4 Stars! ~~~ There is a delightful prologue that just sweeps you into this story, and once begun I didn’t want to put this book down!
The Australian’s Housekeeper Bride by Lindsay Armstrong
Harlequin Presents # 2634 – May 2007
Wedlocked! theme
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Rhiannon had lived a charmed childhood and adolescence, but when she finished university her life changed and she became the supporter in her family. Using the skills from her upbringing and the culinary ones from school, she teaches the wealthy how to run their homes, both socially and on a personal front. Lee Richardson and his brother have inherited the vast Richardson holdings, including a beautiful Australian estate. Only Lee’s sister-in-law is a disaster at running the household and has botched the first major social event since their parents have died. Rhiannon and Lee have an instant attraction, and Lee sees that there is much, much more to Rhiannon than just her practicality. When it becomes apparent that Lee’s brother and wife will not be able to manage life on the estate, Lee proposes to Rhiannon. It seems that under their father’s will, Lee or his brother must live with their wives on the estate, or the estate will be made available to their stepmother, a woman both brothers blame for their father’s early death.
There is a delightful prologue that just sweeps you into this story, and once begun I didn’t want to put this book down. Both characters have strong personalities that suit wonderfully. Rhiannon doesn’t mince her words and tells it like it is. Because their marriage is based on practicality and that they have much in common, including their sizzling chemistry, both hold back parts of themselves. I liked the way Ms. Armstrong brought these two together and slowly revealed their hearts.
Excellence: Very Good ~ Steaminess: Sensual
My Totals = 23 ~ Harlequin Imprint = 23 ~ Other Publisher = 0
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