Almost Married

Miramar Inn #3

by Carol Grace

Wanna-Be mom meets confirmed bachelor at the world's most romantic spot - Niagara Falls. She's baby-sitting, he's working, but fate steps in when the baby throws her car keys over the falls. What to do? Dive in or ask a sexy stranger for a ride home? Bachelor Right and Would-Be Mom end up picking apples together and falling in love while baby is all smiles. Who wouldn't be?

ALMOST MARRIED is part of the Miramar Beach series along with LONELY MILLIONAIRE and HUSBAND.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Fiction

185 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1996

About the author

Carol Grace is the author of over 35 romance novels. In her former life she worked as a translator and an ESL teacher. She has traveled the world from Africa to Singapore for work and pleasure. Carol speaks French whenever she can, and sails the seas on cruise ships. When not on deck sipping tropical drinks and brainstorming ideas for her next novel, she gives writing classes. It's a tough job but somebody has to do it.
What do the critics say about Carol Grace?
"Carol Grace is best known for her humor, witty dialog, compelling characters and touching romance."
"Read one of Carol's books and you're transported to San Francisco Bay or a ranch in Montana or even faraway romantic Italy. Wherever you go, you'll find love in the air by choosing a Carol Grace novel."

Reviews

[Char (1RadReader59) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this story did have a few problems with spelling it didn't effect the content at all. This story was a true depiction of how some feel once they have lost a loved one are begrudging trying to move on due to the fear, pain & guilt. Laurie & Cooper meet by chance while Laurie is baby-sitting for the first time. Thinking it would be nice to stop at Niagara Falls for a break, since her God-daughter was already having a melt down from dropping mom at the airport. No sooner does she get out of the car when the baby tosses the keys over the falls. Here, is where the real fun begins, because sees it happen & the thoughts he has...
I enjoyed this book I would recommend.

[Jennifer Newell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet romantic story, about love, loss and courage to love again. I really enjoyed reading this story. When you lose someone it takes time and courage and an unexpected woman to awaken your heart to want to try again.
Laurie is babysitting her Goddaughter and takes her to Niagara Falls for some fresh air after dropping off mom at the airport. Morgan is crying her eyes out missing her mom. Laurie mistakenly gives Morgan the car keys to try to distract her. Morgan throws the keys at the Falls. A stranger comes to the rescue. Cooper might be a stranger to Laurie but he is a long time friend to Morgan’s parents. Cooper steps in to give them a ride home. What will happen between Laurie and Cooper? Will Cooper open up about his past? Will Laurie get her heart hurt again?

[juanita dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost Married

He married not almost. He had difficulty letting go or allowing himself to love again. I've been divorced for 15 years and I have never dated. My ex married within 3 months of our divorce. He said if anything happened to our marriage he would marry again and I said I wouldn't be so anxious. She had never been married, the one my ex married and the woman in love with the guy who'd lost his wife. Life is strange like that.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute read. A little repetitious and there didn't seem to be a lot of connection between the 2 characters but it was a cute read.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually quite enjoyed this novel - it was a standard modern romance with sturdy characters (I know that doesn't sound romantic) and a moderately developed plot.

I just felt that there wasn't any real obstacles beyond the characters own desperation for/against having a family. I wanted something a bit more plotty than this novel offered - yes plotty is a word. Something to sink my teeth into while the characters battled with inner demons in the meantime. The apple yard and a teething baby didn't quit give enough tension...

Oh and just to mention the total sizzly chemistry between our leading couple, and yet we didn't get any action. It was like... tea without sugar.. cake without icing... Romance novels without steamy passionate sex!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute book! Only the second I've read by this author. I love her stories, and I would have read this one immediately after reading the first one, if it wasn't for the frustration. She builds up all of this sexual tension, and then skips right over it! I mean, she SKIPS it entirely! She's so good at the buildup, you just don't expect it. I still recommend this book, though. I finished it happy, if not entirely satisfied. ;)

[Jovanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Laurie finds herself a new tempted desire to experiment on a new romance with mutual chemistry. Although, Mr. Buckingham isn't interested in finding a new relationship outside of work. Past grieving brings Cooper Buckingham to hatred commitment with women and babies. But Laurie still hasn't learned her lesson from her last affair with a married man. So will Laurie openly express her emotions toward Cooper and will Cooper resist?

[Katy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short little love story. Kind of annoying with repeating over and over about wanting a baby, not the right man, not repeating same mistakes, blah blah blah. And the sexual tension that never gets resolved is definitely annoying. The build up is great, but really just get it over with all ready!

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a easy read. There are a couple of good laughs, in my opinion, involving the main character who is clumsy or something like that - it's cute (not overdone). I am personally not all about "I must get married and have children" so that made this book less enjoyable for me since that is the main character's obsession - but if that is your thing, you'd like this one.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

uhhh.... this book was a waste of time, the story line was weak, the characters were annoying, and it was super predictable, thank god it was only 183 pages long....

[Laura's Book Addiction · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't finish just could not get into the story.

[Jeni · Rating 2 out of 5]

Free kindle book

[Tania · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read. Very romantic atory that can happen to anyone. love the book.

[Jen_C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clean. More action in what they "Want" to do then in what they actually do. Heavy on the I want a baby stuff.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Laurie and Cooper.

[Dorel · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only thing I liked about this book was the baby. Anything else about the book was boring. Even though this book was free its not worth reading LONELY MILLIONAIRE was much better than this one.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

a nice little story, predictable, but enjoyed it

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just okay