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Wildest Hearts
Annie Lyncroft knew her scheme was outrageous. She'd come to the elegant penthouse to meet Oliver Rain, the richest and possibly the most dangerous man in the Pacific Northwest. Annie needed this sensual, secretive corporate maverick for what she was about to propose. Marriage! With her brother Danny missing after a mysterious plane crash, Annie is struggling to protect his hot electronics company from the sharks who think he's not coming back. But fanciful, ethical Annie -- who usually runs a bizarre bric-a-brac shop knows Danny's alive, and she's determined to keep his company safe by putting his biggest investor at the helm. When Oliver actually says yes to the marriage of convenience, Annie dreamily envisions a few platonic weeks of helping him become a sensitive New Age guy. Oliver has a different plan; his cold, gorgeous eyes have been watching Annie, and he sees his chance to seduce the beautiful schemer. Love is the wild card destined to teach these two strong-willed opposites a icy control might run the business world, but all hell is about to break loose in the passionate territory of the heart.
376 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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Jayne Ann Krentz
401 books7,173 followersThe author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.
She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries.
She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries.
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November 28, 2023
The theme of a contemporary marriage of convenience was delightfully explored by Jayne Ann Krentz in Wildest Hearts. ”Annie are you by any chance proposing to me?” LOL!
When Annie Lyncroft’s brother is lost and presumed dead in a plane crash, she needs someone to help save her brother’s company. Proposing to Oliver Rain seemed like the only thing she could do. This serves Oliver ends very well, but he intends to make their marriage the real thing.
I loved Annie and Oliver. Despite his quirky interests (Ferns!), Oliver is a very successful businessman. His crazy family only adds spice to the character. Annie is great, she manipulates Oliver’s controlled life, turning it upside down and breaking his self-controlled existence for the best. They make a very believable and lovable couple.
Wildest Heart is above all a romance, while mystery takes a somewhat secondary role. There is some suspense picking up towards the end, but there was not much angst in the whole, which I appreciated after reading many tense plots.
One of the best Krentz novels I read. Highly recommended.
When Annie Lyncroft’s brother is lost and presumed dead in a plane crash, she needs someone to help save her brother’s company. Proposing to Oliver Rain seemed like the only thing she could do. This serves Oliver ends very well, but he intends to make their marriage the real thing.
I loved Annie and Oliver. Despite his quirky interests (Ferns!), Oliver is a very successful businessman. His crazy family only adds spice to the character. Annie is great, she manipulates Oliver’s controlled life, turning it upside down and breaking his self-controlled existence for the best. They make a very believable and lovable couple.
Wildest Heart is above all a romance, while mystery takes a somewhat secondary role. There is some suspense picking up towards the end, but there was not much angst in the whole, which I appreciated after reading many tense plots.
One of the best Krentz novels I read. Highly recommended.
January 14, 2016
First, may I say, this was such a 1990s romance. It was only my second Krentz book and I wasn’t too impressed with the first one I read. But I heard so many good things about this story that I had to give this author another go. And I am glad I did.
Oliver Rain was a rich uber-alpha male with control issues. He wore his hair pulled back in a ponytail, had a zen garden and performed yoga daily. He also had a serious problem with trust: no close friends, just acquaintances. Oliver took care of his immediate family as he did his business, with precision and a take-charge attitude. He was not a team player.
His manservant and confidant/chef/chauffeur, Bolt, came as close to having a relationship as possible with another man. With one other exception: computer-geek Daniel Lyncroft. And it turned out that Oliver’s passion, of all things, was collecting ferns . He had the much-needed patience that was necessary to hybridize and grow this type of vegetation. It gave him purpose and was a reward to himself. That was, until he was introduced to Annie Lyncroft: Daniel’s sister. She was Oliver’s cutesy polar-opposite and someone he had to have or, in his own words, he wanted “to collect her”.
Did I mention that Oliver was offbeat in a peculiar way? Well, he was.
~~~~~
You know from the start of the story, Daniel was missing and presumed dead. Everyone believed this except his fiancée, Joanna, and Annie. His fledgling business was in turmoil. Annie had come to the conclusion that a marriage of convenience would offer the necessary security the company needed until they could determine what happened to her brother. Oliver accepted her proposal except he had his own reasons.
Married: what a charming verb!
Oliver and Annie became husband and wife: he would keep Daniel’s business afloat and she would…oh….continue to sell odd pieces of eclectic whatchamacallits, torment Oliver with her brand of common sense, make friends with his family, schmooze with Bolt and so on and so on. And so on.
With some very intense sex and a minor mystery who-done-it, this story was a fun read. Annie’s advice, timing, and jolts of humor, drove Oliver crazy. Yet he kept coming back for more. The storyline was a little dated and a few women readers might want to scream at Oliver for his over-the-top need to control everything but just ignore those typical 1990s quibbles. They come with the territory. Without those issues, the plot would have fallen apart.
My biggest complaint was how the author handled the last two chapters. I didn’t understand why Ms. Krentz had Oliver and Annie take two steps back before earning their HEA. And I should not have liked this romance but I did. :D
Oliver Rain was a rich uber-alpha male with control issues. He wore his hair pulled back in a ponytail, had a zen garden and performed yoga daily. He also had a serious problem with trust: no close friends, just acquaintances. Oliver took care of his immediate family as he did his business, with precision and a take-charge attitude. He was not a team player.
His manservant and confidant/chef/chauffeur, Bolt, came as close to having a relationship as possible with another man. With one other exception: computer-geek Daniel Lyncroft. And it turned out that Oliver’s passion, of all things, was collecting ferns . He had the much-needed patience that was necessary to hybridize and grow this type of vegetation. It gave him purpose and was a reward to himself. That was, until he was introduced to Annie Lyncroft: Daniel’s sister. She was Oliver’s cutesy polar-opposite and someone he had to have or, in his own words, he wanted “to collect her”.
Did I mention that Oliver was offbeat in a peculiar way? Well, he was.
~~~~~
You know from the start of the story, Daniel was missing and presumed dead. Everyone believed this except his fiancée, Joanna, and Annie. His fledgling business was in turmoil. Annie had come to the conclusion that a marriage of convenience would offer the necessary security the company needed until they could determine what happened to her brother. Oliver accepted her proposal except he had his own reasons.
Married: what a charming verb!
Oliver and Annie became husband and wife: he would keep Daniel’s business afloat and she would…oh….continue to sell odd pieces of eclectic whatchamacallits, torment Oliver with her brand of common sense, make friends with his family, schmooze with Bolt and so on and so on. And so on.
