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Strictly Temporary
Mills & Boon Desire series delivers powerful, passionate romances…
Discovering an abandoned baby in the backseat of a taxi was not on hotelier Zack Harrison's agenda. Luckily, a stunning stranger comes to his aid- and piques his interest. But before Child Services can arrive, a snowstorm strands the trio in Zack's luxurious Colorado cabin.
Trinity Matthews wants to resist Zack's advances, but his care and concern for her and the baby soon has her melting. As the snow falls and the heat sizzles, it's not long before Trinity's sleeping in his bed. And she finds herself wondering if their temporary arrangement could have permanent effects…?
Discovering an abandoned baby in the backseat of a taxi was not on hotelier Zack Harrison's agenda. Luckily, a stunning stranger comes to his aid- and piques his interest. But before Child Services can arrive, a snowstorm strands the trio in Zack's luxurious Colorado cabin.
Trinity Matthews wants to resist Zack's advances, but his care and concern for her and the baby soon has her melting. As the snow falls and the heat sizzles, it's not long before Trinity's sleeping in his bed. And she finds herself wondering if their temporary arrangement could have permanent effects…?
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Robyn Grady
329 books76 followersRobyn received a book from her big sister and immediately fell in love with Cinderella. Sprinklings of magic, deepest wishes come true - she was hooked! Picture books with glass slippers later gave way to romance novels. When she was older, she wanted to write one.
However, in junior high, Robyn hit a stumbling block - a disheartening grade of one out of ten for a book review. Confused and hurt, she asked her hundred-and-thirty-year-old English teacher why the low mark? The wizened schoolmarm sniffed, "You obviously had a senior do it for you." Thankfully Robyn's business teacher was a honey.
Following a fifteen-year career behind the scenes in television, Robyn knew the time was right to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. Late in 2004, she received a phone call from a London editor. She'd submitted a manuscript to the Sweet line, which were featuring lighter, sexier stories to be released under the Tango banner. The editor was very interested in her story, but for a brand new line.
Robyn didn't stop smiling for a week, but sometime later learned her revised manuscript hadn't hit the mark. Then she received another call and another request for revisions to a second manuscript! That didn't sell either. On a third manuscript she received a very long, very detail email, asking for, what would turn out to be, a complete rewrite. Having torn out most of her hair, but with 13 contest finals in 2006 (including winning the Golden Pen and Where the Magic Begins), she finished the rewrite then contacted a New York agent. That wonderful agent took her on, and Robyn sold in a matter of weeks, first to Silhouette Desire, then Modern Heat (Sexy Sensation/Presents) with a two book deal! She is currently writing manuscript number fourteen.
Robyn lives with her own modern-day hero on Australia's Sunshine Coast with their three little princesses, as well as two poodles and a cat called Tinkie. She has majors in English literature and psychology, and loves new shoes, worn jeans, visits to the theatre and lunches at picturesque Moffat Beach with her writer friends.
However, in junior high, Robyn hit a stumbling block - a disheartening grade of one out of ten for a book review. Confused and hurt, she asked her hundred-and-thirty-year-old English teacher why the low mark? The wizened schoolmarm sniffed, "You obviously had a senior do it for you." Thankfully Robyn's business teacher was a honey.
Following a fifteen-year career behind the scenes in television, Robyn knew the time was right to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. Late in 2004, she received a phone call from a London editor. She'd submitted a manuscript to the Sweet line, which were featuring lighter, sexier stories to be released under the Tango banner. The editor was very interested in her story, but for a brand new line.
Robyn didn't stop smiling for a week, but sometime later learned her revised manuscript hadn't hit the mark. Then she received another call and another request for revisions to a second manuscript! That didn't sell either. On a third manuscript she received a very long, very detail email, asking for, what would turn out to be, a complete rewrite. Having torn out most of her hair, but with 13 contest finals in 2006 (including winning the Golden Pen and Where the Magic Begins), she finished the rewrite then contacted a New York agent. That wonderful agent took her on, and Robyn sold in a matter of weeks, first to Silhouette Desire, then Modern Heat (Sexy Sensation/Presents) with a two book deal! She is currently writing manuscript number fourteen.
Robyn lives with her own modern-day hero on Australia's Sunshine Coast with their three little princesses, as well as two poodles and a cat called Tinkie. She has majors in English literature and psychology, and loves new shoes, worn jeans, visits to the theatre and lunches at picturesque Moffat Beach with her writer friends.
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November 6, 2012
In a nutshell, this book felt skeletal to me. The time frame is too rapidly telescoped, and the sense of character is limited to the point that pretty much every scene felt like a plot device or shorthand to explain a later event. It never felt authentic. The characters have no apparent life outside work. Yet we're expected to believe that after a few days' acquaintance and some sexy times they're going to drop everything, change their entire vision of their futures, to be together and .
