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Tennessee Tulanes #2
Their Secret Bargain
Nick Tulane has always been the black sheep of the family. The rebel, a renegade. An out-of-the-box thinker. It’s served him well as a businessman. But when his young son has problems in school, Nick agrees to a secret bargain with a tutor who sees through his many adaptive skills which hide a well-kept secret.
Nick will do anything to help his son but falling for the too-smart teacher was never part of the bargain....
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TAMING THE TULANE SERIES:
SMALL TOWN SCANDAL
THEIR SECRET BARGAIN
CROSSING THE LINE
THE NANNY’S SECRET
SOMEONE TO TRUST
THE STONE RIVER SERIES:
WORTH THE WAIT
NOT BY SIGHT
THROUGH THE VALLEY
LEAD ME NOT
CHRISTMAS AT HOLLY WOOD
THEIR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
SECOND CHANCES
MONTANA SECRETS SERIES:
HEALING HER COWBOY
IT HAD TO BE YOU
HERS TO KEEP
MILLION DOLLAR STANDOFF
HIS CHRISTMAS WISH
THEIR SECRET SON
SMALL TOWN SCANDALS SERIES:
BRODY’S REDEMPTION
FALLING FOR HER BOSS
WITH THIS MAN
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Nick will do anything to help his son but falling for the too-smart teacher was never part of the bargain....
LOOKING FOR MORE SWEET/CLEAN AND WHOLESOME BOOKS? TRY THESE!
TAMING THE TULANE SERIES:
SMALL TOWN SCANDAL
THEIR SECRET BARGAIN
CROSSING THE LINE
THE NANNY’S SECRET
SOMEONE TO TRUST
THE STONE RIVER SERIES:
WORTH THE WAIT
NOT BY SIGHT
THROUGH THE VALLEY
LEAD ME NOT
CHRISTMAS AT HOLLY WOOD
THEIR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
SECOND CHANCES
MONTANA SECRETS SERIES:
HEALING HER COWBOY
IT HAD TO BE YOU
HERS TO KEEP
MILLION DOLLAR STANDOFF
HIS CHRISTMAS WISH
THEIR SECRET SON
SMALL TOWN SCANDALS SERIES:
BRODY’S REDEMPTION
FALLING FOR HER BOSS
WITH THIS MAN
More books:
Secret Santa
COMING SOON!
Secret Santa II
For more information about Kay Lyons, please visit her website at www.kaylyonsauthor.com. You can also find her at the following:
@KayLyonsAuthor (Twitter)
Kay Lyons Author (Facebook)
Author_Kay_Lyons (Instagram)
Kay Lyons, Author (Pinterest)
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First published November 1, 2007
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Kay Stockham
32 books71 followersKay Lyons Stockham is an award-winning author of 25+ books published by Harlequin Enterprises, Berkley Publishing and Kindred Spirits Publishing. She has also been a Book Buyers Best, HOLT Medallion and RITA Award finalist with a million books in print.
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October 14, 2011
I went in expecting only 4 or 3 stars maybe (not too many considering it's a Harlequin Super Romance) but came out with a blazing 5 stars. I shouldn't be surprised really since it was written by Kay Stockham. I just wanna say that this was wonderful read, I had a great time.
Nick and Jenn each had their own insecurities and quite sceptical that they could be more than friends at all. Nick, a high school dropout felt that he couldn't measured to Jenn a teacher. While Jenn could never imagine why a hot guy like Nick would even look at her, an over-weight girl. It was pretty hilarious at first but things spiralled into interesting dramas when the Tulane family got involved.
And I couldn't believe that I cried in this book also. Seems that I can't help myself from shedding a few tears in every KS's book. Anyway this one belongs in my lovvit shelf.
On to Nick's twin brother, Luke's book
next.
Nick and Jenn each had their own insecurities and quite sceptical that they could be more than friends at all. Nick, a high school dropout felt that he couldn't measured to Jenn a teacher. While Jenn could never imagine why a hot guy like Nick would even look at her, an over-weight girl. It was pretty hilarious at first but things spiralled into interesting dramas when the Tulane family got involved.
