Bring Me a Dream [Mass Market Paperback]

Robyn Amos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2001

Jasmine White is tired of people questioning her ability to do her job. She knows she's the best bodyguard in the business, and she'll tell anyone who asks. And now she's got to take sass from her new client Spencer Powell, the late-night radio jock who calls himself "the Sandman." Someone's threatening the Sandman -- and if Jasmine messes up this high-profile assignment, he'll tell everyone about it!

But sexy-cool Spencer's not so sure he wants a woman protecting him -- even one as fine as Jasmine. Part of him wants to drive her away -- and another part wants to hold her delectable body as close to him as possible. And when their body chemistry heats up, the fire it generates could prove a lot more dangerous than any anonymous death threat!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Tired of losing prime assignments to male co-workers, bodyguard and former D.C. cop Jasmine White is ready for a case she can sink her teeth into. When she's finally hired by WLPS to guard handsome radio host Spencer Powell, Jasmine fears his macho pride will impede her ability to protect him from the stalker he's flippantly nicknamed Nightmary. A contentious first meeting, defused by Jasmine's frequent use of anger management techniques and Spencer's fear of a sexual harassment lawsuit, gives way to a clandestine romance that's marred only by Amos's contrived, slang-filled dialogue. When Nightmary becomes more aggressive, breaking into Jasmine's home, poisoning Spencer and attacking one of his co-workers, the couple seek the protection of Jasmine's large, protective family. Although Amos (True Blue) carefully presents the requisite lineup of possible suspects including a bitter ex-girlfriend, a spurned station manager and throngs of zealous fans the true culprit stands out like a sore thumb from the outset, undermining Jasmine's supposedly sharp investigative skills and dampening the novel's suspense. With its predictable plot and weak heroine, this middling tale will likely languish on the shelf.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Ever since she read her first romance novel as a teenager, Robyn Amos has believed in dreams. Even when she was daydreaming when she should have been studying and pursuing fairy tales when she should have been looking for a "real job," Robyn always knew she would fulfill her dream to write romance. After graduating from college with a degree in psychology, Robyn sold a total of nine titles for publication. In between working full-time, writing, and her various duties as a Board member for Washington Romance Writers, Robyn looks forward to riding off into the sunset toward her own "happily ever after."

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HarperTorch (October 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380815427
• ISBN-13: 978-0380815425
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,404,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Persuasive, Funny and Entertaining!, August 29, 2003

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"sam353" (West Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bring Me a Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

What happens when you put together a determined bodyguard with spice and fire with a handsome radio jock whose got endless charm and wit? In this hilarious love tale of two "opposites" that come together, Robyn Amos has also managed to weave in a stalker mystery to be solved, keeping the reader in constant suspense till the end. Its little twists and turns peak the reader's interest as well as awakens the "hopeless romantic" in all of us. You'll absolutely love the characters in this book. A very good read!

5.0 out of 5 stars This book read like a dream, December 21, 2005

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Angel Karmer "SerenaMoon" (GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bring Me a Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was absolutely great. I loved the fact that a woman was the hero and that she could kick butt. I loved the fact that the guy was utterly lovable and charming. Moreover, I loved that they were both vulnerable and the bickering between them was really cute. The writing style was smooth and flawless, drawing a reader in and always keeping the reader laughing with the witty repartee. The mystery in who the stalker was quite fun to guess at as well. Jasmine's lovable and fun-loving brothers were great funny characters which livened up the book. The only negative that people might have with this book is that Jasmine sometimes tended to fixate on how all the guys at all of her jobs were chauvinistic pigs who looked down on her for being a woman, which was why she needed to prove herself all the time. This was actually a plus for me because I love having the female actually being able to do something and I empathize with her trouble but guys might not like this so much. This book really revived my love of books. I can't sing enough praises about it.

Plot: A late night midnight radio personality, the Sandman, receives a death threat on air and he is set up with an unwanted bodyguard. Moreover, the bodyguard, Jasmine, is a woman who has been discriminated against because of her sex. She is determined not to mess up this job and prove to everyone that she is the best bodyguard in the business. The two get off to a quite interesting start, which actually continues throughout the book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Entertaining, June 19, 2003

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"spacepope2" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bring Me a Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved it. Jasmine is a strong, able, sexy woman who can kick ... Her brothers were a riot. I could SO imagine this story as a screenplay. My only complaint was the misleading cover art. Jasmine wasn't thinking about marriage or rings all the time. On the contrary, her primary focus was to prove herself at her profession.

Robyn Amos has yet again proven to be talented romance writer who can mix humor, suspense & love and produce a delightfully, entertaining tale.