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The Prospective Husband with a Racy Past...
Hank Mallone spotted trouble when she sat down and said she'd marry him! Maggie Toone was a tempting firecracker who'd make his life delightful hell if he let her pretend to be his wife in order to improve his rogue's reputation. Would his harebrained scheme to get a bank loan for his business backfire once Maggie arrived in his small Vermont town and let the gossips take a look? Maggie never expected her employer to be drop-dead handsome, or to affect her like a belt of bourbon on her empty stomach, but she was too intrigued by his offer to say no... and too eager to escape a life that made her feel trapped. The deal was strictly business, both agreed... until Hank turned out to be every fantasy she'd ever had, and Maggie was so bright, funny, and downright irresistible that Hank fell head over heels in love! While the town watched, Hank wooed his wife with a charm that had never failed him yet. Could he make her dreams real by proving she belonged in his arms?
Hank Mallone spotted trouble when she sat down and said she'd marry him! Maggie Toone was a tempting firecracker who'd make his life delightful hell if he let her pretend to be his wife in order to improve his rogue's reputation. Would his harebrained scheme to get a bank loan for his business backfire once Maggie arrived in his small Vermont town and let the gossips take a look? Maggie never expected her employer to be drop-dead handsome, or to affect her like a belt of bourbon on her empty stomach, but she was too intrigued by his offer to say no... and too eager to escape a life that made her feel trapped. The deal was strictly business, both agreed... until Hank turned out to be every fantasy she'd ever had, and Maggie was so bright, funny, and downright irresistible that Hank fell head over heels in love! While the town watched, Hank wooed his wife with a charm that had never failed him yet. Could he make her dreams real by proving she belonged in his arms?
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Janis K. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoyed "Wife for Hire". It was entertaining and sweet. The protagonists are likable and it's fun to watch them navigate through the charmingly absurd circumstances that are signature Evanovich. If you're in the mood for something light, fun, and romantic--this book would be an excellent choice
Jeanna A. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Re-release issue Nov 2007. Cute story. Maggie can't wait to get out of her hometown, where she has always been different and talked about. Only she runs right to another small town with all of the same "problems". It is her relationship with Hank that finally makes her understand that everyone has to face their problems, and running away isn't the answer.
Amy W. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
It was a light and fast read. I like this author in general, and this book displayed the humor I have come to appreciate from her. Lots of surprises, and the housekeeper rocks. I loved the family dynamics and the people in the town were WONDERFULLY written. I really recommend this book if you're looking for something fun, a little silly, but will leave you with warm fuzzies and a smile.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great quick read light and funny. Typical Evanovich.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The storyline in this book moved way too fast. Yes, people can fall in love and get married quickly (I should know,I met and married my hubby after knowing him only 5 months... and it's been 13 years and we're still happily together, but I digress). TMy problem with this book is that the plot seems too hurried. It has great potential, but it's too hurried, some characters are a little too off the top and quite honestly, I wasn't impressed. I would just stick to the Stephanie Plum series.
Lisa M. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Original released in 1990 and released in 11/2007... As usual with Janet Evanovich's books, this one had me laughing out loud. I don't find many things funny, however when it's a book by Evanovich it tickles my funny bone.
Hank decides he needs to hire a wife so he can get the bank to loan him money.... Little did he know he was getting more then he bargained for when he hired Maggie.....
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Usual Janet Evanovich "cute". Not as good as her Plum series. Weak ending. I was a little disappointed in this one.
Stephanie P. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
a very cute book about hank who is trying to get a business loan, but keeps getting rejected because he isn't married. and about maggie who wants to get away from her life and write a book. maggie decides to take the job as hank's wife for 6 months. things don't turn out the way they expected to, and it will be harder to say good bye then they both thought.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I LOVE ALL OF JANE EVANOVICH'S NOVELS!! EVEN THESE ROMANCE REPRINTS ARE GRAND AND I LAUGH ALOUD!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!!!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Grandma has found a bag of money and decides to buy an RV and hit the open road but only makes it as far as Atlantic City before Stephanie, Lula, and Connie catch up with her. Also hunting Stephanie is a leprechaun who wants the money. Diesel from the previous two Between the Numbers book is also back and does his usual good job of teasing and flirting with Stephanie. Throw in a mobster who also wants the money and everything that can go wrong does.
The book is a fun quick read and gets five out of five stars from me!
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Janet Evanovich makes me laugh. This book reads quick and is very entertaining.
Dawn L. (I thought this was one of the better non-Plum books. It has the usual surly older lady and the hot guy and hotter sex. It was entertaining.
I loved this book....just a fun, flirty sexy summer read.
I know these books are just short little throw-away romances, but the characters -- especially the secondary characters -- just aren't believable.
Ashley B. (Entertaining and a quick wonderful read. The characters are quirky and enjoyable to get to know.
What a refreshing light reader. I love all of her books and this is one of my favorites so far. I hope she continues to write for many years!
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