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Όταν η Σάρλοτ Ντόχερτι ανακάλυψε πως ο αδελφός της είχε πουλήσει το οικογενειακό αγρόκτημα στο δισεκατομμυριούχο Ντάνιελ Μορέτι αποφάσισε να συναντήσει τον εκκεντρικό επιχειρηματία για να τον πείσει να ακυρώσει τη συναλλαγή. Η έκπληξή της ήταν απίστευτη όταν εκείνος της αντιπρότεινε να περάσει ένα σαββατοκύριακο μαζί του ως αντάλλαγμα. Τι άλλη επιλογή είχε η Σάρλοτ, αν δεν ήθελε να χάσει το μοναδικό πράγμα που την συνέδεε με τη μητέρα που ποτέ δε γνώρισε; Φυσικά, η όμορφη ιστορικός δήλωσε εξ αρχής στον Ντάνιελ πως ήταν αποφασισμένη να τον κρατήσει σε απόσταση τις μέρες που θα περνούσαν μαζί.
Έχοντας πληγωθεί συναισθηματικά στο παρελθόν, ο Ντάνιελ δεν ήταν διατεθειμένος να εμπιστευτεί ξανά καμία γυναίκα. Δέχτηκε τον όρο της Σάρλοτ, ενώ παράλληλα ετοίμαζε τα δικά του σχέδια για το διήμερο. Όμως κανείς από τους δύο δεν είχε φανταστεί πως ένα σαββατοκύριακο θα άλλαζε τη ζωή τους για πάντα...
Έχοντας πληγωθεί συναισθηματικά στο παρελθόν, ο Ντάνιελ δεν ήταν διατεθειμένος να εμπιστευτεί ξανά καμία γυναίκα. Δέχτηκε τον όρο της Σάρλοτ, ενώ παράλληλα ετοίμαζε τα δικά του σχέδια για το διήμερο. Όμως κανείς από τους δύο δεν είχε φανταστεί πως ένα σαββατοκύριακο θα άλλαζε τη ζωή τους για πάντα...
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Barbara Wallace
197 books174 followersBestselling author Barbara Tanner Wallace makes her living making up stories. When not writing, she's either reading, crocheting or bowing to her cats' whims.
She's a life-long New Englander with two hundred years of Yankee history behind her. She currently lives just outside of Boston with her husband. They have one son who lives in the middle of nowhere and apparently likes it.
She's a life-long New Englander with two hundred years of Yankee history behind her. She currently lives just outside of Boston with her husband. They have one son who lives in the middle of nowhere and apparently likes it.
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March 23, 2012
I started reading Weekend Agreement late at night thinking I would read a couple of chapters and then go to sleep, but that's where I seriously misjudged Barbara Wallace's gripping writing, because I stayed up until the first hours of dawn as I wanted to know more about what will happen between Charlotte and Daniel and couldn't put it down. So before you pick Weekend Agreement up, be advised that it is highly addictive, so you'd better clear your schedule to be able to devour it in one sitting.
When thinking about what made Weekend Agreement such an extraordinarily captivating story the first thing that jumps to mind are Daniel and Charlotte. Barbara Wallace's characterisation is well developed, layered and deep. All the characters, even the supporting cast is three dimensional and real, and due to that the reader feels as involved in their story as if they were standing right there with them.
Charlotte is an intelligent and insecure young woman: she didn't have a happy childhood and to this day she misses the warmth of loving parents and a caring family, that's why she fights tooth and nail to get back the farm her brother sold to Daniel, because that is her last and only link to the memory of her mother.
I can't remember the last time I read about such a complex and well developed character as Daniel. He is so jaded, deeply wounded, his cynism and lack of faith in people and selfless actions were depressing. Barbara Wallace did an amazing job painting his deliciously brooding and deeply scarred character, his bleak disillusionment in genuine feelings, sincerity, affection and love were heartbreaking. Heartbreaking because behind the tough cynical façade he had a generous and warm heart and a vulnerability that brought me to tears the times we got a glimpse of it.
In the secondary characters' department I have to mention Judy who grew close to my heart thanks to the fun few scenes she was in. She was a delightful secondary character, a great friend to Charlotte who filled her scenes with some much needed laughter and lightness. Her endless chatter likening Daniel to different predators had me chuckling and she was a wonderful emotional and protective support to Charlotte.
The romance developed naturally, progressively, and due to that it felt real. My only complaint is that the happy time Daniel and Charlotte shared was too short, I would have loved to give them a few more relaxing happy scenes.
Verdict: Weekend Agreement was an emotional story in the best possible sense of the word. Emotional because it not only makes the reader feel for and sympathize with the characters but breath and live for them for the couple hours while they are reading their story. Barbara Wallace made me smile, made me cry and made my heart ache, but it was such a cleansing and vitalizing experience I cannot wait to embark on her next story!
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 9/10 (mostly due to Daniel as he was so deliciously dark and wounded)
Writing: 10/10
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 9/10
I give Weekend Agreement 4.5 stars!
When thinking about what made Weekend Agreement such an extraordinarily captivating story the first thing that jumps to mind are Daniel and Charlotte. Barbara Wallace's characterisation is well developed, layered and deep. All the characters, even the supporting cast is three dimensional and real, and due to that the reader feels as involved in their story as if they were standing right there with them.
Charlotte is an intelligent and insecure young woman: she didn't have a happy childhood and to this day she misses the warmth of loving parents and a caring family, that's why she fights tooth and nail to get back the farm her brother sold to Daniel, because that is her last and only link to the memory of her mother.
I can't remember the last time I read about such a complex and well developed character as Daniel. He is so jaded, deeply wounded, his cynism and lack of faith in people and selfless actions were depressing. Barbara Wallace did an amazing job painting his deliciously brooding and deeply scarred character, his bleak disillusionment in genuine feelings, sincerity, affection and love were heartbreaking. Heartbreaking because behind the tough cynical façade he had a generous and warm heart and a vulnerability that brought me to tears the times we got a glimpse of it.
