The Bachelor and the Babies

by Heather MacAllister

Daddy in training!

When Harrison Rothwell is left looking after his two tiny nephews, he decides to demonstrate that his rules of business management can be applied to any situation. Trouble is, neither Nathan nor Matthew will take orders from any boss!

They're messy, disorganized and won't stick to their diaper roster! In short, Harrison soon realizes that bachelors and babies don't mix! Which is where Carrie Brent comes in. His cute next-door neighbor may be totally disorganized but, when it comes to rug rats, she's a natural! Worse, Harrison can feel himself falling for Carrie's haphazard charms. And that will never do - because there's nothing remotely organized about falling in love!

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

This author also writes as Heather Allison.

Heather MacAllister lives in Texas and is married to her high-school sweetheart. Following the instructions in How to Get a Teen-Age Boy, and What to Do with Him When You Get Him by Ellen Peck, one of her all-time favorite books, she expressed an interest in his hobby — ham radio. He challenged her — learn Morse code and get her license, and he’d take her to the senior prom. She did, and currently sports her call sign, WB5RMA, on her car license plate.

Heather became addicted to romance novels in college, yet still managed to graduate and become a music teacher. And then her sons were born. Within seven months, nine baby-sitters quit, so she took pity on the childcare industry, quit teaching, and began avoiding housework by writing during her sons’ nap time.

Heather has published over 40 books with Harlequin. Her award-winning romantic comedies have been translated into 25 languages and published in dozens of countries.

Before she was published, Heather won the Romance Writer's of America Golden Heart Award. Her published novels have been nominated for the RWA RITA award three times, and eHarlequin.com readers voted LONE STAR SANTA favorite Laugh-Out-Loud book of 2006. In addition to awards for best Harlequin Romance and best Harlequin Temptation, Romantic Times Book Reviews has twice nominated Heather for a Career Achievement Award in Series Love and Laughter.

When she's not writing, Heather spends her time collecting vintage jewelry, watching fireworks displays, and killing plants.

Reviews

[Desi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leído el 13/11/2011

Tiempo de Amar
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Con su experiencia en los negocios, el magnate Harrison Rothwell estaba capacitado para resolver cualquier tipo de desastre... menos los que podían ocasionar un par de bebés. Por eso, cuando le dejaron a cargo de sus sobrinos pequeños, se dio cuenta de que iba a necesitar ayuda. Nathan y Matthew eran adorables, pero se ensuciaban, lo descolocaban todo y no les gustaba que les cambiasen el pañal, por no hablar de las noches en vela... Evidentemente, necesitaba a Carrie Brent. Su preciosa vecina parecía tener un talento natural para los niños. Pero, ¿sería posible que por jugar a las casitas con Carrie, aquel consumado solterón acabara escuchando campanadas de boda?

[Hortensia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Divertida, pero previsible.
Mejor que la anterior de la serie.

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

The H really is a clueless organization and time management expert and the h is a college dropout who has no idea what to do in her life so goes through college majors and jobs trying to find her niche. The h helps H taking care of his niece and nephew for a week and H predictably falls in love with h and tries to change who she is without compromising who he is. They both learn to live and love and the story is well written despite the cliched plot of opposites attract.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars! ~ Harrison’s book Rules of Time Management is the perfect tool for his company, Rothwell Time Management Consultants. He’s enjoyed great success with his seminars and workshops to large and small corporations. At his publishers’ urging he agrees it’s time to branch out to the domestic front where he’s eager to put his rules to the test. What better way to confirm his techniques will work anywhere than to take charge of his two nephews for a week. He quickly learns that Nathan and Mathew have an unpredictable way of upturning any schedule. Harrison’s neighbour Carrie Brent comes to his rescue. Harrison’s astounded at how great she is in managing the children, esp. when her own personal life is in total chaos.

Harrison is one of those inflexible rules persons. He likes everything in it’s place and his time scheduled for efficiency. Carrie is a breath of fresh air. She represents that cliché opposites attract. Harrison is adorable as a struggling parent. Carrie has been a bit of a drifter, not being able to determine what she wants for her career. Helping Harrison with his new project, gives her insights on the chaos of her life. Together they make a great team. This was a fun, light, witty read.

[Hina · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!

[M.W. Nel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and easy read. Enjoyed the two main characters, and the storyline. Opposites attract trope.