Sweet Fortune

By: Jayne Ann Krentz

Narrated by: Amy McFadden

Everyone thought Jessie Benedict's impending marriage to Sam Hatchard was a great arrangement - everyone, that is, but Jessie herself. Was she the only one who could see that Hatchard, her powerful father's protege, had a scheming ulterior motive in marrying her? He was more than just a chip off the old workaholic's block - he was positively lusting after Jessie's inheritance to build his own business empire!

Free-spirited Jessie has plans for her own career as a detective - starting with the rescue of a teenage girl from a dangerous cult. But when a break-in and an intimidating act of vandalism strike close to home, her investigation pairs her with the compellingly masculine entrepreneur. Hatch does make her heart beat deliciously fast, but she's not taking orders from any man. Imagine her surprise when he turns out to be not only a friend and ally but a strong, tender lover who, in the end, knows how to seal a deal - with her resounding "I do!"

©1991 Jayne Krentz (P)2018 Tantor

Classic Krentz

It's always a pleasure to listen to a golden oldie. Sometimes better than the latest release.

Has not aged well

I love Jayne Ann Krentz usually, but this one is not her best. The hero bullies the heroine (and pretty much everyone else). Her family, who supposedly love her, are jerks. Meanwhile, we are told the heroine is incredibly smart and determined and strong-willed, but never see it. She is wishy-washy, impulsive and generally puts up with the casual insults and disrespect from everyone. There is a nice HEA, but I'd still skip this one.

Another Krentz Classic!

I loved this book when I read it in the 90's. While it's a little dated now, I still enjoyed the vivid narration of an old favorite.

Funny and enjoyable.

I liked what direction the story took. I think it would’ve been better had not ended with marriage and make the hockey team. But all in all, it was a good story with a good ending.

Good story, less accent

This is the second book I've listened to with this narrator. She has an affected accent : "chast" for "chest" or "brast" for "breast." Distracting to say the least. This book was much less bad, so either I'm getting used to her or she's eased up on the affectation. Still wish someone would cue her in on the voices, no relation to the actual characters.

I like this story a lot, vintage JAK, which is to say strong but loyal hero with an equally strong and determined heroine. Add equal parts adventure and humor, and you have a great listen.