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Fugitive Fiancée
The fourth in a quartet of Maitland Maternity novels connected by a mother's legacy of love.
Rancher Garrett Lord was at a turning point in his life. He needed to know why his natural mother had abandoned him and his siblings all those years ago. So when he discovered Mimi Cassville hiding out in his barn in a wedding gown and veil, he didn't want to hear her story. As far as Garrett was concerned, Mimi must have abandoned and betrayed her groom. But that was far from the truth, and Mimi was about to teach Garrett that some of life's hardest choices were made out of love.
- GenresRomance
250 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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August 3, 2016
Good book. Mimi is all set to get married when she overhears her fiance and her father talking about the money he is getting for marrying Mimi and getting her pregnant. Furious and hurt, she flees the wedding, hopping in her car and driving until she runs out of gas. On foot, she ends up hiding in Garret's barn, while she tries to figure out what to do next. She has no money, no car, nothing except the wedding gown she is wearing.
Garrett dashes into his barn to hide from one of the females determined to marry him. He's not expecting to find another one, already in a wedding gown, lying in wait. It takes some fast talking on Mimi's part to convince him she isn't interested in him. He gives her shelter for the night, planning to take her back to the city the next day.
I really enjoyed the development of their relationship. Garrett wants to send Mimi on her way as soon as possible. She's stirring unwelcome feelings in him, as well as unwelcome memories. Garrett and his three siblings were abandoned by their mother when he was a little more than two and his siblings were infants. Then his fiancee left him standing at the altar. Having been abandoned by two women, Garrett has no desire to get involved with another. Mimi just wants a chance to figure out what to do, without the pressure her father and Paul will put on her. She wants to stay on Garrett's ranch. When she discovers that he advertised for a temporary ranch hand, she offers to fill the position herself. Garrett refuses, wanting her far away from him.
I loved the way that Mimi made a bargain with him, that if she could fill the position for three days, he'd let her stay the month. Garrett is determined to show her that she can't do it, and she is equally determined that she will. I loved seeing her step up to every challenge he laid down, achieving an excellent amount of respect from Garrett. All that time together has the attraction building and burning stronger. Garrett is fighting his feelings, but losing fast as Mimi makes a place for herself in his home and his heart.
Both of them still have obstacles to a happy ending. Garrett, thanks to his past, hates dishonesty with a passion. He is also obsessed with finding his birth mother, and finding out why she abandoned them. Mimi understands his need to know about his past, and puts her abilities as a researcher to work. I loved seeing what she does to find some of the information he's looking for. Mimi has a couple secrets of her own. First, she didn't tell him her real name, wanting to be accepted for who she really is, rather than her name and money. Second, she has an event in her past that, combined with Garrett's issues, is likely to drive him right away from her.
What Mimi doesn't know is that Paul is determined to get her (and her money) back in his clutches. He has a PI looking for her and any information he can dig up about her. When he finds the leverage that he needs, he takes steps to ensure her cooperation. Mimi's fear has her fulfilling Garrett's worst nightmare, and it looks like history will repeat itself. But a pep talk from one of his sisters has Garrett taking an unexpected action. I loved his big moment and seeing him come through for Mimi. He also gave her the courage to confront her father, which resulted in a very satisfying outcome.
The bonus to the story was the epilogue. There was a fun scene at the wedding, which would have been enough in itself. Even better was the surprise twist that occurred at the reception, bringing the book to a sweet and emotional conclusion.
Garrett dashes into his barn to hide from one of the females determined to marry him. He's not expecting to find another one, already in a wedding gown, lying in wait. It takes some fast talking on Mimi's part to convince him she isn't interested in him. He gives her shelter for the night, planning to take her back to the city the next day.
I really enjoyed the development of their relationship. Garrett wants to send Mimi on her way as soon as possible. She's stirring unwelcome feelings in him, as well as unwelcome memories. Garrett and his three siblings were abandoned by their mother when he was a little more than two and his siblings were infants. Then his fiancee left him standing at the altar. Having been abandoned by two women, Garrett has no desire to get involved with another. Mimi just wants a chance to figure out what to do, without the pressure her father and Paul will put on her. She wants to stay on Garrett's ranch. When she discovers that he advertised for a temporary ranch hand, she offers to fill the position herself. Garrett refuses, wanting her far away from him.
