Helpful Score: 1
The first story, "Daring Moves" by Linda Lael Miller was sophomoric and a throwaway. The second one, however, "Marriage On Demand" by Susan Mallery was worth the book. It was terrific, with good protagonists and lots of heart.
This is two stories. "Daring moves"- Did she dare take a chance on love again with a man whose heart held wounds greater that her own?
"Marriage on demand"- Pragnant with a wealthy loners child, she was about to do something even more startling, marry the sexy stranger she'd shared sweet passion with.
"Marriage on demand"- Pragnant with a wealthy loners child, she was about to do something even more startling, marry the sexy stranger she'd shared sweet passion with.
This includes two stories: one by Miller and another by Mallery. I have read both these authors before.
"Daring Moves" by Linda Lael Miller: Absolutely horrible story by Miller. She has always been a hit or miss for me. This one is more than a miss. It is a "Must Avoid." Jordan is a control freak who uses sex to manipulate Amanda. It wasn't sexy, just really creepy. In the beginning Amanda was really likeable, just not when she was with Jordan. With Jordan she was a complete pushover. But at the end she was a full on idiot. In a way, they were bad enough to deserve each other.
"Marriage on Demand" by Susan Mallery. This is part of the Haynes brothers series. Austin is an honorary Haynes brothers although not related by blood. This story was pretty good. I adored Rebecca. She was such a social worker, a not jaded one. I think her silliness and sweetness along with the little kid, David made the story. Austin had his sweet moments and I liked that Rebecca fell for that. But he was also very frustrating, just like working with an abandoned kid. His back and forth between wanting and pushing away Rebecca got a little old by the end. You also have to know that Mallery repeats information a lot. Overall it was worth the read, especially if you are into the series.
"Daring Moves" by Linda Lael Miller: Absolutely horrible story by Miller. She has always been a hit or miss for me. This one is more than a miss. It is a "Must Avoid." Jordan is a control freak who uses sex to manipulate Amanda. It wasn't sexy, just really creepy. In the beginning Amanda was really likeable, just not when she was with Jordan. With Jordan she was a complete pushover. But at the end she was a full on idiot. In a way, they were bad enough to deserve each other.
"Marriage on Demand" by Susan Mallery. This is part of the Haynes brothers series. Austin is an honorary Haynes brothers although not related by blood. This story was pretty good. I adored Rebecca. She was such a social worker, a not jaded one. I think her silliness and sweetness along with the little kid, David made the story. Austin had his sweet moments and I liked that Rebecca fell for that. But he was also very frustrating, just like working with an abandoned kid. His back and forth between wanting and pushing away Rebecca got a little old by the end. You also have to know that Mallery repeats information a lot. Overall it was worth the read, especially if you are into the series.
