One of the best romances written. Need a box of kleenex!!
This book was first published in 1985, and at times it will seem a bit dated. Even though there are exceptions, the idea of the career oriented secretary starting an affair with the hard driving executive has sort of faded out in these times of sexual harrassment and hostile work environments. Nevertheless, if you consider it a bit of a period piece, you'll find this a delightful read. Rome is a sexy, aggressive business man who tragically lost his wife and two young sons in a car crash. A couple of years later he is still deeply grieving, but circumstances force him to spend some time with Sarah, his wife's former best friend and a beautiful co-worker that he has always found attractive. Sarah has long carried a secret torch for Rome, and despite her reservations she is privately thrilled when Rome starts pursing her. Rome obviously has some deep emotional issues to address, and Sarah's patient understanding and loving support allow him to work out those issues. At the same time, Rome's forceful personality help push her out of her cool reserve. The biggest hurdle facing them is that Sarah would love to have Rome's baby, but he is unable to tolerate the thought of another child. There's not much plot here, but the relationship is very intense and manages to carry the book quite nicely on its own. A very satisfying book that you can read again and again.
I am a huge fan of both Linda Howard and old fashioned romances, but I hated this book!!!
The story of Sarah Harper and the man she had secretly loved Rome Matthews.
Why couldn't he see her as a woman...?
Linda Howard never lets you down. She is an excellent storyteller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, or in laughter or tears.
This book was first published in 1985, and at times it may seem a dated, but I enjoy dated.
The concept of a career-oriented secretary becoming involved with an executive in an age where women would
scream sexual harrassment and hostile work environment. In any event, this is an excellently presented and an emotional story of loss, conflict and discovering new love and moments.
Rome is a sexy, aggressive man having tragically lost his wife and two young sons to a car crash. Years later he is still recovering from the loss. Having spent a night with Sarah, his wife's best friend and a beautiful co-worker, he cannot treat her casually.
Sarah, having unrequited feelings for Rome and despite her reservations is privately thrilled when Rome pursues her. Rome has some deep-sated emotional issues to relinquish such as intimacy. Sarah's continued patience and understanding allow him to sort out his feelings on his own terms. The greatest challenge is Sarah's pregnancy and her silent reserve and love for Rome and her unborn baby when he demands she terminate the life of her unborn baby.
There's not much plot here, but the relationship is very passionate and intense and manages to snare the reader's attention. A very satisfying book that you can read many times.
The concept of a career-oriented secretary becoming involved with an executive in an age where women would
scream sexual harrassment and hostile work environment. In any event, this is an excellently presented and an emotional story of loss, conflict and discovering new love and moments.
Rome is a sexy, aggressive man having tragically lost his wife and two young sons to a car crash. Years later he is still recovering from the loss. Having spent a night with Sarah, his wife's best friend and a beautiful co-worker, he cannot treat her casually.
Sarah, having unrequited feelings for Rome and despite her reservations is privately thrilled when Rome pursues her. Rome has some deep-sated emotional issues to relinquish such as intimacy. Sarah's continued patience and understanding allow him to sort out his feelings on his own terms. The greatest challenge is Sarah's pregnancy and her silent reserve and love for Rome and her unborn baby when he demands she terminate the life of her unborn baby.
There's not much plot here, but the relationship is very passionate and intense and manages to snare the reader's attention. A very satisfying book that you can read many times.
I enjoyed this book. I would read more books about this author.
