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Suddenly Love
Her life was routine until suddenly love...
In the time it took to sneeze, Beth Greene hit him.
As he slumped over the hood of her car, she feared the worst, but the man insisted he was uninjured. Nevertheless, Beth drove him to her store, Greene Drugs, to administer first aid to a nasty scrape on his leg. It was then she discovered whom she'd hit: Corey Fletcher, the million-dollar face. Successful businessman, model, actor, racing car driver. Why was this jet-setter jogging down the peaceful streets of Virginia Beach? And worse, why did he keep returning?
In the time it took to sneeze, Beth Greene hit him.
As he slumped over the hood of her car, she feared the worst, but the man insisted he was uninjured. Nevertheless, Beth drove him to her store, Greene Drugs, to administer first aid to a nasty scrape on his leg. It was then she discovered whom she'd hit: Corey Fletcher, the million-dollar face. Successful businessman, model, actor, racing car driver. Why was this jet-setter jogging down the peaceful streets of Virginia Beach? And worse, why did he keep returning?
255 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
About the author
Rebecca Flanders
50 books12 followersaka Donna Ball, Donna Carlisle, Donna Boyd
With Shannon Harper as Leigh Bristol, Taylor Brady
Donna A. Ball born in 1951 in Georgia, USA. Her ancestors were one of the first pioneer families of North Georgia, and her family still lives on the land they purchased from the Cherokee in 1782.
Her first book was published in 1982 as Donna Ball, since them she has written over a dozen works of commercial fiction under her name and under diferent pseudonyms: Rebecca Flanders, Donna Carlisle and Donna Boyd. She also signed novels with Shannon Harper as Leigh Bristol and Taylor Brady. And a novel with Linda Dano as Felicia Gallant. She is known for her work in women’s fiction and suspense, as well as supernatural fantasy and adventure. Her novels have been translated into well over a dozen languages and have been published in virtually every country in the world. She has appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and has been featured in such publications as the Detroit Free Press, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, and even T.V. Guide. She is the holder of the Storytelling World award, 2001, the Georgia Author of the Year Award, 2000, Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Awards for consecutive years 1991-1996, the Georgia Romance Writer’s Maggie Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times, among others.
Donna lives in a restored turn-of-the-century barn in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast Georgia with her dogs, they have won numerous awards for agility, obedience, and canine musical freestyle. Her hobbies include oil painting, hiking and dog obedience training.
With Shannon Harper as Leigh Bristol, Taylor Brady
Donna A. Ball born in 1951 in Georgia, USA. Her ancestors were one of the first pioneer families of North Georgia, and her family still lives on the land they purchased from the Cherokee in 1782.
Her first book was published in 1982 as Donna Ball, since them she has written over a dozen works of commercial fiction under her name and under diferent pseudonyms: Rebecca Flanders, Donna Carlisle and Donna Boyd. She also signed novels with Shannon Harper as Leigh Bristol and Taylor Brady. And a novel with Linda Dano as Felicia Gallant. She is known for her work in women’s fiction and suspense, as well as supernatural fantasy and adventure. Her novels have been translated into well over a dozen languages and have been published in virtually every country in the world. She has appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and has been featured in such publications as the Detroit Free Press, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, and even T.V. Guide. She is the holder of the Storytelling World award, 2001, the Georgia Author of the Year Award, 2000, Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Awards for consecutive years 1991-1996, the Georgia Romance Writer’s Maggie Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times, among others.
Donna lives in a restored turn-of-the-century barn in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast Georgia with her dogs, they have won numerous awards for agility, obedience, and canine musical freestyle. Her hobbies include oil painting, hiking and dog obedience training.
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April 18, 2016
This is a Harlequin American Romance. The basic plot is that a small town pharmacist who’s life is boringly set for her encounters or should I saw crashes into the rich and famous Hollywood actor/movie star/race car driver/rich arse businessman H and sure enough sparks fly and we the readers are taken into a sweet, sometimes funny ride to their HEA finish line.