It wasn't the worst-written romance I've ever read, but it certainly wasn't convincing.
It wasn't the worst-written romance I've ever read, but it certainly wasn't convincing.
August 4, 2012
I have long been a fan of Robyn's books and never before have I been disappointed. This time I was even more impressed. In Strictly Temporary we meet devilishly handsome Zack Harrison and the very unique Trinity Matthews.
The author very stunningly takes a abandoned baby and a snowstorm to bring Zack and Trinity together with such powerful sparks ! Add the author's truly unique manner of writing and you have one awesome read! I fell in love with every page and word,the author keeps your attention focused and unlike some other books that I have read by other authors Robyn Grady never overwrites a scene.
The pure passion and build up to something magical to come kept me glued to my seat and I was more than pleasantly surprises in the end. Not wanting to give more away here all I am going to say is go out and grab your copy this book is more than worth it. And if you have never read a Robyn Grady book before your missing out this author is brilliant and never disappoints !
5/5 stars
The author very stunningly takes a abandoned baby and a snowstorm to bring Zack and Trinity together with such powerful sparks ! Add the author's truly unique manner of writing and you have one awesome read! I fell in love with every page and word,the author keeps your attention focused and unlike some other books that I have read by other authors Robyn Grady never overwrites a scene.
The pure passion and build up to something magical to come kept me glued to my seat and I was more than pleasantly surprises in the end. Not wanting to give more away here all I am going to say is go out and grab your copy this book is more than worth it. And if you have never read a Robyn Grady book before your missing out this author is brilliant and never disappoints !
5/5 stars
June 15, 2012
Good book. When Zack found an abandoned baby in a cab, he didn't know what to do. When Trinity came to his rescue, they ended up at Zack's home, snowed in. Zack has a reputation as a ruthless businessman and a playboy. He does admit to being a committed bachelor with no interest in long term relationships. Trinity is a product of the foster care system and doesn't intend to go the family route either, as she would have no one as a backup in case something were to happen to her. When they are snowed in with the baby, they need to provide care for her while fighting their attraction. Zack isn't comfortable around babies, so he leaves the hand-on stuff to Trinity, at least at the beginning. It's not long before Trinity has him participating fully, though he still tries to remain emotionally distant. When the storm is over and the baby is back with her mother, both return to their lives in New York. Neither one can forget the other, and get together for one of Zack's family's parties. They are called back to Colorado to help the baby's mother, where she asks Trinity and Zack to adopt the baby to give her a better life. Zack panics and leaves, while Trinity and the baby's mother come to an arrangement that works for them. I loved seeing them cope with the baby during the storm, and seeing Zack get won over gave me warm fuzzies. I wanted to smack him for being so blindly stubborn, and enjoyed his conversations with his brother and father. I liked the way that Zack came through at the end.
September 7, 2012
STRICTLY TEMPORARY by author Robyn Grady is Harlequin Desire release for July 2012.
Billionaire Zack Harrison is thankful for Trinity Matthews help when they both find an abandoned baby in a cab. But he couldn’t ignore the sizzling chemistry between them!
Seeing Trinity with the baby, Zack has unknown and unwelcome cravings. Can he take the chance? It would mean changing his entire lifestyle and beliefs which he held so dear.
Trinity knew of Zack’s reputation, dare she give in to the temptation?
STRICTLY TEMPORARY is an astounding tale of finding an abandoned baby and then changing of entire lifestyles to accommodate her. It’s also a story of a Billionaire, who falls in love without knowing it! The chemistry between Trinity and Zack is out of this world scorching hot!
The sensuality between them sizzles. Author Robyn Grady has delivered a gorgeous hero and a sympathetic heroine with a tantalizing romance.
Billionaire Zack Harrison is thankful for Trinity Matthews help when they both find an abandoned baby in a cab. But he couldn’t ignore the sizzling chemistry between them!
Seeing Trinity with the baby, Zack has unknown and unwelcome cravings. Can he take the chance? It would mean changing his entire lifestyle and beliefs which he held so dear.
Trinity knew of Zack’s reputation, dare she give in to the temptation?
STRICTLY TEMPORARY is an astounding tale of finding an abandoned baby and then changing of entire lifestyles to accommodate her. It’s also a story of a Billionaire, who falls in love without knowing it! The chemistry between Trinity and Zack is out of this world scorching hot!
The sensuality between them sizzles. Author Robyn Grady has delivered a gorgeous hero and a sympathetic heroine with a tantalizing romance.
October 8, 2013
I did like the plot-line of this book, but the trouble is that the heroine, Trinity, really irritated me. I appreciate that Grady was trying to create a character that was wary of the world given her history, but what she's actually done is invent a character who is almost ridiculously judgmental in parts of the novel. Given that she's supposed to be a talented journalist, you'd think she'd take the magazine articles on the hero, Zack, that she judges him entirely on with a pinch of salt. The supporting characters and writing of this novel are great, but Trinity really did ruin it for me a bit given that I couldn't really root for her either individually, with Zack as a couple or with Bel as a mother-figure. I did appreciate the sweetness of Zack being completely flummoxed by having to look after a baby for the first time.