In the secondary characters' department I have to mention Judy who grew close to my heart thanks to the fun few scenes she was in. She was a delightful secondary character, a great friend to Charlotte who filled her scenes with some much needed laughter and lightness. Her endless chatter likening Daniel to different predators had me chuckling and she was a wonderful emotional and protective support to Charlotte.
The romance developed naturally, progressively, and due to that it felt real. My only complaint is that the happy time Daniel and Charlotte shared was too short, I would have loved to give them a few more relaxing happy scenes.
Verdict: Weekend Agreement was an emotional story in the best possible sense of the word. Emotional because it not only makes the reader feel for and sympathize with the characters but breath and live for them for the couple hours while they are reading their story. Barbara Wallace made me smile, made me cry and made my heart ache, but it was such a cleansing and vitalizing experience I cannot wait to embark on her next story!
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 9/10 (mostly due to Daniel as he was so deliciously dark and wounded)
Writing: 10/10
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 9/10
I give Weekend Agreement 4.5 stars!
June 16, 2019
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May 7, 2012
I adored this book. My all time fave hero - the tortured brooding billionare! Pair him up with a strong, down to earth heroine and begin to watch the layers peel away. The characters are well fleshed out and the journey is satisfying, right to the tearful conclusion. Great stuff. Can't wait for Wallace's next book.
April 18, 2012
Professor Charlotte Doherty returns from a book tour to find her brother has sold her mother's childhood home to billionaire real estate investor, Daniel Moretti. Hoping to appeal to Daniel's sense of family, Charlotte visits his office, explains her circumstance and hopes he'll agree to sell the property back to her. Unfortunately, Daniel doesn't buy into the idea of history and preserving it. But something about Charlotte intrigues Daniel, so he offers a proposition. She spend the weekend with him at his parents 25th wedding anniversary party and he'll sell her back the property for what he paid. Charlotte agrees to the weekend, after adding in a propriety clause, hopefully ensuring Daniel won't put the moves on her. What they don't realize is they both long for the same thing: to belong to someone, to feel loved, to be home.
This was a fabulous story. Daniel was a man who has been beaten down by someone always wanting something from me, but no one wanting just him. He's turned cynical and built a huge wall around himself to ensure that no one can get close enough to hurt him. But when he meet Charlotte, even after their first meeting, she was able to start chipping away at him.
Charlotte was angry with Daniel for making her agree to this weekend in order to get her mother's home back, but she immediately saw the wounded soul that he was. She saw behind his mask to the man that was a poet and a romantic who wanted to be loved for just being Daniel.
Barbara Wallace did a wonderful job of bringing forth the emotions (or lack thereof) from each of the characters. You craved Daniel vulnerability when he let it out and you felt Charlotte's hurt when Daniel believed the worst in her.
A truly heartwarming story.
This was a fabulous story. Daniel was a man who has been beaten down by someone always wanting something from me, but no one wanting just him. He's turned cynical and built a huge wall around himself to ensure that no one can get close enough to hurt him. But when he meet Charlotte, even after their first meeting, she was able to start chipping away at him.
Charlotte was angry with Daniel for making her agree to this weekend in order to get her mother's home back, but she immediately saw the wounded soul that he was. She saw behind his mask to the man that was a poet and a romantic who wanted to be loved for just being Daniel.
Barbara Wallace did a wonderful job of bringing forth the emotions (or lack thereof) from each of the characters. You craved Daniel vulnerability when he let it out and you felt Charlotte's hurt when Daniel believed the worst in her.
A truly heartwarming story.
May 15, 2012
2.5 Stars!
History Professor tries to buy back a family farm that has been in her family for generations from billionaire who purchased it from her brother...a brother who never told her he was selling it. The billionaire recognizes the value in the land to be developed but makes a bargain with her....accompany him to his family home for his mother & step father's anniversary party for the weekend on Nantucket and he will sell it to her for the purchase price.
You can imagine what happens....I liked the set up and plot for this story but was not excited or all that moved by the action and dialog. It was an alright story but was missing something. For the most part, things happened way to fast. For as cynical as the hero was (Daniel) it should have taken more than a walk on a beach, a dance at a party and some conversation for him to start opening up. It was just not believable. This novel was 125 pages long...maybe if it had been another 125 pages It might have saved it for me.
I am known for being hard on book covers but this book cover, as cute as it is....really makes it hard for me to associate it with the novel. He does not look old enough to be a billionaire and does she look like a history professor? If she went straight through in college we are talking mid to late twenties? The girl on the cover looks college age at best. Does it matter? no, but it sure doesn't help either.
In the end it was a nice little read but I can't rave about it.
History Professor tries to buy back a family farm that has been in her family for generations from billionaire who purchased it from her brother...a brother who never told her he was selling it. The billionaire recognizes the value in the land to be developed but makes a bargain with her....accompany him to his family home for his mother & step father's anniversary party for the weekend on Nantucket and he will sell it to her for the purchase price.
You can imagine what happens....I liked the set up and plot for this story but was not excited or all that moved by the action and dialog. It was an alright story but was missing something. For the most part, things happened way to fast. For as cynical as the hero was (Daniel) it should have taken more than a walk on a beach, a dance at a party and some conversation for him to start opening up. It was just not believable. This novel was 125 pages long...maybe if it had been another 125 pages It might have saved it for me.
I am known for being hard on book covers but this book cover, as cute as it is....really makes it hard for me to associate it with the novel. He does not look old enough to be a billionaire and does she look like a history professor? If she went straight through in college we are talking mid to late twenties? The girl on the cover looks college age at best. Does it matter? no, but it sure doesn't help either.
In the end it was a nice little read but I can't rave about it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 2, 2012
Weekend Agreement by Barbara Wallace.
