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Sweet Child of Mine
Liam McNamara has enough on his plate. As a widowed father to a daughter he doesn't recognise, he really has no time for his mother's interference with his love life. She and her church friend can stop handing out photos of him to the single ladies of the congregation and let him try to be the paternal and maternal figure his daughter so desperately needs. Abigail Yeboah ignores most of what happens in her mother's church. She's focused on her budding business and she's certainly not interested in playing Evil Queen to Liam McNamara's brat. But when Abigail catches his daughter in an act of vandalism, she finally understands it's not only the child who needs her, but the man.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2013
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Billy London
34 books270 followersAh, poor Billy. The only girl between two boys who each have nearly a foot on her. Didn't stop her from starting physical fights with them. She still thinks she can take them. So while she used to hide away in her wardrobe to read a book or four, she started to question why the heroines in those books would just lie there and take it. No, not just sex, but downright James-Bond-backhand-slapping, do-as-you're-told-woman, inappropriate lie there and take it.
She couldn't understand it. These women were just playing that mental woman from Coming to America, Miss “Whatever You Like” who barked like a dog and hopped on one foot. Billy didn't want to do that. Definitely not because one empty-headed fool with different anatomy told her to. So she started to create characters and worlds where the women could own their sexuality, their intelligence, their right to turn around and say “jog on, mate” without apology.
The small problem was that other people wanted to read what she was had written. “Er...why?” didn't cut it as an answer. After years of prodding and pleading and come on and for goodness’ sake, what's the point otherwise, she closed her eyes and pressed “submit.” Actually, she had Prosecco, limencello and white wine, then pressed “submit.” Who would have thought people would actually enjoy reading about the crazy characters who live in her head? But they have done, and Billy feels rather proud of that connection with her fellow man.
Billy lives in London with the most patient family in the world and doesn't forget for a minute how lucky she is. Well, she wouldn't mind a BBC adaptation of one of her novels... Ooh, with Richard Armitage!
She couldn't understand it. These women were just playing that mental woman from Coming to America, Miss “Whatever You Like” who barked like a dog and hopped on one foot. Billy didn't want to do that. Definitely not because one empty-headed fool with different anatomy told her to. So she started to create characters and worlds where the women could own their sexuality, their intelligence, their right to turn around and say “jog on, mate” without apology.
The small problem was that other people wanted to read what she was had written. “Er...why?” didn't cut it as an answer. After years of prodding and pleading and come on and for goodness’ sake, what's the point otherwise, she closed her eyes and pressed “submit.” Actually, she had Prosecco, limencello and white wine, then pressed “submit.” Who would have thought people would actually enjoy reading about the crazy characters who live in her head? But they have done, and Billy feels rather proud of that connection with her fellow man.
Billy lives in London with the most patient family in the world and doesn't forget for a minute how lucky she is. Well, she wouldn't mind a BBC adaptation of one of her novels... Ooh, with Richard Armitage!
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November 25, 2018
Sheila McNamara and Orna Yeboah believe their children would be perfect for each other. Sheila has a son who is a single dad and Orna has a single daughter who she very much wants to see wed. So, they try everything in their power to make this happen. However, their efforts always seem to fail. But they needn't have worried because life has a way of bringing soulmates together.
Liam McNamara lost his wife a few years ago. Now it is just him and his daughter Leila and Leila is testing his patience right now. She is acting out more and more and the last time she acted out she went a step too far and brought Abigail Yeboah to his door.
Abigail Yeboah owns her own business. A beautiful little café called ‘The Library’. She is busy running her own business and is not particularly looking for drama in her life. When she caught Leila vandalising her pride and joy she decides to speak to her father in the hopes of bringing some sense to the little girl. And thus, begins their story
Liam McNamara lost his wife a few years ago. Now it is just him and his daughter Leila and Leila is testing his patience right now. She is acting out more and more and the last time she acted out she went a step too far and brought Abigail Yeboah to his door.
Abigail Yeboah owns her own business. A beautiful little café called ‘The Library’. She is busy running her own business and is not particularly looking for drama in her life. When she caught Leila vandalising her pride and joy she decides to speak to her father in the hopes of bringing some sense to the little girl. And thus, begins their story
May 28, 2018
I liked how the story started off with Abigail bringing home Liam’s bratty daughter Leila after she vandalized Abigail’s shop. That set the stage for some good conflict but that’s kind of where the conflict ended in this book. I needed some angst or heartbreak. Although I enjoyed the characters, everything sort of fell into place for them and they didn’t have to work at being a couple. I thought Abigail and Leila would bring some conflict to the story since she was an angry teen who lost her mom, but after just one good talking to, Leila never rose to the occasion and the door for conflict in their relationship closed as well.
