The Reluctant Princess (Black Lace) [Mass Market Paperback]

Patty Glenn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003 | Series: Black Lace

Martha’s a rich valley girl who’s slumming it, living on the wrong side of the tracks and hanging out with Hollywood hustlers. Things were OK when her bodyguard Gus was looking after her, but now that he’s in hospital Martha’s gone back to her bad old ways. When she meets mean, moody and magnificent private investigator Joaquin Lee, the sexual attraction between them is instant and intense. If Martha can keep herself on the straight and narrow for a year, her family will let her have access to her inheritance. Lee reckons he can help out while pocketing a cut for himself. A dynamic battle of wills ensues between two very stubborn, very sexy characters.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Black Lace (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0352338091
• ISBN-13: 978-0352338099
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,562,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be reluctant to try this one!, August 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Reluctant Princess (Black Lace) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Reluctant Princess is an unusual Black Lace book. It reads like a mainstream thriller with unexpectedly strong sex scenes. Princess is on a quest to turn around her bad-girl ways and live the straight life... at least for one year, so she can collect her inheritence. Until then, she is penniless and at the mercy of her new man Joaquin Xavier Lee, a classic warrior type. Their love/hate connection sizzles from their very first interraction... One of the best BL books I've read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warmth for those cold Winter Nights, October 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Reluctant Princess (Black Lace) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was not what I expected. At first, I was surprised at the character having the passions, desires, and problems she did. It opens by making you ask yourself some hard (no pun intended) questions. You get pulled into a different world, one you normally don't expect with a Black Lace Book. I can see how some readers are reluctant to read on, but those of us who have dared to move forward got a real treat! This is the kind of warmth I need for those long winter nights ahead. Can't wait to read more!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fab, Darling ..., January 2, 2004

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"lcarey31" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reluctant Princess (Black Lace) (Mass Market Paperback)

In this (...) saucy, raunchy debut, Patty Glenn introduces us to a Southern California full of sweaty brazen sunsets, Hollywood dive bars, Palm trees choking in the vibrant, toxic air, filthy street corners, dirty money and even dirtier girls. All good princesses need a Viking God, but it's the bad, naughty girls that have all of the fun.
I really enjoyed the almost cathartic, descriptive grammar Glenn uses; her writing is mildly reminiscent of Ann Rice's erotica, and her story is written exceedingly well.
I recommend that all erotica/Ann Rice/Romantic Novel addicts and fans buy this book !!!!!!!!!!! I will continue to look for her on the shelves and on Amazon.com.