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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Refreshing Read - From Title to Last Page, August 28, 2000
SWEET TALKING MAN definitely lives up to its title. When a handsome politician running for congress meets corporate giant Beatrice Von Furstenberg in a most unusual fashion, it is his smooth tongue that irresistibly wins her trust. Not an easy thing to do with a sassy suffragette. When I first picked up this book, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I usually don't buy romance novels with clinch covers, even when they are somewhat tastefully done -- as is the case with SWEET TALKING MAN. In any event, as soon as I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised. And I could not put the book down. Betina Krahn is a newly discovered author for me, and now that I found her, I plan to read more of her work. Her writing is crisp and fresh. Everything from the dialogue to the mannerisms of her characters flows musically and with a realism that never seems contrived. But the most noteworthy prase I can offer Ms Krahn is the intelligence that practically radiates off the pages. Here is a writer who showers her prose with unique historical issues and cleverly blends it with modern-day morals. And it is so nice to read a historical romance that doesn't involve castles! I have to respond to Shawna Ianne's review. I do not see how you missed the chemistry between Conner Barrow and Beatrice Von Furstenberg. From the minute he walks into the "dungeon" and sets his eyes on her, you can almost hear their breathing quicken. In fact, Ms Krahn is a master at building chemistry before the hero and heroine ever take off a stitch of clothes. The way Conner looks at Beatrice. And the way he TALKS to her! How could you have missed that? Those were the best parts! As to the ending, how insightful to move ahead to present day. I loved it. Beats the typical ending that I can always predict. In fact, this is the first novel in a long time that I've read every word on the last few pages. Thanks Ms. Krahn, for the entertaining read!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Connor Sullivan Barrow was certainly a charmer!, March 10, 2003
This is my fifth book by Ms Krahn and yet another confirmation of her talent. She tells such terrific stories with lots of humour, sensuous romance and an examination of the major issues of the period. This time, it's 1892 New York, the Tammany Hall political machine and the Women's Suffrage movement. Beatrice Von Furstenburg is a hard-nosed business woman who was given the reins of Consolidated Industries on the death of her elderly husband much to the dismay of it's otherwise male board of directors. She's also guardian for her niece, 16 year old Priscilla, who is madly in love and wants to marry her 18 year old beau. Beatrice claims not to have a romantic bone in her body and repeated tells them they're too young and stupid to marry. Frustrated, they hatch a hairbrained scheme intended to change Beatrice's low opinion of Jeffrey but the scheme goes terribly wrong and the teens must look to Jeffrey's estranged cousin to get them all out of this mess! Connor Sullivan Barrow is focused on running for Congress and wants nothing to do with "precious Jeffrey" or his problems. But he winds up involved and once he meets Beatrice, he's helplessly intrigued. "I was always taught to beware a touch of red in a woman's hair. It bespeaks a strong will. But, speakin' personally, I like a strong bit of will in a woman. Always a site more enjoyable than a strong bit of won't". And so starts the charm offensive! On the outside, she's unmoved, but on the inside, she must admit that his "smile was pure alchemy" and she starts to slowly fall. But the road to romance is quite rocky for these two. She pushes him to endorse the suffrage movement, his bosses in Tammany Hall tell him never to see her again. She has to contend with a mutiny in her board of directors and he has to choose between her and his political future. And then there is his hostile estranged WASP grandfather who never forgave Connor for marrying a "shanty Irish" girl so far beneath him (she ultimately died) and for turning his back on the family and it's banking interests. And almost every problem in their relationship seems to be splashed in the headlines of the newspapers, compounding the problems these two face. I really had fun reading this story, as with all the author's other stories. The lead couple was smart, sexy, conflicted and utlimately perfect for each other. You hoped Beatrice would lighten up and you adored Connor all the while hoping, along with Beatrice, that his "sweet talk" was sincere! Another enjoyable, fun and romantic read from Betina Krahn!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Politics and romance., September 15, 2000
When Beatrice Von Furstenberg refused permission for her 16 year old niece, Priscilla, to marry her 18 year old beau, Jeffrey, Priscilla had an idea. Put Beatrice in danger, then have Jeffrey rescue her. But Jeffrey is late and Beatrice is kidnapped and dumped in a brothel for safekeeping. Tammany-backed Congressional candidate Connor Barrow must rescue Beatrice while keeping everyong involved out of police hands. Beatrice and Connor find themselves becoming closer as they work for womens' right to vote and a woman-friendly bank. Plodding start despite interesting characters. The chemistry between Beatrice and Connor is forced in the beginning, only improving in the last half of the book. Tammany's acts are very accurate.
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