And I couldn't believe that I cried in this book also. Seems that I can't help myself from shedding a few tears in every KS's book. Anyway this one belongs in my lovvit shelf.
On to Nick's twin brother, Luke's book
next.
January 11, 2012
This is the second in the Tulane series and I enjoyed this one as well. This time we have Nick Tulane, who we know from the previous book as being a high-school drop-out, single father and a owner of several business's and being kind of estranged from his family.
Nick finds out that his son has been forging signatures and is in academic trouble, all of this reminds Nick of how poor he was at studies and he doesn't want his son to go through the same pain or make him an object of ridicule so he wants to find a summer tutor.
The heroine Jen has finally decided to take control of her life, for years she put her husband through med school and then he belittled her and dumped her, so she took comfort in food, at the end of her school term she decides to be herself and drunk, makes her friend let her agree not only to tutor Nick's son but also become a member at his gym and let him be her guy friend.
The next day she tries to back out but Nick doesn't let her, so with a lot of feet dragging she goes to the gym. Jen has a lot of body issues and even self-esteem issues and she acknowledges them to Nick, who is a great guy, he tries to make her see she is worthy and doesn't need to be a size zero instead she needs to be healthy.
They both have family problems in common and Nick fears that once she learns about his lack of education credentials she will back off, which she doesn't instead she makes him see how good he is and successful. She also helps his son.
I found their relationship and how it gradually progressed wonderful.
Nick finds out that his son has been forging signatures and is in academic trouble, all of this reminds Nick of how poor he was at studies and he doesn't want his son to go through the same pain or make him an object of ridicule so he wants to find a summer tutor.
The heroine Jen has finally decided to take control of her life, for years she put her husband through med school and then he belittled her and dumped her, so she took comfort in food, at the end of her school term she decides to be herself and drunk, makes her friend let her agree not only to tutor Nick's son but also become a member at his gym and let him be her guy friend.
The next day she tries to back out but Nick doesn't let her, so with a lot of feet dragging she goes to the gym. Jen has a lot of body issues and even self-esteem issues and she acknowledges them to Nick, who is a great guy, he tries to make her see she is worthy and doesn't need to be a size zero instead she needs to be healthy.
They both have family problems in common and Nick fears that once she learns about his lack of education credentials she will back off, which she doesn't instead she makes him see how good he is and successful. She also helps his son.
I found their relationship and how it gradually progressed wonderful.
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November 15, 2021This is a clean romance with no sex or smut.
So clearly NOT for me.
There should be a warning since categorizing it as harlequine might be confusing to some.
No rating.
So clearly NOT for me.
There should be a warning since categorizing it as harlequine might be confusing to some.
No rating.
May 31, 2016
DNF at 27%
I loved the story, but I didn't like Jennifer enough to continue reading. I don't mind insecure heroines at all, but I can't stand the ones that constantly have to be pushed, convinced and encouraged.
I might come back to it later and give it another chance, though.
I loved the story, but I didn't like Jennifer enough to continue reading. I don't mind insecure heroines at all, but I can't stand the ones that constantly have to be pushed, convinced and encouraged.
I might come back to it later and give it another chance, though.
December 2, 2010
Contemporary romance is not my favorite genre but it's books like these that convince me to read more of them.
What I liked about this book were:
- Hero has a disability
- Hero is not a "professional", billionaire, or tough alpha (although he does come from a wealthy family)
- Hero is somewhat insecure
- Heroine is not thin and drop-dead gorgeous
- Hero's Dr. brother who sounds...more than interesting :)
What I did not like about this book:
- Heroine makes me realize I am more inclined to carry a grudge :P
- Prop-up son but it is not as obvious due to the arrangement the hero and heroine have with each other
- The slimy ex who did seemed inexplicably (to me) possessive of his ex-wife
- Most of all: It seemed obvious to me, based on what the heroine told the hero, that she was self-conscious about her own appearance, yet the hero kept thinking that the heroine shies away due to his past. This made me want to bang my - or the hero's - head against a wall.