3 stars for the story and writing.
3 stars for the story and writing.
December 6, 2013
Wow, what a romantic, sweet, enjoyable read. I could not put it down and read it in one day.
Zach Harrison enters the back seat of a cab and discovers a baby.
Trinity Matthews enters the same cab from the other side and is taken aback by the man and the baby. Because of her childhood spent in the system, she refuses to leave the baby.
They are caught in a snowstorm at Zach's home and waiting for CPS to show. The snow continues to fall and the heat between the adults sizzle as they care for the child.
What happens when Child Protective Services arrives and takes the baby?
Zach Harrison enters the back seat of a cab and discovers a baby.
Trinity Matthews enters the same cab from the other side and is taken aback by the man and the baby. Because of her childhood spent in the system, she refuses to leave the baby.
They are caught in a snowstorm at Zach's home and waiting for CPS to show. The snow continues to fall and the heat between the adults sizzle as they care for the child.
What happens when Child Protective Services arrives and takes the baby?
December 5, 2023
Such a disappointment. No character development, barely any romance, predictable and pedestrian story that wound its way from A to Z like a robot.
Every plot line was telegraphed in advance.
Trinity has a lousy experience of foster care (does any child anywhere actually have a positive experience? It seems every book I read has a heroine or a hero deeply wounded by the foster experience. Can all foster parents really be that bad?)
Abandoned bay is a plot device which brings them together, forced proximity ensures they stay together isolated in the snowy covered cabin.
She ‘knows’ all about Zack from the tabloid press - he’s a cruel, womanising, dishonest, exploitative business man. Despite this she falls in lust and they have sex.
A Manufactured black moment interrupts the speedy journey to a happy ever after very briefly and then the hero grovels, apologises and declares his love. BUT - I never felt love growing.
I felt strong sexual attraction which neither could resist, but never felt the love. Despite distrusting everything about the poor hero, Trinity doesn’t let that stop her dive into sexual pleasure.
This was just boring. Great idea but poorly executed. Sorry, just not my cup of tea.
Every plot line was telegraphed in advance.
Trinity has a lousy experience of foster care (does any child anywhere actually have a positive experience? It seems every book I read has a heroine or a hero deeply wounded by the foster experience. Can all foster parents really be that bad?)
Abandoned bay is a plot device which brings them together, forced proximity ensures they stay together isolated in the snowy covered cabin.
She ‘knows’ all about Zack from the tabloid press - he’s a cruel, womanising, dishonest, exploitative business man. Despite this she falls in lust and they have sex.
A Manufactured black moment interrupts the speedy journey to a happy ever after very briefly and then the hero grovels, apologises and declares his love. BUT - I never felt love growing.
I felt strong sexual attraction which neither could resist, but never felt the love. Despite distrusting everything about the poor hero, Trinity doesn’t let that stop her dive into sexual pleasure.
This was just boring. Great idea but poorly executed. Sorry, just not my cup of tea.
April 28, 2023
Cute little story about millionaire Zach's attraction to Trinity but an abandoned baby interferes. Zach doesn't ever want the responsibilities of family and marriage but Trinity is finding happiness with those
October 7, 2012
Discovering an abandoned baby in the backseat of a taxi was not on hotelier Zack Harrison's agenda. Luckily, a stunning stranger comes to his aid—and piques his interest. But before Child Services can arrive, a snowstorm strands the trio in Zack's luxurious Colorado cabin.
Trinity Matthews wants to resist Zack's advances, but his care and concern for her and the baby soon have her melting. As the snow falls and the heat sizzles, it's not long before Trinity's sleeping in his bed. And she finds herself wondering if their temporary arrangement could have permanent effects.
I am a big fan of Harlequin's Billionaires and Babies series. There is something quite touching about a virile man and an infant. Ms. Grady does a fine job in telling the story. There are a couple of moments where the editing is a bit confusing...like two different people edited the manuscript. Yet, the story has everything: a billionaire, a sweet natured baby, and an oversized dog. The perfect picture!!!
October 24, 2012
I love the story and how Zach and Trinity come together to help take care of her during a blizzard. Sparks fly but when everything clears will there be a Happily ever after. Good story and I will read others by this author.
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Category: Passion
Category: Passion
October 3, 2012
ahhhhh so good i wish this was in a series becasue this was a really good book
January 29, 2018
Sweet, but quite unrealistic=)
August 3, 2012
Another great baby ( not the couple's baby) story.
April 24, 2017
Bit of a boring story.
September 22, 2018
Well, this was exactly what I expected from a Harlequin Romance. Short, sweet, sexy and almost free of angst. Not bad.
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