With some very intense sex and a minor mystery who-done-it, this story was a fun read. Annie’s advice, timing, and jolts of humor, drove Oliver crazy. Yet he kept coming back for more. The storyline was a little dated and a few women readers might want to scream at Oliver for his over-the-top need to control everything but just ignore those typical 1990s quibbles. They come with the territory. Without those issues, the plot would have fallen apart.
My biggest complaint was how the author handled the last two chapters. I didn’t understand why Ms. Krentz had Oliver and Annie take two steps back before earning their HEA. And I should not have liked this romance but I did. :D
September 19, 2019
This is another warm, relaxing bath of a romance from this author.
It’s JAK’s usual mismatched pair with strong sexual chemistry and a mystery to solve. The mystery? Heroine’s brother’s plane is missing and so is he. His computer software company is in peril. The heroine is the only other stock-owner and is now responsible. Heroine decides her brother’s friend and mentor should become part of the family and marry her in a marriage of convenience. He can manage the company and calm creditors and she can continue with her bric-a-brac business, Wildest Dreams.
Hero is all for it because he’s the calm, silent type who has been taking care of his complicated family and their wealth since his father abandoned them 15 years before. He’s also hot for the heroine, but not showing it beyond the gleam in his eye and a rampant arousal. Sound familiar?
Hero gave up a dream of being a botanist and now just tends to his ferns in his rooftop greenhouse. He has a manservant/chef/body guard, Bolt who is writing a mystery in hopes of being published.
The heroine manages to wrest control from the control freak hero, patch up a family feud, help his stepmother and face down a killer all with good cheer.
After a last minute black moment where the hero has to find a way to say “I love You,” this happy couple rests in their HEA after knowing each other for a few weeks. All is right in Jayne Ann Krantz’s world.
I just wish they had given the cloisonné elephant a home.
It’s JAK’s usual mismatched pair with strong sexual chemistry and a mystery to solve. The mystery? Heroine’s brother’s plane is missing and so is he. His computer software company is in peril. The heroine is the only other stock-owner and is now responsible. Heroine decides her brother’s friend and mentor should become part of the family and marry her in a marriage of convenience. He can manage the company and calm creditors and she can continue with her bric-a-brac business, Wildest Dreams.
Hero is all for it because he’s the calm, silent type who has been taking care of his complicated family and their wealth since his father abandoned them 15 years before. He’s also hot for the heroine, but not showing it beyond the gleam in his eye and a rampant arousal. Sound familiar?
Hero gave up a dream of being a botanist and now just tends to his ferns in his rooftop greenhouse. He has a manservant/chef/body guard, Bolt who is writing a mystery in hopes of being published.
The heroine manages to wrest control from the control freak hero, patch up a family feud, help his stepmother and face down a killer all with good cheer.
After a last minute black moment where the hero has to find a way to say “I love You,” this happy couple rests in their HEA after knowing each other for a few weeks. All is right in Jayne Ann Krantz’s world.
I just wish they had given the cloisonné elephant a home.
May 28, 2021
En realidad 3'5 Estrellas. Son pocos los libros que he leído de Amanda Quick (Jayne Ann Krentz) en contemporánea, pero tiene algo en lo que coincide con la mayoría de sus novelas históricas: las largas e ingeniosas conversaciones entre sus personajes, y el misterio inherente en sus argumentos.
"Corazones salvajes" es un libro bastante viejuno dentro de su obra, ocurre en Seattle hacia 1993, y allí conocemos la historia de sus protagonistas Annie Lyncroft y Oliver Rain.
Annie Lyncroft es una joven mujer de negocios dueña de una tienda de decoración de interiores, y Oliver Rain es el cabeza de una prestigiosa familia de Seattle, un empresario frío, duro e implacable.
El libro empieza cuando el hermano de Annie, Daniel, tiene un accidente de avión en Alaska. Daniel a su vez, tiene una joven y reputada empresa informática, y a veces ha trabajado con Oliver Rain. La desaparición de Daniel, provoca que los inversores de Lyncroft Unlimited se retiren, y Annie no está dispuesta a que desaparezca el sueño de su hermano, es más, está convencida de que Daniel sigue vivo, pero ella sola no puede salvar la empresa. Por eso, Annie le pide a Oliver Rain, amigo y socio de Daniel, que se casen por conveniencia para que los inversores no se echen para atrás y dirija Oliver la empresa hasta que Daniel aparezca.
Todo el mundo da por sentado que Daniel está muerto. Entre ellos Oliver; pero lo que le sorprende es el descaro de Annie al proponerle matrimonio de ésa manera. La dulce señorita Lyncroft atrae de cierto modo a Oliver, y él mismo reconoce estar en una etapa en la que debería buscar esposa, así que, aunque sea de manera temporal, Oliver acepta.
El matrimonio entre Annie y Oliver no va a ser tan fácil ni un paseo de rosas, pues ésta conocerá de primera mano los secretos familiares de Oliver y sus sacrificios por mantener unida a su familia y que no les falte de nada. Todo ello, a cambio de sí mismo, pues de puertas hacia fuera Oliver es un hombre frío, temible y hasta malvado, capaz de los planes más maquiavélicos con tal de llegar a sus fines.
Annie es capaz de ver más allá del carácter frío e inalcanzable de su marido. Durante años, Annie ha tenido ciertos amigos o novios a los que ha rescatado o ayudado para que consigan sus sueños o mejorar sus relaciones. En el caso de Oliver, Annie no intentará cambiarlo, pero sí demostrar al resto del mundo que Oliver no es un monstruo.
A lo largo de los capítulos, y mientras la relación de los protagonistas se vaya desarrollando, Annie tendrá presente seguir investigando qué pasó con su hermano, y ahí entrarán en escena los secretos del pasado que compartían Oliver y Daniel. Un asunto que acabará poniendo en peligro las vidas de Annie y Oliver, justo cuando Annie está segura de que el accidente de avión no fue un accidente realmente.
La historia en general me ha gustado, pero admito que no es de las novelas que más me han llegado y Amanda Quick me gusta más en novela histórica. Pero la historia de amor está bien desarrollada, a pesar de que Annie es un personaje más fácil de llegar. En cambio, Oliver es un personaje más difícil. Admito que me encantan los protagonistas fríos, pero Oliver lo es demasiado y no es fácil empatizar con él ni sus motivos, además de ser un personaje bastante dominante e intimidante. Aunque creo que Amanda Quick ha sabido resolverlo al final.
Así que he acabado satisfecha y tanto el romance como la historia de suspense me han parecido muy bien llevadas, pero lejos de ser una joyita. Aún así me han convencido y seguiré leyendo a la autora tanto en romance histórico como contemporáneo.
"Corazones salvajes" es un libro bastante viejuno dentro de su obra, ocurre en Seattle hacia 1993, y allí conocemos la historia de sus protagonistas Annie Lyncroft y Oliver Rain.