I loved the way that Mimi made a bargain with him, that if she could fill the position for three days, he'd let her stay the month. Garrett is determined to show her that she can't do it, and she is equally determined that she will. I loved seeing her step up to every challenge he laid down, achieving an excellent amount of respect from Garrett. All that time together has the attraction building and burning stronger. Garrett is fighting his feelings, but losing fast as Mimi makes a place for herself in his home and his heart.
Both of them still have obstacles to a happy ending. Garrett, thanks to his past, hates dishonesty with a passion. He is also obsessed with finding his birth mother, and finding out why she abandoned them. Mimi understands his need to know about his past, and puts her abilities as a researcher to work. I loved seeing what she does to find some of the information he's looking for. Mimi has a couple secrets of her own. First, she didn't tell him her real name, wanting to be accepted for who she really is, rather than her name and money. Second, she has an event in her past that, combined with Garrett's issues, is likely to drive him right away from her.
What Mimi doesn't know is that Paul is determined to get her (and her money) back in his clutches. He has a PI looking for her and any information he can dig up about her. When he finds the leverage that he needs, he takes steps to ensure her cooperation. Mimi's fear has her fulfilling Garrett's worst nightmare, and it looks like history will repeat itself. But a pep talk from one of his sisters has Garrett taking an unexpected action. I loved his big moment and seeing him come through for Mimi. He also gave her the courage to confront her father, which resulted in a very satisfying outcome.
The bonus to the story was the epilogue. There was a fun scene at the wedding, which would have been enough in itself. Even better was the surprise twist that occurred at the reception, bringing the book to a sweet and emotional conclusion.
August 1, 2011
This was a wonderful read with a mystery,Garrett is hard from outside but all mushy n soft from inside,for Garrett integrity and loyalty are two most important things,he and his other 3 siblings were abandoned by her mother on the stairs of Maternity Maitland Clinic,Garrett was 2 years old and from then he was bitter and hated his mother then after he grew up side by side taking care of his siblings he became big brother cum mother,then he fell for a woman but a day before wedding she ran away not leaving any note,message for Garrett he comes to know next day at the alter which results in mistrusting woman and from then he never ever again risked his emotions and heart for woman
Mimi she is such a sweet strong caring selfless character,she is daughter of a very rich man and now his father and Paul both had a deal in which Paul would marry Mimi which she comes to know on wedding day itself,she is hurt cause all the things Paul did was not out of love but for this deal,Mimi had always dreamed of a house with a loving husband and childrens but everything comes crashing down and Mimi runs away and lands in Garrett's ranch
From there on we join Garrett-Mimi on their wonderful journey towards love and finding HEA.Mimi-Garrett are two adorable characters who are perfect for each other,Garrett makes Mimi's stay diffcult but he also keeps falling in love with her and then there's mystery with Garrett finding about his mother and Mimi's past
Wonderful read
Recommend it
Mimi she is such a sweet strong caring selfless character,she is daughter of a very rich man and now his father and Paul both had a deal in which Paul would marry Mimi which she comes to know on wedding day itself,she is hurt cause all the things Paul did was not out of love but for this deal,Mimi had always dreamed of a house with a loving husband and childrens but everything comes crashing down and Mimi runs away and lands in Garrett's ranch
From there on we join Garrett-Mimi on their wonderful journey towards love and finding HEA.Mimi-Garrett are two adorable characters who are perfect for each other,Garrett makes Mimi's stay diffcult but he also keeps falling in love with her and then there's mystery with Garrett finding about his mother and Mimi's past
Wonderful read
Recommend it
October 17, 2011
The h finds out at the church just before her planned marriage that her father is paying her fiancee to marry her. They weren't in love but she thought her fiance was honourable. So she runs away and ends up hiding in the hayloft of a rancher who of course turns out to be the H.
This is a sweet romance which has a few twists and turns to make it interesting.
This is a sweet romance which has a few twists and turns to make it interesting.
February 9, 2018
I just love the Maitland Maternity Series and the addition of Fugitive Fiancee does not disappoint. This is a must read for everyone that loves the series.
June 6, 2014
I enjoyed it even though there was a part that really set my blood boiling but glad the way it ended
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