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Adrian Matsakis is a successful businessman with terrible luck in personal relationships. His ex-wife wrecked him, and when he tried again with Jessie Brandt, she too betrayed him.
He is shocked and outraged to learn he has a son with her and is determined to take custody. He’s never forgotten Jessie but can’t forgive her, especially now.
Forewarned of Adrian’s intent, Jessie preempts him by inviting him to co-parent, and he reins himself in. He can’t resist reminding her of her perfidy, however, just as she continues to maintain her innocence.
They struggle against the chemistry—and more—sparking between them, and when Adrian double checks the facts around Jessie’s supposed betrayal, he’s staggered to learn the evidence was planted.
He sets out to make amends, and Jessie must decide if she’ll allow him back into her heart, and give Adrian a place to finally call home.
He is shocked and outraged to learn he has a son with her and is determined to take custody. He’s never forgotten Jessie but can’t forgive her, especially now.
Forewarned of Adrian’s intent, Jessie preempts him by inviting him to co-parent, and he reins himself in. He can’t resist reminding her of her perfidy, however, just as she continues to maintain her innocence.
They struggle against the chemistry—and more—sparking between them, and when Adrian double checks the facts around Jessie’s supposed betrayal, he’s staggered to learn the evidence was planted.
He sets out to make amends, and Jessie must decide if she’ll allow him back into her heart, and give Adrian a place to finally call home.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2019
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March 29, 2020
Why did she forgive him so easily 😫?
Hero’s behavior during their breakup was despicable. And no freaking grovel.
Heroine was an excellent mother but where hero was concerned she was a pushover.
I don’t believe in their happy everafter. And hero’s faithfulness during separation wasn’t addressed, though I believe he wasn’t.
Hero’s behavior during their breakup was despicable. And no freaking grovel.
Heroine was an excellent mother but where hero was concerned she was a pushover.
I don’t believe in their happy everafter. And hero’s faithfulness during separation wasn’t addressed, though I believe he wasn’t.
September 5, 2024
What a let down. I'm surprised the heroine didn't turn down the inheritance from her godmother so she could move into a grotty flat and prove her Mary Sue Martyr-ness.
H believes she's an embezzler and in true HP stupid H manner doesn't even let her see the evidence he's too excited to see her guilty.
A secret baby doppelgänger later and he actually looks at the evidence. I don't know if he apologizes or not, but who cares...the h jumps him immediately. Not just a doormat, but a soggy one. Plus I have a feeling that the Greek mother will make her life hell for keeping the baby secret. It's a novella so we never get that far.
H believes she's an embezzler and in true HP stupid H manner doesn't even let her see the evidence he's too excited to see her guilty.
A secret baby doppelgänger later and he actually looks at the evidence. I don't know if he apologizes or not, but who cares...the h jumps him immediately. Not just a doormat, but a soggy one. Plus I have a feeling that the Greek mother will make her life hell for keeping the baby secret. It's a novella so we never get that far.
April 9, 2020
This had great potential but sadly no.
The heroine forgives him as soon as he apologizes.
No grovel.
And when the Hero checks his facts he quite quickly finds her innocence, why didn't he check properly when he initially made the accusation.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
Secret child. I'm not a fan of the woman not telling the man, the reason given here is the Hero had threatened prison if she didn't stop contact when they broke up as she was accused of theft from his business.
The heroine forgives him as soon as he apologizes.
No grovel.
And when the Hero checks his facts he quite quickly finds her innocence, why didn't he check properly when he initially made the accusation.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
Secret child. I'm not a fan of the woman not telling the man, the reason given here is the Hero had threatened prison if she didn't stop contact when they broke up as she was accused of theft from his business.
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April 9, 2020
This could have been a good read...but the instant forgiveness (and I mean instant!) ruined the whole book.
ETA - I think the author couldn't be bothered writing the story anymore (maybe she got bored?) so just ended it the way she did.
ETA - I think the author couldn't be bothered writing the story anymore (maybe she got bored?) so just ended it the way she did.
April 23, 2022
This h just about sat down and asked the H to walk all over her🙄
Her poor kid🙄
The H doesn’t even deserve to be a husband until he learns to grovel🙄
Her poor kid🙄
The H doesn’t even deserve to be a husband until he learns to grovel🙄
March 22, 2020
Very short, not fleshed out but I read it. Was it great? No. Was it terrible? No. It wasn't long enough to be either. It wasn't even a novella really. I don't know what happened when they were apart but it was for three years. He thinks he normally would squiringa lovely about if he hadn't Just found out about his secret baby so I don't think he was celibate but it doesn't say for sure. Of course she was. He kicked her to the curb because he thought she embezzled but he never checked. Same old plot.
May 13, 2021
I read a couple of this writer’s books and I deleted both as soon as I finished the second one which I’m pretty certain was this one. I can’t even be bothered to check the title of the other one. But from a blurb or two that I skimmed right now I gather all her works follow the same theme.
Sometime nothing hits the spot like a good angst fest. That’s the truth. And for good angst, serious drama needs to be in the works. However the writings of this person resemble the ramblings of a person who has been very severely wronged and mistreated in her own life and is now imagining all the ways her story could have ended differently. Sometimes the heroes remind me of those puppets therapists give out so that patients can reenact certain events in their lives and have closure.
