Her Perfect Stranger (The Wrong Bed) (Harlequin Temptation) [Paperback]

Jill Shalvis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Temptation | Publication Date: May 1, 2002

For only one night, Commander Corrine Atkinson lets go of her iron control and seduces a perfect, sexy stranger. Come morning, control firmly in place, Corrine sneaks out of his bed and gets back to her own life. But Corrine's in for a big surprise. Her perfect stranger has turned into the wrong man! His name is Mike Wright and he's the newest member of the team she's commanding--which means spending all day in very close quarters. And he's wasting no time in reminding Corrine how good...how right it can feel to spend the night in the wrong man's bed!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373259786
• ISBN-13: 978-0373259786
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,198,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times Bestselling author Jill Shalvis wrote THE SWEETEST THING and over three dozen other romance novels including her acclaimed Lucky Harbor series. The 6-time Rita nominee and 3-time National Readers Choice winner makes her home near Lake Tahoe. Visit her website at http://www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and daily blog, and http://www.facebook.com/jillshalvis for other news.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Very highly recommended, May 9, 2002

By 

C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Her Perfect Stranger (The Wrong Bed) (Harlequin Temptation) (Paperback)

One wretched night while a storm rages in Huntsville, Alabama, a woman seeks refuge in a hotel pub. The man watches her temper with amusement. She's drenched, filled with fire, passion and rage. When the power goes out, he offers her his room for the night. It seems like the perfect opportunity for two perfect strangers to share their passion. Their connection is electric, but when morning comes, the woman is gone.

Mike shipped in from his assignment in Russia to accept a pilot position in a space shuttle mission. He is stunned to learn that his commander is Corrine Atkinson, the perfect stranger of the night before. And he is hurt that her cold demeanor in no way acknowledges the connection they made. His bitter disappointment leaves him determined to break through Corrine's formidable defenses.

Corrine has ignored her sexual needs for the sake of success in her career. She uses her tough exterior to intimidate the people around her. Realizing she's slept with someone she will work closely with for the next four months, Corrine cannot help wondering if this some kind of cosmic joke. He had been perfect, and now she will pay the price. If her team finds out, Corrine will lose the control and power she has battled so hard to earn.

Jill Shalvis once again reveals her gift for dramatic flair in HER PERFECT STRANGER. Caught in a conundrum of their own making, Corrine and Mike are likeable, sympathetic, and witty as they struggle to cope with the consequences of their stormy night together. Corrine wants to force distance between herself and the men she commands, even as she wants to shatter her Ice Princess reputation. As she struggles to control her passions, Mike's outrageous antics keep her desperately on edge, thereby maintaining a delicious tension in the novel. Corrine's parents and the events surrounding the climatic scene are wonderfully scripted, making the conclusion absolutely delightful. Sizzling passion and electric awareness makes HER PERFECT STRANGER perfect for the keeper shelf. Very highly recommended.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, unique romance!, May 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Her Perfect Stranger (The Wrong Bed) (Harlequin Temptation) (Paperback)

I always love Jill Shalvis's books, but this one in particular really showcased her abilities. The astronaut angle was wonderful--very contemporary and modern, with such a twist with the heroine dealing with being the boss in a mostly male world. I loved Corinne's need to be a woman for one wild and stormy night, and equally loved that Mike was "gone" on her from the very beginning.

I'd love to read more astronaut books, Jill!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good, June 18, 2003

By 

Candi (Torrance, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Her Perfect Stranger (The Wrong Bed) (Harlequin Temptation) (Paperback)

I loved the way the characters met and how the author described his point of view when he first saw her. The story line was reallly good and it was great to have a strong woman as the heroine. The only thing I didn't like was the way he told her about the nickname her crew gave her without regard to her feelings. He was pretty insensitive at times. There were some funny parts though, like when they get caught in the office at work. Overall this was a good book.