Luke'S Promise (Tall, Dark--And Married!) (Silhouette Desire) [Paperback]

Eileen Wilks (Author)

Book Description

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

In the second book of Wilks' "Tall, Dark & Eligible" series, the woman Jacob West lost in JACOB'S PROMISE becomes his brother’s bride.

A few minutes in the Love Me Tender Chapel, and Maggie Stewart toppled the giant of all bachelors, sexy-as-sin Luke West. But their marriage comes with an expiration date: on payment of Luke's colossal inheritance they will go their separate ways. Luke and Maggie have been friends a long time. They aren’t about to risk their hearts on the chance that Luke is capable of the “forever after” that Maggie craves...but love doesn’t play the odds, and soon Maggie is playing for keeps.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fun way to spend an evening. Wilks is a new author to me and a good discovery." -- All About Romance Reviews

"Strong, entertaining characters and sizzling chemistry make this a real keeper!" -- Romantic Times Magazine Nov. 2001

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette; PF edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373764030
• ISBN-13: 978-0373764037
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,221,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eileen Wilks was born in the dusty little town of Monahans, Texas to the usual number of parents. She's done a lot of wandering since then, having lived in Canada and Venezuela as well as twelve U.S. cities in five states. She wandered a lot professionally, too, before finding her home in writing. A three-time finalist (update: now a four-time finalist!) in RWA's prestigious RITA contest, she is the recipient of a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming -- Highly recommended, November 22, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luke'S Promise (Tall, Dark--And Married!) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

Devotion to the woman who treated them as a mother motivates three handsome bachelors to find wives quickly in Eileen Wilk's Tall, Dark, & Eligible miniseries. Ada's experimental treatment is exorbitantly expensive, but they'll do anything to prolong her life. To pay for her treatment, they must fulfill the rules of their trust. Jacob West, nicknamed the Iceman, was the first brother to seek a wife. Now it is Luke's turn.

Luke storms into his brother's home office to declare his outrage regarding the sale of Maggie Stewart's horse Fine Dandy. Jacob protests that Malcolm Stewart didn't ask anyone's permission to sell his daughter's horse following her minor riding accident. Further, Jacob has no right to intervene, explaining that Maggie declined his proposal, to which Luke declares: "You're not going to marry her...so I guess I will."

Maggie resents her father's intrusion in her life. The sale of Fine Daddy simply pushed her over the edge. When Luke proposes, "Marry me, and you can have your horse back, money to continue competing-and me as a trainer." While she doesn't initially believe the sincerity of Luke's proposal, Maggie accepts with her mother listening, "Why not? I've got nothing better to do." So begins their outrageous elopement to Los Vegas and a marvelous interplay of family dynamics that keeps the pace moving briskly along.

In the second of the Tall, Dark & Eligible miniseries, author Eileen Wilks again presents a delightful romance with LUKE'S PROMISE. Attraction between these charming characters has existed for many years, but the events that give impetus to forming a relationship prove to be heart warming and amusing. Luke's defense of Maggie to her parents following overheard insults alone makes the book a marvelous read. Highly recommended.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read!, January 28, 2002

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Tonya Ramagos (Chattanooga, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luke'S Promise (Tall, Dark--And Married!) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

Much better! The second in the Tall, Dark and Eligible series by Eileen Wilks is definitely a keeper. Luke West is the second of three brothers out to wed as quickly as possible and he's set his eyes on Maggie Stewart. He's furious that her father has sold her beloved horse, Fine Dandy, but has come up with a plan to aid his friend of many years into keeping her heart's treasure. Proposing a temporary and problem solving arrangement for them both, Luke whisks Maggie away to Las Vegas to be married. In the beginning his plan appears to be working perfectly. That is until his true feelings for the woman he's known for so long begin to surface. But Luke has the reputation of being a womanizer and has strived for years to live up to that reputation. Is it possible that now he can become faithful to one woman?

The heat that erupts from Luke and Maggie jumps from the pages of this marvelous tale of need, friendship, and developing love. The characters are so well developed they stay with you in your mind long after the last page. I didn't much care for JACOB'S PROMISE, the first in the Tall, Dark and Eligible series, but I will definitely be seeing the series through to the end and see what the third brother, Michael has in store for us.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes what you want is exactly what you get, November 23, 2001

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Tree Works "romwriter" (Port Orchard, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luke'S Promise (Tall, Dark--And Married!) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

What an enjoyable, sexy, provocative read! Sometimes what you want and what you need are the same thing--and its right in front of you! The chemistry between Luke and Maggie is fantastic. Luke's Promise is an excellently crafted tale of love, compromise, and a bargain that can't be kept.

Eileen Wilks gives us another spellbinding, fast-paced story to savor!