Bringing Up Baxter

by Peggy Webb

Prim and proper lady lawyer B. J. Corban finds a playful puppy on her hands, only to be distracted by a sexy, leather-clad judge who keeps his passion on a very short leash. Original.

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1997

About the author

Peggy Webb. USA Today Bestseller, is the author of more than 100 novels. Her thrillers and literary novels have topped Amazon charts. A former adjunct instructor of writing at Mississippi State University, Millions of her novels have sold around the world in more than 25 languages. Peggy is the most prolific writer her home state of Mississippi has ever produced, and she is considered one of the most beloved and iconic authors in the business. Pat Conroy calls her literary work "astonishing," Kathie Fong Yoneda labels it "brilliant," and readers consider her books "Must Reads." Peggy's has won numerous awards, including many Reviewer's Choice, the Maggie, a Waldenbooks Award for #1 Bestseller of the Year, several Word Weaving Award of Excellence, and the prestigious Pioneer Award for creating the subgenre of romantic comedy. One of her novels was submitted for a Pulitzer. Peggy also writes under the pen names, Anna Michaels and Elaine Hussey.

Peggy is an accomplished pianist and singer, and has graced the stage of her local community theater in roles such as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias (played by Sally Field in the movie), and the White Witch in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. She composed the blues lyrics she credited to her characters in two of her books, including her latest thriller series from Bookouture, the Logan Sisters. She passed her love of music to her family. Her son plays guitar and harmonica, her daughter and two granddaughters sing, her youngest grandson plays piano, and her grandson David Webb made the gorgeous photographs that appear through her new, state-of-the-art website. For her latest news, visit her website at peggywebb.com, stop by her blog to leave a note, and contact her with any questions. She appreciates her fans and loves hearing what you think.



Series:
* Westmoreland Diaries
* A Southern Cousins Mystery

Reviews

[Janna Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Humorous and sexy romance

Bringing up Baxter is a romantic tale that is both humorous and sexy. Peggy Webb creates a story about an uptight attorney and a bad boy, who find love despite the differences between them.

B.J. Corban, an attorney who was jilted at the altar by her cheating fiancé who went on their scheduled honeymoon with the younger woman he cheated with, is sent on a camping trip to recover, by her zany sister. Equipped with all the camping gear she feels she needs to survive in the great outdoors, B.J. soon learns that she’s not equipped to handle the hot, sexy Harley-riding playboy who is camping next to her.

Crash, a man whose reluctance to follow the family profession because he feels the law profession kills the spirit of a person, voices his disdain for attorneys and flaunts his rebellious lifestyle as a means of offsetting that belief. He finds himself rethinking his views when the delectable attorney, whom he nicknames Philadelphia, ends up in his campground, along with a stray puppy they name Baxter.

This is a delightful story that does a great job of blending romance and humor. If you like light-hearted tales with sexy physical attraction, steamy romance, a few calamities, and some very funny events, then this is a book you want to read.

I received a copy of this book from the author
in exchange for my honest review.

[Nancy · Rating 1 out of 5]

So pre-Me Too. MMC grabs and kisses the FMC the first time he sees her, out in a secluded campsite. Little plot, not good writing.