Annie Lyncroft es una joven mujer de negocios dueña de una tienda de decoración de interiores, y Oliver Rain es el cabeza de una prestigiosa familia de Seattle, un empresario frío, duro e implacable.
El libro empieza cuando el hermano de Annie, Daniel, tiene un accidente de avión en Alaska. Daniel a su vez, tiene una joven y reputada empresa informática, y a veces ha trabajado con Oliver Rain. La desaparición de Daniel, provoca que los inversores de Lyncroft Unlimited se retiren, y Annie no está dispuesta a que desaparezca el sueño de su hermano, es más, está convencida de que Daniel sigue vivo, pero ella sola no puede salvar la empresa. Por eso, Annie le pide a Oliver Rain, amigo y socio de Daniel, que se casen por conveniencia para que los inversores no se echen para atrás y dirija Oliver la empresa hasta que Daniel aparezca.
Todo el mundo da por sentado que Daniel está muerto. Entre ellos Oliver; pero lo que le sorprende es el descaro de Annie al proponerle matrimonio de ésa manera. La dulce señorita Lyncroft atrae de cierto modo a Oliver, y él mismo reconoce estar en una etapa en la que debería buscar esposa, así que, aunque sea de manera temporal, Oliver acepta.
El matrimonio entre Annie y Oliver no va a ser tan fácil ni un paseo de rosas, pues ésta conocerá de primera mano los secretos familiares de Oliver y sus sacrificios por mantener unida a su familia y que no les falte de nada. Todo ello, a cambio de sí mismo, pues de puertas hacia fuera Oliver es un hombre frío, temible y hasta malvado, capaz de los planes más maquiavélicos con tal de llegar a sus fines.
Annie es capaz de ver más allá del carácter frío e inalcanzable de su marido. Durante años, Annie ha tenido ciertos amigos o novios a los que ha rescatado o ayudado para que consigan sus sueños o mejorar sus relaciones. En el caso de Oliver, Annie no intentará cambiarlo, pero sí demostrar al resto del mundo que Oliver no es un monstruo.
A lo largo de los capítulos, y mientras la relación de los protagonistas se vaya desarrollando, Annie tendrá presente seguir investigando qué pasó con su hermano, y ahí entrarán en escena los secretos del pasado que compartían Oliver y Daniel. Un asunto que acabará poniendo en peligro las vidas de Annie y Oliver, justo cuando Annie está segura de que el accidente de avión no fue un accidente realmente.
La historia en general me ha gustado, pero admito que no es de las novelas que más me han llegado y Amanda Quick me gusta más en novela histórica. Pero la historia de amor está bien desarrollada, a pesar de que Annie es un personaje más fácil de llegar. En cambio, Oliver es un personaje más difícil. Admito que me encantan los protagonistas fríos, pero Oliver lo es demasiado y no es fácil empatizar con él ni sus motivos, además de ser un personaje bastante dominante e intimidante. Aunque creo que Amanda Quick ha sabido resolverlo al final.
Así que he acabado satisfecha y tanto el romance como la historia de suspense me han parecido muy bien llevadas, pero lejos de ser una joyita. Aún así me han convencido y seguiré leyendo a la autora tanto en romance histórico como contemporáneo.
February 1, 2016
3 ½ stars. A bit too syrupy - but ok if you’re in the mood for that kind of escape.
The heroine Annie was too much of a Mary Sue for me - too perfect. From the beginning she tells wealthy man Oliver how he needs to improve his communication skills. She treats him the way a mother would. She insists that he keep her involved in everything even though she is out of her league in his high tech business world. Annie owns a shop selling artsy and decorative things for the home.
The plot about Annie’s missing brother and some questionable things going on in his company was pretty good.
Oliver’s father took all the family’s money and left debts when Oliver was in college. Oliver wanted to be a botanist, but he left school and became a wealthy businessman, paying off his father’s debts and raising his siblings. Oliver has a reputation for being ruthless and dangerous. Annie is the sweetness who brings love to his life.
This story is what you’d expect from a 1992 Harlequin novel.
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Narrative mode: 3rd person. Story length: 376 pages. Swearing language: strong including religious swear words but rarely used. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: two brief scenes plus one referred to. Setting: around 1992 Seattle, Washington. Copyright: 1992. Genre: contemporary romance with suspense.
The heroine Annie was too much of a Mary Sue for me - too perfect. From the beginning she tells wealthy man Oliver how he needs to improve his communication skills. She treats him the way a mother would. She insists that he keep her involved in everything even though she is out of her league in his high tech business world. Annie owns a shop selling artsy and decorative things for the home.
The plot about Annie’s missing brother and some questionable things going on in his company was pretty good.
Oliver’s father took all the family’s money and left debts when Oliver was in college. Oliver wanted to be a botanist, but he left school and became a wealthy businessman, paying off his father’s debts and raising his siblings. Oliver has a reputation for being ruthless and dangerous. Annie is the sweetness who brings love to his life.
This story is what you’d expect from a 1992 Harlequin novel.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Story length: 376 pages. Swearing language: strong including religious swear words but rarely used. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: two brief scenes plus one referred to. Setting: around 1992 Seattle, Washington. Copyright: 1992. Genre: contemporary romance with suspense.
April 5, 2016
Actually, until last part, I would give it 2.5 point but I liked last part with both suspense and romance.
It was an old, classic suspense and its hero, Olive, reminded me Shibumi's hero very much. Although, Shibumi's hero is really very eccentric and has been well characterized. On the other hand, imo, because of he has not been characterized that well, he seems a bit exaggerated. I don't like to read when author tells and tells about some major characterization about hero or heroine but we can't read any proof about it. I felt this about Oliver. I couldn't see very cold, calculated man in the story, just author kept telling those by other protagonists’' mouth.
Annie, the heroine, was too much sweet for my taste and while I could understand and admit that there were chemistry, I couldn't feel and persuade about her love, or later about Oliver's too.
It was a quick and light read but not so much good.
It was an old, classic suspense and its hero, Olive, reminded me Shibumi's hero very much. Although, Shibumi's hero is really very eccentric and has been well characterized. On the other hand, imo, because of he has not been characterized that well, he seems a bit exaggerated. I don't like to read when author tells and tells about some major characterization about hero or heroine but we can't read any proof about it. I felt this about Oliver. I couldn't see very cold, calculated man in the story, just author kept telling those by other protagonists’' mouth.
Annie, the heroine, was too much sweet for my taste and while I could understand and admit that there were chemistry, I couldn't feel and persuade about her love, or later about Oliver's too.
It was a quick and light read but not so much good.
July 11, 2017
I'm not quite sure what I should say about this one.
