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Something Wild
SHE'S GOING TO TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE!
Penny Halloran is confused. Her boyfriend has proposed, but they've never ... Well, before she makes her decision, she needs to know if they're ... compatible. What better way to find out than *seduce* her man in the back of a limo? If sparks are there, she'll say yes! She just never intended to say yes to the *wrong* man!
Ryan Pierce wants to start over. No longer the swinging bachelor - he'd gotten into too much trouble! - he's sure life will be much simpler. But when he mistakenly gets a sexy invitation for a night he'll never forget, he doesn't know what to expect. Certainly not the sweet restaurant owner from downstairs ... who turns out to be a *wild woman!* What's a reformed bad boy to do? Help Penny discover her wild side, of course, and turn those sparks into a full-blown inferno!
Penny Halloran is confused. Her boyfriend has proposed, but they've never ... Well, before she makes her decision, she needs to know if they're ... compatible. What better way to find out than *seduce* her man in the back of a limo? If sparks are there, she'll say yes! She just never intended to say yes to the *wrong* man!
Ryan Pierce wants to start over. No longer the swinging bachelor - he'd gotten into too much trouble! - he's sure life will be much simpler. But when he mistakenly gets a sexy invitation for a night he'll never forget, he doesn't know what to expect. Certainly not the sweet restaurant owner from downstairs ... who turns out to be a *wild woman!* What's a reformed bad boy to do? Help Penny discover her wild side, of course, and turn those sparks into a full-blown inferno!
218 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2002
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About the author
Toni Blake
45 books1,178 followersToni Blake's love of writing began when she won an essay contest in the fifth grade. Soon after, she penned her first novel, nineteen notebook-pages long, and announced to her mother over breakfast one day that she was going to be a writer when she grew up. Since then, Toni has become the author of more than forty contemporary romance novels. Her work has been excerpted in Cosmo, she's been a recipient of the Kentucky Women Writers Fellowship and she's been a nominee for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. In addition to being a two-time finalist for the Rita Award, she's received both the National Readers Choice Award and the Booksellers Best Award. Toni lives in the Midwest with her husband and enjoys traveling, crafts, and being outdoors.
Toni has also written under the name Toni Blair.
Photo: Cassandra Stella
Toni has also written under the name Toni Blair.
Photo: Cassandra Stella
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October 9, 2009
I lost my virginity with this book. Actually, I've listened to a few HQ Romances, but Something Wild by Toni Blake is the first Harlequin novel that I've ever physically read! What rock have I been hiding under? Now I understand why so many people claim to have an addiction to these little gems, as SW was a quick, light, sweet, sexy, satisfying HEA romance. (Of course I might have cheated a little by selecting something written by Toni Blake, as she has already proven to be a powerhouse on the rise with her mainstream romance novels such as Letters to a Secret Lover.)
Possible Spoiler (but it happens in the first chapter)***********
Calm, passive computer geek, Martin, has asked Penny Halloran to marry him. Penny, always known as "Miss Goody-Two-Shoes", knows she has an unexplored wild side and is afraid that Martin does not...that marriage to him would be boring and predicable. So Penny decides there is only one way to see if she and Martin would be truly compatible...by seducing him! As the co-owner of the Two Sisters Pub that is located next to Martin's office, Penny delivers the office staff their lunch on a daily basis. One Friday, she pins a note to Martin's sandwich bag..."Meet me tonite at the corner of 4th & Walnut. Be ready for anything." Dressed like a hooker, Penny picks him up in a darkened limo, strips off his clothes and has the best sex of her life with him. "Yes, I'll marry you!" she says. But when the lights come on, it isn't Martin she has seduced...it's Ryan Pierce, the new guy at the office!
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The story is about two people who have undoubtedly started off on the wrong foot, but realize the chemistry between them is undeniable, and, therefore, have trouble staying apart. Will they be able to overcome their personal feelings of guilt and the censure of others to find a true HEA? You'll have to read the book to find out; however, I'll wager that not only HQ addicts but any lovers of romance novels will agree that Something Wild is well worth the effort. You will finish the story, close the book and sigh, "Awww...that was sooo sweet!" Well-deserved 5 stars.
Possible Spoiler (but it happens in the first chapter)***********
Calm, passive computer geek, Martin, has asked Penny Halloran to marry him. Penny, always known as "Miss Goody-Two-Shoes", knows she has an unexplored wild side and is afraid that Martin does not...that marriage to him would be boring and predicable. So Penny decides there is only one way to see if she and Martin would be truly compatible...by seducing him! As the co-owner of the Two Sisters Pub that is located next to Martin's office, Penny delivers the office staff their lunch on a daily basis. One Friday, she pins a note to Martin's sandwich bag..."Meet me tonite at the corner of 4th & Walnut. Be ready for anything." Dressed like a hooker, Penny picks him up in a darkened limo, strips off his clothes and has the best sex of her life with him. "Yes, I'll marry you!" she says. But when the lights come on, it isn't Martin she has seduced...it's Ryan Pierce, the new guy at the office!
***********************************
The story is about two people who have undoubtedly started off on the wrong foot, but realize the chemistry between them is undeniable, and, therefore, have trouble staying apart. Will they be able to overcome their personal feelings of guilt and the censure of others to find a true HEA? You'll have to read the book to find out; however, I'll wager that not only HQ addicts but any lovers of romance novels will agree that Something Wild is well worth the effort. You will finish the story, close the book and sigh, "Awww...that was sooo sweet!" Well-deserved 5 stars.
December 12, 2009
I love Toni Blake. Great read.
May 22, 2010
In this book the character Penny cheated on her boyfriend with Ryan, who work with her boyfriend, but toward the end of the book, She found out the her boyfriend fell in love with someone else.
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August 30, 2011Intrigued. Very..
March 26, 2013
Nice little story. T.B. is at the top of her game here. No unneeded complications, no deus-ex-machina's. Satisfying.
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