Hotly Bedded, Conveniently Wedded by Kate Hardy ... QC #162

Reviewed by KatherineT-eHqn on May 17th, 2009, 10:49pm

Hotly Bedded, Conveniently Wedded

by Kate Hardy

4

Format: eBook

Series: Harlequin Presents

4 Hearts! ~~~ Ms. Hardy shows us that best friends can indeed become lovers of the everlasting kind.   There are a few heartwrenching moments but our hero proves he's much more than an Indiana Jones adventurer and that he's got the heart to be the hero Bel deserves. 

Hotly Bedded, Conveniently Wedded by Kate Hardy ~ Harlequin Presents #2793 ~ January 2009

Alex is a gorgeous archeologist who's had a very adventurous career and several acclaimed television programs to document those adventures.  But he's turned 35 and he's feeling like he should be setting down some roots and for that he needs a wife.  Only Alex doesn't believe in love.  The perfect wife for Alex is his best friend, Bel.  Actually, Isobel is his sister's best friend but she's always been the friend he's called first to share an achievement or ask for a place to bunk out for a bit.  Isobel had a crush on Alex when she was a teen but that quickly passed as the two went on to school and the beginnings of their careers.  Isobel married and when her marriage failed, she'd vowed to herself never to fall in love again, that her career was enough.  So when Alex proposes a marriage of convenience, Bel is shocked.  Especially when the thought of marriage to Alex suddenly creates a sexual awareness that had not surfaced before.  Alex is determined to prove to Bel that the perfect marriage is one without the "falling in love" stuff and that their friendship and newly found sexual sizzle is more than enough to make a successful match. 

I just adored Alex from the get go!  He's lead a playboyish lifestyle, but is very serious about wanting more in his life.  I loved his determination, not only in his pursuit of Bel but in proving to himself that he was able to settle down.  Bel shows the world that she's a strong independent woman but beneath that lies a fear that is slowly eating at her.  The scene where she opens up to Alex is a poignant one.  A huge Bravo to Ms. Kate!  Having personal experience with Hughes syndrome and lupus, I was most impressed with Ms. Kate's handling of Bel's condition and the ultimate hope she gave her courageous heroine.   This is a lovestory that will touch your heart. 

Excellence:  Very Good  ~  Sensualtiy:  Sensual

My Totals = 17 ~ Harlequin Imprint = 8 ~ Other Publisher = 9

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