It Takes a Rebel (Sensual Romance) [Import] [Paperback]

Stephanie Bond (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Mills & Boon (January 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0263827828
• ISBN-13: 978-0263827828
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,904,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephanie Bond was several years into a corporate computer programming career when an instructor in her night school MBA program remarked that she had a flair for writing and encouraged her to submit one of her projects to academic journals. "But," Stephanie says, "all I could think was 'I wonder if I could write a romance novel?'" Bond grew up on a farm in eastern Kentucky where the entertainment choices were few. Luckily, she had a beloved aunt who shared her passion for reading. "When she visited once a year, she brought boxes and boxes of books by Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney and lush historicals--I was in heaven! I think I learned most of what I know about world history from historical romance novels. So suddenly thinking about writing in the genre of the books I loved so much was very exciting." After writing every spare moment for two years, Stephanie sold her first romantic comedy manuscript, IRRESISTIBLE? to Harlequin books. Two years later, she walked away from her corporate career to write commercial fiction full time. To date, she's published over 60 romance and mystery projects with various New York publishers, and is most well-known for her BODY MOVERS humorous mystery series. Stephanie lives in midtown Atlanta and is probably working on a new story at the very moment.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Way to Spend the Day!, February 26, 2000

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Tanya Spiker "Tanya" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Takes A Rebel (Sweet Talkin' Guys) (Temptation, 769) (Paperback)

Put aside whatever errands you were going to do today and relax instead with Stephanie Bond's thoroughly enjoyable IT TAKES A REBEL. Her book starts with a meeting that had me laughing out loud and concludes with that sigh of contentment that is the hallmark of all really good romance novels. Bond's well-motivated characters Jack and Alex are endearing throughout. This story is a perfect balance of real emotional conflict between the hero and heroine and truly funny writing. If you were looking for a book that tugs your heartstrings and makes you laugh, you want IT TAKES A REBEL! You will not only love Jack and Alex, but also the secondary characters like Tuesday and Lana who help bring the humor to life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hero in desperate need of an attitude adjustment, August 17, 2000

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Barbara O'Neill - See all my reviews

This review is from: It Takes A Rebel (Sweet Talkin' Guys) (Temptation, 769) (Paperback)

Now, this isn't to say that Jack Stillman, hero of Stephanie Bond's "It Takes A Rebel" isn't an appealing character. He is. As Ms. Bond puts it, Jack is 'clodhopping his way through life' reveling in past athletic glories and having business opportunities handed to him on a silver platter because of those athletic feats. Until --- he comes up against Alexandra Tremont.

Part of the Tremont department store 'empire', Alex strives for her father's love and attention, while Mr. Tremont prefers to lavish attention on Alex's fiancé, Heath, and Jack Stillman, whose advertising firm (which is owned by Jack's brother, Derek, with Jack dropping in once in a while) is in the running for a lucrative new account for Tremont's store. Jack doesn't exactly get off to a stellar start with Alex on her first visit to the agency's office. He decides to fall back on his well-documented charm, with Alex fighting him all the way. Lots of fireworks and heated encounters ensue, with an especially steamy scene at the store as Jack models a thong, as Jack does his level best to convince Alex and her father to go with the Stillman agency for the account. Al Tremont wants immediate blanket approval but agrees to consider Alex's opinion after giving Jack a two-week trial run. Oh, and in addition, Al wants Jack (or 'Jack the Attack', as he was know in his college football days) to be the spokesmodel for the store.

I have to say that Jack's attitude toward Alex at times left me wishing she'd been a bit more outspoken against some of the things he did and said. And for Alex, I didn't agree with her repeated "make love to me, Jack/oh now I feel like slime for what I did to Heath" attitude. In my opinion, the first time should have been categorically the last time or she should have come clean with Heath immediately and returned the engagement ring. I didn't like the 'feel' of her having sex with Jack while wearing the ring of another man. Twice.

In the end, all in resolved: Al Tremont admits that he loves his daughter deeply (just didn't show it enough) and makes her President of the company, Stillman Agency gets the account, Heath resigns and takes a great job in Cincinnati and of course, Jack gets Alex.

I'm a big fan of Ms. Bond and though I had trouble with a few elements in "It Takes a Rebel", it definitely won't prevent me from picking up her next releases. Look for Ms. Bond's single title from St. Martin's - "Our Husband" - coming in November 2000. I had the privilege of receiving an advance reading copy of this book, and anyone who passes it by will be missing out on one of the truly great books of this year. Pre-order this book as soon as possible.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy Fun in Bluegrass Country!, January 29, 2000

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Joyce Dixon (Claxton, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Takes A Rebel (Sweet Talkin' Guys) (Temptation, 769) (Paperback)

Admit it, you were in love with a college football hero, too. We all were.

Jack Stillman is not only a UK football hero with women and fans hanging on his every word, but he is a rebel to the bone. He rebels against the past sports hero image of going pro or sports anchor. He rebels against a desk job at the family advertising business. He rebels against creating a home base.

Some of his of "rebel" style is rubbing off on his new boss-- straightlace and by the book Alex Tremont.

There is an interesting side story about the father/daughter relationship. Well done.

This romance has you from the time they strut their stuff to the gates, as they race down the track, and finally their love blooms in the circle of roses. [no wide-brim hats, PLEASE]