Finding Hope

by Lois Winston, Emma Carlyle

Hope Morgan was always the good girl, doing what her conservative parents she gave up her dream of going to college, became a secretary right out of high school, and married the boy next door. When Hope is suddenly widowed, she finds the courage to pursue her own dreams. Twelve years later, after working full-time and going to school at night, she obtains her degree and is offered a position at a prestigious architectural firm.That’s when her long-exiled libido decides to resurface, and Hope finds herself falling head-over-heels for Ben Schaffer, her married boss. What Hope doesn’t realize is that Ben’s marriage is less than ideal. Within days of Hope starting her new job, Ben’s wife walks out on him and their three-year-old triplets–the same day the nanny lands in the hospital. When Ben can’t find a last-minute replacement, Hope agrees to step in as a temporary nanny–not the best decision she’s ever made, given her raging hormones.Ben is fighting a battle with his own hormones, but an office romance is the last thing he needs or wants. However, he and Hope are no match for three very determined three-year-olds on a mission to find a happy ending.

331 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 2012

About the author

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USA Today and Amazon bestselling and award-winning author Lois Winston writes mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick lit, women’s fiction, children’s chapter books, and nonfiction under her own name and her Emma Carlyle pen name. Kirkus Reviews dubbed her critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, “North Jersey’s more mature answer to Stephanie Plum.” In addition, Lois is a former literary agent and an award-winning craft and needlework designer who often draws much of her source material for both her characters and plots from her experiences in the crafts industry.

Visit Lois and Emma at www.loiswinston.com and visit Anastasia at the Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers blog, www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com. Follow everyone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anasleuth.

Reviews

[Barbara Hackel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I confess I chose this book because I love Lois Winston (aka Emma Carlyle) and I have triplets. I enjoyed the book because it was well written and without any bias against Hope when she agrees to be a temporary nanny for the triplets even though she was hired to be a member of the architectural firm. She saw the need and agreed to help. No negotiating special privileges as many heroines would do! I also liked the way she spoke her mind and was decisive. It was a little unusual to see the man hanging back in this situation!

I loved the way the author wrote the triplet boys. Her spelling to enhance the special speech of a three year old was a significant clue that she understood young children. Their growth under Hope's care was heartwarming and I am sure I wasn't the only one rooting for a happy ending! The details of Hope's background and the secondary issue of the IVF doctor's unscrupulous behavior was fascinating and makes one wonder...

This book had it's moments of ups and downs, but it was hard to put down! I recommend it for anyone who loves romance, children, and challenges!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the book. I found it a good story to read. I haven't read any of Emma's books before, and I would read more of her stories 😀