From Waif to Wife by Lindsay Armstrong ... QC #122

4 Stars! ~~~ This was a delightfully fun read! .. And the title suits to a "T"!

From Waif to Wife by Lindsay Armstrong

Harlequin Presents # 2713 – March 2008

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By day the proper Maisie Wallis taught music at a prestigious private school; by night the vivacious Mairead Wallis was the pianist in a well sought after band that played social engagements. It was Mairead who had met the gorgeous and charming Rafe Sanderson, and been swept off her feet. She’d just lost her parents suddenly, and was at her most vulnerable. Rafe made her feel loved and cherished, and after a night of passion he seemed to disappear. When Maisie discovers that she’s pregnant she searches for him, only to discover that her Rafe isn’t the real Rafe, but an imposter. Rafe Sanderson doesn’t know what to make of the young woman claiming that he fathered her unborn child. There are two possibilities; either the woman has cooked up an elaborate scheme to get at his millions, or she’s exactly who she says she is and there’s a bastard out there claiming to be him. Rafe agrees to help Maisie find the mystery man. Somehow the press has gotten wind that there is a mystery woman attached to him, who’s pregnant with his child. There’s only one thing to be done, Rafe proposes a marriage in name only, to protect Maisie from the ugliness of the press and a ruined reputation.

Oh this is a fun read! Maisie may be a bit naïve but she learns fast. She’s determined and lives up to the fiery redness of her hair often letting her temper get away from her. That temper puts her guard down and she always blurts out exactly how she’s feeling in all her honesty. Rafe doesn’t know if he should be charmed by Maisie, or whether he’s being put on by a very clever con artist. No matter what Maisie is, Rafe can’t stop his protective feelings and he admires the way she stands up for herself. These are wonderful characters. There are some great fantasy scenes! This was a delightfully fun read.

Excellence: Very Good ~ Steaminess: Romantic

My Totals = 48 ~ Harlequin Imprint = 48 ~ Other Publisher = 0

April Mini-Challenge ~~ “It’s Raining Men” ~ #3

• Rafe Sanderson – dark, very tall, handsome, formidable CEO … yet down to earth and genuinely concerned for Maisie … Maisie may be inexperienced of the world, but she’s smart and fearless when it comes to standing up for herself … Rafe loves that she doesn’t hesitate to put him in his place … I’d take him! …. Hmmm, who would I cast as Rafe? .. tough one, still thinking …….

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