What I liked about this book were:
- Hero has a disability
- Hero is not a "professional", billionaire, or tough alpha (although he does come from a wealthy family)
- Hero is somewhat insecure
- Heroine is not thin and drop-dead gorgeous
- Hero's Dr. brother who sounds...more than interesting :)
What I did not like about this book:
- Heroine makes me realize I am more inclined to carry a grudge :P
- Prop-up son but it is not as obvious due to the arrangement the hero and heroine have with each other
- The slimy ex who did seemed inexplicably (to me) possessive of his ex-wife
- Most of all: It seemed obvious to me, based on what the heroine told the hero, that she was self-conscious about her own appearance, yet the hero kept thinking that the heroine shies away due to his past. This made me want to bang my - or the hero's - head against a wall.
April 2, 2012
3.5* Grade B/B-
This was overall a very enjoyable book with more depth than I expected. The characters grow and develop during the story, and there isn't a pat answer to every issue brought up. I have a friend whose son had the same reading impairment mentioned in the book, and the information here was very interesting (and seemed accurate).
This was overall a very enjoyable book with more depth than I expected. The characters grow and develop during the story, and there isn't a pat answer to every issue brought up. I have a friend whose son had the same reading impairment mentioned in the book, and the information here was very interesting (and seemed accurate).
February 16, 2022
Jennifer and Nick and his son Matt
Nick has been summoned to the school on the last day to talk with the guidance counselor and principal at his 8 year old son Matt's school. For the life of him he can't understand why. The memories it brings back are horrible and he promises himself he will not react the way his father did. When he finds out what all his son has done and the fact he either has Matt go to summer school or get a private tutor, he knows what he has to do! He will not have his son have the same problems he grew up with. That night he's taking care of The Coyote for his Uncle C when the teachers come in for their annual last day celebration. He meets Jenn and can't believe how beautiful she is. Then he sees her leave after having words with the biggest bully of his class Todd Dixon. When she comes back she's dressed differently and she seems to be intoxicated, why? Come to find out Dixon is her ex and he tried to bully her when she left! Her best friend Suzanne is still there and decides to help her friend and Nick! What does she do? How does it help not only Jenn and Nick but also Matt? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Kay Lyons!
Nick has been summoned to the school on the last day to talk with the guidance counselor and principal at his 8 year old son Matt's school. For the life of him he can't understand why. The memories it brings back are horrible and he promises himself he will not react the way his father did. When he finds out what all his son has done and the fact he either has Matt go to summer school or get a private tutor, he knows what he has to do! He will not have his son have the same problems he grew up with. That night he's taking care of The Coyote for his Uncle C when the teachers come in for their annual last day celebration. He meets Jenn and can't believe how beautiful she is. Then he sees her leave after having words with the biggest bully of his class Todd Dixon. When she comes back she's dressed differently and she seems to be intoxicated, why? Come to find out Dixon is her ex and he tried to bully her when she left! Her best friend Suzanne is still there and decides to help her friend and Nick! What does she do? How does it help not only Jenn and Nick but also Matt? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Kay Lyons!
October 10, 2021
3.5 stars
Jenn and Nick are classic opposites attract. She is a smart overweight schoolteacher and he was a high school dropout who now is a successful businessman and gym owner.
Jenn has super low self-esteem since her divorce and a poor body image too. Nick is a single father whose 8 year old son is doing poorly in school. Worried his son will struggle like he did he looks for someone to help him over the Summer break. Through a friend, Nick makes a deal with Jenn for tuition in return for his help getting her into shape for her dream holiday at the end of Summer vacation.
This was an easy read. Jenn's constant obsessing over her weight did get a bit annoying, but I understand that was her motivation for initially agreeing to the deal. I thought it was a little convenient that the hero had a thing for voluptuous pin-up girls, but it helped make the storyline a bit more believable.
This book does not contain descriptive love scenes.
Jenn and Nick are classic opposites attract. She is a smart overweight schoolteacher and he was a high school dropout who now is a successful businessman and gym owner.
