- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Mills & Boon (21 Jan 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 026388628X
- ISBN-13: 978-0263886283
- Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 10.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 127,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Women fall over themselves to say yes to "anything" Angelo van Zaal wants--so he's shocked when proud redhead Flora Bennett says "no" to his plans!
Flora is determined to adopt her baby niece, despite Angelo's assumption that he will have guardianship. And, though he's annoyed with himself for wanting her, Flora annoys Angelo even more for avoiding the shimmer of sexual attraction between them. There has to be a way to make Flora obey all his wishes, and there is--but it involves an unexpected pregnancy and "three" more babies.... --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second in the 'Secretly Pregnant' trilogy which began with Naive Bride, Defiant Wife.
It tells the story of Flora who has sworn off men since she was sexually harrassed in the work place and lost her high flying job as a result.
There's no nonsense with Flora. She's intelligent, capable, independant and has built a new life for herself running a Bed and Breakfast in a small village in England.
She's hoping to adopt her niece Mariska who has lost both her parents to a car crash. Angelo, step brother of Mariska's father is also hoping to adopt the child and this is the basis of the story.
There's confusion.. Angelo has a false impression of Flora due to a less than favourable Private Investigator report. Flora is well aware that he doesn't like her but doesn't know why. She decides that since he dislikes her for no reason, then she's perfectly within her rights to dislike him too.
The sparks fly between them and the sexual tension is hot. When Flora gets pregnant she discovers the real Angelo and vice versa.
Angelo is the typical Alpha make but I loved the way that Lynne concentrated on his nurturing side with this story. I also loved Flora's independance, she had no need of either Angelo's money or his position in society. They get to know each other gradually over the course of the story and the ending is pure romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the final part of the trilogy.
It tells the story of Flora who has sworn off men since she was sexually harrassed in the work place and lost her high flying job as a result.
There's no nonsense with Flora. She's intelligent, capable, independant and has built a new life for herself running a Bed and Breakfast in a small village in England.
She's hoping to adopt her niece Mariska who has lost both her parents to a car crash. Angelo, step brother of Mariska's father is also hoping to adopt the child and this is the basis of the story.
There's confusion.. Angelo has a false impression of Flora due to a less than favourable Private Investigator report. Flora is well aware that he doesn't like her but doesn't know why. She decides that since he dislikes her for no reason, then she's perfectly within her rights to dislike him too.
The sparks fly between them and the sexual tension is hot. When Flora gets pregnant she discovers the real Angelo and vice versa.
Angelo is the typical Alpha make but I loved the way that Lynne concentrated on his nurturing side with this story. I also loved Flora's independance, she had no need of either Angelo's money or his position in society. They get to know each other gradually over the course of the story and the ending is pure romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the final part of the trilogy.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The second book in the `secretly pregnant' series from LG sees two unlikely pair united by tragedy and had to put aside their dislikes and prejudice of one another for the best interest of the little girl Mariska orphaned by the tragedy that claimed her parents. Her father was step-brother to the Hero Angelo van Zaal, the multibillionaire and aristocratic business man based in Amsterdam and her mother was the step-sister of Flora Bennet who runs a bed and breakfast business in a little English village Chalbury St Helen where she now lives following the trauma of losing her high flying city job.
Both wanted to adopt Mariska individually, already Angelo had been involved in her care long before the accident that claimed her parents. Flora on the other hand could not compete with his wealth but can give her niece a loving home and being a woman she felt that she was the better candidate. Did they ever hear of working together to give her the best that both of them could? Events came to their aid when in a moment of weakness or lust they ended up in each others arms, the result was that they were now forced to put aside their own dislikes and personal agenda and think of what was best for Mariska and their unborn children.
Both characters were well matched, Flora was no shrinking willow, she gave Angelo a run for his money in the obstinacy stakes, sometimes her stubbornness made her look like she was cutting off her nose to spite her face. Angelo was also very impressive in the way he showed his caring and patient side. Despite being portrayed as ruthless, he was very gentle, patient, understanding and willing to do whatever was necessary for the best interest of those under his care. This is a common M&B theme where two people have to come together in a marriage of convenience to look after an orphan. I liked the fact that LG did not take that route with this couple but allowed them to work through their differences and get to know each other before cupid took over and gave them a romantic and deserving ending. It was refreshing but there was not enough intrigue and high drama which one has come to expect from LG'S books, but it made up for it with some hilarious banter and quirky oneliners. I look forward to the last book in the series.
Both wanted to adopt Mariska individually, already Angelo had been involved in her care long before the accident that claimed her parents. Flora on the other hand could not compete with his wealth but can give her niece a loving home and being a woman she felt that she was the better candidate. Did they ever hear of working together to give her the best that both of them could? Events came to their aid when in a moment of weakness or lust they ended up in each others arms, the result was that they were now forced to put aside their own dislikes and personal agenda and think of what was best for Mariska and their unborn children.
Both characters were well matched, Flora was no shrinking willow, she gave Angelo a run for his money in the obstinacy stakes, sometimes her stubbornness made her look like she was cutting off her nose to spite her face. Angelo was also very impressive in the way he showed his caring and patient side. Despite being portrayed as ruthless, he was very gentle, patient, understanding and willing to do whatever was necessary for the best interest of those under his care. This is a common M&B theme where two people have to come together in a marriage of convenience to look after an orphan. I liked the fact that LG did not take that route with this couple but allowed them to work through their differences and get to know each other before cupid took over and gave them a romantic and deserving ending. It was refreshing but there was not enough intrigue and high drama which one has come to expect from LG'S books, but it made up for it with some hilarious banter and quirky oneliners. I look forward to the last book in the series.
Format:Paperback
Lynne has a tendency to be repetitive in her writing in the book. Does she have an eyelash fetish? She mentioned numerous times how lush and long his eyelashes were. Enough, we get it that he has lashes to die for. Things like this were overdone and is something author does frequently in her books, to poor effect.
Overall, I did enjoy it.
Overall, I did enjoy it.
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She said no and he didn't like it!
Flora's Defiance was one hot and smoking romance. Flora Bennett was one stubborn and independent young woman. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Marilyn Shoemaker
Welcome back
I found the story to be a welcome return to Lynne Graham's captivating story telling. A story of powerful attraction being fought by both of the leading characters. Read more
Published 14 months ago by stormer
LG what is going on???
Following on from the last reviewer, I am a recent fan of LG having only read a handful of her books. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Pensive viewer
Agree with the previous reviewer- don't waste your money. Flora is a...
I'm not going to summarise the tale again, as this has been covered by the other reviewers who loved this book (? Read more
Published 16 months ago by ROROBLU'S MUM
Don't waste your money on this
I have always enjoyed books by Lynne Graham, and have to confess I would look forward to her next publication. Read more
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