Nerd in Shining Armor

I like books that can hold one's attention, are easy to read, contain both romance and suspense, as well as some mildly descriptive words as the couples finally embrace. Shining Armor has the sophisticated lady putting down the plain looking guy as she drools over the sexy greasy dude who has stolen her heart. But when he abandons them by jumping out of a small plane flying in the middle of the ocean, her heart stops for a few seconds. Then the nice nerd takes control and lands the plane smoothly on a small remote island. She starts taking notice of his muscles as well as inplacible calm gentlemanly character. At the same time, the nerd is not an enuch. He feels the love too but proceeds slowly, feeling she is the Ava Gardner and he, just one of her many followers. Since reading this, I have read four other Thompson books. I found this in a pile of books left at a receptionist's desk. I am greateful for whoever left it. For fun, ease, a touch of suspense and a cleverly worded delightful story with a basic romantic plot, I highly recommmed the Shining Armor Note. However, in doing so I warn the reader about addiction. As noted, I now read every Thompson book found. And for an alternative, I suggest Debra Webb. A bit more mysterious, Webb is also an excellent author for those who like to read and have fun without going through a mental drain. Oh to be recognized as a nerd just as the Shining one was. Most can readily identify with Thompson, too.

Genevieve Terrence is really a hillbilly at heart. Her mother moved her and her brother to Hawaii to give them a better life than what they could have gotten in the hills and hollows of Tennessee. Genevieve and her mother have both tried hard to bury their roots. Genevieve works as a secretary for a software firm. She's heard all the rumors about her boss Nick and his "business trips" to Maui but she knows that if he ever takes her, she'll be the woman to settle him down. When Nick finally asks Genevieve to accompany him to Maui, she jumps at the chance. Jackson Farley is a genius at writing software, but he is a total social misfit. He's color blind so his clothes often don't match and he gets so wrapped up in writing his software that he forgets everything, and everyone, else. Jackson fell in love with Genevieve the moment he saw her. She's always been kind to him and they've developed a nice friendship. When Jackson is asked to accompany Genevieve and Nick on the trip to Maui, he thinks maybe he can protect Genevieve from Nick. During the flight, Nick proves to be a real jerk and ends up bailing out of the plane with the only parachute. This is a real problem because he's the pilot. Jackson end up putting all his hours playing with his computer flight simulator to use and crash lands the plane in water off the coast of a deserted island. Jack (a man that can crash land a plane safely should be called Jack instead of Jackson) and Genevieve swim to shore where they set about working to survive the night. Genevieve puts all the skills she learned growing up in Tennessee to use and does a lot towards saving them. Jack turns out to be a hunk under all his nerd clothes and to be very chivalrous. He is what a romantic hero should be.Ms. Thompson writes with a lot of humor. I would highly recommend this book.

This book was one of the best I've read this year. It was sexy, funny and sweet. I'd highly recommend it to anyone needing a break from the alpha hero. Trust me, Jack is yummy without being alpha.

"Nerd in Shining Armor" by Vicki Lewis Thompson is a great book. This book has every thing:Great Characters, local to die for. This is the story of two people who would never think of hooking, but after crash landing on a desert island, they are forced to a second look at each other. A decide that they like what they see.Besides great main characters, Ms. Lewis-Thompson, gives the reader well developed secondary characters that work well in the story. Overall, this is a summer book that you don't want to miss!

Genevieve Terrence is invited for a weekend alone in Maui with her sexy boss and eagerly packs for her trip with seduction in mind. Then the company computer geek Jack Farley is scheduled to travel along on the plane ride for his expertise to save a business account. When the boss's true plans are revealed Jack becomes Gen's knight in shining armor when he crash lands the plane successfully. Then the fun truly begins!! Jack and Gen are now on a deserted island and their true natures surface for survival. And the sexual currents start to simmer. It's sex, sand, sharks, guavas, and laughs a minute! "Nerd in Shining Armor" is one of the funniest books I have read. I don't want to spoil it for readers too much but let me tell you....the heroine, a true hillbilly, will keep you in stitches. And the hero Jack may be a true nerd but he is the sexiest nerd I have met and if I am ever deserted on an island I pray he is with me. *g* Vicki Lewis Thompson's first single title is too much fun to miss. It's definitely headed to my keeper collection!!