Words of Silk

Words of Silk
4 Stars

A chance encounter in an elevator during a blackout changes the lives of two very different people. Naive kindergarten teacher, Laney McLeod and sexy and savvy attorney, Deke Sargeant, are complete strangers yet their intense attraction and its consequences bring them together, and they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for.

This is one of Brown's earlier works and while some elements are dated others still ring true even 30 years later.

While Laney and Deke have incredible chemistry, he is excessively domineering and overbearing, which is not surprising for an 80s romance but incongruent with 21st-century values of equality between the sexes. Nevertheless, Laney does stand up for herself and Deke show more ultimately recognizes that she has a right to make decisions for herself.

Overall, this is a well-written, relatively angst-free, and entertaining read. show less

I have read several of Sandra Brown novels. And I already knew that I didn't enjoy her first romance stories. I hadn't realized before I bought it that this book was originally published in the 80's.
So It is outdated but it is also a weird plot. The author has matured a lot since she wrote this and I wished she had revised this one to improve it.
I can't even go into details without spoiling to enumerate the absurdities of this story. I just don't feel like going into details but unless you like cheesy and easy read romance plot with a twisted almost creepy and irrational story, do yourself a favor and skip this one. You will not lose anything and you will not damage Sandra image in your eyes.

Laney McLeod thought she was just visiting friends in New York when a sudden blackout in an elevator brought her face to face with destiny. Deke Sargent is an attorney with confidence. Used to going after what he wants, he's a ready and willing knight in shining armor to the frightened young lady trapped in the elevator with him. Letting down her defenses for once in her life, Laney allows Deke to comfort her and when she sneaks out the next morning she is sure she will never see him again. However, some mistakes have the greatest consequences as Laney discovers.

This book was a pretty simple, contemporary romance about two people who meet in an odd way, but gradually come to understand each other. I thought Deke was a bit of an show more overbearing cad, and this impression grew during the time I read the book, so I can't say that I really liked him. The attitudes portrayed are a little bit dated, but that's understandable as this is an older story. Over all I thought it was an okay book but not one I'll read again. show less

Typical contemporary Brown. The characters make or break her books.

I am very embaraased that I spent a few hours of my commute time listening to this book. Awful. absolutely awful. Lots of steamy sex, but a totally implausible plot and idiotic characters. I have never read Sandra Brown before and kept thinking "this has got to turn around, this has got to turn around". It did not. The worst.

I can't understand why everyone disliked this book...I thought it was a cute, quick read. It is quite dated (Brassiere and manhood!), but I thought it flowed OK.

Hearing about sexual experiences from a man's voice was a bit too much for me, but Deke was a powerful New York lawyer who was trapped in an elevator with a claustrophobic woman. He tracked her down, took over the home and was deeply passionate. When he fouond her, she was six months pregnant. Laney had never been loved and had a hard time receiving or giving love. She ended up having twins and moving to NY york.