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| Plot Summary of Lady In Black |
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"Reid Donovan, a wealthy businessman, is worried about reports of threats to his grandfather's safety. Though guarded by the best security experts, his grandfather pulled a very surprising stunt—he hired a butler, a female butler, trained not only in protocol but also in security and surveillance. Reid did not think this was a good idea, doubting that a female with curves he's been itching to touch could effectively defend his grandfather. When initial reports show that the threat is closer to home than he expected, Reid suspects she has a hand in it.
Margaret Guarneri, a widow and single parent for years, yearns to experience once more the feeling of being in love, and be loved, by someone. However, no matter how alluring Reid's call to love, she is a butler first, and butlers never associate with the boss' grandson.
Readers of this book will easily discover that this is an early work. The first few chapters are a bit slow, but afterwards the plot livens up with witty dialogue and smoldering sensuality. The best part of the book is the last chapters where even though the threat has past, the rest of the story takes on an exciting and funny turn for the protagonists. This early work showcase Ms. Dodd's writing talent and will make readers yearn to read more of her books.
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Levi , Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- 1980's-1999
Forbidden/mismatched love?
Yes
How mismatched?
- loving servant
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
If one lover chases another...
- they alternate
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- business executive
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- several sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 90%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
- descript of kissing
- touching of anatomy
- actual description of sex
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much sexing?
- 1-2 sex acts
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