So, we have Annie and Oliver. These two get married just so that Oliver can control a particular company, that belongs to her brother. Daniel, Annie's brother, went missing days ago, and now all his creditors are after the company. The only way to save it, according to Annie, is that she gets married, so that half of her shares go to her husband. Annie is sure that Daniel is alive, and plans to get a divorce as soon as her brother comes back from wherever he is.
Of course, what starts as a convenience marriage becomes quite real after a while. But Oliver is a really reserved and closed-minded. But Annie sees that problem and decides to change him.
I really hate when people try to change other people. And I just can't buy that she fell in love with someone who she tries to change all the damn book.
Oh, and something that really bothered me was the legal side of the story. All that thing with shares and stuff. Well, I am studying to become a Lawyer, so I guess I notice that sort of thing. And I just couldn't understand how, if Lyncroft is a family business, so that all shares are in possession of the family, has investors? For what I understand, an investor has shares. All shares belong to Annie and her brother. Am I the only one who does not understand this? Well, a minor detail, but it really bothered me. Besides, I just don't think that managing a company is that easy. I would guess that the board, that includes the shareholders, has to make that kind of decision. And let's not forget that the main shareholder is missing, but that doesn't mean he losses the property of said shares.
The fact that this "legal" aspects bothered me so much should tell you that the story is not that fun or interesting. It has a bit of suspense, but other than that, it seemed kind of plain.
So, we have Annie and Oliver. These two get married just so that Oliver can control a particular company, that belongs to her brother. Daniel, Annie's brother, went missing days ago, and now all his creditors are after the company. The only way to save it, according to Annie, is that she gets married, so that half of her shares go to her husband. Annie is sure that Daniel is alive, and plans to get a divorce as soon as her brother comes back from wherever he is.
Of course, what starts as a convenience marriage becomes quite real after a while. But Oliver is a really reserved and closed-minded. But Annie sees that problem and decides to change him.
I really hate when people try to change other people. And I just can't buy that she fell in love with someone who she tries to change all the damn book.
Oh, and something that really bothered me was the legal side of the story. All that thing with shares and stuff. Well, I am studying to become a Lawyer, so I guess I notice that sort of thing. And I just couldn't understand how, if Lyncroft is a family business, so that all shares are in possession of the family, has investors? For what I understand, an investor has shares. All shares belong to Annie and her brother. Am I the only one who does not understand this? Well, a minor detail, but it really bothered me. Besides, I just don't think that managing a company is that easy. I would guess that the board, that includes the shareholders, has to make that kind of decision. And let's not forget that the main shareholder is missing, but that doesn't mean he losses the property of said shares.
The fact that this "legal" aspects bothered me so much should tell you that the story is not that fun or interesting. It has a bit of suspense, but other than that, it seemed kind of plain.
August 2, 2021
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Pues ha sido mejor de lo que me esperaba.
también he descubierto esta autora es Amanda Quick que usa este seudónimo para romántica contemporánea.
Este libro me ha parecido muy divertido la verdad la premisa de que se tenían que casar para salvar a la empresa y tal me parecía muy buena y creo que lo ha llevado muy bien con una trama super intrigante que rodea la desaparición del hermano de la prota y además unos personajes bien construidos que mantienen unos diálogos deliciosos. Si es verdad que hay partes en los que quieres matarlo a el por cabezón el hombre mas cabezón del mundo pero bueno, siempre hay un roto para un descosido no es así? además la evolución del personaje esta muy bien llevado lo peor es que todo pasa en un periodo de tiempo tan corto que no se me hace real, creo que los personajes necesitaban mas tiempo para que los se conocieran un poco mejor, no habría estado nada mal pero bueno, el general cumple bastante bien y se hace amena.
No esta nada mal
Pues ha sido mejor de lo que me esperaba.
también he descubierto esta autora es Amanda Quick que usa este seudónimo para romántica contemporánea.
Este libro me ha parecido muy divertido la verdad la premisa de que se tenían que casar para salvar a la empresa y tal me parecía muy buena y creo que lo ha llevado muy bien con una trama super intrigante que rodea la desaparición del hermano de la prota y además unos personajes bien construidos que mantienen unos diálogos deliciosos. Si es verdad que hay partes en los que quieres matarlo a el por cabezón el hombre mas cabezón del mundo pero bueno, siempre hay un roto para un descosido no es así? además la evolución del personaje esta muy bien llevado lo peor es que todo pasa en un periodo de tiempo tan corto que no se me hace real, creo que los personajes necesitaban mas tiempo para que los se conocieran un poco mejor, no habría estado nada mal pero bueno, el general cumple bastante bien y se hace amena.
No esta nada mal
September 28, 2019
God, this is the worst book I've had the misfortune to read. I hated the heroine, who has a full blown God complex and thinks everyone she meets needs rescuing. The hero is a complete doormat who was in love with Annie. Beta is not a good enough word for him.
Wouldn't recommend this crap to my worst enemy.
Oh yeah, another thing - the author tries to create sympathy for a gold digger step mom who was sleeping with other men on the side - there's justification and finally sympathy and forgiveness for that too. She states that the only reason she was still with the hero's family is money and no one has any problem with that.
Letting go for such heroes forms important plot point of many books, but the hero here is finally humiliated, forced to beg and "trained" by the heroine and his own family. What a suckfest.
Wouldn't recommend this crap to my worst enemy.
Oh yeah, another thing - the author tries to create sympathy for a gold digger step mom who was sleeping with other men on the side - there's justification and finally sympathy and forgiveness for that too. She states that the only reason she was still with the hero's family is money and no one has any problem with that.
Letting go for such heroes forms important plot point of many books, but the hero here is finally humiliated, forced to beg and "trained" by the heroine and his own family. What a suckfest.
June 2, 2023
Ha, the marriage of convenience trope with a brooding hero and a bubby happy heroine…you certainly know where the story is going, but I still love to read these oldies from one of my favorite authors. It genuinely gives an idea of the change in perceptions for me as a reader and also visibly see the changes in the author’s style in the way they approach the storyline in current times.
I have always loved this author’s work and read most of her novels as Amanda Quick, not much as Jayne Castle and each of her personas have been impressive. Wildest Hearts was published way back in the ’90s and have probably nothing new to offer. The plotline of a cynical hero turned to a mushy lovable hero at the hands of the equally loveable and effervescent heroine has been done to death, but still holds good I believe with the theme being seen in countless contemporary romances in books as well as screens.
Oliver Rain and Annie make for an interesting couple, and Oliver’s stepfamily adds the necessary spice to this tale. The suspense in the story keeps the momentum but is not something that makes you sit up and take notice. Annie was all sweetness personified involving herself and making it a point to change Oliver to what she believes is the best. Oliver’s love for ferns was a nice touch, I haven’t read that quirk anywhere so in all, a light and quick couple of hours escape read.