(How adorable is that cover?) I have read a few books by this author, and this is by far the best. I love how Wallace always includes a New England setting in her books, how she manages to create an understated heroine with backbone and resolve, who is also sweet and kind, and how her heroes are moody, brooding and sexy. And this book is no exception. The story pairs an academic (historian) with a cynical billionaire for a weekend party, and their love and trust develop beautifully and believably. This story has a wonderful and satisfying HEA. Loved it!
Grade: A
(How adorable is that cover?) I have read a few books by this author, and this is by far the best. I love how Wallace always includes a New England setting in her books, how she manages to create an understated heroine with backbone and resolve, who is also sweet and kind, and how her heroes are moody, brooding and sexy. And this book is no exception. The story pairs an academic (historian) with a cynical billionaire for a weekend party, and their love and trust develop beautifully and believably. This story has a wonderful and satisfying HEA. Loved it!
Grade: A
November 6, 2012
Enjoyable read. The plot may be predictable but nonetheless entertaining. and what make it more engaging is the characters of Daniel & Charlotte. And Judy, Charlotte' friend, with her chatting & her animals' metaphors, is a welcome addition.
Charlotte is a history professor, she is an intelligent but insecure. she had an unhappy childhood - her mother left then died when Charlotte was 6y and her father was always busy- she fights to get back the farm her brother sold to Daniel, because that is her last and only link to the memory of her mother. That's why she accepts Daniel's proposal to attend his mother's party at the weekend.
In the first chapters, Daniel appears a cynical jerk, a ruthless billionaire, but as the story enfolds and we meet his awful family ( his mother is a work of art ) we recognize his jerkiness and his cynism as a defense mechanism, a wall erected to hide his vulnerability & his pain. His aloofness is just a mask to cover his loneliness.
Charlotte is able to see the real man beneath and falls in love with him. But Daniel trusts no one. Will he be able to recognize " the real thing" ? Or will he let it slip from his fingers?
Charlotte is a history professor, she is an intelligent but insecure. she had an unhappy childhood - her mother left then died when Charlotte was 6y and her father was always busy- she fights to get back the farm her brother sold to Daniel, because that is her last and only link to the memory of her mother. That's why she accepts Daniel's proposal to attend his mother's party at the weekend.
In the first chapters, Daniel appears a cynical jerk, a ruthless billionaire, but as the story enfolds and we meet his awful family ( his mother is a work of art ) we recognize his jerkiness and his cynism as a defense mechanism, a wall erected to hide his vulnerability & his pain. His aloofness is just a mask to cover his loneliness.
Charlotte is able to see the real man beneath and falls in love with him. But Daniel trusts no one. Will he be able to recognize " the real thing" ? Or will he let it slip from his fingers?
May 7, 2012
What a delightful read! I downloaded this last night after dinner and finished it before I fell asleep. Granted I did stay up to finish it. For such a short book I was amazed by the character development and depth of each of them. I instantly fell in love with Daniel and Charlotte and couldn't wait for their weekend. Their story was beautifully told with the right amount of romance that made my hand go to my heart many times while holding my breath waiting for the next sentence. The ending was so sweet and honest that though it left me wanting more of these two I was also satisfied with it.
July 7, 2012
I really enjoyed Weekend Agreement. The story moved. The characters and conflict were believable. I found myself rooting for Charlotte and Daniel and stayed up way later than planned to finish the book before I went to bed. Great job, Barbara!
June 12, 2017
Beni hayal kırıklığına uğratan bir kitap oldu diyebilirim, zaten ince bir kitaptı, üzerine birde gereksiz bolca diyaloglar serpiştirilince ne aşka yer kalmış ne tutkuya, en azından ben hissedemedim :)
Milyarder iş adamı Daniel Moretti sevgisiz büyüyen bir adam, hayatında olan ya da olacak olan herkesin sırf ondan faydalanmak için yanında olduklarının farkında, özellikle kendi ailesinin, kendisi de zaten bir şekilde bu gidişata ayak uydurmuş durumda.
Tarih profesörü Charlotte Doherty, annesini kaybetmiş, ondan geriye sadece bir çiftlik evi kalmış, ailesiyle tek bağı o ev, fakat işgüzar kardeşi Michael çiftliği Daniel'e satıyor ve bizim kızda onu geri almak için ne gerekiyorsa yapmak niyetinde, amaç para teklif etmek hatta Daniel in verdiğinden de fazlasını vermeye hazır ama Daniel'in verdiği tek cevap hayır oluyor , onun istediği tek şey bir hafta sonu ailesiyle birlikte geçireceği bir kokteyl de ona eşlik etmesi...
Maalesef klişe bir hikaye, sadece bir kaç süren bir ilişki, akabinde hızlı gelişen, bana hiç bir şey hissettirmeyen bir aşk :))
Milyarder iş adamı Daniel Moretti sevgisiz büyüyen bir adam, hayatında olan ya da olacak olan herkesin sırf ondan faydalanmak için yanında olduklarının farkında, özellikle kendi ailesinin, kendisi de zaten bir şekilde bu gidişata ayak uydurmuş durumda.
Tarih profesörü Charlotte Doherty, annesini kaybetmiş, ondan geriye sadece bir çiftlik evi kalmış, ailesiyle tek bağı o ev, fakat işgüzar kardeşi Michael çiftliği Daniel'e satıyor ve bizim kızda onu geri almak için ne gerekiyorsa yapmak niyetinde, amaç para teklif etmek hatta Daniel in verdiğinden de fazlasını vermeye hazır ama Daniel'in verdiği tek cevap hayır oluyor , onun istediği tek şey bir hafta sonu ailesiyle birlikte geçireceği bir kokteyl de ona eşlik etmesi...
Maalesef klişe bir hikaye, sadece bir kaç süren bir ilişki, akabinde hızlı gelişen, bana hiç bir şey hissettirmeyen bir aşk :))
April 1, 2012
This copy was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Kindle Edition, published March 14th, 2012
Entangled Publishing
Historian Charlotte Doherty wasn’t aware of her brother selling the family farm. He did so without her consent, knowing full well she’d never agree. Charlotte would jump through hoops to get the property back, so she really has no other choice than to accept billionaire Daniel Moretti’s offer. He needs some arm-candy for the weekend.
