I like that they’re a little wary of each other, and that the relationship develops rather normally and is genuine. They’re so different, yet similar, and fit perfectly. Ella and Jack have a great relationship – from the moment they meet, to the very last page. And you’ll die a little because it’s just that perfect. I really want to post it here – but don’t want to have any spoilers. I positively melted – and definitely squee-d when I read the “letter” Jack writes to Miss Independent near the end of the book.

(Have I mentioned how excited I am to read about a hero who is willing to fall in love, and realizes that he is in love? Fantastic.) He’s also smooth, charismatic, ridiculously wealthy, and sweet. He’s like an incredibly sexy, perfect, naughty boy who gets his way with his charm – but you don’t mind giving in to him. Jack is a lot of fun because he knows he’s being pushy, and possibly even a little chauvinistic, but does it anyway to get his way. I think I may have found a new favorite type of hero.

It was also enjoyable that he’s a character that falls in love both deeply, and quickly. It’s nice that he’s so perfect, and in control, able to bend and shape the world how he wants – but… vulnerable. I like how he knows what he wants, and goes after it. Jack Travis may just be my favorite member of the Travis family. (Although her being vegan at the beginning of the book didn’t quite jive.) Ella is also sensible, and there never was a time that I felt she was being stupid, which was a refreshing change of pace to so many novels. I felt that I really understood who she was, and why – and that really made the book incredible. I also appreciated the fact that Ella was willing to be honest with herself. I also loved her wicked sense of humor and the fact that she can stand up to Jack and doesn’t take his crap. Then, even more for keeping her head on straight and being so pragmatic. You have to respect her for putting her life on hold and taking care of her sister’s abandoned baby. Ella is clearly the shining star in her family, yet it’s nice that she’s so real and human. I was continually impressed with her throughout the book. She’s smart, kind, warm, incredible, and damaged. Kleypas’s Travis family series – her first contemporary series, and it’s my favorite of the three, and possibly one of my favorite books.Įlla Varner is a fantastic heroine. Smooth Talking Stranger is the third book in Ms. I really don’t like books written in first person, yet I adored this book. I think this book may have moved Lisa Kleypas to the top of my favorite authors list. I read it instead of writing my thesis/article which was due the next day. I read this book in less than five hours. Limecello’s review of Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa KleypasĬontemporary romance released by St.

Smooth talking stranger by lisa kleypas