Jenn has super low self-esteem since her divorce and a poor body image too. Nick is a single father whose 8 year old son is doing poorly in school. Worried his son will struggle like he did he looks for someone to help him over the Summer break. Through a friend, Nick makes a deal with Jenn for tuition in return for his help getting her into shape for her dream holiday at the end of Summer vacation.
This was an easy read. Jenn's constant obsessing over her weight did get a bit annoying, but I understand that was her motivation for initially agreeing to the deal. I thought it was a little convenient that the hero had a thing for voluptuous pin-up girls, but it helped make the storyline a bit more believable.
This book does not contain descriptive love scenes.
October 14, 2021
Clean & very sexy..too good to put down!
Loved this book! No explicit sex scenes in this. You don't need them to feel the magnetic attraction between these two . I did think the only argument (had to have argument in order to get back together) was a little too cliche. It was obvious what they'd disagree on. I am very impressed that the writer emphasized the importance of inner beauty & nutrition, but didn't go overboard & make her character become a vegan or something else..just careful about what foods & how much she ate. I'm trying to GAIN weight, but I can identify with wanting to be invisible because of my appearance as many readers will. And I think my great niece has the reading disability discussed..I won't tell you what it is. Ha! This book is worth reading on many levels. And since it's clean, anyone from 15 to 75 can read it. I applaud this author & can't wait to read more about the Tulanes.
Loved this book! No explicit sex scenes in this. You don't need them to feel the magnetic attraction between these two . I did think the only argument (had to have argument in order to get back together) was a little too cliche. It was obvious what they'd disagree on. I am very impressed that the writer emphasized the importance of inner beauty & nutrition, but didn't go overboard & make her character become a vegan or something else..just careful about what foods & how much she ate. I'm trying to GAIN weight, but I can identify with wanting to be invisible because of my appearance as many readers will. And I think my great niece has the reading disability discussed..I won't tell you what it is. Ha! This book is worth reading on many levels. And since it's clean, anyone from 15 to 75 can read it. I applaud this author & can't wait to read more about the Tulanes.
October 27, 2020
The Story was Great But...
This is a sweet romance about Nick, a guy struggling to be his best and support his son and a woman, Jenn, with little self worth trying to find her inner strength. Both characters grow and learn about themselves so they can grow their love for each other. Great story!
But here are my issues...
First, when you marry, you become husband and wife not man and wife. Just a pet peeve of mine.
Second, Jenn is a teacher going to school to work further her education. But she acts very unprofessional when she uses her actions with Nick and his son to further her education without their permission. Did not make her look like much of a professional educator but more like a selfish b@#$&.
This is a sweet romance about Nick, a guy struggling to be his best and support his son and a woman, Jenn, with little self worth trying to find her inner strength. Both characters grow and learn about themselves so they can grow their love for each other. Great story!
But here are my issues...
First, when you marry, you become husband and wife not man and wife. Just a pet peeve of mine.
Second, Jenn is a teacher going to school to work further her education. But she acts very unprofessional when she uses her actions with Nick and his son to further her education without their permission. Did not make her look like much of a professional educator but more like a selfish b@#$&.
November 21, 2021
What I initially thought would be a fun and quick read quickly turned into so much more and I loved every second of it.
Nick is the black sheep of his very sucessful family due to things that are later revealed in the book (I'm obviously not going to spoil that), but when his son struggles at school, Nick knows that he must do everything he can to help him. Enters Jennifer and a bargain between the two of them. Jennifer, recently divorced, has her own ghosts, but along the way she not only helps Nick and his son, the two of them help her in more ways than one.
This story was so heartbreaking, sweet and warm. And yes, while I do prefer books with more explicit "sexy times" this book was perfect and such a good read.
I can't wait to dive into the rest of the series.
Nick is the black sheep of his very sucessful family due to things that are later revealed in the book (I'm obviously not going to spoil that), but when his son struggles at school, Nick knows that he must do everything he can to help him. Enters Jennifer and a bargain between the two of them. Jennifer, recently divorced, has her own ghosts, but along the way she not only helps Nick and his son, the two of them help her in more ways than one.
This story was so heartbreaking, sweet and warm. And yes, while I do prefer books with more explicit "sexy times" this book was perfect and such a good read.