Daniel doesn’t trust anyone, and least of all a beautiful woman. The professor may get under his skin, but only temporarily, of course.
Yay! Thank you Entangled Publishing. Another hole-in-one! This new contemporary line rocks. After falling in love with The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst I had to give this one a shot, too. My expectations were high, maybe too high, but Wallace met every single one of ‘em.
Daniel Moretti. You gotta savor that. Moretti. Billionaire. *Squeeee*. A tortured hero that needs to be saved. Just throwing that in here: I’d have absolutely been up to the job! Next time then. Daniel had unique character traits; a very compelling individual. He didn’t trust easily. No, that’s not quite right. He hadn’t trusted a soul in a very long time; thought the ability to care lost forever. Women were attracted to his wealth – his good looks just a welcome bonus. Like leeches they lived off of him, happy to smile in every camera that was shoved in their faces. Publicity!
I loved Daniel’s cockiness. When meeting his mother you’ll understand why he became the seemingly uncaring business shark. He lived in the public’s eye with virtually no privacy. Gosh! The moment he looked out of his office window into the distance: Power can be tantalizingly alluring. I’m not ashamed to admit to it.
Charlotte was persistent to say the least. We shared a mutual love of history. She definitely had the brains to go along with (or rather against) her not so scholarly appearance. She saw something in Daniel no one else did – or wanted to. A beating heart; a man capable of feelings. At that point I was head over heels already. The story, although the roles no the same, had a bit of “Indecent proposal” flair to it. The movie! No, Daniel didn’t pay Charlotte to have sex with him. No, Charlotte didn’t have a boyfriend. It’s more the fact that love had to conquer all - logic, business, money. Modern fairy tale material, I guess.
The heroine’s a spitfire, but had a soft spot for “dark hair, dark eyes, dark suit. Dark personality”, too. No freakin’ wonder! “Whiskey-coated voice”, big strong hands… Yum! Charlotte had him pegged right away. The author did a fabulous job of establishing Daniel’s aloof persona. Sex on legs, infatuating to no end; I was totally into the way he kept switching back and forth between charming, gentlemanly and demanding, controlling. The best part? Their playful conversations!
Of course his major trust issues resulted in some serious drama. That’s to be expected. His mother Vivian Ferncliff was such a vile creature. I hated her! I also had the feeling it would take a huge sacrifice to open Daniel’s eyes to the future he needed to grab a hold of…preferably sooner than later.
Charlotte’s friend Judy; I honestly wasn’t sure whether I should hug or strangle her. She got a rise out of me, and was more than just a small blip on my radar. Mission accomplished!
A suggestion before wrapping this review up: An epilogue – life a year or two after – would have been perfect. The lack of one, however, didn’t bug me enough to lower the rating. It came close, though. The happily ever after ending would’ve profited from it immensely.
You know a story is cute, fun, and sweet when someone asks you what you’re smiling about while reading. Yep, I was grinning at my Kindle like a fool - all lovey-dovey. The plot might have been predictable, but not any less entertaining. A lovely story! 5 stars to Weekend Agreement by Barbara Wallace.
Beware of Spoilers!
A few of my favorite quotes for those of you who are interested:
° “We all need context. At least I believe we do. – Which is why you’re the historian, he noted dryly.”
° “…you’re fairly attractive. You fit the bill. – She flashed him a smile. I have all my teeth, too.”
° “…issue a silent No Trespassing sign that couldn’t be missed.”
° “…a game to him. I doubt Daniel Moretti thinks in terms of men and women. More like him and those beneath him.”
° “…you can’t control everything. – Try me. – She laughed. You would be that arrogant.”
Kindle Edition, published March 14th, 2012
Entangled Publishing
Historian Charlotte Doherty wasn’t aware of her brother selling the family farm. He did so without her consent, knowing full well she’d never agree. Charlotte would jump through hoops to get the property back, so she really has no other choice than to accept billionaire Daniel Moretti’s offer. He needs some arm-candy for the weekend.
Daniel doesn’t trust anyone, and least of all a beautiful woman. The professor may get under his skin, but only temporarily, of course.
Yay! Thank you Entangled Publishing. Another hole-in-one! This new contemporary line rocks. After falling in love with The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst I had to give this one a shot, too. My expectations were high, maybe too high, but Wallace met every single one of ‘em.
Daniel Moretti. You gotta savor that. Moretti. Billionaire. *Squeeee*. A tortured hero that needs to be saved. Just throwing that in here: I’d have absolutely been up to the job! Next time then. Daniel had unique character traits; a very compelling individual. He didn’t trust easily. No, that’s not quite right. He hadn’t trusted a soul in a very long time; thought the ability to care lost forever. Women were attracted to his wealth – his good looks just a welcome bonus. Like leeches they lived off of him, happy to smile in every camera that was shoved in their faces. Publicity!
I loved Daniel’s cockiness. When meeting his mother you’ll understand why he became the seemingly uncaring business shark. He lived in the public’s eye with virtually no privacy. Gosh! The moment he looked out of his office window into the distance: Power can be tantalizingly alluring. I’m not ashamed to admit to it.
Charlotte was persistent to say the least. We shared a mutual love of history. She definitely had the brains to go along with (or rather against) her not so scholarly appearance. She saw something in Daniel no one else did – or wanted to. A beating heart; a man capable of feelings. At that point I was head over heels already. The story, although the roles no the same, had a bit of “Indecent proposal” flair to it. The movie! No, Daniel didn’t pay Charlotte to have sex with him. No, Charlotte didn’t have a boyfriend. It’s more the fact that love had to conquer all - logic, business, money. Modern fairy tale material, I guess.
