Sara Orwig

Back Cover:

To claim an inheritance, Texan tycoon Jake Thorne needed to find a wife and start a family…fast! And his shy secretary Emily Carlisle was the perfect choice. She wasn't after his wealth or power—and she had the sweetest, most tempting lips he'd ever tasted.

But when Emily learned that Jake had married her only for money, his quiet little kitten proved she had claws. To keep her from walking out on the marriage, Jake would have to convince his unwilling wife to fall in love with him.
 

Spoiler Warning: All my reviews contain spoilers 

Favourite Scene:

“All right, Jake, but if you’re lying again, so help me! Turn over. I’ll give you a quick massage.”

“Ahh, angel of mercy,” he said with such satisfaction, she wondered again whether he hurt at all, in spite of the bruises.

She looked at his bare back and drew another deep breath. “Where do you hurt the most?”

“I don’t believe you’ll massage me there tonight,” he answered.

Ashley Smith was pregnant after one night with Ryan Warner.  He tried to find her, without any luck until he ran into her at a wedding.  He wanted to spend more time with her, and she wanted to stay away to keep the baby a secret.  He found out and wanted her to marry him.  Can their marriage turn into love?

This was a great fun story.  I really enjoy it.

This is a 2003 book.  While it was an interesting story to read, I have to admit that part of it drove me crazy.  The fickleness of the heroine had me biting my lips in frustration right up until the end.  On the plus side, however, the hero was incredibly sweet and wonderful.  I was was rooting for him throughout the story.  

After spending a passionate weekend with Ryan Warner, wedding planner Ashley Smith took off.  Four months later they meet again at his old friend's wedding.  When Ryan finds out Ashley is pregnant he insists upon marriage.  But is he marrying her for the baby's sake?

Abby Taylor know Texas multimillionaire Nick Colton was up to no good--especially with her.  But she was powerless to resist his charm.  She knew going in that Nick's betrayal would shatter her forever.

The second of the Platinum Grooms. I thought this one was really exceptional. Abby was a great strong female character who took life and her father mostly in stride and Nick, though he had a bit of a vengeful streak, didn't let it impact outside of his one area of revenge. Based on how the story played out, it was easy to understand where his revenge streak came from and where it was heading.

Platinum Grooms. Wow, Ryan - what a guy. Ashley - a touch to the weak side, but her heart is in the sort of right place. Boy, did he pick some super losers women though - and that Ashley would believe any of it! Silly hormonal woman.

Very good book.  Well written. Just once however, I want the heroine not to roll over when she finds out the hero only slept with her for revenge and essentially ruined her life.  Let him suffer a bit before you say all is forgiven.  That being said.  The love scenes were hot.  Well done.