Another book that is a tiny bit different from what I usually read – vintage Harlequin Presents with super angst/drama, insane OW or OM. “Suddenly, Love” is a nice book to read on a rainy day – not that I read it on a rainy day. The summary I put above is really what the book is about – how two characters from different backgrounds and personalities meet by chance and they try or should I say the H does his darnedest to make the h his and that they can be together despite their differences.
The H in this one is described to be a blonde, puppy boy, not conventionally handsome but extremely attractive – a million dollar face and body, someone who you would look once then suddenly twice and even more because there is something just intriguing about him – you get the picture. In my head you could say he’s like a Brad Pitt maybe?? Truth be known, I like my hero tall, dark and handsome. I’m not really into blondies but that’s just my preference. I’m alright with the H. I thought it was absolutely sweet that he seemingly fell head over heels for the h – not that he knew it at that time, and was doing his best to get her despite the h’s efforts to fend him off. Personality wise, he just seems happy, no lingering trauma to darken his character and enjoyed racing, speed, acting and it seemed parties too. Like I said, I’m not used to this H (I like them dark and controlling and all that hahaha) but to reiterate H was a sweetie. I plan to re-read this book again because I had to skimread a bit since it was really late at night so I might have missed a few things about the H. However what I was a tiny bit annoyed/confused about the H was despite his seemingly cheery personality I felt he still hid some of his true personality from the h. Even the h herself was confused by him because there were a few instances where the H used his “acting skills” to trick the h about certain things about himself. But maybe I missed the nuances due to skimreading so I’ll have to re-read this book again.
As for the h I liked her. She had her nice little future set out with her childhood friend/fiancé. And she was very rattled and overwhelmed by the H. I kinda thought the h was a little starstruck and being walked over “a bit” by the H’s overt character but she did show a bit of resistance and tried her darnedest to fight off the H. You get a little of drama/angst 75% into the book. Some of you may not like the fact that she seemingly “cheated” with the H. I don’t mean they did the deed but more of the handholding, kissing type but I wasn’t too bothered by it. Heck the h was no match for Mr. Hollywood/race car superstar etc. H!
Which brings to the OM. Awwww what sweet, loyal man the OM was. I do feel for the h and the OM. As a backstory, the OM and h were best friends, childhood friends, even their first kisses if I’m not mistaken. They grew up together believing they will end up together in the future . The h even says that even though she or even he may have dated other people when they were younger/highschool because that’s how growing up/life was, OM and h both knew eventually they would still end up together. And that was what their relationship was based on sweetness, first love, familiarity and friendship. And then H comes storming into her life LOL. The OM is really sweet and even gives the h space to “understand” her feelings and attraction to the H and that he will be waiting for her when it ends (cause OM thought it was just something that the h needed to get off her system and that H was just fooling around with her/excitement etc) But anyhoo, you know that scene was the death knell. But I was sad for the OM and h. If this was another book I’d root for them. There’s also a subplot with the h’s nephew (he was a piece of work, I hated him but ya know I guess he did redeem himself later I guess…… still don’t like him)
But anyhoo I did enjoy reading this book and taking a break from my usual books. It was a sweet story. The HEA was somewhat believable but given their difference in background I think their HEA might have just a tiny bit bumps in the road but I got faith in the H coz he is one persistent mofo LOL! (I use that word as a joke and he really isn’t one) So yeah, so long as the H continues on with his persistent ways this should reassure the sometimes no confidence h that h you are the one only for Mr. Superstar :) 3.25/3.50 stars
Another book that is a tiny bit different from what I usually read – vintage Harlequin Presents with super angst/drama, insane OW or OM. “Suddenly, Love” is a nice book to read on a rainy day – not that I read it on a rainy day. The summary I put above is really what the book is about – how two characters from different backgrounds and personalities meet by chance and they try or should I say the H does his darnedest to make the h his and that they can be together despite their differences.