The heroine’s a spitfire, but had a soft spot for “dark hair, dark eyes, dark suit. Dark personality”, too. No freakin’ wonder! “Whiskey-coated voice”, big strong hands… Yum! Charlotte had him pegged right away. The author did a fabulous job of establishing Daniel’s aloof persona. Sex on legs, infatuating to no end; I was totally into the way he kept switching back and forth between charming, gentlemanly and demanding, controlling. The best part? Their playful conversations!
Of course his major trust issues resulted in some serious drama. That’s to be expected. His mother Vivian Ferncliff was such a vile creature. I hated her! I also had the feeling it would take a huge sacrifice to open Daniel’s eyes to the future he needed to grab a hold of…preferably sooner than later.
Charlotte’s friend Judy; I honestly wasn’t sure whether I should hug or strangle her. She got a rise out of me, and was more than just a small blip on my radar. Mission accomplished!
A suggestion before wrapping this review up: An epilogue – life a year or two after – would have been perfect. The lack of one, however, didn’t bug me enough to lower the rating. It came close, though. The happily ever after ending would’ve profited from it immensely.
You know a story is cute, fun, and sweet when someone asks you what you’re smiling about while reading. Yep, I was grinning at my Kindle like a fool - all lovey-dovey. The plot might have been predictable, but not any less entertaining. A lovely story! 5 stars to Weekend Agreement by Barbara Wallace.
Beware of Spoilers!
A few of my favorite quotes for those of you who are interested:
° “We all need context. At least I believe we do. – Which is why you’re the historian, he noted dryly.”
° “…you’re fairly attractive. You fit the bill. – She flashed him a smile. I have all my teeth, too.”
° “…issue a silent No Trespassing sign that couldn’t be missed.”
° “…a game to him. I doubt Daniel Moretti thinks in terms of men and women. More like him and those beneath him.”
° “…you can’t control everything. – Try me. – She laughed. You would be that arrogant.”
May 18, 2012
Author: Barbara Wallace
Published by: Entangled Publishing
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 4
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"Weekend Agreement" was a fabulous romantic well written read even though the plot seemed to be predictable... but still I like the novel.
The story was of Charlotte Doherty who was a historian professor... finds out that her dear brother...Michael has sold the family farm....and she knew nothing of this....so now Charlotte wants to get the farm property back...being a part of her legacy and felt that keeping the farm she would have a part of her mother with her. So, Charlotte really has no choice but to accept the billionaire Daniel Moretti's offer. Why did she except this plan.... especially from a man that didn't trust anyone....above all a beautiful woman? It seems like Daniel was lonely and had been bitten once to often by a leeches (women) who were only attracted to his wealth and his good looks. How was Charlotte going to be able to go into this situation and get what she needed.... (and that was her family farm back)... and to get involved with Mr. Moretti's agenda...whatever it was. However, after meeting his mother and brother( with definitely family problems) you could identify why Daniel was such a uncaring person who was seemed to be very demanding, controlling, and arrogance.... So the deal is set and for Charlotte to get her land back back so must accompany Daniel to this family's 25th anniversary party. Now this is the time I will say.... you will have to pick up "Weekend Agreement" an find out just how this play out. Be ready for many twist and turns until the end.
Will these very different people fall for each other? Will there be feelings for each other... during this weekend?... This is definitely a good read to see this will lead to a off the chart love interest.
The characters in this novel were very interesting... there was Charlotte, Daniel, Valerie
Pinochet, Vivian, Cole, (Aunt Esther) and Judy. The author did a wonderful job with each role the characters played. The author also did a wonderful job at bringing out emotions
from each of these characters.
"Weekend Agreement" was a very light and easy romance that was very enjoyable and I would recommend as a good read.
Published by: Entangled Publishing
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 4
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"Weekend Agreement" was a fabulous romantic well written read even though the plot seemed to be predictable... but still I like the novel.
The story was of Charlotte Doherty who was a historian professor... finds out that her dear brother...Michael has sold the family farm....and she knew nothing of this....so now Charlotte wants to get the farm property back...being a part of her legacy and felt that keeping the farm she would have a part of her mother with her. So, Charlotte really has no choice but to accept the billionaire Daniel Moretti's offer. Why did she except this plan.... especially from a man that didn't trust anyone....above all a beautiful woman? It seems like Daniel was lonely and had been bitten once to often by a leeches (women) who were only attracted to his wealth and his good looks. How was Charlotte going to be able to go into this situation and get what she needed.... (and that was her family farm back)... and to get involved with Mr. Moretti's agenda...whatever it was. However, after meeting his mother and brother( with definitely family problems) you could identify why Daniel was such a uncaring person who was seemed to be very demanding, controlling, and arrogance.... So the deal is set and for Charlotte to get her land back back so must accompany Daniel to this family's 25th anniversary party. Now this is the time I will say.... you will have to pick up "Weekend Agreement" an find out just how this play out. Be ready for many twist and turns until the end.
Will these very different people fall for each other? Will there be feelings for each other... during this weekend?... This is definitely a good read to see this will lead to a off the chart love interest.
The characters in this novel were very interesting... there was Charlotte, Daniel, Valerie
Pinochet, Vivian, Cole, (Aunt Esther) and Judy. The author did a wonderful job with each role the characters played. The author also did a wonderful job at bringing out emotions
from each of these characters.
"Weekend Agreement" was a very light and easy romance that was very enjoyable and I would recommend as a good read.
April 2, 2012
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Weekend Agreement is a light and easy read for an afternoon of romance. Charlotte Doherty is a history professor who seeks out Daniel Moretti to buy back her mother’s family farm that was sold without her knowledge. Daniel Moretti is a billionaire businessman that doesn’t trust women and sees Professor Charlotte Doherty as just another person who wants something from him. Daniel sees this as a perfect opportunity to get something out of this for himself, with Charlotte so desperate to get her farm back. Daniel proposes that she accompany him to his parent’s anniversary party in Nantucket, and she can buy back the farm at the buying price. Desperate and seeing no other way she agrees to this and stipulates a propriety clause. If it becomes anything but a business agreement then she gets the farm free and clear.
