A Novel with Thoughts and Ponderings

THE KEPT WOMAN

Author: Susan Donovan ISBN: 0312939507 7/2006 CONTEMPORARY Publisher: ST. MARTIN'S PRESS

The Kept Woman by Susan Donovan

WHEN A GOOD-GIRL DIVORCÉE
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 fiancÉe 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.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

With plenty of humor and sizzling heat, Ms Donovan has a winner in her latest release. Sam is a heroine in which many a reader will identify and admire. Jack's role as a reformed playboy is endearing. Many times when a story features children, I either find them too sugary sweet or totally obnoxious. That's not the case here. I found them realistically imperfect and an integral part of the plot.

Don't miss this one! A thoroughly satisfying read, THE KEPT WOMAN is one for the keeper shelves.

Kendra Patterson

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