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A Daring Proposition
Leigh Sexton is desperate to have a baby, and Brian Hathaway would be the perfect bio-dad. One of Chicago's most notorious playboys, Brian is no family man, which suits Leigh just fine. An heiress and successful CPA, she is more than capable of raising a child alone. Now all she has to do is work up the nerve to ask Brian to impregnate her...artificially. Leigh has no interest in conceiving the old-fashioned way, despite how her heart races whenever she's near him.
Brian is intrigued by Leigh's request. He's not into commitment, even with a woman as attractive as Leigh, but he's also not the type to make a deposit and then disappear. If he goes along with her scheme, he's got one demand of his marriage before conception. He agrees to keep things clinical—he can get sex elsewhere—but having a wife at home will keep the husband-hunters at bay.
It seems like the ideal compromise—until they start falling in love.
Previously published.
61,000 words
Brian is intrigued by Leigh's request. He's not into commitment, even with a woman as attractive as Leigh, but he's also not the type to make a deposit and then disappear. If he goes along with her scheme, he's got one demand of his marriage before conception. He agrees to keep things clinical—he can get sex elsewhere—but having a wife at home will keep the husband-hunters at bay.
It seems like the ideal compromise—until they start falling in love.
Previously published.
61,000 words
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1983
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About the author
Jennifer Greene
277 books165 followersWinner of over 15 national awards, including the RWA Hall of Fame and the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, Jennifer Greene weaves real issues, warm characters common-life humor, and page-turning romance and suspense into her stories.
Jennifer sold her first book in 1980, and since then has sold over 85 books in the contemporary romance genre. She won her first professional writing award from RWA, a “Silver Medallion” in 1984, followed by over 20 nominations and awards —including achieving RWA’s HALL OF FAME status, and the most coveted Nora Roberts LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
Jennifer has regularly been on a variety of bestseller lists, and has written for Harlequin, Avon, Berkley and Dell. Her books have sold all over the world in over 20 languages. She also accumulated a number of pseudonyms—most recognizably JENNIFER GREENE, but also JEANNE GRANT and JESSICA MASSEY.
She was born in Michigan, started writing stories in 7th grade, and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in English and Psychology. The University honored her with their “Lantern Night Award”, a tradition developed to honor fifty outstanding women graduates each year. Exploring issues and concerns for women today is what first motivated her to write, and she has long been an enthusiastic and active supporter of women’s fiction, which she believes is an unbeatable way to reach out and support other women.
Jennifer lives in Michigan, just a short distance from Lake Michigan, with her husband Lar.
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Jennifer sold her first book in 1980, and since then has sold over 85 books in the contemporary romance genre. She won her first professional writing award from RWA, a “Silver Medallion” in 1984, followed by over 20 nominations and awards —including achieving RWA’s HALL OF FAME status, and the most coveted Nora Roberts LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
Jennifer has regularly been on a variety of bestseller lists, and has written for Harlequin, Avon, Berkley and Dell. Her books have sold all over the world in over 20 languages. She also accumulated a number of pseudonyms—most recognizably JENNIFER GREENE, but also JEANNE GRANT and JESSICA MASSEY.
She was born in Michigan, started writing stories in 7th grade, and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in English and Psychology. The University honored her with their “Lantern Night Award”, a tradition developed to honor fifty outstanding women graduates each year. Exploring issues and concerns for women today is what first motivated her to write, and she has long been an enthusiastic and active supporter of women’s fiction, which she believes is an unbeatable way to reach out and support other women.
Jennifer lives in Michigan, just a short distance from Lake Michigan, with her husband Lar.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
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July 29, 2011
The spoilers are clearly marked at the bottom of the review.
I was really enjoying this book until right close to the end. Then the main conflict came to a head and..honestly, I'm still a little confused by it. I did read somewhere that this is Greene's first published novel. She updated it for this release, but it still had a bit of a dated feel. Considering this was first published in the 1980s, I'm willing to be a bit more forgiving of it than I would otherwise.
