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Morgan's Secret Son
He had to keep his son...
As far as Morgan Peralta was concerned, Jodi Frazer's visit was worrying. According to the baby's birth certificate, Jodie was the child's next of kin -- but Morgan knew he was the baby's real father. Unless Morgan acted, Jodie would get custody -- and he would lose his precious son....
But the attraction between Jodie and Morgan was overwhelming... the passion explosive. Perhaps there was a way for Morgan to keep his son: marriage!
As far as Morgan Peralta was concerned, Jodi Frazer's visit was worrying. According to the baby's birth certificate, Jodie was the child's next of kin -- but Morgan knew he was the baby's real father. Unless Morgan acted, Jodie would get custody -- and he would lose his precious son....
But the attraction between Jodie and Morgan was overwhelming... the passion explosive. Perhaps there was a way for Morgan to keep his son: marriage!
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 5, 2001
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Sara Wood
254 books34 followersSara Wood was born in England. She has wonderful memories of her childhood. Her parents were desperately poor but their devotion to family life gave her a feeling of great security. Sara's father was one of four fostered children and never knew his parents, hence his joy with his own family. Birthday parties were sensational her father would perform brilliantly as a Chinese magician or a clown or invent hilarious games and treasure hunts. From him she learnt that working hard brought many rewards, especially self-respect. During her degree course she met her husband, a kind, thoughtful, attentive man who is her friend and soulmate. At 21, she married and had her first son at 22. Now she has another three children. She loved teaching in Sussex which she did for twelve years.
Her switch into writing came about in a peculiar way. Richie, her elder son, had always been nuts about natural history and had a huge collection of animal skulls. At the age of fifteen he decided he'd write an information book about collecting. Heinemann and Pan, prestigious publishers, eagerly fell on the book and when it was published it won the famous Times Information Book award. Interviews, TV and magazine articles followed. Encouraged by his success, she thought she could write too and had several information books for children published. Then she saw Charlotte Lamb being wined and dined by Mills & Boon on a television programme and decided she could do Charlotte's job! But she'd rarely read fiction before, so she bought twenty books and analysed them carefully, then wrote one of her own. Amazingly it was accepted and she began writing full time.
Sara and her husband moved to a small country estate in Cornwall which was a paradise. Her sons visited often; Richie being married to Heidi and with two daughters; Simon rushing in after some danger- filled action in Alaska or Hawaii etc, protecting the environment with Greenpeace. Sara qualified as a homeopath, caring for the health of her family and friends. But Paradise is always fleeting. Sara's husband became seriously ill and it was clear that they had to move somewhere less demanding on time and effort. After a nightmare year of worrying about him, nursing and watching him like a hawk, she was relieved when they'd sold up and moved back to Sussex. Their current house is large and thatched and sits in the pretty rolling downs with wonderful walks and views all around. They live nearer to the boys (men!) and see them often. Richie and Heidi are expecting another baby, Simon has a baby son and a new, dangerous, passion flinging himself off mountains (paragliding). The three hills nearby frequently entice him down. She adores seeing her family (mother, mother-in-law too) around the table at Christmas. Sara feels fortunate that although she's had tough times and has sometimes been desperately unhappy, she is now surrounded by love and feels she can weather any storm to come.
Her switch into writing came about in a peculiar way. Richie, her elder son, had always been nuts about natural history and had a huge collection of animal skulls. At the age of fifteen he decided he'd write an information book about collecting. Heinemann and Pan, prestigious publishers, eagerly fell on the book and when it was published it won the famous Times Information Book award. Interviews, TV and magazine articles followed. Encouraged by his success, she thought she could write too and had several information books for children published. Then she saw Charlotte Lamb being wined and dined by Mills & Boon on a television programme and decided she could do Charlotte's job! But she'd rarely read fiction before, so she bought twenty books and analysed them carefully, then wrote one of her own. Amazingly it was accepted and she began writing full time.
Sara and her husband moved to a small country estate in Cornwall which was a paradise. Her sons visited often; Richie being married to Heidi and with two daughters; Simon rushing in after some danger- filled action in Alaska or Hawaii etc, protecting the environment with Greenpeace. Sara qualified as a homeopath, caring for the health of her family and friends. But Paradise is always fleeting. Sara's husband became seriously ill and it was clear that they had to move somewhere less demanding on time and effort. After a nightmare year of worrying about him, nursing and watching him like a hawk, she was relieved when they'd sold up and moved back to Sussex. Their current house is large and thatched and sits in the pretty rolling downs with wonderful walks and views all around. They live nearer to the boys (men!) and see them often. Richie and Heidi are expecting another baby, Simon has a baby son and a new, dangerous, passion flinging himself off mountains (paragliding). The three hills nearby frequently entice him down. She adores seeing her family (mother, mother-in-law too) around the table at Christmas. Sara feels fortunate that although she's had tough times and has sometimes been desperately unhappy, she is now surrounded by love and feels she can weather any storm to come.
