Wizard [Paperback]

Stephanie James (Author), Jayne Ann Krentz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1985

Intellectual Sophia Bennett knew what kind of man she wanted: a rugged cowboy. And in Texas they were everywhere! So why couldn’t she take her eyes off brilliant professor Max Travers? He was a Wizard in mathematics who surely made love by the numbers. Yet every inch of him — no Stetson, no dusty boots — added up to dangerously sexy.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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About the Author

Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. She lives in Seattle. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harlequin Books (1985)
• ISBN-10: 037380685X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373806850
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,237,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Early Jayne Ann Krentz, May 18, 2000

By 

L. S. Tucker (Port St. Lucie, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wizard (Paperback)

Sophia Bennett grew up among geniuses, knowing she did not fit in. After graduating from college, she broke free of the ivory tower, living life to the fullest. Working toward her dream of a designer boutique, Sophia has settled in Texas. She wants cowboys and excitement, not intellectual wizards. Wizards like Dr. Max Travers, professor of mathematics and friend of Sophia's parents, another genius whose life is staid and refined. Max sees Sophia as the box of crayons he was never allowed as a child. He wants all her color and life and excitement. All he has to do is convince her that he can be passionate about more than mathematics.

An early Jayne Ann Krentz, it is a delightful read. Max is not one of her typical Alpha males, but is still all man. He rescues Sophia from an abusive cowboy, manuevers himself into her life, and is supportive of Sophia's dreams and schemes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of precious reading time., August 21, 2005

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wizard (Paperback)

Wizard is a story that had a great deal of potential had it been developed differently. Sophy's self-depricating manner of handling her issues of not living up to her parents's expectations and rebelling against all things academic grew tiresome very quickly. That Max took advantage of her when she was most vulnerable seemed terribly out-of-character for him, and tarnished his image and his likability in my eyes. The resulting conflict and bickering that ensued between them was so awful it became almost unbearable to read. The same storyline could have been presented so much better, which would have turned this into a very sweet and realistic feel-good romance, rather than something that was an unsatisfying struggle to muddle though.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dated hero but enjoyable, April 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Wizard (Paperback)

I started off really liking Max and his dry sense of humor. But a little ways into the book he started pulling all sorts of macho BS. Then he acts like a jerk (reporting Sophia's friend as a way to stay close to Sophie with no thought to Sophia's friend). Then he starts acting stupid (grilling steaks, etc.). So I became discusted with him. But then towards the end I started liking him again and I really liked him at the end. Go figure.

I wouldn't pay money for this book but I think its fine for getting from the library. I started working in the early 1980s and I can attest to the sexual discrimination that went on back then. In fact, I thought the B story line involving Sophia's friend was more interesting than the A story line. However, Sophia's solution of falsifying a resume was downright immoral. Note to readers - Do not try that in real life! It could get you into big trouble.