What I liked about this story is watching for the crack in the stringent veneer of the hero Daniel. He doesn’t trust women but he sees something is different in Charlotte and he starts to waver. That is when I begin to get drawn into a story when the soft vulnerable side starts to get exposed. Charlotte sees glimpses of those moments and tries to see the man drop the walls he’s built up from fear of getting hurt. There is a lot of give and take between Charlotte and Daniel until they both see clearly what they want from each other. I like this story because it gave me just enough of conflict, resolution and romance to see that they can be a good match for each other and believe that they are both in love with the real person.
Weekend Agreement is a light and easy read for an afternoon of romance. Charlotte Doherty is a history professor who seeks out Daniel Moretti to buy back her mother’s family farm that was sold without her knowledge. Daniel Moretti is a billionaire businessman that doesn’t trust women and sees Professor Charlotte Doherty as just another person who wants something from him. Daniel sees this as a perfect opportunity to get something out of this for himself, with Charlotte so desperate to get her farm back. Daniel proposes that she accompany him to his parent’s anniversary party in Nantucket, and she can buy back the farm at the buying price. Desperate and seeing no other way she agrees to this and stipulates a propriety clause. If it becomes anything but a business agreement then she gets the farm free and clear.
What I liked about this story is watching for the crack in the stringent veneer of the hero Daniel. He doesn’t trust women but he sees something is different in Charlotte and he starts to waver. That is when I begin to get drawn into a story when the soft vulnerable side starts to get exposed. Charlotte sees glimpses of those moments and tries to see the man drop the walls he’s built up from fear of getting hurt. There is a lot of give and take between Charlotte and Daniel until they both see clearly what they want from each other. I like this story because it gave me just enough of conflict, resolution and romance to see that they can be a good match for each other and believe that they are both in love with the real person.
July 29, 2013
I loved this book so much. Everything about it is just great. I loved Charlotte so much, I loved that she's a professor it's nice to see a book depicting a professor as beautiful and young instead of the boring and dull stereotype, I liked how she was a bit sad and looking for hope trying to find the mother who left her, but then realized she was only chasing ghosts. I also loved Daniel, he was so dark and hollow at first but then developed and we started to see more depth and sincerity in his character and they way he talked about Charlotte was very beautiful. The Romance was A+ I mean the way Daniel opened up to Charlotte and let her in and how he fell for her was really nice and how hurt he was when he thought she was deceiving him because he loved her a lot, he was hurt really bad. The only characters that annoyed me where Cole, Daniel's stepbrother and Vivian his mother. First of all, I couldn't stand Vivian the way she was so self-centered and only cared about herself and she didn't show Daniel any emotion and only wanted to use him, I was glad when Charlotte snapped at her, and Cole well.... he was just plain annoying for some reason, I just didn't like anything about him. He was more like a drunken loser who wanted to use his brother's money to be something instead of hard work and actually caring about the project he wants his brother to put his money in. In a nut shell, great book, great characters and the plot is sweet and light, quite predictable yes, but overall entertaining
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April 23, 2012
Weekend Arrangement was a quick, romance to read that was not earth-shattering or original. Daniel is a very rich man who has family and trust issues. Innocent history professor, Charlotte Doherty, approaches him in attempt to buy family land back that her brother sold without her knowledge. Cynical Daniel thinks that everyone has a motive and a price and uses the land as a bargaining tool to get Charlotte to spend the weekend with him at his family estate. But there will be nothing physical between them or else the agreement will be null and void. But of course, they are both attracted to each other and soon it will be too difficult to not give in to temptation.
The overall plot was nothing that I haven't read before. The romance was meh; nothing steamy or earth-shattering. The conflict was SO obvious. I spotted it immediately and was not surprised when it caused the misunderstanding between Daniel and Charlotte. Other than the predictability of the storyline, there were formatting issues that deterred from my overall enjoyment. There were html codes inserted into sentences and letters were dropped. It was a little distracting.
Weekend Arrangement was okay. I wasn't bored but I was not overly impressed by the plot. The rich, cynical billionaire trope has been done before and with better execution. For me there was nothing memorable about the characters or the plot.
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The overall plot was nothing that I haven't read before. The romance was meh; nothing steamy or earth-shattering. The conflict was SO obvious. I spotted it immediately and was not surprised when it caused the misunderstanding between Daniel and Charlotte. Other than the predictability of the storyline, there were formatting issues that deterred from my overall enjoyment. There were html codes inserted into sentences and letters were dropped. It was a little distracting.
Weekend Arrangement was okay. I wasn't bored but I was not overly impressed by the plot. The rich, cynical billionaire trope has been done before and with better execution. For me there was nothing memorable about the characters or the plot.
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June 7, 2012
Posted on Romancing the Book's blog
Reviewed by JoAnne
Review Copy Provided by the Publisher
At only 115 pages a lot was packed into this story but it definitely could have been longer and had better closure although you were led to believe there was a happily ever after. The story ended very abruptly and until I turned the page I expected more – not realizing it was the end. Daniel, the billionaire, and Charlotte, the history professor, were both lost souls who had chemistry from the beginning although neither wanted to dwell on it or take the next step since theirs was a weekend agreement that was strictly a business deal. It was an unusual premise but refreshing in its own way. Most of the other characters were incidental but let you know why Daniel and Charlotte each acted the way they did and gave some background to the story. There was a lot of angst, tears, dysfunctional family members and some romance. All in all it was enjoyable read and very quick paced. I have not read books by Wallace before – she’s a new to me author – but look forward to reading others she’s written.
Favorite Quote: “Yes. We fall in love when we’re not expecting to; we fall in love with people we shouldn’t. People fall in love with us. All whether we want it to happen or not, making the emotion completely unpredictable and out of our control.”
