The Baby Due Date

by Teresa Carpenter

THERE WAS A MIXUP AT THE SPERM BANK....

And now Lisa Langdon was expecting millionaire Jared Steele's baby. The dashing executive was determined to be an exceptional father, and Lisa couldn't deny her unborn baby his love. However, she never anticipated the needs she'd feel for the devoted daddy-to-be. Lisa kept telling herself that her reasons for wanting to know this man had to do only with the baby--and not with how charming she found him.

Jared was handsome, intelligent--everything she-desired in a man. But the once-burned bachelor didn't believe in romance. Now it was up to Lisa to show him she was more than the mother of his child--she was a desirable woman in need of love....

Genres: Romance, Harlequin

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

About the author

Teresa Carpenter believes in the power of unconditional love, and that there’s no better place to find it than between the pages of a romance novel. Reading is a passion for Teresa—a passion that led to a calling. She began writing more than twenty years ago, and marks the sale of her first book as one of her happiest memories. A fifth-generation Californian, Teresa lives in San Diego, within miles of her extensive family, and knows that with their help she can accomplish anything.

Reviews

[Paula Legate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really was a sweet story. Fate brought Lisa, and Jared together. They both wanted a baby. Jared had paid a lady to be a surrogate mother for him. He paid a lump sum up front, and he was going to pay the other half once the baby was born. The lady took the money and ran. Jared and Lisa were both using San Diego fertility clinic. By mistake Lisa was impregnated with Jared’s sperm. He wanted his baby, and attempted to pay Lisa off, to have the baby. Lisa thought this might be here only chance to have a baby because of some health issues. The couple talked, fought, wanted to scream at one another, and kissed. Lisa was a strong heroine, and I giggled at her a few times throughout the story. Jared had some past issues to deal with. With the love in Lisa’s Heart, he was able to know real love for the first time. This was not a book with everything perfect for the couple. They had a lot to deal with, but in the end love won out! I loved Ashley in this story too. She was Lisa’s best friend, and she was very protective of Lisa! Everyone needs a best friend like Ashley!

Sample from chapter 9
Jared ignored the mild bickering. Something much more important was being revealed to him. Lisa loved him. He’d seen the emotion reflected in the depth of her golden eyes, the caring in the tenderness of her expression. For a moment he felt whole, complete for the first time in his life. Joy flooded his being.