I can't wait to dive into the rest of the series.
April 16, 2022
Looking beyond the outside ❤️📖🍎💙
This couple starts out as two people who want to help each other. It seems innocent enough, but as Jenn and Nick get to know each other better and get emotionally involved, they realize this is more than it first appears.
This is a story of how accepting yourself is the first part in bettering yourself. And trusting someone can be hard after you’ve been hurt, but is entirely possible.
Nice continuation of this series of the Tulane brothers. Worth the read.
This couple starts out as two people who want to help each other. It seems innocent enough, but as Jenn and Nick get to know each other better and get emotionally involved, they realize this is more than it first appears.
This is a story of how accepting yourself is the first part in bettering yourself. And trusting someone can be hard after you’ve been hurt, but is entirely possible.
Nice continuation of this series of the Tulane brothers. Worth the read.
November 25, 2021
This is truly a sweet story about two people who have struggled with self-image for their entire lives. They are opposite from one another, or so Nick thinks. When one or the other gets their back up, they are completely misreading the other. It takes them a while to figure it out, but eventually, they do. The Tulanes are a close-knit family that gives you warm fuzzies. This is a fun series.
October 15, 2021
Enjoyable
Some interesting issues highlighted in the story. The theme of self worth and how it affects one's life was an important lesson. Thankfully, in this story, the characters do gain insight and improvement.
Some interesting issues highlighted in the story. The theme of self worth and how it affects one's life was an important lesson. Thankfully, in this story, the characters do gain insight and improvement.
October 29, 2021
Nick and Jenn
I thought the book was great that's why the rating! I liked how Nick and Jenn meshed together and figured out what was wrong with the reading and learning problem. And how teachers help so much.
I thought the book was great that's why the rating! I liked how Nick and Jenn meshed together and figured out what was wrong with the reading and learning problem. And how teachers help so much.
October 8, 2021
I just finished this book. I very much enjoyed reading it.
October 8, 2021
This was a spellbinding, clean story. Wish the author had tied all the loose ends but maybe that will come in the future of the series
October 11, 2021
Loved it
A truly great book. A hero who was not perfect, who was flawed in his own eyes. A heroine who was just the same and they both saw the best in each other. 3 thumbs up
A truly great book. A hero who was not perfect, who was flawed in his own eyes. A heroine who was just the same and they both saw the best in each other. 3 thumbs up
October 11, 2021
Cute happy ever after but with the added topic of illiteracy
October 16, 2021
A sweet and thoughtful story with compelling characters and an engaging premise. More 4.5 stars as sometimes I didn't connect with the writing, but overall I really enjoyed and appreciated the story.
October 17, 2021
Good
Like the writing,the characters and the story. The story was drawn out and somewhat repetitive and the ending was abrupt. Still it was entertaining.
Like the writing,the characters and the story. The story was drawn out and somewhat repetitive and the ending was abrupt. Still it was entertaining.
October 19, 2021
I loved this book so much!!!
November 1, 2021
Entertaining
Very entertaining with twists and a mystery to be solved by a teacher. Low self-esteem and secrets from the past with romance thrown in for good measure!
Very entertaining with twists and a mystery to be solved by a teacher. Low self-esteem and secrets from the past with romance thrown in for good measure!
November 6, 2021
sweet romance
The characters are very real in the story. I loved how it addressed sensitive family issues. I recommend this book.
The characters are very real in the story. I loved how it addressed sensitive family issues. I recommend this book.
November 20, 2021
Secret bargain
Recommend for all. You can feel the pain! This book makes you feel the love and shame in their loves!
Recommend for all. You can feel the pain! This book makes you feel the love and shame in their loves!
July 19, 2025
This was a better read than the first book in the series, in my opinion. This book does deal with self image, both physical & emotional. The main characters do have problems that start in their youth. There is no sexual or active physical abuse for those who avoid those triggers.
May 18, 2011
Reviewer: EmmaRae
Blurb: They need help...fast.
Nick Tulane ordinarily won't admit weakness--in himself or in those he loves. But when he learns his son is about to fail in school, the single father is desperate to find a tutor. And Jennifer Rose is perfect.