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I have always loved this author’s work and read most of her novels as Amanda Quick, not much as Jayne Castle and each of her personas have been impressive. Wildest Hearts was published way back in the ’90s and have probably nothing new to offer. The plotline of a cynical hero turned to a mushy lovable hero at the hands of the equally loveable and effervescent heroine has been done to death, but still holds good I believe with the theme being seen in countless contemporary romances in books as well as screens.
Oliver Rain and Annie make for an interesting couple, and Oliver’s stepfamily adds the necessary spice to this tale. The suspense in the story keeps the momentum but is not something that makes you sit up and take notice. Annie was all sweetness personified involving herself and making it a point to change Oliver to what she believes is the best. Oliver’s love for ferns was a nice touch, I haven’t read that quirk anywhere so in all, a light and quick couple of hours escape read.
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April 3, 2015
Although Wildest Hearts was of average length for a romance novel, the plot still felt rushed.
Annie and Oliver's relationship goes from non-existent to "I'm in love with him" in the space of three days during which they hardly spent any time together. It's not unusual in a romance novel for things to progress rather quickly, but in most cases the hero and heroine are inseparable and their time together is filled with romantic tension and smoldering gazes, etc. In this book Annie and Oliver marry for "business reasons" and she moves into his penthouse to keep up appearances. They both go off to their respective jobs during the day and at night Oliver barricades himself inside his study all evening until they go to their separate beds without speaking hardly a word to each other. And after three days of that we're supposed to believe that Annie has realized she's in love with him and ready to start sleeping together?
Their first time together was ruined by Oliver's deliberate effort to keep himself separate from her passion. In a cold and completely unromantic way he was determined to "own" her by giving her pleasure and making her desire him, but not give up anything of himself in the process so he could hold onto to his precious control. It made it hard for the reader to get behind their romance when the hero himself didn't actually seem to be all that into it. And Annie's attempt to turn the tables on him only rather pathetically served to demonstrate that she really didn't have any power in the relationship.
Beyond that the plot was interesting but had so much going on that most things were resolved in a page or two before we skipped on to the next thing. The feud with the former business associate, the issue with Oliver's sister's forbidden romance, his long-standing issues with the step-mother and the industrial espionage; all of these things were discussed but barely affected the plot in any meaningful way before they were swept under the rug. Even the villain didn't feel like a very big threat since for most of the book he didn't do anything.
And the resolution of the romance was very unsatisfying.
Annie and Oliver's relationship goes from non-existent to "I'm in love with him" in the space of three days during which they hardly spent any time together. It's not unusual in a romance novel for things to progress rather quickly, but in most cases the hero and heroine are inseparable and their time together is filled with romantic tension and smoldering gazes, etc. In this book Annie and Oliver marry for "business reasons" and she moves into his penthouse to keep up appearances. They both go off to their respective jobs during the day and at night Oliver barricades himself inside his study all evening until they go to their separate beds without speaking hardly a word to each other. And after three days of that we're supposed to believe that Annie has realized she's in love with him and ready to start sleeping together?
Their first time together was ruined by Oliver's deliberate effort to keep himself separate from her passion. In a cold and completely unromantic way he was determined to "own" her by giving her pleasure and making her desire him, but not give up anything of himself in the process so he could hold onto to his precious control. It made it hard for the reader to get behind their romance when the hero himself didn't actually seem to be all that into it. And Annie's attempt to turn the tables on him only rather pathetically served to demonstrate that she really didn't have any power in the relationship.
Beyond that the plot was interesting but had so much going on that most things were resolved in a page or two before we skipped on to the next thing. The feud with the former business associate, the issue with Oliver's sister's forbidden romance, his long-standing issues with the step-mother and the industrial espionage; all of these things were discussed but barely affected the plot in any meaningful way before they were swept under the rug. Even the villain didn't feel like a very big threat since for most of the book he didn't do anything.
And the resolution of the romance was very unsatisfying.
June 21, 2024
This is rated more for amusement and fun than quality. I was entertained and the couple was cute. Family shenanigans also added light entertainment value. Also liked the chefbutlersecurity.
May 28, 2018
Una historia entretenida con un poco de suspenso, y unos protagonistas que van evolucionando a medida que avanza la trama, sobre todo es de buen ver como el amor va cambiando poco a poco a Oliver, un hombre al que hasta su familia teme, por lo controlador y frío para los negocios, otro punto que me ha gustado, es como describe la autora la variedad de helechos que cultiva Oliver, tanto que hasta ya sentía el olor, el final me pareció apresurado y previsible, pero igual me ha gustado.
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August 16, 2024
I’ve been in reading slump due to me finishing my summer classes and not having time to read, but today I went to one of this free libraries you find on the side of the roads and found this novel. I read the back and I was enthralled in this version of the classic troupe of marriage of convenience like it sounded so good so I got it.
And oh my word did I enjoy it, I literally could not put it down, I’m still in the highs of emotions after reading the book but it was SO GOOD like I’m confused why it has a rating of only 3.9 this deserves at least a 4.5 star.
The main character Anna was delightful she was kind and loyal to her brother but I could see for the first time how girl could change a guy. Oliver what can I say but I was in love with him he was like contemporary version of Mr Darcy.
He was cold and calculated and you could see it through his actions but with her you could see how his love for her changed him to shift how he acted or to actually take people emotions into account. I really liked that he knew she wasn’t afraid of him and so with her help he changed a lot of ways he acted.
The scene was a scene where Oliver met with Showers a guy who wronged him and now his son was in love with his sister.
He went there to blackmail him, but when Anna’s there he didn’t want her to see him, as a bad guy and wanted to be a better person so he didn’t use the blackmail to separate his sister from his son.
THAT HOW MUCH HE LOVED AND CARED ABOUT ANNA
It felt so well balanced better any of those harlequin romances I’ve read it felt like Anna was actually able to get a marriage of equals.
Did I mention I really liked Oliver he was so well composed but you know who let him lose control 🥹🥵🤭
Oliver doing everything to help his family even his step mom, and even him helping Anna’s brother the way he did. Saying don’t worry I got this, I’ll take care of everything. I just wanted to give the man a hug 🤗
ALSO the mystery behind Anna’s brothers plane crash and the company espionage to murder to revenge arc it was so interesting and the entire I was wondering to myself what was going one who done it.
I think I’m obsessed with this and the authors description of her work it went
“I love strong romantic conflicts that deal with importance of relationships. Contrary to popular opinion, romance is not shallow, frivolous thing. It is the cornerstone of the family and of civilization.”