Leigh is desperate for a baby. Because of a tragedy in her past, she's not willing to enter into a relationship with a man - physical or otherwise. She works as a CPA and she's interested in more than just the books at the company she's auditing. One of the partners (and creative director), Brian, is the perfect candidate. He's a known playboy who has made it clear he has no intention of settling down with a woman. Even though Leigh is scared to death he'll say no, she works up enough courage to ask him if he'd be willing to donate to her cause - if you know what I mean.
Brian is at first annoyed by Leigh's request..then intrigued. He's tired of women chasing after him with the hope of snaring him into marriage and Leigh might be the perfect solution. If he marries her, he can still carry on as he wishes, but not have to worry about the women he sees trying to trap him. Leigh isn't thrilled with the idea of marrying him, but Brian figures it's the perfect solution for both of them. Plus, he wants to be involved with his child.
Leigh reluctantly agrees to marry Brian, but only if he agrees they won't have a physical relationship. She figures they'll both be safe enough with the arrangement. But after the wedding things change. Brian starts hanging around more, taking care of Leigh as she deals with the early months of her pregnancy. He also develops a deep connection with the one person Leigh is close to..Robert, a close family friend and former employee. As time goes on, both Brian and Leigh begin to develop feelings for one another. But Leigh still has major hangups about men and Brian still has major hangups about Leigh.
The characters here were both interesting. Despite neither wanting a relationship, Leigh and Brian really gravitate toward each other. Brian takes care of Leigh during the worst of her pregnancy and gives her the emotional support she didn't realize she was missing. In turn, Leigh offers Brian something he never realized he was missing..companionship and independence. She isn't a clinging-type who wants his undivided attention 24/7. But she is there, fading into the background, offering him a sense of family he never had before.
As the novel progressed I enjoyed the way their relationship developed. It wasn't a quick drop, but a slow slide into trust and caring. It was good to see the way Brian slowly uncovered Leigh's secrets and the reason for her trauma, and then help her overcome it.
**SPOILER** For the first 3/4 of the book I was totally wrapped up in them and enjoying it. Then I hit a WTF moment. Things are going well between them and Brian finally has a breakthrough with Leigh. And then he sends her away. Presumably to allow her time to figure out if her feelings are tied to lust or if she's truly in love. The problem is, it came out of nowhere. Things were going so well between them and then..bam. He does a 180 and tells her to go away?
That in and of itself was strange and frustrating, but they spent the next 3 or 4 months apart. And when they're finally reunited the resolution takes about a page and bam..they all live happily ever after the end. It came about too quickly after such a strange and drawn out twist.**END SPOILER**
Though I enjoyed much of the story and found it to be emotionally compelling, I couldn't get over the rushed ending or unexpected actions of the hero.
3.5/5
This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Holly.
I was really enjoying this book until right close to the end. Then the main conflict came to a head and..honestly, I'm still a little confused by it. I did read somewhere that this is Greene's first published novel. She updated it for this release, but it still had a bit of a dated feel. Considering this was first published in the 1980s, I'm willing to be a bit more forgiving of it than I would otherwise.
Leigh is desperate for a baby. Because of a tragedy in her past, she's not willing to enter into a relationship with a man - physical or otherwise. She works as a CPA and she's interested in more than just the books at the company she's auditing. One of the partners (and creative director), Brian, is the perfect candidate. He's a known playboy who has made it clear he has no intention of settling down with a woman. Even though Leigh is scared to death he'll say no, she works up enough courage to ask him if he'd be willing to donate to her cause - if you know what I mean.
Brian is at first annoyed by Leigh's request..then intrigued. He's tired of women chasing after him with the hope of snaring him into marriage and Leigh might be the perfect solution. If he marries her, he can still carry on as he wishes, but not have to worry about the women he sees trying to trap him. Leigh isn't thrilled with the idea of marrying him, but Brian figures it's the perfect solution for both of them. Plus, he wants to be involved with his child.
Leigh reluctantly agrees to marry Brian, but only if he agrees they won't have a physical relationship. She figures they'll both be safe enough with the arrangement. But after the wedding things change. Brian starts hanging around more, taking care of Leigh as she deals with the early months of her pregnancy. He also develops a deep connection with the one person Leigh is close to..Robert, a close family friend and former employee. As time goes on, both Brian and Leigh begin to develop feelings for one another. But Leigh still has major hangups about men and Brian still has major hangups about Leigh.
