Take Me There [Paperback]

Leslie Esdaile (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

In the latest kicky romance from Esdaile (Keepin' It Real), Philadelphia CPA Karin Michaels does a 180 for love when her firm lands an account with hunky rap star Jacques Bernard "J.B." Dubois. At J.B.'s insistence, Karin plans to fly to his Caribbean home to examine his books and determine the extent of his tax difficulties. When her boss decides to send another accountant to handle J.B., Karin makes an uncharacteristically bold move: she ignores her boss's wishes and accepts J.B.'s offer to fly her out on his private jet, ostensibly to make sure the "skittish client" doesn't bolt. Once she gets to St. Lucia, however, this conscientious accountant abandons her job almost entirely to engage in a heated affair with the rap giant. The relationship that develops between this unlikely pair is unique and engaging, and the author's rich descriptions of St. Lucia add an extra dimension of sensuality to the tryst. Karin's impulsive decision to ditch her duties and run off with a celebrity doesn't ever quite jibe with her serious, career-minded persona, but those with a sturdy suspension of disbelief should find a lot to like in this sunny, sexy romp. (Oct.)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Dafina (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758212992
• ISBN-13: 978-0758212993
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,264,505 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 Sexy, Exciting, and a Great Read!!, October 26, 2006

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T. Brown-Gary "TNBG" (Radcliff, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take Me There (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. The main characters were made for each other. From the very beginning I was rooting for them. Karin was just a CPA who had a boring life, boring job and boring boyfriend. Until she learns the bosses want her to woo the famous JB Dubois into signing with their company. Karin starts to realize how much of an asset she is to her superiors. JB sees the realness in Karin and realizes he has to have her review his finances which are in such disarray because he literally gives money away to his friends and family because of the poverty he sees in his home Island. From the moment the two meet, sparks fly high! I have read Ms. Esdaile's novels before, but this is my favorite so far. Once the two realize they are made for each other, the senuality drips off the pages and You cannot help but to feel the heat! I need to book a trip to St. Lucia and find my "JB"!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I would have given it 9 stars!, April 29, 2007

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That Chick-Lit Reader (Phila, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Take Me There (Paperback)

Here I go again. I just wrote a review for 'Sister Got Game' by this amazing, Philly author. I didn't think 'Chick-Lit' writing could get any better and Leslie has done it again and raised the bar. I love everything about her books and 'Take Me There' did not disappoint. I wanted to fly to Saint Lucia tomorrow! Reading this book made me want to find my own true love and take the chance on love again. I am a fan for life!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Could have been 5 stars, November 8, 2011

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J A - See all my reviews

This review is from: Take Me There (Paperback)

This book was a very good read, and would have given it 5 stars but I was quite distracted by the dialect/slang which was supposedly St.Lucian.. One of our languages, spoken by most is Patois, which has a very strong French influence. I am a St.Lucian by birth, and have lived here all my life. Alot of the dialect does not represent St.Lucian way of speaking, but rather represents other nationalities.This is why I found some of the conversations distracting and it took away from the full enjoyment of this book. Even it this is a work of fiction, knowing that this represents your country can make it disconcerting, especially if it is incorrect. I liked Ms Esdaile's discriptive writing of St.Lucia, and it was on point, even the actual/non fictional names of places, like Buzz Restaurant. I would definitely read another of Ms Esdaile's book