Say You Need Me

by Kayla Perrin

"Mr. Right" was wrong! Lovelorn librarian Serena Childs was destroyed when Cecil Montford—the fine–looking charmer she thought was "The One"—snuck out of her life with her savings and a priceless diamond necklace. And now he's dining in plain view at a local restaurant only two weeks later! But it's not until she has the man arrested that Serena discovers he's not Cecil at all—but the lowlife thief's equally hot twin brother, Darrell.

The lady can't believe the two are actually related. Where Cecil was lowdown, Darrell's loyal and honest . . . and as tempting a dark dreamboat as her lips have ever ached to kiss. Darrell's eager to help Serena get back the jewels—and the heart—his no–good twin stole from her. But how can she trust someone with the same heavenly face that gave her hell—even when the angel tells her he wants to love her for a lifetime?

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Whit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it was a good story, it took way too long to get to the point! Cecil and Darrell are twins. Their mother left them when they were young. Their drunken father beat Darrell to a pulp because Cecil was always in trouble. Now they are adults. Cecil is a jewel thief and con-artist and currently in trouble again! On the way to help him, Darrell meets Serena, Cecil's latest victim. Will their joint mission lead to romance?

[Stacey Elder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. I'm a huge fan of the twin trope and it was done really well. I liked the wrap up and even the plot. I was glad that they didn't spend too long on the mix up and instead focused on the mixed emotions of their upbringing and how to deal with the brother between them. Def will read more by the writer.

[Nia Forrester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soooo much fun! Lovely read.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.

[Jill Sorenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this author's voice.

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this book up due to the fact that I wanted to read a romance featuring a librarian since I actually am one. I like the beginning of the book as it seemed to have good flow, but then I found myself often getting bored with these long mental thought sequences from both the male and female lead characters. It seemed rushed a lot at times as well as there were instances where scenes were drawn out way too long. I thought this story was just "meh".

[Skye Kilaen]

Darrell knows Serena was angry with him because she thought he was his twin, and he knew his twin made a living ripping people off, but he still calls her "crazy" or "insane" five or more times within the first few pages of his POV. Um, no? She was ANGRY not mentally ill. I'm so tired of men undermining women with the words crazy and insane in romance novels after first meetings that involve anger. It wasn't even okay the first time I saw it, and I've seen it too many times now. :(