The H in this one is described to be a blonde, puppy boy, not conventionally handsome but extremely attractive – a million dollar face and body, someone who you would look once then suddenly twice and even more because there is something just intriguing about him – you get the picture. In my head you could say he’s like a Brad Pitt maybe?? Truth be known, I like my hero tall, dark and handsome. I’m not really into blondies but that’s just my preference. I’m alright with the H. I thought it was absolutely sweet that he seemingly fell head over heels for the h – not that he knew it at that time, and was doing his best to get her despite the h’s efforts to fend him off. Personality wise, he just seems happy, no lingering trauma to darken his character and enjoyed racing, speed, acting and it seemed parties too. Like I said, I’m not used to this H (I like them dark and controlling and all that hahaha) but to reiterate H was a sweetie. I plan to re-read this book again because I had to skimread a bit since it was really late at night so I might have missed a few things about the H. However what I was a tiny bit annoyed/confused about the H was despite his seemingly cheery personality I felt he still hid some of his true personality from the h. Even the h herself was confused by him because there were a few instances where the H used his “acting skills” to trick the h about certain things about himself. But maybe I missed the nuances due to skimreading so I’ll have to re-read this book again.
As for the h I liked her. She had her nice little future set out with her childhood friend/fiancé. And she was very rattled and overwhelmed by the H. I kinda thought the h was a little starstruck and being walked over “a bit” by the H’s overt character but she did show a bit of resistance and tried her darnedest to fight off the H. You get a little of drama/angst 75% into the book. Some of you may not like the fact that she seemingly “cheated” with the H. I don’t mean they did the deed but more of the handholding, kissing type but I wasn’t too bothered by it. Heck the h was no match for Mr. Hollywood/race car superstar etc. H!
Which brings to the OM. Awwww what sweet, loyal man the OM was. I do feel for the h and the OM. As a backstory, the OM and h were best friends, childhood friends, even their first kisses if I’m not mistaken. They grew up together believing they will end up together in the future . The h even says that even though she or even he may have dated other people when they were younger/highschool because that’s how growing up/life was, OM and h both knew eventually they would still end up together. And that was what their relationship was based on sweetness, first love, familiarity and friendship. And then H comes storming into her life LOL. The OM is really sweet and even gives the h space to “understand” her feelings and attraction to the H and that he will be waiting for her when it ends (cause OM thought it was just something that the h needed to get off her system and that H was just fooling around with her/excitement etc) But anyhoo, you know that scene was the death knell. But I was sad for the OM and h. If this was another book I’d root for them. There’s also a subplot with the h’s nephew (he was a piece of work, I hated him but ya know I guess he did redeem himself later I guess…… still don’t like him)
But anyhoo I did enjoy reading this book and taking a break from my usual books. It was a sweet story. The HEA was somewhat believable but given their difference in background I think their HEA might have just a tiny bit bumps in the road but I got faith in the H coz he is one persistent mofo LOL! (I use that word as a joke and he really isn’t one) So yeah, so long as the H continues on with his persistent ways this should reassure the sometimes no confidence h that h you are the one only for Mr. Superstar :) 3.25/3.50 stars
November 24, 2025
Elizabeth Greene - aka Beth - was content with her sedate life in Virginia Beach as a pharmacist with a tranquil daily routine and family. Everything changed though when one gloomy Sunday morning she caught cold and sneezed while driving and almost killed THE famous Corey Fletcher, who was not only a racing driver for Formula One, but also an actor, a multimillionaire businessman, a one-million dollar commercial-face man and a playboy! She tried to simply give him first aid after the accidents, but his aim was much higher! He wanted her wholly and completely! And he certainly succeeded in disturbing her life like no other! He shocked her in every possible way! Even in front of her father and her soon to be fiance!!
A delicious book to read. It's my first experience of reading an American Romance and I enjoyed it. Beautiful strong, but vulnerable characters and plausible smooth events. Recommended read.
