Silent Desires

by Julie Kenner

Joan Benetti has made a vow. No more men. Instead she needs to focus on making a success of her business—a bookstore specializing in erotic literature. If only the steamy passages in the books didn't... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037379102X
• ISBN13: 9780373791026
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Harlequin
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Not bad

I liked the set up of the story - basically acting out scenes from Victorian erotica books. The story itself was pretty ridiculous but kept me entertained.My only major complaint was that I was never convinced that Joan and Bryce would ever really make it as a couple once the initial passion went away. On the other hand, they were both nice but rather shallow characters and make a very cute couple. On a side note, this is the second Blaze book I've read in a row where some nut case was trying to kill the main characters. What's up with that?

lighthearted erotic caper

Joan Benetti vows to herself that she can live without men so that she concentrates on making her erotic bookstore a success. However, her big problem in adhering to her pledge is tasting the merchandise as the blazing tales make her hot. Thus, in spite of her resolution, she agrees to go out with wealthy businessman Bryce Worthington when he tosses her an introductory pick up line.They eventually go to his hotel room where the heated looks between them would melt the tundra. However, Joan, ever the business guru, offers her companion a deal. He teaches her all he knows about running a business and she will teach him all she learned from her merchandise. Though she thinks both can be done in a very short time, Bryce is thinking like Scherazade, and plans to be a slow learner needing a lifetime of remedial lessons.The heroine's attitude is weird to say the least especially accepting a date with a stranger in an erotic bookstore (even if she owns the place). Still, fans will enjoy this lighthearted erotic caper because of her antics towards the delightful Bryce, who enjoys being the teacher's pet. One warning is don't try some of those passages (unless your mate is willing - Stan where are you) as Joan is a professional.Harriet Klausner