The characters here were both interesting. Despite neither wanting a relationship, Leigh and Brian really gravitate toward each other. Brian takes care of Leigh during the worst of her pregnancy and gives her the emotional support she didn't realize she was missing. In turn, Leigh offers Brian something he never realized he was missing..companionship and independence. She isn't a clinging-type who wants his undivided attention 24/7. But she is there, fading into the background, offering him a sense of family he never had before.
As the novel progressed I enjoyed the way their relationship developed. It wasn't a quick drop, but a slow slide into trust and caring. It was good to see the way Brian slowly uncovered Leigh's secrets and the reason for her trauma, and then help her overcome it.
**SPOILER** For the first 3/4 of the book I was totally wrapped up in them and enjoying it. Then I hit a WTF moment. Things are going well between them and Brian finally has a breakthrough with Leigh. And then he sends her away. Presumably to allow her time to figure out if her feelings are tied to lust or if she's truly in love. The problem is, it came out of nowhere. Things were going so well between them and then..bam. He does a 180 and tells her to go away?
That in and of itself was strange and frustrating, but they spent the next 3 or 4 months apart. And when they're finally reunited the resolution takes about a page and bam..they all live happily ever after the end. It came about too quickly after such a strange and drawn out twist.**END SPOILER**
Though I enjoyed much of the story and found it to be emotionally compelling, I couldn't get over the rushed ending or unexpected actions of the hero.
3.5/5
This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Holly.
February 7, 2011
Reviewed @ Girls Without a Bookshelf.
I hardly ever think contemporary romance genre is a worthwhile read, and whilst I appreciate being proven wrong, I am terribly disappointed I am proven right once again. The premise of A Daring Proposition sounds romantic and comedic enough to entice my interest, but it more than failed me.
I hoped for a good set of characters for this book, as the plot felt like something that can only orchestrated by strong characters. However, even that was a failure. While both the heroine was given sufficient background story to build up her present character, it was only one-sided ; hence the hero is as lifeless as a rock. Characterisation in the present tense is empty at best. The narrative is in the third person but is unconventionally one sided, so it not only feels unbalance, characterisation becomes searingly lifeless. Furthermore, although I think it could have been interesting how the narrative is used, it did not deliver.
The plot itself is nothing special. The premise, as I have mentioned, sounds particularly intriguing. However, while it does exactly what it says on the tin, it stops right there. There are no thrills, no surprises, no twists. There were hardly ever any notable scenes. The only thing that surprised me perhaps, is the fact that it is already a new scene, as my arc copy does not distinguish where one scene ends and another begins. There is also quite a lengthy monologue that is not only confusing but one that dragged on and transformed into annoying - despite ambling on and finishing the book, I wish I had not bothered.
Really a disappointing read, I'm afraid.
I hardly ever think contemporary romance genre is a worthwhile read, and whilst I appreciate being proven wrong, I am terribly disappointed I am proven right once again. The premise of A Daring Proposition sounds romantic and comedic enough to entice my interest, but it more than failed me.
I hoped for a good set of characters for this book, as the plot felt like something that can only orchestrated by strong characters. However, even that was a failure. While both the heroine was given sufficient background story to build up her present character, it was only one-sided ; hence the hero is as lifeless as a rock. Characterisation in the present tense is empty at best. The narrative is in the third person but is unconventionally one sided, so it not only feels unbalance, characterisation becomes searingly lifeless. Furthermore, although I think it could have been interesting how the narrative is used, it did not deliver.
The plot itself is nothing special. The premise, as I have mentioned, sounds particularly intriguing. However, while it does exactly what it says on the tin, it stops right there. There are no thrills, no surprises, no twists. There were hardly ever any notable scenes. The only thing that surprised me perhaps, is the fact that it is already a new scene, as my arc copy does not distinguish where one scene ends and another begins. There is also quite a lengthy monologue that is not only confusing but one that dragged on and transformed into annoying - despite ambling on and finishing the book, I wish I had not bothered.
Really a disappointing read, I'm afraid.
February 7, 2011
When I read this years ago it would have been a 4, now I'd give it a 3. Heroine is a little young to be so desperate.
