Customer Reviews

Riley in the Morning

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I usually enjoy SB, even her older books, but this one was over the top. The main characters were not very likeable. The story was ridiculous. Brin leaves her husband Riley. She doesn't tell him why, and he loves her so much that he lets months go by before asking why. I just can't buy it, and couldn't invest myself in it.

If you're a diehard Sandra Brown fan, then wait for the paperback, because there's no way this book merits hardcover status. The plot is beyond poor. Brin's reason for leaving Riley is one of the dumbest I've read. Consider Riley a saint for putting up with this ridiculous and annoying woman. I expected better from Ms. Brown, as this book seemed rushed.

This story started out with Riley and it was Riley all the way through. We went from his sudden appearance at the birthday party she was giving for a big shot (and after being separated for seven months) to his attempted reconciliation, all the way through the book. Her flash backs of how they met and married were cute. The story was almost typical Brown. First they were lovers, then married, then separated for along time and back together again for a happy ending. It's hard to imagine Riley calling someone Dim Whit and they would adore him. I thought the story had zero plot and not one character really grabs you. Maybe because there aren't many characters except Riley and Brin. This one was published in 1985 and is a reprint. It isn't new writing by Brown. Brown can write nice descriptive love scenes, but the overall story lacks suspense. It doesn't keep you enthused about turning the page because there was no doubt about what would happen at the end. I read the story in one evening. This is my third or fourth book by this author and I'm still not excited.

Readers know what to expect from Sandra Brown and she doesn't disappoint. Forty-one bestsellers are more than proof of her enduring popularity, as she continues to offer a melange of sex, love, wit, and entertainment.

Riley In The Morning delivers again with its story of TV producer Brin Cassidy, who is hosting an all important party honoring network president Abel Winn. So, who appears at her door? The caterers? No. The florist? No. Her irresistibly handsome estranged husband Jon Riley, host of television's "Riley In The Morning."

What a night that turns out to be!

How appropriate that the audio version is read by Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser who has been seen on TV's "All My Children." She knows how to read a love story, and she does it with gusto!

I'm very disappointed to see the lukewarm reviews that "Riley in the Morning" received upon its re-release. I've owned this book since it originally came out and it's always been one of my favorites. This is the type of sexy, super-romantic book that Sandra Brown first made her name with. Unfortunately, in the last several years she has forgotten her romance fans and has been writing suspense. Any negative reviews here on ... must be coming from her suspense fans, not her romance fans. The character of Riley is an ultra-sexy, humorous, fun to be with hero, who adores his wife. He's not perfect, but his flaws are funny. And it's great to see how the two protagonists keep things sizzling and eventually get their marriage back together. "Riley in the Morning" is a keeper, and a true romance. Romance lovers should rejoice that it is available again after so many years out of print.

I was really looking forward to reading this book because I haven't read many of Sandra's earlier books. Unfortunately, this book was kind of a let down. I did not connect with the characters. And I thought her reason for leaving Riley was kind of stupid. If they had talked it out right away, the seven month seperation would never have happened. I liked seeing how they met, that was sort of romantic, their whole history I mean. But in general it was not that good of a book. I have definitely read better. I would recommmend borrowing this book from a friend or renting it from your local library.

This was a cute, short read, but BEWARE. This book was originally published in 1985. So, some readers may buy this book not realizing that they read it previously.

Riley in the Morning is a book about a married couple who has separated and spend a night together seven months after their separation reliving their past together. Riley has no idea why Brin has left him and shows up unannounced at a birthday party Brin is hostessing to find out why and to reconcile. During the party and for the whole night afterwards they spend time remembering how they met and fell in love and married. Different events happen that bring back memories. This is basically the whole plot of the book.

Having read several of Ms. Brown's books I consider myself a fan.This book though is not one of the best I've read. Riley seems to be a real jerk until the end and Brin seems wimpish and not able to stand on her own. My favorite character is Stewart,the caterer. He definitely added life to the book during his scenes. I can't believe Ms. Brown would put into her book Riley calling Whitney a Dim Whit and her actually worshipping him. This seems a little belittling to women in my opinion.

If you are looking for a quick read and a way to spend a quiet evening go ahead and read this book. It was entertaining (if a bit corny). And remember this was written and released sixteen years ago so it isn't as sophisticated as her current (new) releases.

An emotional reconciliation, flashbacks to Riley and Brin's meeting, their wedding, the good times, and the breakup of their relationship, with sexy love scenes as only Sandra Brown can write them. The whole 193 page love story takes place in a single night. Not much plot or character development. Must have been written real early in her career. Its a cute story, fun and quick to read and leaves you happy in the end. Enjoyable read.

There is about zero plot to this..It is extremely "light" in nature. Writer is good at vocabulary and dialogue. But it is purely "sexual"-very- in nature..nothing else of substance to it.