Touch Me (Paperback)

~ (Author) "THE SKIRTS OF THEA'S HIGH-WAISTED GOWN swished around her ankles, allowing welcome air to cool her legs as she strode through the warehouse..." (more)
Key Phrases: shipping venture, shipping office, Lady Upworth, Lady Boyle, Uncle Ashby (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Together, Thea Selwyn and Pierson Drake embark on an extraordinary voyage from a tropical paradise to the glittering ballrooms of London. But will Thea's dark secrets destroy their illicit passion?

About the Author

Award winning author Lucy Monroe's books have hit national bestsellers lists in both the US and England. Her highly charged, sensual stories touch on the realities of life while giving the reader a fantasy story not easily forgotten. Whether it's a passionate Harlequin Presents, a sexy single title for Kensington or a steamy historical for Berkley, Lucy's books transport her readers to a special place where the heart rules and love conquers all.Or email her at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (September 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425205312
• ISBN-13: 978-0425205310
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #164,815 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a powerhouse of emotion and sensuality, October 2, 2005

By	D. Lane "Book lover" (austin, tx United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Thea and Pierson were both wounded, intriguing, complex, wonderful characters. The action/suspense was fast-paced and thrilling. The sex was HOT and perfect for the story. Not only it offers sufficient romance to the end of the book, the characterization, humour, suspense are perfectly blended in a page turner. It is sometimes shock, sometimes hilarious and sometimes sexy. Absolutely highly recommended and one of the best in the genre. I absolutely loved this book. The author has a great gift in her ability to develop characters. Lucy Monroe writing instantly puts you into the scene. She has a good feel for the period, strong, engaging characters. This was just the kind of romance novel I love. Wonderful characters. Characters that seems real because they are not perfect-something most novels like this lack. The relationship between the leads is endearing. I found the characters to be multi-dimensional and the author weaves a mystery into the story without slowing it down or interrupting the romantic flow. The love scenes are ample & steamy, and the plot is a good one. A fast paced book with an intricate plot that I cannot help but enjoy. The interaction between the leads was great. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.

Thea is my kinda girl - outspoken, unafraid to speak her piece, even if it's not the most popular opinion, and willing to take care of herself. She doesn't need a man to protect her. Her relatives have already taught her all she needs to know, maybe even more than they realized. But she eventually finds out that a girl sometimes needs a man, for reasons other than protection. And she finds out that even tough girls like her, need a little tender care.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Read!!!, September 20, 2005

By	Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Ms. Monroe has created a very good read with the first in a series titled "Touch Me." Exotic locations, unusual characters, and great chemistry combined into a read that will entertain.

Thea is not your typical woman. She thinks for herself, does for herself, and can't be bothered with what others think of her. A trust issue tore her family apart and now she finds that she must go back to England to investigate a possible theft from her shipping company. Her chance to sail for England come at the hands of handsome Pierson Drake. From the get go these two spark energy off of each other. It's only a matter of time before the spark kindles a flame. Now neither of them can deny the attraction, but each has a well protected heart and is shy about laying that heart open. Will these two wounded people find the love that they each doesn't think exist with each other?

This was a good book. Thea is a modern day woman in many of her thought processs' but Ms. Monroe still manages to keep to the time period despite this. The fact that both Thea and Pierson have issues does prevent this story from reaching a natural conclusion any earlier than it already does. This despite being a tad frustrated a few times this read did manage to entertain. I look forward to the next in the series which is titled "Tempt Me."

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely characters and sentiment, October 22, 2006

By	H. Gracia (Chula Vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was actually much better than I expected. It was somewhat tamer than some of Monroe's books but the characters were wonderful. I loved the fact that the entire story was about the growing relationship between the 2 main characters, Thea and Drake. It was nice, once in a while, to not have a serious secondary story going on that takes you away from the main story. I really came to care about these people and felt their personalities were perfectly developed. A great read.