His Perfect Woman

Redeeming Love/Small Town Scandals #2

by Kay Stockham

Small-town practice would be heaven if it weren't for the women hounding Dr. Bryan Booker. Tired of playing games and dodging passes, the handsome doctor is resigned to staying single. Until he's guilted into hiring a new office assistant, and she makes him consider changing his mind--

Melissa York is a big surprise. Despite all she's been through, she's tough, bold and beautiful. But can the town's most-sought-after bachelor persuade the survivor who thinks she's damaged goods that when he looks at her he sees his perfect wife?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Contemporary, Fiction, Category Romance

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 12, 2007

About the author

Kay Lyons Stockham is an award-winning author of 25+ books published by Harlequin Enterprises, Berkley Publishing and Kindred Spirits Publishing. She has also been a Book Buyers Best, HOLT Medallion and RITA Award finalist with a million books in print.

For more information on Kay's work, please visit her website at http://www.kaystockham.com or find her at one of the following:

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Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really disliked this book. The characterization was weak, with a generally unlikeable heroine, her surly father, and a hero who was often somewhat clueless. In an effort to make her heroine sympathetic, the author overloaded her with all manner of grief, none of which she was handling well before or during the book. She came across as really in need of therapy. I generally plow through even books I don't especially like, thinking that perhaps the author will turn it around, but I skimmed the last 1/3 of the book. This is an author I will avoid in future.

[Jennifer]

Wonderful story about a survivor of breast cancer.

[Sheila Samuelson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: 2 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a book by this author even tho ive read other Super Romance Novels before but they bored me and this one did the same thing so i dont think these novels are for me.

The Characters were interesting to read about.

The Setting was beautifully described which made it easy to picture the place it was set in.

The Storyline didnt connect with the characters for me so Overall not the best one by Harlequin and why i wont be reading more by them in the future!!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was sad, funny and frustrating too, but love wins out in the end and all is well

[Lolita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very emotional but good!

[Susan, aka Pooh Bear · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[1001ChroniquesEnFolie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quelqu’un comme toi est la suite de Qu’importe le passé, un livre que j’avais particulièrement adoré, un vrai coup de cœur. J’avais donc hâte de découvrir la suite, axée sur d’autres personnages de l’histoire.

La plume de Kay Stochkam est toujours aussi addictive et pleine d’émotions. On comprend rapidement les enjeux des personnages et leurs blessures avec lesquelles ils devront composer au fil des pages.

Melissa est meurtrie par sa double mastectomie suite à un cancer du sein génétique, qui a emporté sa grand-mère et sa mère. Malgré sa rémission, elle se voit déjà mourir et refuse de vivre pleinement sa vie. Un personnage profond et attachant qu’on voit progressivement se reconstruire, bien que cela soit extrêmement dur pour elle. Notamment envers la gent masculine. Elle ne se voit plus comme une femme et pense que tous les hommes la trouvent repoussante.

Bryan quant à lui se fait passer pour un play-boy et enchaine les conquêtes, mais derrière cette façade nous apprenons qu’il essaye lui aussi de se reconstruire face à son passé. Il a déjà perdu une femme qui a succombé au cancer.

Ce livre qui présente un sujet dramatique a quelque chose de très réel, ce qui plonge le lecteur à la place des personnages. Certains passages sont poignants, remplis de tension et d’émotions. Surtout lorsqu’on connait le passé de Melissa, découvert dans le premier tome, vis-à-vis de sa petite fille Josie. Encore une période assez triste de sa vie qui ne laisse pas indifférent.

Ce livre n’est pas triste pour autant, il nous réserve des passages humoristiques et sympathiques. C’est avec plaisir qu’on retrouve le couple du premier tome, Ashley et Joe. Les rapprochements entre les personnages sont progressifs et sensuels.

Toutefois, la fin est un peu fade comparé au reste du livre et même un peu clichée. C'est dommage, car ce livre avait tout pour devenir un coup de cœur. Melissa tergiverse trop sur son refus de vivre son amour, ce qui fait que certaines scènes sont un peu longues.

En résumé, une belle romance que je conseille à tous les amateurs du genre.

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[ceecee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book from the vary first chapter. This love story was heart felt, suspenseful, and beautiful. I loved the slight back story and the way the author continued it. I love how the author made me feel like I'm their and experiencing every pitfall, downfall, and ironic moment until the end. I love romance books, but find very few that I would keep in my library and read over and over again. This is one book that I know I'll read again and again.

While reading this story just remember that through life hellish moments, unforgivable moments or even awkward moments, love can come to fruition.