April 17, 2018
Despite the cover, this is a very old-school category romance written in the 1980s or so. That's pretty obvious from early on - lots of descriptions of the heroine's amber waves of hair etc. - but becomes more pronounced with the basic plot, which is pretty problematic in this day and age. (The heroine was molested by her stepfather and therefore approaches the hero to have a baby via artificial insemination. He... decides to cure her of her conviction that she is frigid by having sex with her. ) While references to text messages and cell phones have been inserted, references to the hero spanking the heroine for her disobedience (and not in a sexy way) have not been removed; while we're told that the heroine (at the age of 25) is a high-powered and incredibly successful CPA, she abandons all of that as soon as she has her marriage of convenience and contentedly spends her time cooking and hostessing for the hubs, including accompanying him on a business trip so that he doesn't have to worry about preparing his own meals when he comes home late at night. On the plus side, in at least one situation (where the heroine ends up alone in the room with one of her husband's lecherous clients, bent on seduction) she extracts herself from the situation and is (justifiably) irritated at her husband's lack of faith in her ability to do so; and if you kind of squint, I guess it's a good thing that the entire book is from the heroine's POV since that means you can attribute better motives to the husband? The rampant sexism isn't necessarily coming from inside the house because you haven't seen it on the page? I don't know.
In the book's defense, it's pretty clear early on what kind of romance you're reading, so if you read far enough for the really offensive consummation of the marriage, you were kind of expecting what you get. So... two stars, because it was competently written and all of the ickiness was pretty telegraphed and, like I said, I'm judging this by the standards of "it was written in the 1980's." And I did read the whole thing. But plot-wise, it really is a one-star read. Stay far away unless you have a high tolerance for this kind of thing.
In the book's defense, it's pretty clear early on what kind of romance you're reading, so if you read far enough for the really offensive consummation of the marriage, you were kind of expecting what you get. So... two stars, because it was competently written and all of the ickiness was pretty telegraphed and, like I said, I'm judging this by the standards of "it was written in the 1980's." And I did read the whole thing. But plot-wise, it really is a one-star read. Stay far away unless you have a high tolerance for this kind of thing.
September 5, 2020
Would have given more but
I would have rated higher if not for some editing issues. I also found myself rereading pages to make sure I understood what was being happening.
I would have rated higher if not for some editing issues. I also found myself rereading pages to make sure I understood what was being happening.
November 27, 2010
Leigh would like nothing more in life than to have a baby. But she doesn’t want to go about it the traditional way. Leigh has inherited money from her parent’s but she’s not the type to sit back, relax and live off her inheritance. She enjoys a successful career as a CPA. She decides to approach Brian, a notorious playboy at a firm she audited, with a proposition: She’ll pay him $10,000 for his sperm with no strings attached.
Brian is tired of the gossip about his personal life. He sees Leigh’s proposal as the solution to his problem. He’ll give her a donation, but he doesn’t want the money he want’s something more… marriage. Brian believes that if they are married, he can avoid all the”husband hunters”. He believes that they could have a marriage of convenience … he can get sex elsewhere.
Leigh isn’t so keen on the marriage proposition but goes along with the plan because she is disparate to have a child. But once Leigh is pregnant and Brian moves in, things begin to change. What seemed like a marriage of convenience is turning into much more.
I enjoyed reading this book and it wasn’t until after I finished it that I discovered it was previously published in the early 1980s. The author apparently updated parts of it for this publication. But it read different than many of the contemporary romances I have read. At times it did feel a little dated. I can’t quite put my finger on what exactly made me feel this way but it’s different. But not in a way that would prevent me from finishing the book or even rereading it.
The characters are likable. One thing that I found interesting is that as confident as Leigh is in her career she was much less so in her personal relationships. She lived the life of a bit of a loaner. It surprised me that the trauma affected Leigh so deeply. Brian had an ego the size of Montana, but he cared about Leigh and you could see his feelings grow stronger as time went on. I particularly liked the character of Robert. He loved Leigh like a granddaughter and wanted to see her happily married with a child. Or at least out living life. Brian’s respect for their relationship was touching.
I enjoyed this book by Greene and will definitely be checking out some of her other works.
