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Power Play (Kimani Romance)
written by Dara Girard
Studio : Kimani
by Kimani
Publisher : Kimani
Released : 2008-07-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780373860746
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 8 reviews)
List Price : $5.99
Our Price : $1.90
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Product Description |
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Mary was a little lamb… Mary Reyland was fed up with being taken for granted, and ready to step on a few toes—while wearing a pair of sexy black fishnets to her next client meeting.… Till she discovered her inner vixen! Edmund Davis enjoyed being in charge. That's why he chose to work with "mousy" Mary. But when a sultry, confident Mary strode into his office, he wasn't sure how to handle the challenge. And apparently the new and improved Mary wasn't going to settle for anything less than she deserved, in business or pleasure.… |
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Outstanding read!! |
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As my first time reading a book by Dara Girard I can't wait for the other three "Black Stocking Society" stories. What an excellent read! Mary and Edmund are two reluctant people who discover that love maybe scary but its worth the risk. Mary is a meek 'don't rock the boat' kind of gal who dons a pair of thigh highs and discovers her "inner diva" and Edmund has power and money but no true happiness in his life. Edmund chooses Mary for the wrong reasons but she turns out to be the right choice for him. And those of you who are like me and want to know if this story has passion and sexual tension you won't be dissappointed. I am anxiously awaiting the next story due out in October 2008 and the third one named "Body Chemistry" due first of next year! |
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By Invitation Only |
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"Power Play" is a sweet and charming "fairy-tale". And despite the "fairy-tale" feel of this story, Ms. Girard still made the story plausible with some of the "real-life" issues her characters had to deal with throughout. I was thoroughly CAUGHT UP in the witty and humorous dialogue between Mary Reyland and Edmund Davis. Edmund came on the scene as a man in TOTAL control of not only his business, but his personal life, as well. And he was DEFINITELY used to getting what he wanted. He was powerful, sexy, arrogant, yet surprisingly he had a kind and gentle nature. Poor Mary, never had a chance after her first encounter with Edmund. After discovering he sabotaged her career plans, he is determined to make it up to her, while attempting to become a permanent fixture in her life. Mary is portrayed as a plain, unassuming, average looking woman, who has been taken for granted in all areas of her life, but upon receiving the invitation to the secret society she decides to take her life back. With her new makeover and her new stockings she's transformed into the bold, assertive and desirable woman she's always dreamed of being. But can she trust a man like Edmund with her heart?!! Or will he up and leave her like all the other men in her life?!! I thought the concept of the secret "Black Stockings Society", was fun and intriguing. I found the main characters engaging and the secondary cast with their hilarious antics and vivid personalities only aided in making this an entertaining read. Once again Ms. Girard has created a heartwarming and romantic tale. I can't wait to read the next installment in the "Black Stockings Society" miniseries. |
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An Excellent Play of Power... |
I won't give you a summary of the book since the other raters have done that and it can be read above. Instead I want to tell you why this book is special. Dara Girard is an insightful writer with a great sense of humor that comes through in all of her stories. Don't be fooled by the back of the book; though this story appears light hearted and a little unbelievable (ie: The Black Stockings Society), trust me when I tell you that the author can pull it off.
Not only are the characters multi-dimensional, they're real, with real problems, and not-so-perfect families everyone can relate to. The storyline is fun, yet the message is profound, and it's easy to fall in love with Mary and Edmund's story. I can't wait to read the other three books in this mini series. If you're looking for a romance novel with a unique plot, relatable characters, and great dialogue you will not be disappointed. Ms. Girard has a way of creating heroines that must find the inner strength to live life on their terms, without making them appear weak and pathetic. The author has a way of creating interesting male leads that are sexy, passionate, and romantic, without being mushy and over the top. Buy this book and prepare to spend an enjoyable evening reading, laughing, and wishing you were apart of the Black Stockings Society. |
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Cowardly Lioness seeks courage |
Mary Reyland is the poster woman for someone to pick on; a victim preferring flight over fight, Mart is used and abused at work and treated even worse in her relationships. Tired of it all, she decides no more crap on the job and no more dates with SOBs who treat her like dirt.
When the Black Stockings Society invites her to join, she initially was going to decline feeling unworthy; but thinking of her vow she decides to wear the power stockings at important business meetings and in her personal life. Edmund Davis decides Mary is perfect to oversee his investment into The New Day Senior Living Community project because he assumes he can pound the mouse into strict adherence to his concept. Instead he is stunned that Mary pushes back and that he likes her pushing back.
Mary is a fabulous lead character as she has a zillion mental issues starting with esteem so low, it can't be measured. Edmund is somewhat cold with his "arctic" eyes, but he is fully developed and arrogant from start to finish. However the first Black Stockings saga belongs to the heroine whose efforts to find a backbone and show some spunk for a change make for an insightful tale as she is the "Cowardly Lion" seeking courage with the wizard being her peers at the society she joined.
Harriet Klausner
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Great Book |
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I absolutely loved this book, I read it in almost two days Mary and Edmond were great and believable. Can't wait for the next book in this series. |
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