“Come on, Ella. Sleep green.' Ignoring him, I got into bed wearing a T-shirt and boxer shorts printed with penguins. I reached over to the nightstand and flipped off the lamp. A moment of silence, and then I heard a lecherous murmur. 'I like your penguins.”
Quote by Lisa Kleypas
Work
Smooth Talking Stranger: A Novel
In this contemporary novel, the protagonist is forced to leave her life in Houston to return to her family in Houston after her sister abandons her newborn baby. As she takes on the role of caretaker for the infant, she must navigate the tangled dynamics of her own family, including a controlling mother and an absent sister. The story explores themes of love, trust, and self-discovery as she becomes entangled with two very different men: a smooth-talking, charismatic stranger who offers passion and excitement, and a stable, reliable figure from her past. The narrative delves into the challenges of unexpected motherhood, the search for identity, and the courage required to make life-altering choices, all set against the backdrop of a Southern city. more
Author
Lisa Kleypas
Lisa Kleypas, born in 1964, is a renowned American romance novel author. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and captivating storylines, which have won the hearts of numerous readers. more
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