Loved that quote, and I honestly could see that in her work how the conflict between them helped them learn from each other and grow.
There were times I did get annoyed specifically the ending it felt like she rushed it.
There was conflict with Oliver not expressing his love to Anne when she had done it so many times we needed more time to build to his love and I wished we could have had more time see that blossom.
That’s why it’s not 5 star…it was so close though.
And oh my word did I enjoy it, I literally could not put it down, I’m still in the highs of emotions after reading the book but it was SO GOOD like I’m confused why it has a rating of only 3.9 this deserves at least a 4.5 star.
The main character Anna was delightful she was kind and loyal to her brother but I could see for the first time how girl could change a guy. Oliver what can I say but I was in love with him he was like contemporary version of Mr Darcy.
He was cold and calculated and you could see it through his actions but with her you could see how his love for her changed him to shift how he acted or to actually take people emotions into account. I really liked that he knew she wasn’t afraid of him and so with her help he changed a lot of ways he acted.
The scene was a scene where Oliver met with Showers a guy who wronged him and now his son was in love with his sister.
He went there to blackmail him, but when Anna’s there he didn’t want her to see him, as a bad guy and wanted to be a better person so he didn’t use the blackmail to separate his sister from his son.
THAT HOW MUCH HE LOVED AND CARED ABOUT ANNA
It felt so well balanced better any of those harlequin romances I’ve read it felt like Anna was actually able to get a marriage of equals.
Did I mention I really liked Oliver he was so well composed but you know who let him lose control 🥹🥵🤭
Oliver doing everything to help his family even his step mom, and even him helping Anna’s brother the way he did. Saying don’t worry I got this, I’ll take care of everything. I just wanted to give the man a hug 🤗
ALSO the mystery behind Anna’s brothers plane crash and the company espionage to murder to revenge arc it was so interesting and the entire I was wondering to myself what was going one who done it.
I think I’m obsessed with this and the authors description of her work it went
“I love strong romantic conflicts that deal with importance of relationships. Contrary to popular opinion, romance is not shallow, frivolous thing. It is the cornerstone of the family and of civilization.”
Loved that quote, and I honestly could see that in her work how the conflict between them helped them learn from each other and grow.
There were times I did get annoyed specifically the ending it felt like she rushed it.
There was conflict with Oliver not expressing his love to Anne when she had done it so many times we needed more time to build to his love and I wished we could have had more time see that blossom.
That’s why it’s not 5 star…it was so close though.
April 1, 2025
JAK at her very best
Oliver Rain is a 37-year-old, inscrutable, hard-nosed businessman, who has supported his family of stepmother, twin half-brothers, and two sisters since his father deserted the family, stealing all their assets. This tragedy occurred when Oliver was only 21 years old, his half-brothers were toddlers, and his sisters were teenagers. Oliver immediately surrendered his dream of becoming a botanical research scientist in order to recover the family's fortunes in the world of high finance that his father had occupied. Oliver is brilliant, sophisticated, absolutely loyal to his family's interests, and a complete introvert who trusts virtually no one. One of his few friends is IT wizard Daniel Lyncroft, older brother to kind, caring, and colorfully quirky, 29-year-old Annie Lyncroft, owner of a shop selling works of one-of-a-kind art that are as delightfully whimsical as Annie herself. When Daniel's plane goes down over the ocean near Alaska, and he is presumed dead, Annie and Daniel's pregnant fiancee are convinced Daniel is still alive, and Annie desperately needs backup to hold onto Daniel's family-owned company until his return.
Oliver is one of the major investors in Daniel's company, and soon after Daniel's disappearance, he offers to help Annie in any way she desires. Unbeknownst to Annie, Oliver had decided, shortly before he met her for the first time a couple of months ago, that he was ready to get married. From the moment he met Annie, he instinctively knew that she would be the ideal choice for his wife. For that reason, as much as a desire to help his friend Daniel, he instantly agrees when Annie asks him to form a marriage of convenience with her to protect her brother's company. Oliver will run the company and head off the other investors. Annie assumes that theirs will be a marriage in name only, but Oliver is determined to convince her to turn their MOC into the real thing.
This classic, Krentz novel was originally published in 1993. It contains the very best of the attributes of a Krentz novel that draw me back again and again to her work: a strong, honorable, reliable MMC, with a bit of darkness in his soul from wounds of betrayal in his past; an equally assertive and independent FMC, with a warm heart and a smart mouth, who is more than a match for the alpha MMC; sharp, witty repartee between the MMC and FMC, and important friend and family relationships that create subplots which significantly bolster the romance plot.
I have lost count of how many times I have read this keeper romance over the years. I originally owned it in mass-paperback format, and repurchased it both in Kindle and audiobook format.
For those who have not read this wonderful romance before, the audiobook version is available through Hoopla.
Oliver Rain is a 37-year-old, inscrutable, hard-nosed businessman, who has supported his family of stepmother, twin half-brothers, and two sisters since his father deserted the family, stealing all their assets. This tragedy occurred when Oliver was only 21 years old, his half-brothers were toddlers, and his sisters were teenagers. Oliver immediately surrendered his dream of becoming a botanical research scientist in order to recover the family's fortunes in the world of high finance that his father had occupied. Oliver is brilliant, sophisticated, absolutely loyal to his family's interests, and a complete introvert who trusts virtually no one. One of his few friends is IT wizard Daniel Lyncroft, older brother to kind, caring, and colorfully quirky, 29-year-old Annie Lyncroft, owner of a shop selling works of one-of-a-kind art that are as delightfully whimsical as Annie herself. When Daniel's plane goes down over the ocean near Alaska, and he is presumed dead, Annie and Daniel's pregnant fiancee are convinced Daniel is still alive, and Annie desperately needs backup to hold onto Daniel's family-owned company until his return.
Oliver is one of the major investors in Daniel's company, and soon after Daniel's disappearance, he offers to help Annie in any way she desires. Unbeknownst to Annie, Oliver had decided, shortly before he met her for the first time a couple of months ago, that he was ready to get married. From the moment he met Annie, he instinctively knew that she would be the ideal choice for his wife. For that reason, as much as a desire to help his friend Daniel, he instantly agrees when Annie asks him to form a marriage of convenience with her to protect her brother's company. Oliver will run the company and head off the other investors. Annie assumes that theirs will be a marriage in name only, but Oliver is determined to convince her to turn their MOC into the real thing.
This classic, Krentz novel was originally published in 1993. It contains the very best of the attributes of a Krentz novel that draw me back again and again to her work: a strong, honorable, reliable MMC, with a bit of darkness in his soul from wounds of betrayal in his past; an equally assertive and independent FMC, with a warm heart and a smart mouth, who is more than a match for the alpha MMC; sharp, witty repartee between the MMC and FMC, and important friend and family relationships that create subplots which significantly bolster the romance plot.
