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For His Little Girl
For His Little Girl by Lucy Gordon released on Aug 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.
- GenresHarlequin
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 2000
About the author
Lucy Gordon
694 books91 followersChristine Sparks was born in England, UK. She wanted to be a writer all her life, and began by working on a British women's magazine. As a features writer, she gained a wide variety of experience. She interviewed some of the world's most attractive and interesting men, including Warren Beatty, Richard Chamberlain, Charlton Heston, Sir Roger Moore, Sir Alec Guiness.
Single life was so enjoyable that she put marriage, and even romance, on the back burner, while she went about the world having a great time. Then, while on vacation in Venice, she met a tall, dark handsome Venetian artist, who changed all her ideas in a moment, and proposed on the second day. Three months later they were married. Her friends said a whirlwind romance would never last, but they celebrated their 25 anniversary, they are still married, still happy and in love.
After 13 years on the magazine Christine decided that it was now or never if she was ever going to write that novel. So she wrote Legacy of Fire which became a Silhouette Special Edition, followed by another, Enchantment in Venice. Then she did something crazy gave up her job. Since then she has concentrated entirely on writing romances for Mills & Boon, Harlequin and Silhouette and has written over 75 books. Her settings have been European and her heroes mainly English or Italian. Christine now claims to be an expert on one particular subject. Italian men are the most romantic in the world. They are also the best cooks.
A few years ago she and her husband returned to Venice and lived there for a couple of years. This proved the perfect base for exploring the rest of Italy, and she has given many of her books Italian settings: Venice (of course), Rome, Florence, Milan, Sicily, Tuscany. She has also used the Rhine in Germany for Song of the Lorelei, for which she won her first RITA Award, in 1991. Her second RITA came in 1998, with His Brother's Child, set in Rome.
Eventually Christine Fiorotto and her husband returned to England, where they now live. She write and he paints, they have no children, but have a cat and a dog.
Single life was so enjoyable that she put marriage, and even romance, on the back burner, while she went about the world having a great time. Then, while on vacation in Venice, she met a tall, dark handsome Venetian artist, who changed all her ideas in a moment, and proposed on the second day. Three months later they were married. Her friends said a whirlwind romance would never last, but they celebrated their 25 anniversary, they are still married, still happy and in love.
After 13 years on the magazine Christine decided that it was now or never if she was ever going to write that novel. So she wrote Legacy of Fire which became a Silhouette Special Edition, followed by another, Enchantment in Venice. Then she did something crazy gave up her job. Since then she has concentrated entirely on writing romances for Mills & Boon, Harlequin and Silhouette and has written over 75 books. Her settings have been European and her heroes mainly English or Italian. Christine now claims to be an expert on one particular subject. Italian men are the most romantic in the world. They are also the best cooks.
A few years ago she and her husband returned to Venice and lived there for a couple of years. This proved the perfect base for exploring the rest of Italy, and she has given many of her books Italian settings: Venice (of course), Rome, Florence, Milan, Sicily, Tuscany. She has also used the Rhine in Germany for Song of the Lorelei, for which she won her first RITA Award, in 1991. Her second RITA came in 1998, with His Brother's Child, set in Rome.
Eventually Christine Fiorotto and her husband returned to England, where they now live. She write and he paints, they have no children, but have a cat and a dog.
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April 4, 2011
This is so delicious in so many levels.
1. Romance-lost-and-found. They H/h had met when they were first starting out in the careers. He was visiting chef-intern in London in the hotel where she was working. They fell in love, lived together but they knew it was for a short time as he was returning to CA. Airport departure scene: B+
2. There was a baby involved but it's not a secret baby plot. The h told the H that she was pregnant; he offered marriage; she refused. Her reasoning was it wasn't a "serious" offer and they were too young to be tied down especially as they were living in two continents. He sends money and material comfort to their child over the years and connect over the internet.
3. Ten years later, she brings their daughter to surprise him. The reunion was comical because he was in the process of breaking up with OW.
4. Friendship reestablished. No angst here. H/h share sense of humor. But the h would often leave to rest in the bedroom while H bonds with daughter.
5. The Blow-up: After about a week passes by, H offers a more permanent relationship. The heroine just goes ballistic. Essentially she says, it's too late. She has spent too much time loving him on his terms with no ties and she has moved on.
6. Shortly afterwards she returns to England with daughter and he finds out the real reason for her impromptu visit. Tick-tock....
7. Of course, there is a happy ending.
1. Romance-lost-and-found. They H/h had met when they were first starting out in the careers. He was visiting chef-intern in London in the hotel where she was working. They fell in love, lived together but they knew it was for a short time as he was returning to CA. Airport departure scene: B+
2. There was a baby involved but it's not a secret baby plot. The h told the H that she was pregnant; he offered marriage; she refused. Her reasoning was it wasn't a "serious" offer and they were too young to be tied down especially as they were living in two continents. He sends money and material comfort to their child over the years and connect over the internet.
3. Ten years later, she brings their daughter to surprise him. The reunion was comical because he was in the process of breaking up with OW.
4. Friendship reestablished. No angst here. H/h share sense of humor. But the h would often leave to rest in the bedroom while H bonds with daughter.
5. The Blow-up: After about a week passes by, H offers a more permanent relationship. The heroine just goes ballistic. Essentially she says, it's too late. She has spent too much time loving him on his terms with no ties and she has moved on.
6. Shortly afterwards she returns to England with daughter and he finds out the real reason for her impromptu visit. Tick-tock....
7. Of course, there is a happy ending.
June 29, 2011
I love this book. I think what really makes the reader connect with the character is the flash back scenes to how the couple first came together. It gives the story a rich history that allows you to connect to the current story between the hero and heroine of the book.
September 11, 2012
I have to admit the novel was way too slow for me and at times it was deathly boring. I lost interest in it too much. It was okay but nothing more for me.
September 23, 2016
3.5 stars!!!
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