Header PromotionThe Spaniard's Pregancy Proposal (HP Mar-08)
Antonio Rochas is an aloof billionaire who suddenly finds out he has a 14 year old daughter, Tamara, when her mother dies and her father gives her to her biological father. He’s out searching for his daughter on his English estate when he comes across a trespasser and her dog. Fleur Stewart has been betrayed by her former fiancé. Her best friend found him in bed with another woman while Fleur was in the hospital recovering from a miscarriage. It’s Fleur’s twenty fifth birthday and she did not plan on spending time in a disagreement with her neighbor. When they hear a scream,they both respond and manage to save Tamara from drowning. Antonio has never met a woman like Fleur. She does not seem to be impressed by him and she argues with him.
This is a story about two troubled souls who need to learn how to trust in each other. It is a quick read with fairly well developed characters and plot. The plot should feel contrived but doesn’t. A good read.
When I get a little money I buy books, and then if any is left I buy food and clothes..-- Erasmus
I enjoyed this book. It
I enjoyed this book. It got me into a "Kim Lawrence" mood and I read a bunch of her books at the time.
Back Cover:
Antonio Rochas attracts women like moths to a flame. Casual affairs are his calling card… until he meets Fleur. She's uninterested and unavailable—and like a red rag to a bull! Forced by an unfortunate accident to stay at Antonio's luxury mansion, Fleur is caught up in his whirlwind of passionate seduction. But now Antonio wants more—and he knows just how he'll get it: by making Fleur pregnant!
My Review:
The back cover is misleading, the hero does not deliberately set out to make the heroine pregnant. The pregnancy is accidental and the heroine hides it from him until the very end. I would have preferred it if the hero actually HAD set out to tie her to him via a baby, I was starting to anticipate that because the back cover said so and I was let down that it was false.
The relationship between the hero/heroine though is insanely great! They clash right from the start and verbally spar, but are attracted viscerally to each other. It's heart racing, the feelings strumming through them. The heroine is wonderful, I love that she knows her mind, can hold her own with the wealthy hero, and not be intimidated. The heroine is not your average cliche-ridden rich man's lover, she holds her independence up like a shield, holds onto the little bits of distance she can put between them, enjoying being in bed with him but not letting herself get too comfortable/hopeful/expectant of a ring. I loved how the hero knew he loved the heroine, from the first time they made love and he looked into her eyes. *melts* He loved her intensely but quietly and with determination to have her permanently. Nice side plot with the hero and his 13 year old daughter, I liked that the heroine got along with her and they made a nice family together.
Rating: 4/5 stars, a very well written story, lots of snappy dialogue, and a great heroine.
I have the latest Kim Lawence to read as well
I too was dissappointed that the blurb on the back was misleading. I really enjoyed their sparring and thought the interaction between them was great. The only thing I didn't like was that they were openly sleeping together with a 14 year old in the house but I guess Tamara was smart enough to figure it out anyway. (This is when fiction and reallity blur as I start thinking of characters as real.) I started to read Kim's next book but she used fallen angel features and I had a "wry" moment as she had used that phase in this book . Unless the stories are related I usually don't read the same author twice in a row.
When I get a little money I buy books, and then if any is left I buy food and clothes..-- Erasmus
Just a tad disappointed
I've read this book a while ago, forgot to log into the book challenge. I like the story plot except the part they 'lust' for each other within hours(minutes) they'd met, that's not too romantic to me. This is a good read.
I think recently the blurbs on the book covers are not too very thought, some were like following a guide, changing a few words here & there. Some didn't do the story justice, some made the story uninteresting. Nowadays, I usually read the sample chapter before I purchase the ebook. I don't even pay much attention to the blurbs anymore.
Thanks for sharing.
Orchid
Orchid
Hey Orchid
You can still log the book .It sounds like you can still remember the book which is something I have trouble with nowadays. I have enjoyed reading your reviews.
When I get a little money I buy books, and then if any is left I buy food and clothes..-- Erasmus
Hi, Kaelee
I've logged this book. I've reading ebooks for the past year, so when I need to see if I have a particular book, I just have to do a search for the title in my e-reader. I had kept a few lines of notes in the e-reader to jog my memory, not that I can remember the full detail, but the notes or bookmarks help me to recall the plot. The e-reader is very convenient, help me find the books I have purchase or read.
Recently (tips from this site), I use the Excel program & keep a list of books read or tbr, then I can add comments to each book after I read (when my memory is still fresh), copy & paste to this site when I am ready to log. This also helps me not to buy double (did that before).
I'm glad you like my reviews, thanks. I try to keep them short, since my main purpose is to log for book challenge. I'm not a professional reviewer, but I am not comfortable in leaving the log blank either.
Orchid
Orchid
Hey Orchid!
That's the way I feel about my reviews as well. I don't read ebooks yet as I like the feel of a book in my hands. I have tried reading on line here at Harlequin but too much computer time bothers my eyes so will probably stick with paper books. I probably own a lifetime supply right now.
When I get a little money I buy books, and then if any is left I buy food and clothes..-- Erasmus
Hi, Kaelee ... Print-book v Ebook
I used to subscribe HQN for years, too many printed books, plus I didn't organize, so almost every books were donated to local library, could be some I might/would like to keep. I had been reading ebooks for 2 years, but the format I ordered was only usable in computer/laptop, but as you say, strain the eyes (eyesight getting worse, shh, don't tell anymore). Finally, Amazon's Kindle, goodness me, that ebook reader answers my needs, easy on the eyes (of course, there's always room for improvement for any gadget).
My best friend said the same thing (what you said) regarding 'holding & reading a printed book'. I agree the sentiment. Nowadays, regular reading, I use the Kindle-ebookreader, I still like to buy printed book for keeper/collection.
So, if & when you feel like it, give ebook reader a try, (may be the next generation of Kindle).
Orchid
Orchid