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Texas Rascals #11
Baby Business
HOW MUCH TROUBLE COULD ONE INFANT BE?
It didn't take millionaire bachelor Clay Barton long to find out. Frazzled and frantic, he summoned the lovely pediatrician down the street--who instantly transformed the tiny terror into an adorable, cooing bundle. Who could blame his newborn niece? Clay wouldn't mind being in Dr. Tobie Avery's arms, himself...
As one helpful visit became a week of playing pretend family, Clay started to hope he'd finally found a woman who loved him for himself, not just for his money. Yet what would Tobie do once she discovered he wasn't a working-class daddy, but a millionaire in disguise?
BUNDLES OF JOY: Sometimes small package lead to the biggest surprises!
It didn't take millionaire bachelor Clay Barton long to find out. Frazzled and frantic, he summoned the lovely pediatrician down the street--who instantly transformed the tiny terror into an adorable, cooing bundle. Who could blame his newborn niece? Clay wouldn't mind being in Dr. Tobie Avery's arms, himself...
As one helpful visit became a week of playing pretend family, Clay started to hope he'd finally found a woman who loved him for himself, not just for his money. Yet what would Tobie do once she discovered he wasn't a working-class daddy, but a millionaire in disguise?
BUNDLES OF JOY: Sometimes small package lead to the biggest surprises!
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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About the author
Laura Anthony
32 books15 followersPseudonym of author Lori Wilde.
Laurie Blalock was born on 1958 in Texas, USA. She started writing at age eight. She credits her father, Fred Blalock, as the guiding force behind her career. She can't remember a time when she didn't want to write. She even went to nursing school so she could have a schedule flexible enough to allow her to write on the side. She nursed for 20 years, working in a variety of settings from the newborn nursery to the recovery room, to dialysis. But she never lost her desire to write. She sold her first book in 1994 as Laura Anthony, but later discovered she had a flair for comedy and branched out under the pseudonym Lori Wilde. She has achieved a lifelong dream and now pursues writing fiction full-time.
First married with Anthony Moeller, now she is married with Bill Vanzura, her own real-life hero. She continued living in her native Texas, with a red heeler/Australian shepherd dog, Cinnamon, and four ducks, Quacker, Big Guy, Affleck, and Sheepidy. She is an adventuresome, she traveled Europe as a teenager, hiked volcanoes in Hawaii, trod on glaciers in Alaska, shot white-water rapids, water-skied, snow-skied, raced all-terrain vehicles, bodysurfed in the Gulf of Mexico, and photographed grizzly bears in Yellowstone. She's taken flying lessons, rode in a hot-air balloon, completed two marathons, and performed with a professional jazz band.
Laurie Blalock was born on 1958 in Texas, USA. She started writing at age eight. She credits her father, Fred Blalock, as the guiding force behind her career. She can't remember a time when she didn't want to write. She even went to nursing school so she could have a schedule flexible enough to allow her to write on the side. She nursed for 20 years, working in a variety of settings from the newborn nursery to the recovery room, to dialysis. But she never lost her desire to write. She sold her first book in 1994 as Laura Anthony, but later discovered she had a flair for comedy and branched out under the pseudonym Lori Wilde. She has achieved a lifelong dream and now pursues writing fiction full-time.
First married with Anthony Moeller, now she is married with Bill Vanzura, her own real-life hero. She continued living in her native Texas, with a red heeler/Australian shepherd dog, Cinnamon, and four ducks, Quacker, Big Guy, Affleck, and Sheepidy. She is an adventuresome, she traveled Europe as a teenager, hiked volcanoes in Hawaii, trod on glaciers in Alaska, shot white-water rapids, water-skied, snow-skied, raced all-terrain vehicles, bodysurfed in the Gulf of Mexico, and photographed grizzly bears in Yellowstone. She's taken flying lessons, rode in a hot-air balloon, completed two marathons, and performed with a professional jazz band.
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March 5, 2025
"Boardroom Meets Nursery—Vintage Lori Wilde Delivers the Feels!"
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when corporate negotiations collide with baby bottles, Baby Business (written by Lori Wilde under her Laura Anthony pen name) is your answer—and it’s every bit as deliciously dramatic as it sounds.
This one delivers all the best vintage Wilde elements: a high-stakes setup (baby inheritance with a side of boardroom tension!), a hero who thinks he’s got everything under control (oh, sweet summer child), and a heroine who is determined, resourceful, and just the right amount of stubborn. Sparks fly, emotions run high, and—because Lori Wilde never lets us down—the heartstrings get a solid workout.