Reviewed by JoAnne
Review Copy Provided by the Publisher
At only 115 pages a lot was packed into this story but it definitely could have been longer and had better closure although you were led to believe there was a happily ever after. The story ended very abruptly and until I turned the page I expected more – not realizing it was the end. Daniel, the billionaire, and Charlotte, the history professor, were both lost souls who had chemistry from the beginning although neither wanted to dwell on it or take the next step since theirs was a weekend agreement that was strictly a business deal. It was an unusual premise but refreshing in its own way. Most of the other characters were incidental but let you know why Daniel and Charlotte each acted the way they did and gave some background to the story. There was a lot of angst, tears, dysfunctional family members and some romance. All in all it was enjoyable read and very quick paced. I have not read books by Wallace before – she’s a new to me author – but look forward to reading others she’s written.
Favorite Quote: “Yes. We fall in love when we’re not expecting to; we fall in love with people we shouldn’t. People fall in love with us. All whether we want it to happen or not, making the emotion completely unpredictable and out of our control.”
November 18, 2012
"All my life I wished for one person, just obe, eho would care about me. I was so certain that no one ever would, I became a master at keeping the people in my world at arm's length. As long as I kept my distance, I couldn't be hurt. Problem was, I became so good at protecting myself from the false feelings, I couldn't see the real thing standing in front of me."♥
"You told me love was something no man could control, and you were right. I love you Charlotte Doherty. I don't know how or why it happened, but you became part of me in the moment you walked into my office." ♥
I love the story haha funny that arrangements like this always end up getting complications when it comes to the matters of the heart. I can sense the loneliness that Daniel & Charlotte have in common which makes them understand each other. I just don't like her friend Judy keep on bugging her about her and Daniel because it is none of her business and because of her none of the pain and misunderstandings would have been there. Advice is good but she acts like she controls her emotions and life and I really hate Judy for that.
Overall the book is a great read and is another collection among the nice romance novels.
"You told me love was something no man could control, and you were right. I love you Charlotte Doherty. I don't know how or why it happened, but you became part of me in the moment you walked into my office." ♥
I love the story haha funny that arrangements like this always end up getting complications when it comes to the matters of the heart. I can sense the loneliness that Daniel & Charlotte have in common which makes them understand each other. I just don't like her friend Judy keep on bugging her about her and Daniel because it is none of her business and because of her none of the pain and misunderstandings would have been there. Advice is good but she acts like she controls her emotions and life and I really hate Judy for that.
Overall the book is a great read and is another collection among the nice romance novels.
August 6, 2012
This was a cute story. I enjoyed the ending when everything came together. I knew that stupid file was going to cause problems, and got annoyed every time it was mentioned. His mother was a piece of work, I love that Charlotte stood up to her.
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FAVORITE QUOTES
This quote took place when Daniel and Charlotte first arrived at his step fathers house. His mother loves to tell the history of the family she married into.
"The Ferncliffs were leaders in the whaling industry, Vivian said when Charlotte paused to admire a seventeenth-century captain's table. She pointed to the dour looking portrait on the wall. "This is Captain Zachariah Ferncliff. He built the house. We've maintained the room's nautical decor to pay tribute to the family's legacy."
"My father made his money owning a grocery store," Daniel remarked from behind. "She keeps the pantry stocked in his honor."
~Vivian and Daniel
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FAVORITE QUOTES
This quote took place when Daniel and Charlotte first arrived at his step fathers house. His mother loves to tell the history of the family she married into.
"The Ferncliffs were leaders in the whaling industry, Vivian said when Charlotte paused to admire a seventeenth-century captain's table. She pointed to the dour looking portrait on the wall. "This is Captain Zachariah Ferncliff. He built the house. We've maintained the room's nautical decor to pay tribute to the family's legacy."
"My father made his money owning a grocery store," Daniel remarked from behind. "She keeps the pantry stocked in his honor."
~Vivian and Daniel
April 16, 2012
This was soooo good. I mostly read it on my plane ride home from the RT Convention in Chicago, and the man beside me found it worrisome how often I smiled, winced, and wiped my eyes at my book.
I do believe he found me odd.
Oh well, I absolutely *LOVED* this read. Daniel was one of the most endearing, strong/vulnerable alpha type heros I've read in a long time. Gorgeous, tortured, arrogant, rich, powerful, hot..... yum. And Charlotte was so wonderfully, adorably relatable, and pretty strong herself. There wasn't a single moment that I wasn't completely engaged and rooting for these two. And Charlotte's best friend was a riot!
This was my first Barbara Wallace book but I am off to stalk some more :)
I do believe he found me odd.
Oh well, I absolutely *LOVED* this read. Daniel was one of the most endearing, strong/vulnerable alpha type heros I've read in a long time. Gorgeous, tortured, arrogant, rich, powerful, hot..... yum. And Charlotte was so wonderfully, adorably relatable, and pretty strong herself. There wasn't a single moment that I wasn't completely engaged and rooting for these two. And Charlotte's best friend was a riot!
This was my first Barbara Wallace book but I am off to stalk some more :)
January 10, 2016
When I started this book I was getting over one of the bestest PNR series and so I was extremely uninterested and just reading so that I didn't pull out my hair, waiting for the next book part to release. However the more I went on the more I enjoyed the book. The plot isn't anything new or different but it was written well, the story was short sweet and simple and honestly, it completely helped me get over my depressed mood. I'll give it a 4 star for that with no excessive non sense and mellow drama.
February 11, 2015
How horrible never to know if someone likes you for who you are or what you have.
Charlotte meets with Daniel to try to buy her family farm back. He offers her a proposition. She could buy the farm back at cost if she accompanies him for a weekend event.
Time together is a learning experience on what makes Daniel tick.
Charlotte sees through the illusion he projects as well as learning an important lesson about herself.
This book is touching and an endearing look at the heart.
Charlotte meets with Daniel to try to buy her family farm back. He offers her a proposition. She could buy the farm back at cost if she accompanies him for a weekend event.
Time together is a learning experience on what makes Daniel tick.
Charlotte sees through the illusion he projects as well as learning an important lesson about herself.
