Ladies' Man

by Suzanne Brockmann

Book Overview

The moment she spies the rugged hunk in the faded jeans at the airport, Ellen knows she should run for cover. Instead, she throws caution to the wind and plunges into a sizzling affair with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440243653
• ISBN13: 9780440243656
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Short and Sweet

Ellen Layne and Sam Schaefer have an immediate attraction when their chance meeting occurs at an airport bookstore. She's nearly 10 years older than Sam and so she fights the urge to give into his advances. Fate, however, plays a role in that the airplane passengers they wait for are mutual acquaintances. Sam's a cop, and a good thing, it appears someone is out to kill one of them. I found this to be a fun, easy, and light-hearted audiobook. A little something for those that seek a break from a heavy dose of intensity in their stories and are still satisfied by simple pleasures and sweet romance. Oh, yeah there is a mystery here too, but it's truly secondary. If you are looking for suspense try Tami Hoag's books,

Wonderful story

Ladies Man by Suzanne Brockmann is finally back in print. It's a wonderfully told tale of love and trusting oneself. College Professor Ellen Layne is spending the summer in NY with her two children. They are all pursuing acting careers this summer. As a favor to her talk show host uncle Bob Osbourne, she agrees to pick up her Aunt at the airport. While waiting she starts a harmless flirtation with a younger man. Detective Sam Schaefer, as a kindness to his author friend T.S. Harrison agrees to meet Bob Osbourne's Aunt Alma. Sam is drawn to Ellen but she is still gun shy from her painful divorce. When Sam is made aware of threats to Ellen, the cop in him takes over. Can he convince her to trust him with her life as well as her heart? Though Ladies Man was originally written in 1997, I didn't find it dated at all. It was a romance for any time. Its exceptionally written and a delight for any romance fan.

A great romantic read

I've read most of Brockmann's books and this simple, little romance is one of her better ones. The romance that springs up between Yale Professor Ellen Layne and NYPD detective Sam Schaeffer works. The characters are believable, the writing appropriate for a romance novel and the mystery had just enough twists to make the book better than average. Personally, I feel in Ms. Brockmann's later books, she tries too hard sometimes with the adjectives, descriptions and current jargon--the stories don't flow as well as some of her earlier writings like Ladies' Man. This story was reissued from I believe the mid-90's and is better than her current hardcover in terms of the writing. It is a great introduction to the talents of Ms. Brockmann if you haven't read her and if you have, it is a great return to her romantic story telling!

Excellent Short Read

Ellen Layne is a mother with teenagers, she is in New York to visit her Uncle and take her children to auditions. As a Dr of English at Yale she is tired of teaching and thinks she might like to do a little acting. She surely is not looking for a summer fling. When she meets Sam Schaefer, a detective, at the airport she neglects to tell him she is a mother. Leaving the airport togather they have an encounter in the limo. Sam is a player, and Ellen looks like someone he would like to play with. After their time in the limo he wants to see her again. But Ellen is a little embarrassed and refuses to see him again ever. While the encounter was not something she can brag about she is unable to forget the younger man. Suddenly Ellen begins to recieve notes and finds she is being stalked. Sam is called in on the case, and as with all Suzanne Brockmann's books we have a great romance and a good story. I liked it.

The original will always be a collector's item

The author's web site provides excerpts, images, and wonderful detail on this item about the storyline. Yes, it is planned to be republished in November, 2006, however, the original will still be a collector's item of inherent and rare value. The author explains how the rarity occurred and speculates that there may only be a few more than 100 copies known to exist! Whereas, the new release can only be a "placeholder" at best in a collection. It all depends on what kind of collector you are. Probably, most would want both: one for reading, and one for the collection (where condition like Near Mint is important). Either way a special Suzanne Brockmann book!