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Bittersweet
Will A Twist Of Fate Lead To A New Beginning. . .
Desiree Prescott doesn't believe in fairy-tale love anymore, not since her dreamboat ran off to Vegas years ago with another woman. She's content with her new fiancé, and she's going to make it work. But a shocking phone call in the middle of the night suddenly sends her to take care of three children in Atlanta. . .who live right next door to pro baseball player Gerard Kingsley. He's gorgeous, and she gets the vibe--except Desiree's not just another groupie. Still, when her man back home says he doesn't want the responsibility of her new family, Desiree can't help but notice how Gerard is so caring and unselfish with the kids. . .and with her. . .
. . .Or A Dead End? But fame has its price and it looks like Desiree and Gerard are both going to pay when a deranged fan starts sending him "gifts" after each game. No one knows who the stalker is, but it's clear that now even the children are at risk. With time running out, only a dangerous confrontation will give Desiree a chance at true happiness--if she survives. . .
Desiree Prescott doesn't believe in fairy-tale love anymore, not since her dreamboat ran off to Vegas years ago with another woman. She's content with her new fiancé, and she's going to make it work. But a shocking phone call in the middle of the night suddenly sends her to take care of three children in Atlanta. . .who live right next door to pro baseball player Gerard Kingsley. He's gorgeous, and she gets the vibe--except Desiree's not just another groupie. Still, when her man back home says he doesn't want the responsibility of her new family, Desiree can't help but notice how Gerard is so caring and unselfish with the kids. . .and with her. . .
. . .Or A Dead End? But fame has its price and it looks like Desiree and Gerard are both going to pay when a deranged fan starts sending him "gifts" after each game. No one knows who the stalker is, but it's clear that now even the children are at risk. With time running out, only a dangerous confrontation will give Desiree a chance at true happiness--if she survives. . .
- GenresRomance
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Candice Poarch
34 books17 followersEven as a child Candice Poarch was a dreamer and created scenes in her mind. She quickly fell in love with writing stories centered around families and romance. The quest for love is universal, she says. Being familiar with rural Virginia, she portrays a sense of community and mutual support in her novels, many of which are set in small-town America.
Candice grew up in Stony Creek, Virginia, south of Richmond, but now resides in northern Virginia. She has been married for thirty years and is the mother of three children. A former computer-systems manager, she has now made writing her full-time career.
Candice grew up in Stony Creek, Virginia, south of Richmond, but now resides in northern Virginia. She has been married for thirty years and is the mother of three children. A former computer-systems manager, she has now made writing her full-time career.
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February 17, 2020
This was my first time reading a Candice Poarch book. It was so hard to put down every time I picked it up. It was really good. It reminded me of something that happened on Days of Our Lives with Ava, Steve, and Kayla. It also reminded me of a Lifetime movie. There was one character I didn’t like once I found out about them.
January 28, 2019
This was a good read with a little suspense. I knew that Gerard was being stalked by the sicko.
Desiree was so hung up on what he did with his other women and she almost lost a good man. She was right by refusing gifts, but her trust in Gerard was lacking.
Desiree was so hung up on what he did with his other women and she almost lost a good man. She was right by refusing gifts, but her trust in Gerard was lacking.
October 26, 2012
I really enjoyed Bittersweet by Candice Poarch. This is one my favorite types of books Romance with a little mystery mixed it. Bittersweet is the first book I have read by Candice. I can tell from this book she is quickly going to be one of my favorite authors.
Desiree Prescott is a busy woman in New York with her carree & her husband to be, living what she thinks is the perfect life. Her whole life changes when she gets a phone call in the middle of the night. She soon finds herself raising 4 children with the help of the famous baseball player Gerard Kingsley from next door. Desiree is a woman that will not let these children down now that she is their main caretaker. Desiree got my full respect when she was willing to take on these kids she had never meet and love them like her own. She is not going to let anyone or anything hurt them.
Gerard Kingsley is a famous baseball player living the life he chose for himself. He thinks he is a disappointment to everyone in his life. When his best friend died suddenly he found himself in the role of male influence of 4 children. He will always be there for him but he's not ready for marriage. He doesn't want to settle down until he retires. Who could help but fall in love with Gerard he is a dreamboat and he's living right next door. Desiree and Gerard spend a lot of time together with the kids and sparks fly pretty quickly.
When strange things start happening and danger enters their lives they find themselves dealing with a woman that is unhinged. They have to pull together has a family to figure out what is going on & who is a danger to them.
This book is full of love, laughter, tears, and some drama mixed right in there.
Desiree Prescott is a busy woman in New York with her carree & her husband to be, living what she thinks is the perfect life. Her whole life changes when she gets a phone call in the middle of the night. She soon finds herself raising 4 children with the help of the famous baseball player Gerard Kingsley from next door. Desiree is a woman that will not let these children down now that she is their main caretaker. Desiree got my full respect when she was willing to take on these kids she had never meet and love them like her own. She is not going to let anyone or anything hurt them.
Gerard Kingsley is a famous baseball player living the life he chose for himself. He thinks he is a disappointment to everyone in his life. When his best friend died suddenly he found himself in the role of male influence of 4 children. He will always be there for him but he's not ready for marriage. He doesn't want to settle down until he retires. Who could help but fall in love with Gerard he is a dreamboat and he's living right next door. Desiree and Gerard spend a lot of time together with the kids and sparks fly pretty quickly.
When strange things start happening and danger enters their lives they find themselves dealing with a woman that is unhinged. They have to pull together has a family to figure out what is going on & who is a danger to them.
This book is full of love, laughter, tears, and some drama mixed right in there.
September 15, 2008
The book was okay, nothing special. It did what it said on the tin, and I am indifferent to the effort.
Snore.
Snore.
May 26, 2016
Sweet story
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