In fact, Jen might be too perfect. Nick's starting to fall for the attractive teacher, and he can't let that happen. Because opening up to Jen means sharing the secret that has always made him feel like an outsider in his own family. Still, with his son showing signs of following in his footsteps, Nick can't keep the truth hidden. But once she knows, will Jen accept him...weakness and all?
Review: I absolutely adored this book. I didn't know it was book two of a series, but when I finished at around 2am, by 2:15, I had gotten out of bed and purchased the rest of the series.
When the book opens we find single father Nick squirming in a kiddie-size chair in a parent-teacher conference. I was immediately drawn to father and son trying to see eye-to-eye, and couldn't put the book down. He's a successful, gorgeous hunk, but he's estranged from his family and trying to raise a child on his own...not easy under the best circumstances.
You can't imagine why this guy might feel defensive and insecure -- and I'm not going to tell you, either. He's attracted to Jen the minute he lays eyes on her in the bar, and he doesn't understand why she doesn't have more confidence in herself and her body. But Jen's just been rocked by a nasty divorce, and she decides to take the summer to shape up. If losing weight will make her feel better, how could Nick refuse to get up close and personal with her as her personal trainer at his gym? And maybe Jen can figure out why his son is struggling in school, and he won't have to watch his child follow in his rocky footsteps.
But then she starts getting to him, chipping at his walls and his carefully ordered life. He doesn't want anyone to get to close, because she might not like what she finds. Jen's more comfortable around her second graders, and doesn't quite know what to do with Nick. She knows what she'd like to do, but she can't imagine Nick being interested in her.
All the characters in this book are beautifully developed. The chemistry between Nick and Jen is obvious, but it's not overly erotic so anyone will enjoy it. You will laugh and cry and be sad when the story ends. The book lives up to the SuperRomance brand, and we meet the characters in Kay's other books as Nick and his family try to mend fences. I'd recommend reading Another Man's Baby (Book 1) first, but this is my favorite.
Blurb: They need help...fast.
Nick Tulane ordinarily won't admit weakness--in himself or in those he loves. But when he learns his son is about to fail in school, the single father is desperate to find a tutor. And Jennifer Rose is perfect.
In fact, Jen might be too perfect. Nick's starting to fall for the attractive teacher, and he can't let that happen. Because opening up to Jen means sharing the secret that has always made him feel like an outsider in his own family. Still, with his son showing signs of following in his footsteps, Nick can't keep the truth hidden. But once she knows, will Jen accept him...weakness and all?
Review: I absolutely adored this book. I didn't know it was book two of a series, but when I finished at around 2am, by 2:15, I had gotten out of bed and purchased the rest of the series.
When the book opens we find single father Nick squirming in a kiddie-size chair in a parent-teacher conference. I was immediately drawn to father and son trying to see eye-to-eye, and couldn't put the book down. He's a successful, gorgeous hunk, but he's estranged from his family and trying to raise a child on his own...not easy under the best circumstances.
You can't imagine why this guy might feel defensive and insecure -- and I'm not going to tell you, either. He's attracted to Jen the minute he lays eyes on her in the bar, and he doesn't understand why she doesn't have more confidence in herself and her body. But Jen's just been rocked by a nasty divorce, and she decides to take the summer to shape up. If losing weight will make her feel better, how could Nick refuse to get up close and personal with her as her personal trainer at his gym? And maybe Jen can figure out why his son is struggling in school, and he won't have to watch his child follow in his rocky footsteps.
But then she starts getting to him, chipping at his walls and his carefully ordered life. He doesn't want anyone to get to close, because she might not like what she finds. Jen's more comfortable around her second graders, and doesn't quite know what to do with Nick. She knows what she'd like to do, but she can't imagine Nick being interested in her.
All the characters in this book are beautifully developed. The chemistry between Nick and Jen is obvious, but it's not overly erotic so anyone will enjoy it. You will laugh and cry and be sad when the story ends. The book lives up to the SuperRomance brand, and we meet the characters in Kay's other books as Nick and his family try to mend fences. I'd recommend reading Another Man's Baby (Book 1) first, but this is my favorite.
