From the back cover: The Best Mistake by Nora Roberts Zoe Felming wasn't looking for a lover, or a husband, or a father for her young son. She just wanted a tenant. But when sexy single J. Cooper McKinnon turned up, Zoe needed to figure out--had one of the biggest, or one of the best, mistakes of her life just walked in the door? The Baby Machine by Ann Major Kate Karlington desperately wanted a baby. All her potential daddy candidates, though, were preoccupied with her wealth. Then there was sexy, single dad Jim Keith Jones--who was just plain interested in Kate. He'd be her "baby machine," if Kate agreed to his price... Cullen's Child by Dallas Schulze The last thing live-in lovers Cullen Roberts and Darcy Logan ever dreamed of was that they'd become instant parents. But that was what happened when Cullen gained custody of his young niece. Trouble was, while Cullen adored the child, Darcy hardened her heart. Would Darcy ever admit the secret pain that kept her from loving this little girl? And my review: Nora Roberts is a master storyteller, not doubt about it. Not many authors can make a good, believable romance in 100 pages, but she can. I just loved the little boy - he was a full character instead of a flat plot device, like children so often are in romance. And I liked watching Cooper's transition from standoffish man to father figure. Four stars. Ann Major's story was the weak link in this book, in my opinion. She writes conflict between characters very well, but the romance always feels a bit lacking. I find that "I love you, but I'm too proud to tell you so I'm going to lose you rather than risk being vulnerable" attitude of the heroine was quite grating by the end. Okay for a one-time read, but not to re-read. Three stars. Dallas Schulze's story was the reason I bought this book as she is one of my favorite authors. I was not dissapointed. This story was very good. The characters were well developed. And though I don't want to give anything away, Darcy had very valid reasons for holding herself at a distance from the baby. I loved watching Darcy being drawn to Annie (the baby) in spite of herself. I kept the book for this story. Five stars. Though the middle novella was a bit of a let-down, there were no "stinkers" in this book, which is rare for an anthology. I recommend this one.
Birds, Bees and Babies '94
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THE BEST MISTAKE by Nora Roberts Zoe Fleming wasn't looking for a lover, or a husband, or a father for her young son. She just wanted a tenant. But when sexy, single J. Cooper McKinnon turned up, Zoe needed to figure out - had one of the biggest, or one of the best mistakes of her life just walked in the door. THE BABY MACHINE by Ann Major Kate Karlington desperately wanted a baby. All her potential daddy candidates, though, were preoccupied with her wealth. Then there was sexy, single dad Jim Keith Jones - who was just plain interested in Kate. He'd be her "baby machine," if Kate agreed to his price... CULLEN'S CHILD by Dallas Schulze The last thing live-in lovers Cullen Roberts and Darcy Logan ever dreamed of was that they'd become instant parents. But that was what happened when Cullen gained custody of his young niece. Trouble was, while Cullen adored the child, Darcy hardened her heart. Would Darcy ever admit the secret pain that kept her from loving this little girl?
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