Devious Desire (Top Author) (Harlequin Presents) [Paperback]

Baird (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1996 | Series: Harlequin Presents

Snared?

Saffron would always remember Eve's last message to her—and when she came face-to-face with Alex Statis she realized he was the man who had caused her best friend's downfall. She had to keep working for Alex's mother and therefore face the force of Alex's attraction to her head-on, but an idea was starting to form!

Their sheer physical desire was the one weapon Saffron had against Alex. If she could push him so near the edge that he would agree to marry her…she could at last have sweet revenge!

"Emotionally power-packed…. Jacqueline Baird burns up the pages."

—Romantic Times

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373118279
• ISBN-13: 978-0373118274
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,345,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could be better, February 26, 2003

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This review is from: Devious Desire (Top Author) (Harlequin Presents) (Paperback)

Back Cover description: Saffron would always remember Eve's last message to her-and when she came face-to-face with Alex Statis she realized he was the man who had caused her best friend's downfall. She had to keep working for Alex's mother and therefore face the force of Alex's attraction to her head-on, but an idea was starting to form!
Their sheer physical desire was the one weapon Saffron had against Alex. If she could push him so near the edge that he would agree to marry her...she could at last have sweet revenge!

I gave this 3 stars instead of 2 for the first two-thirds of the book. Just before and after the marriage the book lost my interest. Saffron realizes what she is doing is wrong, but does it anyway? And Alex doesn't walk out- he makes a bargain? What's with these people. I wish the author had done anything else but what she did with this story. Read RAUL'S REVENGE by this author instead.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars funny & poignant, May 9, 2011

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This review is from: Devious Desire (Top Author) (Harlequin Presents) (Paperback)

Massage therapist was hired to help with recovery of wealthy Greek Hero's mother who wanted her to keep her injury a secret from Hero. When she meets Hero, heroine is instantly attracted to him, despite thinking that he's arrogant & insensitive his mom's needs & having a niggling feeling that she knows him from somewhere. She eventually succumbs to their mutual attraction until she remembers his part in indirectly causing her BFF's death. She plots to make him pay for what he indirectly did to her friend but she has a change of heart when she realized on her wedding day that she may have misjudged him. But telling Hero the truth backfires on her.

Another fine Baird book. Romance, dialogue, sexual chemistry & love scenes kept the pace going. There were some funny moments, reflecting Hero & heroine's sense of humour. There were also some emotionally poignant stuff, which I like in my HPs(Harlequin Presents). The main characters had depth. I especially liked how heroine changed her mind about avenging her friend by making Hero's life hell when she had some major realizations about herself & Hero. It showcased her humility, honesty, & insight. Hero was also likeable b/c he was an alpha male who was loyal & kind to his loved ones & able to laugh at himself.

Recommended.