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September 27, 2019
This one has a weird plot. The h is the daughter of the rich elderly man the H's ex girlfriend dumped him for - the H's ex girlfriend also successfully managed to keep the h and her father estranged during this time, so it isn't clear why the h is getting involved.
The H was originally told by the ex that the baby was the elderly guy's child, (Elderly Guy is one of the H's good friends), but in reality, the baby was the H's and the ex girlfriend admitted it before she died from a reckless driving car crash.
The h shows up to take custody of what she believes is her little brother and the H is all about marrying her to keep his son. The usual Sara Wood mish mash follows, with h totally livid that the H loved her father's penthouse popsie and refuses to say he loves her.
The H manages to prove his love by leaving his son with the h and not confessing that he is the daddy. But when the h's father finally gets mentally clear of the very strong drugs for terminal illness he is taking, he forces the H to admit the truth and thus everyone is totally reconciled and the H and h are in love.
We get a small epilogue where the h's father becomes the baby's grandpa, the H and h are married and the h's father lived three years longer than anyone expected before finally passing on to a higher plane.
Which is definitely one of the more unusual HPlandia HEAs, but not really worth the read if you run into it.
The H was originally told by the ex that the baby was the elderly guy's child, (Elderly Guy is one of the H's good friends), but in reality, the baby was the H's and the ex girlfriend admitted it before she died from a reckless driving car crash.
The h shows up to take custody of what she believes is her little brother and the H is all about marrying her to keep his son. The usual Sara Wood mish mash follows, with h totally livid that the H loved her father's penthouse popsie and refuses to say he loves her.
The H manages to prove his love by leaving his son with the h and not confessing that he is the daddy. But when the h's father finally gets mentally clear of the very strong drugs for terminal illness he is taking, he forces the H to admit the truth and thus everyone is totally reconciled and the H and h are in love.
We get a small epilogue where the h's father becomes the baby's grandpa, the H and h are married and the h's father lived three years longer than anyone expected before finally passing on to a higher plane.
Which is definitely one of the more unusual HPlandia HEAs, but not really worth the read if you run into it.
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June 5, 2014
The heros ex leaves him for an older richer man. Just before an accident claims her life she admits the child is hero's and not the older mans who is also a friend of hero. Since the old man is struggling health wise hero does not tell the old man that the baby is his but takes care of him. Weird ? It gets worse. Along comes the old mans daughter and the hero and damsel hook up. Absolutely disliked the book.
October 2, 2021
After a breakup with her longtime jerk of a boyfriend Chas, Jodie travels to England to meet her estranged father. Instead, she finds Morgan, a handsome stranger who says her father isn't there and doesn't want to see her. Jodie persists and soon discovers that someone kept her father from receiving the letters she sent him. She also discovers that Morgan is caring for a baby she assumes is his.
The plot has several twists and turns. The h and H's instant attraction grows and survives the reveal of a big secret. The love scenes are passionate, and Jodie is an appealing h, but the story just didn't work for me.
The plot has several twists and turns. The h and H's instant attraction grows and survives the reveal of a big secret. The love scenes are passionate, and Jodie is an appealing h, but the story just didn't work for me.
April 28, 2019
Sara Wood
Morgan’s ex ditched him for an older, richer man. When she died in an accident, she confessed to the child being Morgan’s. Since Morgan has great respect for the older man, he doesn’t tell him about his relationship with the child. When Sam falls ill, Morgan takes care of his son, but never tells anyone.
When Sam’s daughter arrives at the gates demanding to see his father, Morgan is worried since Jodie is also the next of kin of his son. He is desperate for a way to keep his son. He finds it. Marriage to Jodie.
Morgan’s ex ditched him for an older, richer man. When she died in an accident, she confessed to the child being Morgan’s. Since Morgan has great respect for the older man, he doesn’t tell him about his relationship with the child. When Sam falls ill, Morgan takes care of his son, but never tells anyone.
When Sam’s daughter arrives at the gates demanding to see his father, Morgan is worried since Jodie is also the next of kin of his son. He is desperate for a way to keep his son. He finds it. Marriage to Jodie.
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