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.
One of the best romances written. Need a box of kleenex!!
Why couldn't he see her as a woman...?
This book was written in the mid 80s, but seemed terribly old fashioned. The hero was domineering and macho, but tragic at the same time. Enjoyable, but certainly a flashback to the older romances.
The story of Sarah Harper and the man she had secretly loved Rome Matthews.
I am a huge fan of both Linda Howard and old fashioned romances, but I hated this book!!!
Great read!
I enjoyed this book. I would read more books about this author.
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.
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.
Sarah's Child was one of those books that broke my heart and kept on breaking it. How could you not when you read about a man who loses everything when he finds out his wife and two children were killed after being hit by a drunk driver. That's what this book is about. Rome was a man who felt he had it all. He had money, a career on the rise, a wife he adored and who adored him back, and two beautiful little boys. Yet all of that was reduced to nothing but memories when in an instant it was taken away from him.
A few years after burying his wife and children, Rome is packing his family's belongs to donate. Rome no longer lives in their home and is donating everything that reminds him of them. Rome can no longer see his family's possessions without breaking down. When he comes across a box of momentos from his wife, Diane, he calls his wife's best friend Sarah and asks her if she wants anything before he destroys them. Of course she takes them and it's then during this encounter that he kisses her. He's had feelings for Sarah since before he married Diane, but he never did anything about it because he was a faithful man. Rome know's is unreasonable to being lashing out at Sarah for allowing him to make a move but he does it anyways. He regrets it afterwards but once the words are out he cannot take them back. It's after he apologizes that their relationship begins. It's a friendship that develops quickly because of their shared loss.
This story is primarily about Rome loving Sarah, but his inability to move past the death of Diane. Even after he marries Sarah the wall around his heart never leaves. His fear of loosing another person he loves is so strong that Rome constantly says and does things that would make any woman made, but Sarah understands where it comes from and is patient with him.
If you like intense characters with a sad history then this book is for you. This book was the perfect length, not too short and not too long. I love books that I can finish quickly and that has intense characters. I loved this story and I know many others will too.
A few years after burying his wife and children, Rome is packing his family's belongs to donate. Rome no longer lives in their home and is donating everything that reminds him of them. Rome can no longer see his family's possessions without breaking down. When he comes across a box of momentos from his wife, Diane, he calls his wife's best friend Sarah and asks her if she wants anything before he destroys them. Of course she takes them and it's then during this encounter that he kisses her. He's had feelings for Sarah since before he married Diane, but he never did anything about it because he was a faithful man. Rome know's is unreasonable to being lashing out at Sarah for allowing him to make a move but he does it anyways. He regrets it afterwards but once the words are out he cannot take them back. It's after he apologizes that their relationship begins. It's a friendship that develops quickly because of their shared loss.
This story is primarily about Rome loving Sarah, but his inability to move past the death of Diane. Even after he marries Sarah the wall around his heart never leaves. His fear of loosing another person he loves is so strong that Rome constantly says and does things that would make any woman made, but Sarah understands where it comes from and is patient with him.
If you like intense characters with a sad history then this book is for you. This book was the perfect length, not too short and not too long. I love books that I can finish quickly and that has intense characters. I loved this story and I know many others will too.
Lori Foster is a great writer. Where this book is a little chavenistic due to when it was written it's still a good book.
