About the Book Originally published as: Words of silk / Erin St. Claire. New York: Silhouette Books, c1984. Book Synopsis Laney McLeods chance encounter in a Manhattan elevator leads to a one-night stand with a wealthy playboy -- but a few months later hes back with shocking news, as irresistible as ever. Laneys life changes the minute she gets stuck in an elevator in Manhattan -- and relies on a handsome stranger named Deke Sargent to help her fight her claustrophobia. When the power comes back on, the two find themselves in a passionate embrace that leads to a single night together. Shocked by her own recklessness, Laney disappears the next morning. Months later, she receives an even greater shock: Deke shows up with an astounding announcement. Unable to forget the chemistry between them, but afraid that shes just another notch on this wealthy playboys bedpost, Laney must face an even deeper fear . . . or forever lose the one man she cant resist. About the Author Sandra Brown is the author of seventy-six New York Times bestsellers. There are more than eighty million copies of her books in print worldwide, and her work has been translated into thirty-four languages. Four of her books have been made into films. In 2008, the International Thriller Writers named Brown its Thriller Master, the organizations highest honor. She has served as president of Mystery Writers of America and holds an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Texas Christian University. She lives in Texas.