The tension here isn’t just about custody; it’s about trust, second chances, and navigating love when life throws you a curveball in the form of an unexpected baby. The hero? Swoon-worthy but flawed in the way we love our romance heroes to be. The heroine? The kind of woman you root for from page one.
Is it a little over-the-top in the best possible way? Of course. Would we have it any other way? Absolutely not. If you’re in the mood for a classic category romance that balances business intrigue with tender family moments, Baby Business delivers big time. Vintage Wilde, through and through.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when corporate negotiations collide with baby bottles, Baby Business (written by Lori Wilde under her Laura Anthony pen name) is your answer—and it’s every bit as deliciously dramatic as it sounds.
This one delivers all the best vintage Wilde elements: a high-stakes setup (baby inheritance with a side of boardroom tension!), a hero who thinks he’s got everything under control (oh, sweet summer child), and a heroine who is determined, resourceful, and just the right amount of stubborn. Sparks fly, emotions run high, and—because Lori Wilde never lets us down—the heartstrings get a solid workout.
The tension here isn’t just about custody; it’s about trust, second chances, and navigating love when life throws you a curveball in the form of an unexpected baby. The hero? Swoon-worthy but flawed in the way we love our romance heroes to be. The heroine? The kind of woman you root for from page one.
Is it a little over-the-top in the best possible way? Of course. Would we have it any other way? Absolutely not. If you’re in the mood for a classic category romance that balances business intrigue with tender family moments, Baby Business delivers big time. Vintage Wilde, through and through.
February 6, 2022
A patent for the win!
This would have gotten a much higher rating of it wasn't a copycat story. Once again, instead of an original storyline it's a repeat. Rich man who's been jilted in the past by a woman attracted to his money not him, hides his true identity.
The characters saved the book as baby Molly was a cutie. Still an enjoyable story but hopefully others in the series aren't repeat stories!
This would have gotten a much higher rating of it wasn't a copycat story. Once again, instead of an original storyline it's a repeat. Rich man who's been jilted in the past by a woman attracted to his money not him, hides his true identity.
The characters saved the book as baby Molly was a cutie. Still an enjoyable story but hopefully others in the series aren't repeat stories!
March 5, 2020
DNF
Sadly, I could not get into this one. I’m really not sure why - it wasn’t written bad or anything.
Sadly, I could not get into this one. I’m really not sure why - it wasn’t written bad or anything.
November 11, 2019
Good Read
A nice entertaining,romantic funny story.Mystery,a little suspense and a whole lot of laughter..This one will have you smiling and keep you guessing.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
A nice entertaining,romantic funny story.Mystery,a little suspense and a whole lot of laughter..This one will have you smiling and keep you guessing.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
November 8, 2019
Clay
Clay has a secret...he is more than a an inventor...but first Dr. Avery is engaged...and he needs to know where her heart belongs.
Clay has a secret...he is more than a an inventor...but first Dr. Avery is engaged...and he needs to know where her heart belongs.
September 23, 2019
Clay by Lori Wilde
Texas Rascals Series Book Eleven
Clay Barton has a big trust fund. Huge. But he prefers to rent a small cabin on a ranch and work at inventing things. He was tired of the life his parents' led...and all the women who just wanted the money and what his family's name would mean for them.
Dr. Tobie Avery was going to be set for life when she was married. Not like the life she grew up with. Only...when one handsome cowboy comes in her office with an adorable little girl...everything changes. Her fiancé has raised his own children and has no desire for more. Tobie realizes she does.
Tobie's father had been a dreamer and look where that got her family. And that's what Clay is. But...her heart seems to have other ideas. Wonderful story with an adorable little girl.
**Sensual content
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Texas Rascals Series Book Eleven
Clay Barton has a big trust fund. Huge. But he prefers to rent a small cabin on a ranch and work at inventing things. He was tired of the life his parents' led...and all the women who just wanted the money and what his family's name would mean for them.
Dr. Tobie Avery was going to be set for life when she was married. Not like the life she grew up with. Only...when one handsome cowboy comes in her office with an adorable little girl...everything changes. Her fiancé has raised his own children and has no desire for more. Tobie realizes she does.
Tobie's father had been a dreamer and look where that got her family. And that's what Clay is. But...her heart seems to have other ideas. Wonderful story with an adorable little girl.
**Sensual content
https://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com...
