Scent of a Woman

by Jo Leigh

Her scent intrigued him...Arousing. Exciting. Those words and more fit the woman David Levinson met purely by chance at the scarf counter. Susan was sunshine, flowers, silkiness and sex...and David... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373790279
• ISBN13: 9780373790272
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

A hot sequel to Hot and Bothered

Scent of a Woman is the sequel to Hot and Bothered. We read about Lee and Trevor in Hot and Bothered and Scent of a Woman tells the story of their friend Susan Carrington, an incredibly rich (think Rockefeller rich) woman who is unlucky in love. Every man that Susan has loved has wanted her for her money and she has become depressed, convinced she'll never find that special someone. Psychiatrist David Levinson has his own issues with relationships. While he's looking for a scarf for his sister, a mysterious woman helps him (in a very sensual way) pick out a scarf. Telling him her name is Scheherazade, the story teller of Arabian Nights, Susan then propositions him to meet her at a hotel on Wednesday night. What follows is a sensual evening that leaves each wanting to see the other person again. They then meet every Wednesday night to explore their fantasies - no last names, just incredible sex. Yet as the weeks pass, each starts to feel and want more from the relationship. One of the complaints that some people had about Hot and Bothered was that it wasn't hot enough for a Harlequin Blaze novel. Well, that's not the problem with this book! Scent of a Woman is pushing the edge for a Harlequin Blaze novel and is a terrific sequel.

Sultry and Smooth, but the Ending is a Let Down.

By chance, two very attractive strangers meet and casually set up a promising rendezvous. Their spontaneous decision startles them; after all, a free-and-easy tryst is hardly an everyday happening! Indeed, SCENT OF A WOMAN is from Harlequin's Blaze line and it is energizing and carnal. Completely dissatisfied with her personal life, heiress Susan Carrington longs to find a man who will look beyond her family name and fame. Someone who will appreciate the woman under all that Carrington money. When she invites a complete stranger to join her in at a hotel bar for drinks and whatever, Susan absolutely shocks herself. Immediately, the amazing invitation intrigues and arouses psychiatrist David Levinson - a mysterious woman, Wednesday evening, hotel-bar, drinks, and . . . ? Ah yes, a whispered invitation, some shared secret fun, soon becomes a standing Wednesday evening assignment. But what an assignment - one hotel room, two willing adults, and hours spent in experimental play and tangled feelings. Naturally, disturbing and deeper feelings enter the relationship. A complicated question begins to grow: are the feelings shared? For the most part, SCENT OF A WOMAN is fun and playful; two normal people meet, have enjoyable sex, and then fall in love. Remarkably, Jo Leigh proves that a hot read does not have to have explicit sex scenes. Instead, Ms. Leigh draws from heated energy and sexual tension. Definitely, this is a great fantasy; it is a smooth, sexy read with no silliness added! However, this is a romance story and obviously, it must end. Unfortunately, Jo Leigh elects to tie her sophisticated love story into a TOO neat, TOO forced 'happily-after-ever' package; sadly, Leigh's fantasy ends on a much too common note. Grade: B MaryGrace Meloche.

David And Susan-SPOILERS

Favorite scene with Susan-Finally telling him her last name, but it's too late.Favorite scene with David-His chat with his sister.Together-Finally telling him her last name, but it's too late.What did you like about Susan-Her love for her friends and her sense of humor. Leaving the house in her mud mask. :)What didn't you like about Susan-That she believed that David would go after her money once he learned her last name and that she got angry over the littlest things. I have to admit I was a little skeptical about her wanting to do it with a stranger she really knew nothing about.What did you like about David-He wouldn't leave Susan, although she might have deserved it and although he could lose his temper, he didn't let his emotions get out of control.What didn't you like about David-He didn't punch out the photographer. :) I'm serious. :)

Wow! Very highly recommended

If Susan Carrington cannot have her wish for the forever kind of love, then she is at least ready for an arousing, exciting adventure. She is tired of men who want her based on her incredible looks and even more fabulous wealth. The moment she sees a sexy stranger selecting a scarf, she feels something extraordinary. Acting entirely out of character, she teases and excites him with a sensual promise: "Meet me Wednesday night." When they meet, Susan tells David that she wants the freedom to be anyone she wants -- to explore her most wicked desires and fantasies. Psychiatrist David Levinson has no clue as to the identity of the stunning, mysterious woman who boldly propositions him. Cloaked in anonymity they are free to explore their passionate attraction. David comes to associate the sexy smell of Susan with the scent of promise, of daring, of a woman who makes him appreciate being male. Their stunning Wednesday nights are about wild abandon and physical pleasure. But when daylight comes, he cannot seem to get his temptress off his mind. Soon he wants more than anonymous play. He wants to know the woman behind the sexy façade. And that scares the hell out of Susan.Author Jo Leigh pens a fabulously sensual adventure in SCENT OF A WOMAN. While David and Susan seek erotic play, neither can get past the fact that they also desire more. Their sensual encounters are intoxicating, building a need for an emotional relationship as well. Favorite characters from previous romances by Leigh step in, attempting to play matchmaker, demanding to know who they have become involved with, and generally providing amusing moments to offset the wildly erotic content. Indeed, Leigh strikes the perfect blend of humor, emotional depth and sensuality, making SCENT OF A WOMAN one of Blazes hottest titles. Very highly recommended.

Wow!

Scent of a Woman by Jo Leigh is one of the few BLAZES that I have read that have pushed the envelope, so to speak.The hero (David) and heroine (Susan) meet in a store and both do something they don't normally do...they agree to anonymously meet in a hotel bar. They both know where they are going to end up, but it is something they both crave and need right now. One interesting concept of this book is that for most of the book, they don't know each other's last names. They want anonymity and they fear rejection if the other knew who they were. Another aspect of this book is that writer lets her characters explore their fantasies in ways that make this book very erotic and interesting. Pretend for one moment that you were making love with someone who you didn't really know, and you were doing it in ways you had never done it before? If you have objections to this concept, then this book is not for you. But if you are looking for a hot romance (and this is definitely a romance book) then pick this up. Because it was different for me, I really enjoyed the book. This book is certainly a head turner in how David and Susan approach making love. I have been recommending this book to friends and have received favorable responses in return after they read it. Pick it up and find out what we are talking about.