it took so long to find one that was not about ranchers. Like whyyyy.
I enjoyed the pace of the book very much but felt that the ending could have been better. Not a lot happened but the writing was good and I was kept entertained so I even finished this in one sitting.
I really related with this heroine and i liked her very much! The hero was not bad as well i guess. Also I think this is the first Diana Palmer book i’ve read as an adult and it took so long to find one that was not about ranchers. Like whyyyy.
I enjoyed the pace of the book very much but felt that the ending could have been better. Not a lot happened but the writing was good and I was kept entertained so I even finished this in one sitting.
November 21, 2023
This book gets two stars because I want to like Maureen as a character. She’s hardworking and brave and quirky. But she gets too Not Like Other Girls and then gets snowplowed (just plowed, really…) by a millionaire who tells her to quit her job and have babies for him. Girl, throw the whole man out. A woman with a history degree and a pet parrot can do better than a tech bro who wants you to be his baby machine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2024
Jak wiecie, dosyć regularnie staram się przedstawiać Wam moje zdanie na temat literatury z kategorii romansów.
Najczęściej ostatnio sięgam po utwory Diany Palmer, których wiele znajduje się w mojej domowej biblioteczce.
Kilka dni temu skończyłam czytanie noweli pod tytułem „Oszukana”….
Jakie są moje wrażenia, po zapoznaniu się z jej treścią?
Zapraszam do zapoznania się z moją opinią…
https://taka-jest-agata.blogspot.com/...
Najczęściej ostatnio sięgam po utwory Diany Palmer, których wiele znajduje się w mojej domowej biblioteczce.
Kilka dni temu skończyłam czytanie noweli pod tytułem „Oszukana”….
Jakie są moje wrażenia, po zapoznaniu się z jej treścią?
Zapraszam do zapoznania się z moją opinią…
https://taka-jest-agata.blogspot.com/...
January 7, 2018
1.5 stars.
August 24, 2024
Really couldn’t get into this book. Neither mains seemed to have much personality. It felt like they were both in a deep depression.
December 5, 2024
She’s an awesome writer…I’ve loved Hoodwinked the first time i read it about 15 years ago…
Love love love it!😊
Love love love it!😊
September 24, 2013
I was expecting something more dramatic, like the heroine got hurt or something like that. But apparently, Diana Palmer didn't grant my wish for now.
It's been a while since I read Diana Palmer's book and I think this one's quite good. Though I don't really like the hero. Jake's kind of annoying and I don't think his apology is enough to his way. But then again Diana Palmer's heroine always forgive easily. Maureen's typical Palmer's girl so it doesn't really surprise me.
Now I'm running out of Diana Palmer. Aaargh!
It's been a while since I read Diana Palmer's book and I think this one's quite good. Though I don't really like the hero. Jake's kind of annoying and I don't think his apology is enough to his way. But then again Diana Palmer's heroine always forgive easily. Maureen's typical Palmer's girl so it doesn't really surprise me.
Now I'm running out of Diana Palmer. Aaargh!
June 16, 2015
Long time favorite now an e-book
I have been waiting for the e-release of Hoodwinked one of my favorite Palmer Books for a long time. I am not going to detail the plot as it is hard to discuss the plot without spoilers and the surprises are half the fun of this story.
Maureen and Jake are the young virgin and experienced older man that Palmer readers love and there are some really nice twists that make this one special.
I have been waiting for the e-release of Hoodwinked one of my favorite Palmer Books for a long time. I am not going to detail the plot as it is hard to discuss the plot without spoilers and the surprises are half the fun of this story.
Maureen and Jake are the young virgin and experienced older man that Palmer readers love and there are some really nice twists that make this one special.
July 7, 2013
Men at Work 01
Vendada
Diana Palmer
H. Desejo 107
2009
É impossível não se apaixonar pelas histórias de Diana Palmer.
Como, também é impossível não ficar louca da vida, com os homens de suas tramas.
Ainda bem, que nessa história a mocinha, Maureen, não é covarde.
Kkkkk....
Adoro!!!
RECOMENDADÍSSIMO!!!
Vendada
Diana Palmer
H. Desejo 107
2009
É impossível não se apaixonar pelas histórias de Diana Palmer.
Como, também é impossível não ficar louca da vida, com os homens de suas tramas.
Ainda bem, que nessa história a mocinha, Maureen, não é covarde.
Kkkkk....
Adoro!!!
RECOMENDADÍSSIMO!!!
October 2, 2015
Generalmente los protagonistas de Diana Palmer suelen ser machistas hasta cierto grado, y esoa de vez en cuando es un toque que forma parte de su caracter, pero Jake es asquerosamente machista al grado que quise patearlo en muchas ocasiones, la historia me habría encantado de no ser por sus momentos hiper machistas.
August 10, 2016
Work is not everything, not even close
What a pleasant surprise this book brought. The single woman that brought such naivete to a successful, wealthy businessman who had never married and who finds out what love is all about. Finally a baby boy who turns this family into a complete,
Healthy this calls for a loving sequel perhaps with a beautiful daughter.
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What a pleasant surprise this book brought. The single woman that brought such naivete to a successful, wealthy businessman who had never married and who finds out what love is all about. Finally a baby boy who turns this family into a complete,
Healthy this calls for a loving sequel perhaps with a beautiful daughter.
.. play
March 5, 2015
Two characters who cannot be more opposites! Jake is experienced in life, work and experiences (all kinds!) Maureen has no experience at all. Isn't it interesting how that is such a turn on for Jake?
August 29, 2015
I am almost done reading this book but it is really dragging for me. I'm having to really force myself to finish it. There is something about the hero/heroine dynamic I just don't like. I love Ms. Palmer's books, but this one is not a favorite.
October 23, 2008
Hoodwinked (Men at Work: Men of Steel, No. 1) by Diana Palmer (1998)
April 3, 2011
For a Diana Palmer story i was disappointed in the story. Boring read.
May 13, 2015
I liked this book it was kinda different from the usual Diana Palmer books I have read.
October 2, 2016
Hoodwinked is charming
You are surprised at how many changes both characters go through to be together and become part of a family.
You are surprised at how many changes both characters go through to be together and become part of a family.
December 5, 2019
My favorite Diana Palmer book of all time
September 13, 2025
re-read
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