August 1, 2014
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I liked this story. It's written in British English and it's based in the UK, which means there are phrases that may not be common to US English readers. It does not take away from the book.
What I liked about the story was that the author handled the challenges raised when someone dies well. When a loved one dies, we have a tendency to make them into saints. Part of the charm of this book is how they handle the death of someone that was not so nice. They also handled the drama the death leaves behind and how everyone else moves forward.
The love story was nice but the relationship of the daughter with all the other characters is what captured my attention the most.
What I liked about the story was that the author handled the challenges raised when someone dies well. When a loved one dies, we have a tendency to make them into saints. Part of the charm of this book is how they handle the death of someone that was not so nice. They also handled the drama the death leaves behind and how everyone else moves forward.
The love story was nice but the relationship of the daughter with all the other characters is what captured my attention the most.
January 6, 2019
Soooooo Good! 🙌🏾
October 28, 2018
Billy has another fan!
Liam and Abigail's story was funny in places, sad in others and downright laugh out loud in others! This is my first foray into the mind of Billy London but after this mind swab, I will be back for more. Very good story, Cray Cray characters and outlandish linguistics that had me scratching my head until it dawned on me the setting for this book was not in America but someplace in England. Anyhoo, I enjoyed this book immensely.
Liam and Abigail's story was funny in places, sad in others and downright laugh out loud in others! This is my first foray into the mind of Billy London but after this mind swab, I will be back for more. Very good story, Cray Cray characters and outlandish linguistics that had me scratching my head until it dawned on me the setting for this book was not in America but someplace in England. Anyhoo, I enjoyed this book immensely.
August 10, 2018
Single dad
I enjoy stories about single fathers of daughters that strive to do all they can to raise healthy young women. Liam is trying the best he can to raise Leila after the death of his wife. Teenage girls are hard enough without any additional baggage being added on. This was a great read about a man fighting for his daughter and what is best for her.
I enjoy stories about single fathers of daughters that strive to do all they can to raise healthy young women. Liam is trying the best he can to raise Leila after the death of his wife. Teenage girls are hard enough without any additional baggage being added on. This was a great read about a man fighting for his daughter and what is best for her.
June 1, 2018
A sweet story
A lovely story with a strong protagonist who is about her business. A believable love story with a happy Ever After. I enjoyed the story so I prefer my stories to have more complex characters
A lovely story with a strong protagonist who is about her business. A believable love story with a happy Ever After. I enjoyed the story so I prefer my stories to have more complex characters
June 12, 2018
What fun
I really enjoyed this story. Billy London has done it again. She has taken a typical story line and made it fun, loving and complete. Liam definitely did better the second time around. May true love find everyone healed and happy.
I really enjoyed this story. Billy London has done it again. She has taken a typical story line and made it fun, loving and complete. Liam definitely did better the second time around. May true love find everyone healed and happy.
December 31, 2021
Pleasant story
Glad it all worked out and the deceased mothers And to her senses. !lovely romance. Loved the hero and heroine 's mother's scheming. Written written with some minor errors
Glad it all worked out and the deceased mothers And to her senses. !lovely romance. Loved the hero and heroine 's mother's scheming. Written written with some minor errors
June 1, 2018
Cute
That's the word that comes to mind when I read this book. I liked it a lot. Loved the characters a lot. I like Billy's books. Keep them coming
That's the word that comes to mind when I read this book. I liked it a lot. Loved the characters a lot. I like Billy's books. Keep them coming
June 21, 2018
Wonderful
Enjoyed a female with strength and knew who she was. Keep writing characters that are real. Strong , beautiful and sweet.
Enjoyed a female with strength and knew who she was. Keep writing characters that are real. Strong , beautiful and sweet.
August 19, 2018
The writing style was a bit foggy at times to understand but overall it was a light, humorous, and hopeful read. I'll be reading more from Billy London!
May 26, 2018
The overall bases of this novella was good. However, I caught myself rolling my eyes and intermittently irritated by the miss spelled words and grammar. It was also a bit cheesy at times. I think I would've like to see a smooth flow in the story than what was given. Compile all of that into one book I only gave it two stars.
August 10, 2018
My absolute favourite book of hers. I think shorter stories are her strength or that might just be me; I’m not the biggest fan of romance unless it’s a subplot, or just otherwise not the main focus of a story. Here, of course, I thought I was just perfect. The book was funny, warm and absoulteye engaging. You’ll want to laugh, cry and then some.
February 17, 2014
Another good read from Billy London. Not as intense as her Italian Knights series, but a good read nonetheless.
August 13, 2016
3.5 stars
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