A delicious book to read. It's my first experience of reading an American Romance and I enjoyed it. Beautiful strong, but vulnerable characters and plausible smooth events. Recommended read.
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December 27, 2017
صباح الخير يا اميرتي
عبير الجديدة
كوري فليتشر بطل سباق السيارات العالمي والممثل المشهور وصاحب الوجه الفاتن وصاحب الثروة الكبيرة والذكي المتعدد النشاطات والواثق جداً من نفسه، دخل فجأة الى حياة اليزابيت غرين، صاحبة الصيدلية المتواضعة التي تسكن في فرجينيا بيتش.
واول لقائهما كانت ستسبب في قتله مرتين، ومع ذلك ظل يلاحقها ويحاول اغرائها، ومنذ ذلك اليوم وليزا تتساءل ماذا يريد منها ، بينما باستطاعته الحصول على اجمل نساء العالم؟....
عبير الجديدة
كوري فليتشر بطل سباق السيارات العالمي والممثل المشهور وصاحب الوجه الفاتن وصاحب الثروة الكبيرة والذكي المتعدد النشاطات والواثق جداً من نفسه، دخل فجأة الى حياة اليزابيت غرين، صاحبة الصيدلية المتواضعة التي تسكن في فرجينيا بيتش.
واول لقائهما كانت ستسبب في قتله مرتين، ومع ذلك ظل يلاحقها ويحاول اغرائها، ومنذ ذلك اليوم وليزا تتساءل ماذا يريد منها ، بينما باستطاعته الحصول على اجمل نساء العالم؟....
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May 23, 2016صباح الخير يا اميرتي - رابيكا فلاندرز
“He didn't look at her as he spoke. "I guess I'm the classic example of the poor little rich kid. My father was always so busy running his empire I sometimes think he forgot he had a son. When I was little and would try to sit on his ”
“Darling," he laughed, "my dad is the finest man I ever knew. He never missed a Little League game and helped me build my first go-cart out of packing crates and old lawn mower parts. My mother is so perfect she ought to be bronzed. If she ever drank anything stronger than sweet sherry, I don't know about it, and I never had a governess in my life. I had a relentlessly boring, blissfully happy childhood.”
Excerpt From: Flanders, Rebecca. “Suddenly Love.”
“He didn't look at her as he spoke. "I guess I'm the classic example of the poor little rich kid. My father was always so busy running his empire I sometimes think he forgot he had a son. When I was little and would try to sit on his ”
“Darling," he laughed, "my dad is the finest man I ever knew. He never missed a Little League game and helped me build my first go-cart out of packing crates and old lawn mower parts. My mother is so perfect she ought to be bronzed. If she ever drank anything stronger than sweet sherry, I don't know about it, and I never had a governess in my life. I had a relentlessly boring, blissfully happy childhood.”
Excerpt From: Flanders, Rebecca. “Suddenly Love.”
June 10, 2011
Her life was routine until suddenly love...
In the time it took to sneeze, Beth Greene hit him.
As he slumped over the hood of her car, she feared the worst, but the man insisted he was uninjured. Nevertheless, Beth drove him to her store, Greene Drugs, to administer first aid to a nasty scrape on his leg. It was then she discovered whom she'd hit: Corey Fletcher, the million-dollar face. Successful businessman, model, actor, racing car driver. Why was this jet-setter jogging down the peaceful streets of Virginia Beach? And worse, why did he keep returning?
In the time it took to sneeze, Beth Greene hit him.
As he slumped over the hood of her car, she feared the worst, but the man insisted he was uninjured. Nevertheless, Beth drove him to her store, Greene Drugs, to administer first aid to a nasty scrape on his leg. It was then she discovered whom she'd hit: Corey Fletcher, the million-dollar face. Successful businessman, model, actor, racing car driver. Why was this jet-setter jogging down the peaceful streets of Virginia Beach? And worse, why did he keep returning?
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