Foolish Notions (Five Star Expressions)

by Aris Whittier

Hardnosed-CEO James Taylor years to find the right nurse for his ailing mother, Marie. When his ex-girlfriend Samantha whom he hasn’t spoken to in almost a year fills the position, sparks fly.

Passion builds when James and Samantha live under the same roof. Turmoil boarders desire—the two fuse and feed off each other. For weeks things simmer. James is consumed with wanting to explain to Samantha what she really witnessed the night she saw him kissing another woman. Samantha refused to listen.

Love and passion can’t be denied and it lures them into the bedroom. The physical intimacy not only uncovers buried emotions, but also the love they have for each other. James feels they are rebuilding what they once shared, while Samantha secretly fears that he may hurt her again. Her heart wants him, but her mind won’t let her forget.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, Fiction

253 pages, Hardcover

First published April 18, 2007

About the author

Aris Whittier is a romance writer. She writes suspense, contemporary, and commercial woman’s fiction. Her debut novel, Fatal Embrace is a romantic suspense that was featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine as a Red-Hot Read. Foolish Notions is a contemporary romance that has just a touch a mystery too. Across Eternity is a beautiful love story that transcends time. Visit Aris Whittier at: www.awhittier.blogspot.com
or www.facebook.com/ArisWhittier

Aris has also written non-fiction as well. The Truth About Being A Bass Fisherman’s Wife was featured in many fishing magazines and sold in Bass Pro Shops. It was rated one of the top Christmas gifts for the outdoors mans for under twenty bucks.

Reviews

[Geri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sorry but I'm a little upset with this book. I liked the story and was waiting for the reveal of the elusive misunderstanding. (last few pages)

SPOILER

A couple has been living together for awhile. Seemingly very happy, but one day(evening) Samantha sees James in a compromising position (kissing) a red-haired lady. She leaves him. Has not spoken to him in a year. Now his mother is sick and the mom wants Samantha to be her nurse. Sam agrees because she still loves James' mother. Of course through out the whole book he's like I can explain and she's like I don't want to hear it. (THE WHOLE BOOK). They still have an attraction so there is a lot of kissing and then her realizing what a mistake.

The ending is he thinks all is going well. They are sleeping together again. He has to go off to an emergency meeting (flying to Europe). She runs to airport to confront him with something and sees the same red-haired women. She decided again she doesn't want to hear his excuses.

Then finally he makes her listen and brings the OW over. They tell her who she is and then Samantha is all apologetic. UGH!!!
Who the red-haired woman is should have been something that was explained to Samantha way before she found them kissing. (I guess then there wouldn't be a story.)

I just find the it LAME.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet like shuga. Plot is predictable BUT James won my heart. He was so persistant in his endeavor to win Samantha back it was great. I would say the kissing scenes were hotter than the sex, but i guess the sex wasn't in a lot of detail.

I really like it, and hope to read more by this author.

[Jo Notary]

253p Hardnosed-CEO James Taylor years to find the right nurse for his ailing mother, Marie. When his ex-girlfriend Samantha whom he hasn 19t spoken to in almost a year fills the position, sparks fly.
Passion builds when James and Samantha live under the same roof. Turmoil boarders desire 14the two fuse and feed off each other. For weeks things simmer. James is consumed with wanting to explain to Samantha what she really witnessed the night she saw him kissing another woman. Samantha refused to listen.
Love and passion can 19t be denied and it lures them into the bedroom. The physical intimacy not only uncovers buried emotions, but also the love they have for each other. James feels they are rebuilding what they once shared, while Samantha secretly fears that he may hurt her again. Her heart wants him, but her mind won 19t let her forget.

[Tonileg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contemporary CEO romance with a past with a nurse who is hired to care for his mother with cancer. CEO James Taylor has drowned himself in his company for the past year since the love of his life, Samantha left him after catching him in the arms of another woman. This is a second chances romance that comes together because they are trapped in to the same house because nurse Sam is caring for Marie during her cancer treatments. There are lots of secrets but they eventually come out so that HEA is guaranteed. The corporate spying part seemed pointless until the last few pages so there is a payoff for that part of the story.
Well written, but nothing really original, just a fun quick freebie read.
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2 stars

[Monica Akinyi Odhiambo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good plot,I really enjoyed this book.Just goes to show you how misunderstandings can mess everything up therefore once in awhile we should always give a person a listening ear.Though Samantha would piss me off sometimes,I mean,why would you not want to know?Why fight so hard to deny your feelings ,yet you feel so much?James tried so hard yet all his efforts just seemed futile.I like how relentless he was though.
Anyway all in a good story.

[Santhoshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

What Can I say..... such a sweet relaxing read....

i really really liked the way characters were build and their decision always reflected their characters.... this is really a good book...

Slight romance, more life , better conversations, beautiful relationships. What else can you ask for...

Thanks to Aris Whittier for this beautiful book.

[Shelley Chastagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read. Determined to hold onto the pain of the past Samantha wont even allow James to explain. It's hard to endure the struggles that these two characters have to go through. With a little help from his well meaning mother things are forced out into the open.

[Leila · Rating 3 out of 5]

All in all a good romance book. A bit predictable at times and a few secondary issues were left unsolved, which irked me a bit and, therefore I gave it 3 out of 5 stars, but an enjoyable read nonetheless.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here is another story that all is not what it seems. This is a story of even the "picture" is not always the truth (way to pap's). This is a lovely story of true love and even though time apart still feel the love. Enjoy this story I did.

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy quick read. Relaxing. Mild sexual content(wouldn't let my 14yo daughter read it).

[Alan Holdgate · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed every page of this book very much

[Mz_S · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great book overall, however I got annoyed a few times while reading due to a certain female character! I didn't really like how the novel was ended so much.

[Rukhsana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Couldn't have been that good as I can't really remember it!

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everybody has a soft spot for a tough guy that loves his mom, and I'm no exception! Great for a quick read xx

[Azra tariq · Rating 4 out of 5]

A witty and romantic read which was another by ariss that I liked as it was quick and chirpy.

[Rosanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars

Romance: Easy read.

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[Dori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Story....easy and enjoyable; but nothing jaw-dropping spectacular

[Lindsey]

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