Hidden Love

by Carole Mortimer

Hidden Love by Carole Mortimer released on Feb 22, 1983 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373105878
• ISBN13: 9780373105878
• Release Date: March 1983
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.

Customer Reviews

3.75 stars

FROM THE BACK COVER: Nick's magnetism was overwhelming! Infatuated, Rachel offered no resistance to Nick's seduction. Then he insisted she marry him - not because he loved her, but because of the result of his own unbridled passion. "No child of mine," he claimed, "is going to suffer for my mistakes." Their marriage, seeped in mistrust, was doomed from the start. Rachel refused to be a surrogate wife and fled before Nick could stop her... And before her hungry, foolish heart told her to stay and fight for his love. MY THOUGHTS: I took out 1.25 stars because the hero, Nick, was a bit of a bastard! SPOILERS ALERT. The story is Rachel, 18, helps a pregnant woman who is giving birth early. The woman turns out to be the hero's sister. I kinda missed how old Nick was but earlier in the book Rachel think he looks late 20's/early 30's. Of course, they are attracted to each other and if I'm not mistaken after 3 days they sleep together. And its after the deed that Nick turns into a bastard. I know bastard is a harsh word but he was just so mean to her! Supposedly, Nick is pissed off because he thought Rachel was experienced (she was a virgin) and he thinks that she is trying to trap him in to marriage with a possible child. Ok, so Nick does have a reason for being a bastard - he was an adopted child and supposedly his evil mother tried to trap his rich biological father when she got pregnant with Nick. It didn't work and at three years old, Nick's mother gives him up for adoption since she had no use for him anymore. Oh by the way, Nick is a world renowned, rich, famous tennis player. Of course we also have our villain, Suzy and man she was SUCH a bitch and caused a lot of trouble between them! Thankfully, Nick never slept with her yay! So throughout the marriage Nick would keep throwing accusations at Rachel, etc. etc. just basically mentally, emotionally hurting her. Of course, they both couldn't deny their bodies desires, so that wasn't a problem 0_0 I guess if I tried to look closely I could sorta see that Nick needs/loves Rachel, but you gotta REALLY pay close attention, sheesh.. And for the life of me, I don't know why Rachel discovered that she loved him while Nick was treating her so cruelly. As for Rachel, I applaud her. Even though she was young, she was a bit feisty and in some instances, held her own with Nick. Unfortunately, she didnt hold her own with that evil villain, Suzy. Rachel was even to strong enough to walk out on her marriage (yep, she did!) Since Harlequin Presents have a designated 188 pages, they skipped the two years were they were separated. Yeah, Rachel and Nick got separated for two years, and Rachel had Nick's child - of course, Nick doesn't know. But during this time, Nick finally grows up, and realizes he truly loves and misses Rachel and asks her back. Thankfully, Nick does a bit of groveling and even throws away all his pride and says he is willing to share Rachel with her other man, Matthew, wink wink. I'm sure you c

I love these older Harlequin Romances.

The Harlequin Presents books written in the 1980's and even some in the 70's seem to have more charm and atmosphere than the recent Harlequins. This book is about a famous tennis player who spends one night with a young girl (virgin) and then has to marry her. Of course, neither will admit that there is any love so they both suffer through the marriage until she leaves him. The plot and premise of this story is very enjoyable although character development and POV of the hero is not really present in these short stories. These older Harlequin romances have more tension and innocence and of course, nostalgia.Buy these older Harlequins as well as the new ones, they are really fun to read!