So if I want to summarise her books in a nutshell, the book starts by demonstrating all the ways heroes were massive, over the top, sociopathic wardens who then volte-face into being touchy feely, regretful, enlightened beings of sensitivity and support. Sort of reminds me of Bruce Willis in friends in that episode when he just couldn’t stop crying after opening up about his feelings, except seven times more mopey and dare I say it? Pathetic!
Sometime nothing hits the spot like a good angst fest. That’s the truth. And for good angst, serious drama needs to be in the works. However the writings of this person resemble the ramblings of a person who has been very severely wronged and mistreated in her own life and is now imagining all the ways her story could have ended differently. Sometimes the heroes remind me of those puppets therapists give out so that patients can reenact certain events in their lives and have closure.
So if I want to summarise her books in a nutshell, the book starts by demonstrating all the ways heroes were massive, over the top, sociopathic wardens who then volte-face into being touchy feely, regretful, enlightened beings of sensitivity and support. Sort of reminds me of Bruce Willis in friends in that episode when he just couldn’t stop crying after opening up about his feelings, except seven times more mopey and dare I say it? Pathetic!
February 19, 2020
Jessie had been devastated when Adrian threw her out, but she refused to try and mend their relationship when it had so clearly been one-sided all this time. Discovering she was pregnant hadn’t changed her mind and she was determined to raise her son as best she could without anything at all from Adrian. However, when Adrian learned about their child, he was determined to be part of the child’s life, no matter what it took.
I initially found it really difficult to like Adrian’s character. While I felt bad he’d been horribly used by his ex-wife in the past, for the first few chapters I didn’t feel this justified his behavior towards Jessie – a completely different woman who didn’t even know Adrian’s ex-wofe. Adrian’s distrust and attitude towards Jessie and their child was quite a turn-off for me. I was grateful when Adrian’s initial reaction settled down and he acted more maturely and responsibly.
While it took me a while to warm up to Adrian’s character, I related to Jessie’s character straight away. I also was pretty impressed with how calm she was to Adrian crashing back into her life and how willing she was to include him in their child’s world. If I’m honest I’m not sure I could have acted as graciously and so while I’m not certain Jessie’s complete acceptance is realistic, but it certainly made the story smoother and my enjoyment of it as a whole, a lot better.
I was pleased with Jessie’s backbone during her and Adrian’s discussions and overall felt this plot of them settling the past and deciding to try and reconnect to build a family unit took up the vast bulk of the storyline. I’m not sure I really believed in the longevity of their relationship – Adrian carried some deep scars from his ex-wife and had proven to be fairly hotheaded and blind when it comes to certain matters of trust. I did feel though that both he and Jessie were determined to work on their relationship and absolutely do their best by their son, so while this wasn’t what I would classify as a traditional romance or happy ever after I think plenty of readers will enjoy the story and be pleased Adrian and Jessie could find each other again.
Not your average romance, this story is in many ways realistic and messy but still satisfying and easy to read.
I initially found it really difficult to like Adrian’s character. While I felt bad he’d been horribly used by his ex-wife in the past, for the first few chapters I didn’t feel this justified his behavior towards Jessie – a completely different woman who didn’t even know Adrian’s ex-wofe. Adrian’s distrust and attitude towards Jessie and their child was quite a turn-off for me. I was grateful when Adrian’s initial reaction settled down and he acted more maturely and responsibly.
While it took me a while to warm up to Adrian’s character, I related to Jessie’s character straight away. I also was pretty impressed with how calm she was to Adrian crashing back into her life and how willing she was to include him in their child’s world. If I’m honest I’m not sure I could have acted as graciously and so while I’m not certain Jessie’s complete acceptance is realistic, but it certainly made the story smoother and my enjoyment of it as a whole, a lot better.
I was pleased with Jessie’s backbone during her and Adrian’s discussions and overall felt this plot of them settling the past and deciding to try and reconnect to build a family unit took up the vast bulk of the storyline. I’m not sure I really believed in the longevity of their relationship – Adrian carried some deep scars from his ex-wife and had proven to be fairly hotheaded and blind when it comes to certain matters of trust. I did feel though that both he and Jessie were determined to work on their relationship and absolutely do their best by their son, so while this wasn’t what I would classify as a traditional romance or happy ever after I think plenty of readers will enjoy the story and be pleased Adrian and Jessie could find each other again.
Not your average romance, this story is in many ways realistic and messy but still satisfying and easy to read.
January 7, 2020
No grovel, rushed ending.
December 8, 2020
Disappointed
I am normally a fan of Peri E Scott, however found this book to be beyond belief. The heroine is without a backbone, pride or character. The hero is plank like, without feeling or likability. The end is rushed and is unbelievable, if I had been persecuted by this boss on trumped up charges I would not have slunk away accepting the sentence without a fight.
In my opinion, this book is not up to the usual standard.
I am normally a fan of Peri E Scott, however found this book to be beyond belief. The heroine is without a backbone, pride or character. The hero is plank like, without feeling or likability. The end is rushed and is unbelievable, if I had been persecuted by this boss on trumped up charges I would not have slunk away accepting the sentence without a fight.
In my opinion, this book is not up to the usual standard.
November 2, 2019
3.5 stars
November 17, 2019
Enjoyed the book but was disappointed with the ending - too fast.
March 14, 2021
Disappointing read. Jessie immediately accepts Adrian back after he apologized. Not very realistic.
January 23, 2020
Conflicted
I did enjoy the story , but I have a mean streak , he would have had to prove it to me !!
I did enjoy the story , but I have a mean streak , he would have had to prove it to me !!
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