I have lost count of how many times I have read this keeper romance over the years. I originally owned it in mass-paperback format, and repurchased it both in Kindle and audiobook format.
For those who have not read this wonderful romance before, the audiobook version is available through Hoopla.
March 31, 2009
This book ties with The Waiting Game as my favorite Jayne Ann Krentz, with Wildest Hearts slighly ahead. It is quinessential Krentz at her best. First she turns a geeky type hero with a geeky name (Oliver) and turns him into a sexy, go for broke chameleon and we the reader discovers several chapters into the book that the guy is like James Bond. You have the quirky heroine (a wonderful Krentz trademark) and you have the perfect couple. She transforms her man into this great to die for guy without spoiling what made "our Oliver" so perfect from page one. Add in the usual assortment of crazy family members and you have a wonderful love story. The "marriage of convenience" theme is used here -- its a common theme in romances -- but I absolutely love it when the basis for that concept goes beyond the typical workings and boy this book does. I always picture an Aubrey Hepburn type heroine when I read Jayne Ann Krenz -- in my mind's eye they always have on the Breafast At Tiffany's dress and Annie or I should say Oliver's Annie was no exception. Oliver didn't say much so Jayne used a lot of adjectives and thoughts for us to understand where Oliver was coming from and she is great at it. Some writers can't put off paragraph after paragraph of passive writing but Jayne can and does. With her book sometimes it is even better than conversation between the chracters. I loved it when Oliver would say things like well just "Annie." Yeah, her books at times are short on conversation but that is what I like most about her books.
Oh yeah, after reading Wildest Hearts I dare anyone to walk into a flower shop and view Ferns as just Ferns!. I discovered more about the plant after reading this book! But then, that too is common in her earlier writing. Oliver and Annie are my favorite Jayne Ann Krenz couples.
Oh yeah, after reading Wildest Hearts I dare anyone to walk into a flower shop and view Ferns as just Ferns!. I discovered more about the plant after reading this book! But then, that too is common in her earlier writing. Oliver and Annie are my favorite Jayne Ann Krenz couples.
March 31, 2015
I really did not enjoy this one. Was kinda disappointed. Since I love Amanda Quick's regency romances.
Annie was annoying as hell...I love Ms.Quick's heroines, so this was disappointing. She was sooooo unnaturally cheery and optimistic. She bulldozed over anything to get her way! I mean it was a bit much, and it was even more ridiculous that Oliver put up with it. Oliver was not anywhere near as likable as her regency period heroes either. His weird control thing was honestly a bit overdone. Yeah, yeah, we get it, he's SO misunderstood.
Honestly, this read like something that might have inspired the revolting 50Shades crapilogy.
Sigh. I don't know if I'll be trying more of these.
Annie was annoying as hell...I love Ms.Quick's heroines, so this was disappointing. She was sooooo unnaturally cheery and optimistic. She bulldozed over anything to get her way! I mean it was a bit much, and it was even more ridiculous that Oliver put up with it. Oliver was not anywhere near as likable as her regency period heroes either. His weird control thing was honestly a bit overdone. Yeah, yeah, we get it, he's SO misunderstood.
Honestly, this read like something that might have inspired the revolting 50Shades crapilogy.
Sigh. I don't know if I'll be trying more of these.
May 24, 2013
why do i have the feeling that this was EL James's inspiration for her over-hyped trilogy?!?! >.<
oh right, because i wanted to slap annie the way I wanted to slap James's anna! T_T
nah!
seriously, the hero & heroine in this book feels like the original grey and anna (respectively)
mysterious but weird, eye-candy billionaire with paranoia and stalker-tendency... ring a bell anyone?! urrgh. next!
oh right, because i wanted to slap annie the way I wanted to slap James's anna! T_T
nah!
seriously, the hero & heroine in this book feels like the original grey and anna (respectively)
mysterious but weird, eye-candy billionaire with paranoia and stalker-tendency... ring a bell anyone?! urrgh. next!
June 20, 2016
Yep.
Same formula.
Im still entertained. It suits my currently mood very well.
Same formula.
Im still entertained. It suits my currently mood very well.
February 20, 2019
hoarder challenge: #26 random book from my bookshelf
So this one sat on my bookshelf for a while b/c I just couldn’t remember if I’d read it or not so I kept picking it up and putting it down. I decided to read it as I wanted something light after finishing a heavier themed book. (even if it was a reread which it turned out not to be)
The reason this seemed so familiar was that it sort of was.
I do like Krentz as well as her Amanda Quick alias. And yes they can be formulaic in their stories.
But what I like is that the characters are so appealing. And there’s humor as well.
When I start one of her books, I’m immediately drawn in & lost in another world for a while. They’re also light hearted & charming so they’re fun reads.
This one was no exception.
Annie and Oliver have chemistry from the beginning.
Annie is a captivating person and Oliver stands no chance. While the intimidating, uncommunicative person he is will inevitably be loosened up via his dealing w/Annie, she also changes a bit. She learns that she does indeed need someone to lean on.
I liked the bit about the ugly elephant statue that Annie kept trying to sell to people. I think we can all relate to that decorative or furniture item we love but no one else can. that made me smile.
So this one sat on my bookshelf for a while b/c I just couldn’t remember if I’d read it or not so I kept picking it up and putting it down. I decided to read it as I wanted something light after finishing a heavier themed book. (even if it was a reread which it turned out not to be)
The reason this seemed so familiar was that it sort of was.
I do like Krentz as well as her Amanda Quick alias. And yes they can be formulaic in their stories.
But what I like is that the characters are so appealing. And there’s humor as well.
When I start one of her books, I’m immediately drawn in & lost in another world for a while. They’re also light hearted & charming so they’re fun reads.
This one was no exception.
Annie and Oliver have chemistry from the beginning.
Annie is a captivating person and Oliver stands no chance. While the intimidating, uncommunicative person he is will inevitably be loosened up via his dealing w/Annie, she also changes a bit. She learns that she does indeed need someone to lean on.
I liked the bit about the ugly elephant statue that Annie kept trying to sell to people. I think we can all relate to that decorative or furniture item we love but no one else can. that made me smile.
May 19, 2025
Not sure what to think about this book, has such a different feel to it than other books I've read by this author.
Annie Lyncroft is smart but naive for sure and kind of an annoying pollyanna type. She makes the best of situations and "just knows" things will turn out right and people will do the right thing, well in real life that's just fiction.
