A Precious Inheritance

The Highest Bidder #4

by Paula Roe

Vanessa Partridge has a good reason for wanting the priceless manuscript being offered at auction—it is her twin babies' legacy. But she doesn't count on the winning bidder, financial guru Chase Harrington, showing up on her doorstep.

Chase has a new obsession—Vanessa. There's more to the former-socialite-turned-working-single-mom than meets the eye…and he's going to find it. He's got secrets of his own—secrets threatened by the sexy Vanessa. More than anything, Chase wants to give in to their sizzling attraction…but can he afford to play with fire?

Genres: Harlequin Desire, Romance, Harlequin

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

A former PA, office manager, software trainer and aerobics instructor, Paula Roe now writes for Harlequin Enterprises, the biggest romance publisher in the world. Harlequin books go out to over 28 countries and translated into 28 languages in 114 international markets on six continents.

When she's not writing, Paula is designing websites, wrangling a teenager, coping with her Twitter and stationery addictions, dreaming of traveling and spending copious amounts of time on the internet. She currently lives in Sydney with her family, two cats and an assortment of native birds.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Vanessa has tried to get the manuscript, but failed in her bid at the auction. When Chase showed up at her home, she felt an immediate attraction to him. Chase also felt the attraction and is fascinated by Vanessa. He senses that she has secrets and is determined to find out what they are. As they spend time together, the attraction grows and changes. I really liked both Vanessa and Chase. Vanessa has left behind her wealthy but judgmental family and is working at a job she loves and raising her twin daughters. She really wanted that manuscript since it was written by the girls' father. She doesn't like Chase at all at first since he is accusing her of rigging the auction. She is also very attracted to him, but doesn't want to be. She finds that they have things in common and enjoy spending time together. His ease with her children surprises her and makes her fall for him a little more. Chase is a pretty terrific hero. He has his secrets that he tries to protect, mostly about his early life. He had bad experiences with rich kids when he was a teenager and it affects his outlook on other people. He initially thought that Vanessa was like them and it took awhile before he really saw the differences. I loved the way he was so good with kids and how much he liked them. He had a good heart and I really liked the way that he eventually opened up to Vanessa. His proposal at the end was fantastic.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very moving and passionate story I loved it from start to finish great story and the hero Chase is to die for and Vanessa is just what he needs

[Dawn Starr]

Very cute

[Melissa Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story. The author provided enough background to allow you to feel like you knew the characters, Nessa and Chase were sweet together and you felt the connection instantly. I hope she gives Nessa sister and friend Ann a story as well.

[Tessie Lott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute hallmark story!

[Lisa Montgomery · Rating 3 out of 5]

He won the auction...Vanessa Partridge has a good reason for wanting the manuscript offered at auction - it is her twins' legacy. But she doesn't count on the winning bidder, financial guru Chase Harrington, showing up on her doorstep. Now he wants the woman...Chase has a new obsession - Vanessa. There's more to the former socialite-turned-working-single-mum than meets the eye...and he's going to find it. He's got secrets of his own - secrets threatened by the sexy Vanessa. More than anything Chase wants to give in to their sizzling attraction...but can he afford to play with fire?

There is something missing in this story. Unfortunately, I cannot pinpoint it. There is little to no chemistry between the H/h.

[Calysta · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was nice, low stress and ended satisfyingly. Dude was a bit of a dildo, but eventually improved. I liked the woman though I thought she was a fool to attempt to buy the manuscript. I suppose given her background she doesn't have the soul-deep fear of wasting money that the truly poor have. But even still.

The kids seemed age-appropriate in their behavior.

Speaking of kids, if you're at all sensitive to children dying be aware that while her kids are fine, there is a little boy that dies from cancer. It doesn't happen on-page as it were, but it's sad.

[Tia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely will file this novel under the 'great' category. I would of loved more background information on some of the characters but other than that it was a joy to read.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: The Highest Bidder
Category: Passion

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read on Kindle.

[Elisa Vangelisti · Rating 3 out of 5]

carino, ma niente di più

[Tawnya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. With the twists and turns that kept me awake! Also went well with the series.