3.5/5 stars
Brian is tired of the gossip about his personal life. He sees Leigh’s proposal as the solution to his problem. He’ll give her a donation, but he doesn’t want the money he want’s something more… marriage. Brian believes that if they are married, he can avoid all the”husband hunters”. He believes that they could have a marriage of convenience … he can get sex elsewhere.
Leigh isn’t so keen on the marriage proposition but goes along with the plan because she is disparate to have a child. But once Leigh is pregnant and Brian moves in, things begin to change. What seemed like a marriage of convenience is turning into much more.
I enjoyed reading this book and it wasn’t until after I finished it that I discovered it was previously published in the early 1980s. The author apparently updated parts of it for this publication. But it read different than many of the contemporary romances I have read. At times it did feel a little dated. I can’t quite put my finger on what exactly made me feel this way but it’s different. But not in a way that would prevent me from finishing the book or even rereading it.
The characters are likable. One thing that I found interesting is that as confident as Leigh is in her career she was much less so in her personal relationships. She lived the life of a bit of a loaner. It surprised me that the trauma affected Leigh so deeply. Brian had an ego the size of Montana, but he cared about Leigh and you could see his feelings grow stronger as time went on. I particularly liked the character of Robert. He loved Leigh like a granddaughter and wanted to see her happily married with a child. Or at least out living life. Brian’s respect for their relationship was touching.
I enjoyed this book by Greene and will definitely be checking out some of her other works.
3.5/5 stars
February 4, 2011
Leigh desperately wants a child, but past sexual abuse has led her to fear all men. She believes that she is not capable of a regular relationship so she wants to use artificial insemination to get pregnant. Leigh has the perfect candidate in mind too, Brian is a successful architect whose creative, good looking, and is a complete playboy. Leigh believes that he is the perfect man because he has made it publicly known he doesn't want marriage and a family. But when Brian comes back with a proposal of his own, marriage, she has to decide how much she wants this baby. Brian believes that Leigh is the perfect woman for marriage because she can provide companionship and keep all of the other husband-hunters away from him.
Throughout the story Brian and Leigh typically begin to fall in love especially since they must fake it for Robert, a pseudo-grandpa figure that lives with Leigh, and also for Brian's family who are big romantics. Brian teaches Leigh to trust and open up about her feelings, while Leigh shows Brian that he doesn't always have to take care of everyone. This book was only told from the perspective of Leigh, but every now and then it would seem we would get a sentence from Brian's point of view. I found myself wishing for more of Brian's point of view because I would have really liked to know what he was thinking. Most of the time Leigh couldn't tell therefore me as the reader could not really understand what he was feeling either.
The only other aspect of the book I didn't really care for was when Brian was never at home, and Robert didn't find that suspicious. Even when Leigh was pregnant and feeling ill Brian wasn't always around, and then suddenly he was always there. There was no transition from nothing to everything. I would have to see some realization on his part that he cared, and wanted to help with the baby and Leigh.
I would give this book 3-3.5 stars
Throughout the story Brian and Leigh typically begin to fall in love especially since they must fake it for Robert, a pseudo-grandpa figure that lives with Leigh, and also for Brian's family who are big romantics. Brian teaches Leigh to trust and open up about her feelings, while Leigh shows Brian that he doesn't always have to take care of everyone. This book was only told from the perspective of Leigh, but every now and then it would seem we would get a sentence from Brian's point of view. I found myself wishing for more of Brian's point of view because I would have really liked to know what he was thinking. Most of the time Leigh couldn't tell therefore me as the reader could not really understand what he was feeling either.
The only other aspect of the book I didn't really care for was when Brian was never at home, and Robert didn't find that suspicious. Even when Leigh was pregnant and feeling ill Brian wasn't always around, and then suddenly he was always there. There was no transition from nothing to everything. I would have to see some realization on his part that he cared, and wanted to help with the baby and Leigh.
I would give this book 3-3.5 stars
April 5, 2011
The review was published in: Library of Lights
Date published: 14th January 2011
Link to review: http://mykindaland.com/?p=69
This book, Daring proposition by Jennifer Greene is about Leigh Sexton whose biological clock is ticking and wants to have a baby, by hook or by crook.