When her brother goes missing she makes a plan to save his company of which she is a part owner. She decides that if she fake marries his largest investor who is a savvy business exec he can help her. Only issue is Oliver Rain, is one of the most dangerous men around. He is feared by business and personal acquaintances for good reason. He learned very young to go after what he wants the hell with the fall out. He wants Annie (she has no idea) so he agrees to the deal.
There is a lot of humor and steep learning curve for these two very different people to get along and come to terms that they really care for each other.
Annie Lyncroft is smart but naive for sure and kind of an annoying pollyanna type. She makes the best of situations and "just knows" things will turn out right and people will do the right thing, well in real life that's just fiction.
When her brother goes missing she makes a plan to save his company of which she is a part owner. She decides that if she fake marries his largest investor who is a savvy business exec he can help her. Only issue is Oliver Rain, is one of the most dangerous men around. He is feared by business and personal acquaintances for good reason. He learned very young to go after what he wants the hell with the fall out. He wants Annie (she has no idea) so he agrees to the deal.
There is a lot of humor and steep learning curve for these two very different people to get along and come to terms that they really care for each other.
October 31, 2017
"Aunque no es una historia que dé grandes sorpresas, se disfruta bastante, sobre todo por Annie y Oliver, sus dos carismáticos protagonistas que se complementan a la perfección y que van evolucionando cada vez más a medida que se desarrolla la trama".
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December 23, 2018
A MAZING
COMPLETELY ADORED THE CHARACTERS
AND THE PLOT
AND THE TWIST
AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN😭💕👌🏻👌🏻
COMPLETELY ADORED THE CHARACTERS
AND THE PLOT
AND THE TWIST
AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN😭💕👌🏻👌🏻
August 6, 2018
I tried listening to it but the narration was not working for me. So I grabbed a hard copy and read it instead.
February 5, 2022
it could've been so much. better 😞
July 31, 2022
although the idea of this book was intriguing, the writing was so boring I stopped reading @ 20%.
August 14, 2022
2,5 estrellas
Hay libros que aguantan muy mal el paso del tiempo y este es uno de ellos.
Hay libros que aguantan muy mal el paso del tiempo y este es uno de ellos.
September 28, 2023
This was pretty dated and silly, but I still enjoyed it. 2.5☆ rounded up
March 15, 2010
Annie Lyncroft's brother, Daniel, is missing. Everyone except Annie and her brother's fiance think that he died in a plane crash. With Daniel's disappearance control of their company, Lyncroft Unlimited, falls to her. Investors start getting nervous because they don't think she can take Daniel's place, but Annie has a plan to keep the company together until her brother gets back.
Annie goes to Daniel's old boss Oliver Rain and proposes a marriage of convenience. He has an investment in Lyncroft Unlimited and if he doesn't want to lose money on it he needs to help run the company until Daniel gets back. Oliver has his own reasons for agreeing to Annie's plan and can't wait to live with her, even if it's only as roommates.
This author is a comfort read to me. I don't enjoy every single book of hers, but I know that I have pretty good odds that I might. Almost all of her books are very similar in character and storyline. There's always the free spirited woman who is still somehow sweet and naive paired with the controlled, calculating man. Most likely he'll have graying hair and compelling eyes and will be somehow removed from his family. She'll be independent and will save him from himself. She'll also most likely be small chested and have reddish hair and green eyes.
Now, you might think that I wouldn't enjoy her books because I already know the characters, but that's just not true. I don't turn to this author when I feel like trying something new but I do turn to her when I want a good story of two people falling in love with some funny banter. She's my comfort read because I know exactly what I'll expect.
This isn't my favorite book by the author, but it was still a solid read. Annie is sweet and charming and although she can be irritatingly naive and optimistic you still can't help but like her. Oliver took a while to come out of his shell, but he was just as likable. I liked that even though he didn't get his dream job he was still able to carve a piece of his life out for his hobby. I also really liked that Annie wasn't willing to accept that she couldn't fix a problem in the bedroom. Oliver's reaction was funny.
Annie goes to Daniel's old boss Oliver Rain and proposes a marriage of convenience. He has an investment in Lyncroft Unlimited and if he doesn't want to lose money on it he needs to help run the company until Daniel gets back. Oliver has his own reasons for agreeing to Annie's plan and can't wait to live with her, even if it's only as roommates.
This author is a comfort read to me. I don't enjoy every single book of hers, but I know that I have pretty good odds that I might. Almost all of her books are very similar in character and storyline. There's always the free spirited woman who is still somehow sweet and naive paired with the controlled, calculating man. Most likely he'll have graying hair and compelling eyes and will be somehow removed from his family. She'll be independent and will save him from himself. She'll also most likely be small chested and have reddish hair and green eyes.
Now, you might think that I wouldn't enjoy her books because I already know the characters, but that's just not true. I don't turn to this author when I feel like trying something new but I do turn to her when I want a good story of two people falling in love with some funny banter. She's my comfort read because I know exactly what I'll expect.
This isn't my favorite book by the author, but it was still a solid read. Annie is sweet and charming and although she can be irritatingly naive and optimistic you still can't help but like her. Oliver took a while to come out of his shell, but he was just as likable. I liked that even though he didn't get his dream job he was still able to carve a piece of his life out for his hobby. I also really liked that Annie wasn't willing to accept that she couldn't fix a problem in the bedroom. Oliver's reaction was funny.
July 24, 2018
This book is so much like Perfect Partners it's easy to confuse the two, but that one's better. Our heroine, Annie, owns a quirky decorating store and her brother, head of a rising electronics firm, has disappeared while flying over the ocean. She and the brother's fiancé believe he's still alive but everyone else assumes he's dead and the company is in trouble. Annie's solution is to get Oliver Rain to marry her so everyone will think he's taking over the company and keep it afloat until her brother returns.
This book doesn't work as well for me as others from this period in Krentz's writing for several reasons. For one thing, we never see why Oliver wants Annie so much. There's no believable passion between them. What makes her stand out among all the other women he's known? The author forgot to tell us. Their relationship has none of the funny dialogue or give-and-take that it needs for this book to work, either. Basically Oliver is a jerk and Annie says, "He's not really" and talks him into being nice. Over and over. For me the best of these books have a light-heartedness, either from those teasing speeches or from the minor characters, that is totally lacking here. 2.5 stars
This book doesn't work as well for me as others from this period in Krentz's writing for several reasons. For one thing, we never see why Oliver wants Annie so much. There's no believable passion between them. What makes her stand out among all the other women he's known? The author forgot to tell us. Their relationship has none of the funny dialogue or give-and-take that it needs for this book to work, either. Basically Oliver is a jerk and Annie says, "He's not really" and talks him into being nice. Over and over. For me the best of these books have a light-heartedness, either from those teasing speeches or from the minor characters, that is totally lacking here. 2.5 stars
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