The Billionaire Boss's Secretary Bride by Helen Brooks ... QC #174

4 Stars! ~~~ This book is very much about internal conflict.

The Billionaire Boss’s Secretary Bride by Helen Brooks

Harlequin Presents # 2743 ~ July 2008

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Gina Leighton has worked for Breedon & Son since she finished University twelve years before. She’s worked herself up the company and was now the owner’s right hand. When Dave Breedon had a heart attack a year ago, his son Harry came home from America to take over during his recovery. And Gina’s world had changed. She’s fallen for the confirmed bachelor, and hard. So hard that she’s now compelled to leave the company and start again in London. Harry’s not one for committed relationships, and with the electricity that sparks when he enters the room, Gina knows that if she stays she’ll inevitably become a statistic. Harry Breedon doesn’t believe in love and generally lives his life in the moment. He’s done well for himself and has no desire to change his lifestyle to include a family of his own. And that’s why he’s always kept his hands off Gina; he knows she’s the all or nothing type girl. But knowing that doesn’t stop him from wanting her and trying to stop her from going to London. The three days spent together before Gina leaves, Harry begins to see himself through Gina’s eyes and what he sees he’s not too thrilled with.

This is an unusual Harlequin Presents, as there really isn’t any intense conflict. Three days before Gina moves to London, Harry decides he needs to convince her to stay. During these three days, Harry and Gina begin a journey of discovery. Both learn some home truths about each other and more importantly about themselves. Though we can feel their attraction, this book is not about their passion. One thing I’ve always admired about romances from Ms. Brook’s is how deftly she lets us see the hero’s internal conflict. And this book is very much about internal conflict. Gina’s because she’d love to have an affair with Harry but knows it will only lead to greater heartache. Harry ‘s because he can’t get rid of that feeling of his heart being squeezed and he doesn’t know what it all means. So if you’re looking for a fast paced intense confrontational Present, this is definitely not for you. But if you think you’ll enjoy seeing a confirmed bachelor work his way through to what he really wants, than this one is. This was a refreshing change from the more intense gut wrenching romances I tend to read.

Excellence: Very Good ~ Steaminess: Romantic

My Totals = 64 ~ Harlequin Imprint = 60 ~ Other Publisher = 4

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