When Jayne Met Erik (20 Amber Court) (Silhouette Desire) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Bevarly (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Desire | Publication Date: September 1, 2001

I, Jayne Pembroke, must have been out of my mind. Erik Randolph, Youngsville’ s most eligible playboy, had walked into the store where I worked, chosen a ring for his future bride— and then proceeded to ask me to marry him. And although I knew our marriage would be based more on terms of a will than love at first sight, my heart beat at an unfamiliar pace the moment I uttered “ I do.” Because it’ s not every day you get to walk down the aisle— or fall in love with your very own husband.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette; Silhouette Romance #1389; 20 Amber Court edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373763891
• ISBN-13: 978-0373763894
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,880,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elizabeth Bevarly is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty works of contemporary romance. Her books have been published in two dozen languages and three dozen countries, totaling more than ten million copies in print worldwide. Although she can't remember wanting to be anything other than a writer, her career side trips before publication included stints as a salesclerk, waitress, bartender and editorial assistant. She has called home places as diverse as New Jersey and Puerto Rico, but now lives in her native Kentucky with her husband and son.

She is delighted to be offering some of her out-of-print works on Kindle and is looking forward to the publication of her first women's fiction title in trade paperback. THE HOUSE ON BUTTERFLY WAY will be published by Berkley Trade in February 2012. Visit her website at www.elizabethbevarly.com or, even better, "like" her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElizabethBevarlyReaderPage.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Improbable dreams come to life - highly recommended, September 11, 2001

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This review is from: When Jayne Met Erik (20 Amber Court) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

Instead of exploring personal experiences with wondrous erotic activities, Jayne finds herself alone following the death of her parents and raising twin siblings for four years. Now that the twins are off to Indiana University, she's landed a new job at a jewelry store and moved into a two-bedroom apartment. To bad that on her really awful, no good day, Jayne learns the jewelry shop may fall victim to hostile takeover. So much for the twin's tuition money. A bit hostile herself as she vents to a coworker, Jayne doesn't expect her words to be overheard by a Prince Charming.

Erik Randolf might look like Prince Charming, but he's really a wolf, preferring a playboy lifestyle to work or responsibility. But then, he can afford it. Too bad his thirtieth birthday is only two weeks away, and the only way he inherits his third of the multimillionaire dollar estate is if he's indulging in wedded bless. As he slogs through the rain proposing to women that seem appropriate, to him at least, he's surprised when the first three turn him down. But then, he needs an engagement ring anyway, when he at last finds a blushing bride, so he heads to his favorite jewelry store. Kismet, karma, destiny, fate, something at least, is at work. Serendipitously overhearing a conversation about the need to marry a millionaire, Erik proposes on the spot. Yep, she thinks he's crazy; but a charming, sexy kind of crazy rather than a homicidal maniacal kind of crazy. Somewhere along the way, Jayne also accepts, agreeing to a year long marriage of convenience. But there's nothing convenient about this marriage, especially their mutual attraction.

Like a modern day fairy tale, WHEN JAYNE MET ERIK brings improbable dreams to life. While billionaires don't usually shop for wives while picking up an engagement ring at the local shop, the premise is enchanting. Brought to life with Elizabeth Bevarly's talented pen, the result is delightful. The author's tone maintains a fresh originality remaining at once profoundly ridiculous, yet imminently entertaining. Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it!!!, September 17, 2001

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Elizabeth Benway (Westville, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Jayne Met Erik (20 Amber Court) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

Jayne Pembroke is having the worse day of her life so her land lady gives her a special brooch to wear to bring her good luck. She is a sales person at Colette Inc which is a very prestigious jewelry store & is totally amazed when Youngsville most eligible bachelor proposes to her over the counter.

Erik Randolph must marry by his thirty birthday to inherit his portion of his grandfather's estate. And he only has fourteen days to find a suitable woman to meet his expectations. But when he sees Jayne, his predetermined qualifications are forgotten. He wants her!

This is book one in a new mini series called 20 Amber Court. It is about four young women that live in the same apartment complex & work in the same company. I love romance stories told in a continuing saga like this & I really enjoyed the first story. It was refreshing & exciting with enjoyable characters....a great launch to this new series. I definitely look forward to the other stories!

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of reading time, recycle paper source, December 11, 2001

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C. Mcdonald (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Jayne Met Erik (20 Amber Court) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

A shallow, unlikely story about two shallow, unlikeable people.

Shiftless, unemployed-and-likes-it-like-that, son-of-millionaire playboy, who likes society-aware brown-eyed blondes, for some reason is unable (or just plain too lazy) to find a bride within his own acquaintance (which are supposed to be transcontinental), proposes marriage to a shop girl in 21st Century USA. She accepts, falls in love, leaves because she thinks he doesn't love her. He realizes he does and chases after. They live happily ever after. Cover picture says it all and should have warned me! He is wearing a pinky ring for Christ's sake! Tried to rate it zero but system wouldn't let me.