October 5, 2019
This was my first Laura Anthony book. I enjoy contemporary romance with a western setting so I thought I’d give it a try. I wish I could say I loved it but for me it was just okay. I liked the heroine Dr. Tobie Bennet well enough. But the hero Clay Barton just didn’t work for me. I can’t even say why other than I didn’t care for the way he kept making excuses for why not to reveal who he was to Tobie. Most of the story seemed to consist of the two of them almost getting naked only to most of the time be interrupted by Clay’s niece Molly. And it’s been a long time since I’ve been around a 9 month old but aren’t they usually off of formula by then and on to baby food? I’m not saying this is a bad story. Other readers may love it more than I did.
September 26, 2019
Clay lived as a recluse on a ranch in Rascal, Texas. His previous relationship did him wrong and he did not want to repeat his mistake. His sister has asked him to temporarily care for their nine month old baby girl. His sister, Anne, was going with her husband to see his mother as she was in critical condition in the hospital.
While the baby, Molly, was in his care he had reason to take her to see a doctor. That is when he met Dr. Tobie Avery. And that is when things start to happen. I could say plenty more but I wouldn't want to ruin things for you. If you are a Lori WIlde fan I know you will love this book as much as I did.
While the baby, Molly, was in his care he had reason to take her to see a doctor. That is when he met Dr. Tobie Avery. And that is when things start to happen. I could say plenty more but I wouldn't want to ruin things for you. If you are a Lori WIlde fan I know you will love this book as much as I did.
September 24, 2019
Loved it!
Clay is rich. More than rich. Yet he doesn’t like living the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Instead, he prefers to live in a small, rustic cabin where no one knows his background and he can spend his days doing what he loves best - inventing. Tobie is a new doctor in town, engaged to a rich guy. She feels he can provide the support and stability she never had as a child. What happens when Clay and Tobie meet? Sparks fly. Visions of family life, complete with babies enters into the thoughts of both.
Clay is rich. More than rich. Yet he doesn’t like living the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Instead, he prefers to live in a small, rustic cabin where no one knows his background and he can spend his days doing what he loves best - inventing. Tobie is a new doctor in town, engaged to a rich guy. She feels he can provide the support and stability she never had as a child. What happens when Clay and Tobie meet? Sparks fly. Visions of family life, complete with babies enters into the thoughts of both.
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September 27, 2019Good read
This book has lots of laughs, some romance, some angst, no danger, no mystery, no sex, but some foreplay. He seems to be a poor cowboy/inventor and so attractive, but a dreamer like her father was. She is a pediatrician who craves stability and security....until she meets him and his niece. Then all bets are off.....except she can't allow her hormones to carry her away. Highly recommend.
This book has lots of laughs, some romance, some angst, no danger, no mystery, no sex, but some foreplay. He seems to be a poor cowboy/inventor and so attractive, but a dreamer like her father was. She is a pediatrician who craves stability and security....until she meets him and his niece. Then all bets are off.....except she can't allow her hormones to carry her away. Highly recommend.
September 27, 2019
Clay is babysitting his neice and she want stop crying. He takes her to the new pediatrician in town. Clay has been hiding in town when he really is a billionaire. Tobie is engaged to another doctor that is older and rich. Tobie was raised dirt poor and wants security.
Sparks fly between the two of them.
Sparks fly between the two of them.
September 21, 2019
Clay and Tobie - great story
I liked the story of Clay and Tobie. I liked how he wanted to prove himself to Tobie. That he wasn't just living off his trust fund. That he wanted to make something of himself and not just live off his parents wealth.
I liked the story of Clay and Tobie. I liked how he wanted to prove himself to Tobie. That he wasn't just living off his trust fund. That he wanted to make something of himself and not just live off his parents wealth.
October 4, 2019
DNF.
I didn't like the fact that she was engaged but broke off the engaged the same day after she met the hero. Then they hook up the next day. He's a billionaire in this book but was a millionaire in the previous version of this book. What?
I didn't like the fact that she was engaged but broke off the engaged the same day after she met the hero. Then they hook up the next day. He's a billionaire in this book but was a millionaire in the previous version of this book. What?
October 6, 2019
Clay!!
I have loved going to Rascal, Texas through these books. I loved how Clay was with his niece and Tobie. So glad he was able to be secure in his inventions enough to finally be together.
I have loved going to Rascal, Texas through these books. I loved how Clay was with his niece and Tobie. So glad he was able to be secure in his inventions enough to finally be together.
September 28, 2019
Great read
I am loving this series. Another read that says true love will over come anything. Trust is the most important thing in a relationship.
I am loving this series. Another read that says true love will over come anything. Trust is the most important thing in a relationship.
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