Imperfect Together

The Unwanted Legacies #2

by Amanda Harte

From the moment he steps off the plane, Luke Johnson knows there’s been a colossal mistake. How else can you explain the fact that a man who’s content to live in a one-bedroom apartment without so much as a plant to keep him company has inherited an estate in -- of all places -- New Jersey? Not just an ordinary estate, either. This one comes complete with a mansion, a conservatory and some unusual residents along with one very normal, very beautiful woman named Jenny Coleburn. This is not what Luke needs. No, sirree. If Luke’s unhappy, so is Jenny. She’s just gotten her life and her daughter back on track after the divorce, and now they may lose their home to a man who’s as allergic to children as he is to cats. As far as Jenny can see, this is one story that holds no promise of a happy ending. But the fates and her matchmaking housemates think differently. And sometimes, when it’s least expected, love blossoms.

Genres: Contemporary Romance

174 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

About the author

"Isn't it wonderful when dreams come true? I've been very fortunate, because many of my dreams have done just that.

Two of my earliest dreams wound up being inter-related. The first was to become a published author, and the second was to live in Europe. As it turned out, living in France as a college student and then in Germany while my husband was stationed there with the Army provided me with the background for my first historical romance. How's that for what people in the business world would call synergy? I prefer to call it serendipity -- or perhaps Fate.

Fate, chance, luck -- call it what you may -- has played an important role in my life. How else would you explain the fact that one Ides of March when I was still reeling from a major personal disappointment, I wandered into one of the high school classrooms after school and met a man who could make me laugh, the same man who's been my husband for over thirty years? Is it any wonder I believe in happy endings?

No doubt about it, I've been lucky. I had parents who nurtured my love of reading, a sister who shared my dreams and always believed I could make them come true, a husband who's also my best friend and who hasn't lost his sense of humor, even when dinner is late because I have "just one more scene" to write, and loyal readers whose letters make all the hard work of writing books seem worthwhile.

Don't let me mislead you. There have been obstacles along the way, and not all my dreams have come true … yet. But I believe that the power of dreams is that they help us through the tough times and give us a reason to celebrate when they come true.

So, my friends, dream on!" - Amanda Harte

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely little story.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, but I remember nothing about it, which means it's one of those books that will most likely have disappeared from public memory in fifty years although it's good enough for a time waster.

[Paula Bothwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

PG - clean read, I don't remember any swears, a few kisses
Cute, predictable, not very engaging, quick read. There are better ones out there.