Leigh has plenty of money to raise a child and can’t quit her job as a CPA to focus on raising the baby. What Leigh doesn’t have is a man to father that baby. She’s not interested in the usual method of getting herself pregnant. She wants something clinical. Artificial insemination.
Then enter Brian.
Brian is intrigued by the idea but he won’t donate his sperm unless they’re married. If he’s married he can keep his playboy lifestyle without the girlfriend on the side thinking he’ll marry her… or at least that was his plan until Leigh creeps into his heart and then all he wants to do is possess her and make their marriage of convenience a real one.
Okay… what I think of this story? Well it’s quite a good one, despite the theme of it is marriage of convenience. The plot is fully develop and the issues of insecurities and fear from both parties are well explored and discussed in the story.
The downside of this story? The romance brew rather slow for me, and I think the making love scene between Brian and Leigh when they finally get between the sheets ought to be more intense and more emotional.
I rate this book 3 out of 5. Entertaining read, only if you have the patience to follow the character’s development. Definitely not your 2 hour ‘wham-bam, thank you maam’ kinda novel.
Date published: 14th January 2011
Link to review: http://mykindaland.com/?p=69
This book, Daring proposition by Jennifer Greene is about Leigh Sexton whose biological clock is ticking and wants to have a baby, by hook or by crook.
Leigh has plenty of money to raise a child and can’t quit her job as a CPA to focus on raising the baby. What Leigh doesn’t have is a man to father that baby. She’s not interested in the usual method of getting herself pregnant. She wants something clinical. Artificial insemination.
Then enter Brian.
Brian is intrigued by the idea but he won’t donate his sperm unless they’re married. If he’s married he can keep his playboy lifestyle without the girlfriend on the side thinking he’ll marry her… or at least that was his plan until Leigh creeps into his heart and then all he wants to do is possess her and make their marriage of convenience a real one.
Okay… what I think of this story? Well it’s quite a good one, despite the theme of it is marriage of convenience. The plot is fully develop and the issues of insecurities and fear from both parties are well explored and discussed in the story.
The downside of this story? The romance brew rather slow for me, and I think the making love scene between Brian and Leigh when they finally get between the sheets ought to be more intense and more emotional.
I rate this book 3 out of 5. Entertaining read, only if you have the patience to follow the character’s development. Definitely not your 2 hour ‘wham-bam, thank you maam’ kinda novel.
May 17, 2012
I had a hard time with this book in the beginning. I just wasn’t pulled in right away. Leigh was going through a lot in the beginning of the book and everything felt really stiff and blah. I continued reading because I wasn’t completely bored.
The book really started picking up about halfway through when Leigh and Brian go to visit his family for Christmas. Up until that point everything seemed forced and drawn out. I loved the book at this point and forward. I really loved the chemistry that started to build between Leigh and Brian and I loved her chemistry with his family. All the way through the end of the book I was a very happy reader. It was almost like a was reading a different book at the halfway point.
All in all I enjoyed this story and thought it was read worthy. I just wish the author didn’t take so long in the beginning to really get it going. I wouldn’t have minded more of the relationship building and romance that was in the second half of the book.
The book really started picking up about halfway through when Leigh and Brian go to visit his family for Christmas. Up until that point everything seemed forced and drawn out. I loved the book at this point and forward. I really loved the chemistry that started to build between Leigh and Brian and I loved her chemistry with his family. All the way through the end of the book I was a very happy reader. It was almost like a was reading a different book at the halfway point.
All in all I enjoyed this story and thought it was read worthy. I just wish the author didn’t take so long in the beginning to really get it going. I wouldn’t have minded more of the relationship building and romance that was in the second half of the book.
May 13, 2013
4.65 STARS !!
This was my first book my the author and I absolutely loved it. Though Mid way through the book her pregnancy was long forgotten and they were more focussed on knowing eachother and falling in love. Red(nickname of h given by Brian) had a tortured past and it was very sweet how Brian helped her through it even if it was forcefully and yet not forceful. Brian had issues od his own which he solved eventually. But the part that really made me cry was when the grandfather-figure Robert died. It was just too much pain for even a reader. So all in all Loved it!
