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The Kept Woman
Author: Susan Donovan

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Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780312939502 - ISBN-10: 0312939507
Publication Date: 6/27/2006
Pages: 384

Book Description:
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 a generous paycheck, she's ready to sign up on the spot.MEETS A BAD-BOY POLITICIAN Jack needs Sam and her kids to help tone down his image from womanizing cad to dependable dad. But he was expecting Sam to be a frumpy single mom, not a wickedly smart, sexy redhead. Keeping nosey newshounds from discovering that his engagement is a charade is going to be a tough job, but one mind-blowing kiss from Sam and suddenly Jack is ready to put in all the overtime necessary...LOVE WINS IN A LANDSLIDE...Now, with scheming opponents itching to bring Jack down, Sam's ex returning to stir up trouble, one stubborn pre-schooler, two squabbling teenagers, a crazy dog, and some out-of-this-world sex, Jack and Sam are discovering that playing make-believe can be complicated-but not nearly as much as falling in love...

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Kathryn K. (Kat47201) wrote on 8/15/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

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"

Andrea R. (fightingillinifan) wrote on 5/4/2008...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

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!

Robin R. (jackieg) wrote on 10/5/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really enjoyed this book...It's a light, easy read and the characters were fun to follow. Very entertaining chick lit.

Erin T. wrote on 6/27/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was a great book. It had laugh out loud moments as well as tender and sexy ones. I love Susan Donovan. I't wait to read more of her stories.

Maria P. (BklynMom) wrote on 4/23/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

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.

Maggie P. (quixoticallychaotic) wrote on 9/1/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

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.

Jennifer Z. (BriansGirl) wrote on 6/18/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

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.

Lisa J. (axeljarrett) wrote on 4/12/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A beautician with three children in need of money meets a bad-boy politician in need of a wife. A business deal turns sexy. Everyone is trying to bring them down, but their love life continues to heat up.

Effie H. (Bkcrazee) wrote on 12/30/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent book.

Suzan J. (jonesboysmom) wrote on 12/14/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is the book to read when you think your luck is down. I loved it. Bad boy meets goodie two shoes.


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Jennifer P. (pinkscoobyjp) - Jacksonville, FL wrote on 10/11/2009...


Susan Donovan has a gift when it comes to writing stories that include kids. The child characters are an absolute riot and you really fall in love with both main characters. I love this book!

Sherry L. wrote on 7/21/2009...


A very good book I could not put it down.

Sara L. (shoppegirl) wrote on 6/25/2009...


Witty, fun, and laugh out loud funny. I was disappointed when the book was done!!!!

Madeline S. wrote on 4/7/2009...


Every single mom should read this book, if not just for the distraction from our crazy lives, but for the hope and excitement you experience while ready the tale of, The Kept Woman.

Sheryl R. (grammyreads2) wrote on 3/19/2009...


Fun read...upbeat romantic and finished in 2 nights! Definitely kept my attention...filled with sexy scenes and humor!

Lesly L. (lajls) wrote on 6/24/2007...


Fast, fun read with believable characters that you'll root for.

Jacqueline C. (spoiled) wrote on 4/17/2007...


Ist time reader of this author. It was cute. The attics with the kids were laughable.

Shirley J. (NoShushing) wrote on 4/2/2007...


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 hairstylist'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 fiancee for six months in return for a generous paycheck, she's ready to sign up. A fun, fast read.

Cheri C. wrote on 3/12/2007...


Fun, fast and sexy!!

L M D. (joyeux) wrote on 3/7/2007...


From the back cover:

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 hairdstylist'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 finacee for six months in return for a generous paycheck, she's ready to sign up on the spot.

Jack needs Sam and her kids to help tone down his image from womanizing cad to dependable dad. But he was expecting Sam to be a frumpy single mom, not a wickedly smart, sexy redhead. Keeping nosey newshounds from discovering that his engagement is a charade is going to be a tough job, but one mind-blowing kiss from Sam and suddenly Jack is ready to put in all the overtime necessary. . .

Now with scheming opponents itching to bring Jack down, Sam's ex returning to stir up trouble, one stubborn preschooler, two squabbling teenagers, a crazy dog and some out-of-this-world sex, Jack and Sam are discovering that playing make-believe can be complicated - but not nearly as much fun as falling in love. . .


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