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The Kept Woman
The Kept Woman
Author: Susan Donovan
WHEN A GOOD-GIRL DIVORCEE — Playing by the rules has left Samantha Monroe with an AWOL ex-husband, maxed out credit cards, and the task of raising three children on a hair stylist's salary. It's time for a new game plan. When Sam learns that politician Jack Tolliver needs someone to play the part of his fiance for six months in return for...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312939502
ISBN-10: 0312939507
Publication Date: 6/27/2006
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 341 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 6
Divorced Mother of 3, makes a deal with a wealthy good-looking politician to pretend to be his girlfriend until after the primary election. Has some very funny sections, and some warm steamy love scenes. Reminds you of the movie "Pretty Woman"
fightingillinifan avatar reviewed The Kept Woman on + 42 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Very fast-paced romantic story. I felt that the plot was different enough to keep me interested and predictable enough that it read like a typical romance novel. The characters are very likable and people that you can relate to. A few times I even saw my own life or my family's lives reflected in scenes and attributes of the characters. Susan Donovan has a unique voice - I can't wait to read more of her!
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Helpful Score: 2
Light hearted fantasy for the newly divorced Mom of 3- she said she'd be a kept woman. Here is how it plays out in a political campaign in Indiana.
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a quick read page turner! I literally read it in two days because it was so good! It was fun and entertaining, yet romantic.

Jack is bad boy turned Romantic, while Samantha isnt needing saving, but definitely needing someone to put her first for once.
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Helpful Score: 2
this had to be one of the cutest love stories I've read in a while. a few twists and turns kept it interesting and the naughty scenes were nice, too. All in all, a really fun read.
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reviewed The Kept Woman on + 809 more book reviews
Good story line. Easy fun read.
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Loved it.
ditter avatar reviewed The Kept Woman on + 16 more book reviews
Not the kind of book I normally read but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I could relate easily with many of the characters.It kept me smiling or laughing and I enjoyed the romance too....I would definately recommend it!
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I didn't think I would like this book but I gave it a chance because I really liked Donovan's other books. I enjoyed it. It was a quick easy read. The characters are fun with great back story.

I didn't like the way the deal was leaked. I didn't quite buy it would happen given the characters involved but otherwise it was a good book. I agree with the other review that it reminded me of a single moms version of "Pretty Women."
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Highly recommended quick read, heart-warming, friendly and fun. Samantha is bone-tired of being the single parent support of 3 children and working as a hairstylist 60 hours a week. Oh, to be a kept woman! Studly politician Jack needs to clean up his playboy image. The political consultant/salon patron puts two and two together, and comes up with a winner.

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Samantha Monroe (Primary Character)
Jack Tolliver (Primary Character)
Monte McQueen (Major Character)

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