This was my first book my the author and I absolutely loved it. Though Mid way through the book her pregnancy was long forgotten and they were more focussed on knowing eachother and falling in love. Red(nickname of h given by Brian) had a tortured past and it was very sweet how Brian helped her through it even if it was forcefully and yet not forceful. Brian had issues od his own which he solved eventually. But the part that really made me cry was when the grandfather-figure Robert died. It was just too much pain for even a reader. So all in all Loved it!
December 31, 2010
Contemporary romance in which a young woman propositions a successful businessman--but not for sex or marriage, but to be the father of her child (the fertility clinic way). He agrees to the deal on one condition: they must marry, even if only for convenience--he wants to be a father to his child. She agrees. This unlikely set-up out of the way, a charming tale unfolds as the marriage for convenience and sperm turns into a love match. In other words, this is much better than it sounds.
June 13, 2013
I believe this is a newly REPUBLISHED book, The Copyright says 1983.. which would make sense as to why not one person said anything to Leigh about her drinking any wine or champagne. I found it odd.
The book was slow and it was a little annoying, I understand why Leigh didn't want to let Brian in on her secret, but still.. I dunno.
It was a decent, I can see that Brian would make a great Dom.. if only it had been written as such.
The book was slow and it was a little annoying, I understand why Leigh didn't want to let Brian in on her secret, but still.. I dunno.
It was a decent, I can see that Brian would make a great Dom.. if only it had been written as such.
February 11, 2016
i cant believe i read a book that was published in 1983... it was a great story though
i cannot bear when leigh found robert was dead in his bed.. robert was the mixture of father mother friend to her.. i was so sad, i think i'll be in funeral mood for the rest of the day ;-(
leigh wAs such a strong woman.. sob sob ;-(((
i cannot bear when leigh found robert was dead in his bed.. robert was the mixture of father mother friend to her.. i was so sad, i think i'll be in funeral mood for the rest of the day ;-(
leigh wAs such a strong woman.. sob sob ;-(((
May 6, 2011
I was really enjoying this book until right close to the end. Then the main conflict came to a head and..honestly, I'm still a little confused by it. I'm going to give it some time to settle before I write a full review.
July 5, 2011
I love Jennifer Greene's writing. Another book of hers that I just couldn't put down. There were times I wanted to strangle Brian, but over all I enjoyed him as much as I enjoyed Leigh. I'm probable going to end up reading everything by her.
February 20, 2011
An enjoyable read with great characters.
March 1, 2011
A likeable read with enjoyable characters but wished it had been told from both characters POV not just Leigh.
June 19, 2015
3.25 rating, It was good but not great. Plot had unexplored potential. Quick read
September 13, 2014
there is no chemistry between two main character..
February 8, 2015
This doesn’t really offer up anything new in the way of story,the plot was bad.
I have trouble sympathizing with a heroine.
I have trouble sympathizing with a heroine.
February 19, 2011
review coming soon...
August 11, 2012
Aw, this was cute.
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December 25, 2017After bitter experience, Leigh vowed never to marry--but she desperately wanted a child. In this age of medical breakthroughs, she decided on a bold plan-to have a mere acquaintance, Brian Hathaway, father a child for her by scientific means.
But Brian has plans of his own. To provide the child a home and himself a wife, he forces Leigh into marriage. Her pregnancy brings her unequaled joy, but the stranger who is now her husband disturbs her deeply, arousing desires that beg to be assuaged. Though her defenses slowly crumble under Brian's tender caresses, she's afraid to open her heart to love again...
But Brian has plans of his own. To provide the child a home and himself a wife, he forces Leigh into marriage. Her pregnancy brings her unequaled joy, but the stranger who is now her husband disturbs her deeply, arousing desires that beg to be assuaged. Though her defenses slowly crumble under Brian's tender caresses, she's afraid to open her heart to love again...
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March 5, 2018I find this a hard book to rate, mainly because its a republication from the 1980s and it reads like one depending on the context. Was it bad? No. Was I a little disconcerted about the way some of the plot points were handled? Yes. Did I think the handling of the heroine's fear following a previous sexually abusive enccounter was handled well? Not entirely. Was it enjoyable outside of this? Depends on the reader, but for me yes there were parts that we well done. Do I think I can fairly give this a star rating? No, because I simply don't know how to rate it and in what context that rating should be.
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