August 19, 2015
After finishing the last page, the first thing I thought was: ''So damn good story''. I loved this book. The characters have clear and open thought towards the reader and the moral was just lovely and well fitting for nowadays girls-issues. It tells about a young woman (a teacher) who just came out of a disaster divorce and gained so much weight (this was because of the stress, but she has been overweight her entire life). Her Ex wouldn't leave her alone and Jennifer becomes really desperate. When a friend of hers comes to know that (the super hot gym-owner) Nick Tulane is in need of a tutor for his son for the summer, she managed to fix a deal with him for her: Jennifir will tutor his son and in exchange Nick will become her personal trainer and in the open her''guy friend''. Both had been secretly crushing on each other, but both think they aren't good enough for the other: Jennifer doesn't see it happening in a million years that a good looking and perfect muscled man like Nick falls for a ''fat and not-in-control-over-her-eating'' girl; Nick doesn't believe that a smart and a college educated woman like Jennifer will ever fall for a high school drop-out.
But Nick's secret is bigger than that. Not only didn't Jennefir know about his drop-out (and the main reason for his family issues), but also didn't she know that he can't read, which was the reason for his drop-out. He never told anybody, not even his family knew the reason for his drop-out (They have always assumed that Nick wasn't vut out for school), but when he discovers that his son might have the same problem (and Jennifer finds out with suspicions) he has no other choice than to tell her.
She decides to help him and does research about their reading problem. Every thing goed well and perfect and they find out that they have a sort dyslectic disease. She finds the perfect solution and both are able to read better.
But when Nick finds out that Jennifer used them as ''guinea pigs'' for her essay for college he decides to end things. He was so angry and afraid that everyone would know about it and that his son will face the same social problems as he had when he decided to drop out from high school.
Jennifer decides to leave a recording of her essay for him (because hearing was easier than reading for him, obviously) before she leaves for her vacation (for which she had to drop a few pounds in the first place). When he heard it all, all he wanted was her back. He was mistaken in her intensions and he had forgive her. He dicides to tell his family about his secret and they helped him to get a flight to Jennifer. And everything comes to a happy ending!
But Nick's secret is bigger than that. Not only didn't Jennefir know about his drop-out (and the main reason for his family issues), but also didn't she know that he can't read, which was the reason for his drop-out. He never told anybody, not even his family knew the reason for his drop-out (They have always assumed that Nick wasn't vut out for school), but when he discovers that his son might have the same problem (and Jennifer finds out with suspicions) he has no other choice than to tell her.
She decides to help him and does research about their reading problem. Every thing goed well and perfect and they find out that they have a sort dyslectic disease. She finds the perfect solution and both are able to read better.
But when Nick finds out that Jennifer used them as ''guinea pigs'' for her essay for college he decides to end things. He was so angry and afraid that everyone would know about it and that his son will face the same social problems as he had when he decided to drop out from high school.
Jennifer decides to leave a recording of her essay for him (because hearing was easier than reading for him, obviously) before she leaves for her vacation (for which she had to drop a few pounds in the first place). When he heard it all, all he wanted was her back. He was mistaken in her intensions and he had forgive her. He dicides to tell his family about his secret and they helped him to get a flight to Jennifer. And everything comes to a happy ending!
July 8, 2012
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booksonboard.com This is the second book in the Tulane family series. Kay Stockham writes another contemporary romance that is emotional and sweet. Nick a single father can not read. He is estranged from his family who do not know this fact. He falls in love with a teacher whom he hires to help his son who is turns out can not read either. The teacher is also scarred as she was just divorced form her husband and has low self esteem due to weight issues. This is another great story if you are looking for a short sweet book
booksonboard.com This is the second book in the Tulane family series. Kay Stockham writes another contemporary romance that is emotional and sweet. Nick a single father can not read. He is estranged from his family who do not know this fact. He falls in love with a teacher whom he hires to help his son who is turns out can not read either. The teacher is also scarred as she was just divorced form her husband and has low self esteem due to weight issues. This is another great story if you are looking for a short sweet book
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