People were intimidated by her self-possession and no-nonsense demeanor. Once again, Kleypas has delivered a well-written, sensual novel that's sure to hit the bestseller lists. Suddenly You Quotes Showing 1-30 of 72 No one had ever said such things to her before.

The setting provides readers with a different view of London society-the lives of affluent writers and artists rather than the world of the nobility-and a fascinating look into the publishing industry in 1800s London. Suddenly You is a lush, deeply romantic tale of two free spirits who learn that they are, after all, susceptible to the binding ties of love. But their path to happiness is strewn with stumbling blocks: Jack has a past that haunts him, while Amanda's family would be hurt by a scandalous liaison. But like any book that starts on a high the only place for it to go is down. You can barely catch your breath with how quick it happens. Within the first few pages you're immediately engaged in a passionate embrace with Jack and Amanda. Jack is determined to court Amanda not only to publish her novels, but also to lure her into his bed, and it isn't long before the two are deeply involved. Suddenly You wasted no time getting down to the nitty gritty. When she discovers Jack's true identity at a gathering of writers and publishers, Amanda is first angry, then fascinated, as he is a powerful force in the London publishing industry. Intrigued, he stops just short of taking the lady's virginity, for he has other plans for the talented writer. When handsome publisher Jack Devlin knocks on her door, it doesn't take him long to figure out that Amanda thinks he's someone else entirely. Of gentle birth, unwed, and still a virgin, she contracts with a well-known madam to deliver a lover to her home. Successful novelist Amanda Briars buys herself a scandalous present to celebrate her 30th birthday.

Suddenly you by lisa kleypas