I Got You, Babe [Mass Market Paperback]

Jane Graves (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2001

She picked the wrong man . . .

On the run for a robbery she didn’t commit, Renee Esterhaus is stuck in the middle of Texas with a broken car and a sadistic bounty hunter hot on her trail. Desperate for a way out, Renee decides to make a promise she never intends to keep–offer the first man she meets a night of unforgettable pleasure in return for a ride. A night to remember, all right, since the handsome guy turns out to be a cop with a pair of handcuffs and zero tolerance for sweet-talking criminals.

. . . only to find Mr. Right.

John DeMarco was supposed to be on vacation, far away from the lowlifes he endured on a daily basis. Even with his guard down, he doesn’t expect to be duped–especially by a beautiful blonde con artist whose claims of innocence and tempting curves are nearly impossible to resist. Renee is not a woman he can trust . . . so why does he feel himself falling in love?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Set in Tolosa, Tex., this rollicking romantic comedy explodes off the starting block as beautiful Renee Esterhaus, a self-made woman with a lengthy juvenile rap sheet, jumps bail and tries to flee the state after being falsely accused of armed robbery. To escape a smarmy bounty hunter who is hot on her trail, Renee walks into a country diner and promises John DeMarco a night of mind-blowing sex if he'll take her to his cabin pronto. John, a cop on a much-needed vacation, senses that something is amiss, but his instincts take a backseat to his hormones the minute he sizes up the blue-eyed blonde propositioning him. Instead of the sex he was promised, however, Renee flees, courtesy of John's car and cash. When John catches her in a McDonald's drive-thru, he plans to turn her in, but something about the way she behaves and the stories she tells leads him to lock her in his house instead of the slammer. While John searches for a way to clear her name, he begins to realize that he's falling in love. The novel's climax is over the top, but Graves's ready wit and charismatic characters are an abundant source of comic relief. Readers looking for a strong hero and a feisty heroine who face off against each other will enjoy this fast-paced tale.

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Review

A fast-paced, laugh out loud read...Graves' next book will feature older brother Alex. I can't wait!" -- Abby Lloyd, The Romance Journal

A perfect balance of romance, humor and action. Prepare to want more from this talented author! -- Cherry Adair, Author of KISS AND TELL

A perfect blend of romance, humor and action. Prepare to want more from this talented author! -- Cherry Adair, author of KISS AND TELL

I GOT YOU, BABE is one of the hottest and most truly satisfying books I have read this year. -- Tracy Farnsworth, The Romance Readers Connection

Romantic comedy doesn't get much better than this! -- Patricia Rouse, Romantic Times Columnist

Superb characterization and narrative...Jane Graves is sure to be a name to be reckoned with in romantic comedy! -- Betty Cox, ReaderToReader.com

Talented newcomer Jane Graves is launching readers on a wild, outrageous, and touching adventure that is well worth the ride! -- A Romantic Times Top Pick, September 2001

The dialogue is snappy, the heat turned up, the characters very real. Prepare to want more from this talented author! -- Cherry Adair, author of KISS AND TELL

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Ivy Books (August 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804119686
• ISBN-13: 978-0804119689
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #632,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Graves is a seven-time finalist for Romance Writers of America's Rita Award, the industry's highest honor, and is the recipient of two National Readers' Choice Awards, the Booksellers' Best Award, and the Golden Quill, among others. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Two of her books, Hot Wheels and High Heels, and Tall Tales and Wedding Veils, appeared on the Barnes & Noble Bestseller List. Jane lives in the Dallas area with her husband and a crafty cat who easily rules the household with one paw tied behind her back.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasing Surprise, November 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: I Got You, Babe (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm so surprised, but I ended up loving this book. This book was actually recommended to me by Amazon.com (you know, that thing that pops up and tells you that "if you are ordering X book, you may like Y book?) when I ordered a Jennifer Crusie book. I took a chance and ordered this novel by Jane Graves. Once I read the cover and scanned a few pages - I wasn't so sure. I'm glad I went ahead and read the book right off and didn't wait - it turned out to be a clever, fast-paced, and well written contemporary romance. You do have to suspend reality to accept the entire premise - realistically, I don't think John would have ever gotten himself involved with someone like Renee (or, at least Renee as she presented herself to him in that diner) but once you accept that fairy tale, the book just takes off. The characters are well written and the relationship between John and Renee is breathtaking - but rings true. John's family is very funny and adds a lot to the story - and that's where my problem is. I'm mad. Know why? Graves includes a sneak at her next book (not due out until Fall 2002!). In this one, she's apparently taking on John's older brother Alex, and I can't wait. I think I would have taken on brother Dave first - I can't imagine how we're going to come to love hot-headed, by-the-book-cop Alex! I hope we do get to meet all the clan one by one (sister Sandy too!!). Well done Ms. Graves!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Romantic Must Have, September 26, 2001

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Renee Hagar (Grand Prairie, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Got You, Babe (Mass Market Paperback)

This romantic comedy has it all: Stong characters, sexual tension, and a fun plot. Ms. Graves produces a page-turning book that leaves you feeling all the toss and turns and twists of the story right along with the characters.

And the love story is knock-your-socks-off sexy.

If you're looking for a light-hearted romantic comedy--this is the book for you.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss out..., September 24, 2001

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CHERYL (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Got You, Babe (Mass Market Paperback)

...on a fun, fast-paced story! This lively situational comedy is written with on-target humor and irresistible characters. Ms. Graves delivers mystery, plot twists and romantic sizzle without missing a beat! You'll love the 'supporting cast' just as much as the hero and heroine. Great entertainment!