This book is touching and an endearing look at the heart.
June 15, 2012
I loved this book. I loved that Daniel was such a clear Alpha, but his tenderness toward Charlotte was obvious. I loved that they came from different worlds-and while he was the rich, workaholic alpha, Charlotte was a strong, smart, educated woman. Neither had the upper hand. And in the end, he changed and grew. Great, fast-paced read.
September 19, 2016
C’est une histoire sympathique avec un bon rythme. Bien que l’auteur a un bon style et une écriture agréable, j’ai trouvé que l’intrigue n’était pas terrible notamment par rapport aux motifs de l’héroïne.
Malgré une évolution visible des personnages principaux, j’ai trouvé les personnages assez caricaturaux, notamment la famille du héros.
Malgré une évolution visible des personnages principaux, j’ai trouvé les personnages assez caricaturaux, notamment la famille du héros.
April 14, 2012
3.5 stars
Quick, breezy read that kept me entertained as long as I didn't stop and analyze anything. I loved the fast pacing, and while I don't usually enjoy whirlwind romances, this one worked for me.
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Quick, breezy read that kept me entertained as long as I didn't stop and analyze anything. I loved the fast pacing, and while I don't usually enjoy whirlwind romances, this one worked for me.
Full review soon at www.mangamaniaccafe.com
July 25, 2012
easy predictable romantic read but I liked it
July 17, 2014
I'll give it a 3.5. Not because I didn't like the story. but more because of how fast everything happened and the lack of detail in some areas. it was all and all a nice read
November 15, 2015
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November 18, 2022
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دنیل مورتی یک تاجر جوان و موفقه که به مردی معروفه که فقط با دخترهای معروف دوست میشه. بازیکرا و سوپرمدلا و .. اون به تازگی عکس دوست دختر بازیگرس رو با یکی از تهیه کننده هاش روی جلد مجله می بینه. دنیل از طرف مادرش به مهمونی جشن سالگرد ازدواجش دعوت شده. مادری که فقط دنبال سواستفاده کردن از موفقیت و شهرت اونه تا خودش رو مطرح بکنه و توی چشم باشه.
دنیل عادت داره به این که هر کسی به سمتش میره چیزی ازش بخواد. اون یه دیوار دور خودش و احساسش کشیده و به هیچ کس اجازه نزدیک شدن رو نمیده.
پروفسور شارلوت دوهرتی استاد تاریخه و همچنین نویسنده. اون قرار ملاقاتی با دنیل مورتی میذاره از طریق یکی از دوستان مشترکش و ادعا میکنه که برادرش مزرعه ای رو به دنیل فروخته بدون اطلاع اون و میخواد اون رو به قیمت فروخته شده پس بگیره. دنیل قبول نمیکنه چون مزرعه قیمت واقعیش سه برابر قیمت فروخته شدست و شارلوت هم توان پرداختش رو نداره.
اونها قراردادی میبندن که در ازای این اخر هفته که شارلوت با دنیل به مهمونی مادرش بیاد اون مزرعه رو به قیمت خریداری شده بفروشه. شارلوت قبول میکنه و اون ها با هم راهی این مسافرت دو روزه میشن.
داستان خیلی خوب بود. یکی از کتابایی بود که چیزی برای گفتن داشتن و من واقعا دوستش داشتم.
کتابی در مورد عشق واقعی، احساس تنهایی، اعتماد و…
دنیل مورتی یک تاجر جوان و موفقه که به مردی معروفه که فقط با دخترهای معروف دوست میشه. بازیکرا و سوپرمدلا و .. اون به تازگی عکس دوست دختر بازیگرس رو با یکی از تهیه کننده هاش روی جلد مجله می بینه. دنیل از طرف مادرش به مهمونی جشن سالگرد ازدواجش دعوت شده. مادری که فقط دنبال سواستفاده کردن از موفقیت و شهرت اونه تا خودش رو مطرح بکنه و توی چشم باشه.
دنیل عادت داره به این که هر کسی به سمتش میره چیزی ازش بخواد. اون یه دیوار دور خودش و احساسش کشیده و به هیچ کس اجازه نزدیک شدن رو نمیده.
پروفسور شارلوت دوهرتی استاد تاریخه و همچنین نویسنده. اون قرار ملاقاتی با دنیل مورتی میذاره از طریق یکی از دوستان مشترکش و ادعا میکنه که برادرش مزرعه ای رو به دنیل فروخته بدون اطلاع اون و میخواد اون رو به قیمت فروخته شده پس بگیره. دنیل قبول نمیکنه چون مزرعه قیمت واقعیش سه برابر قیمت فروخته شدست و شارلوت هم توان پرداختش رو نداره.
اونها قراردادی میبندن که در ازای این اخر هفته که شارلوت با دنیل به مهمونی مادرش بیاد اون مزرعه رو به قیمت خریداری شده بفروشه. شارلوت قبول میکنه و اون ها با هم راهی این مسافرت دو روزه میشن.
داستان خیلی خوب بود. یکی از کتابایی بود که چیزی برای گفتن داشتن و من واقعا دوستش داشتم.
کتابی در مورد عشق واقعی، احساس تنهایی، اعتماد و…
February 27, 2018
Court mais efficace! Les sentiments sont bien dosés et même si nos 2 personnages ne se connaissent que depuis quelques jours, leur histoire ne m'a pas parue incohérente pour autant. Tous deux ont un vécu et des failles qui les relient l'un à l'autre et font qu'ils se comprennent. Une jolie romance qui vous fera passer à coup sûr un bon moment de lecture ! En plus, comme l'écriture est assez fluide, ça se lit assez vite!
June 26, 2018
Petite romance qui se lit vite et s'oubliera tout aussi rapidement. Les personnages sont assez clichés et les émotions restent superficielles. La meilleure amie est un peu agaçante et les "rebondissements" sont tous prévisibles. Heureusement le livre est trop court pour avoir le temps de s'ennuyer.
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