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Taken for Granted
A battle of the sexes?
Sally Alexander felt as if everyone in her life was taking her for granted - Ben and Molly but most of all her husband, Sam. After twelve years of marriage surely she wasn't expecting too much that her husband should remember her thirty-ninth birthday! Yes, he was a busy doctor, but her life was hectic, too! And no, this time he wouldn't win her over with his lovemaking.
In the ensuing fight, Sally issued a challenge - reverse their roles! She was a qualified doctor, too - it was how they had met - and she needed to be more than just a housewife and mother. Sam picked up the gauntlet - but had they drifted too far apart to save their marriage?
Sally Alexander felt as if everyone in her life was taking her for granted - Ben and Molly but most of all her husband, Sam. After twelve years of marriage surely she wasn't expecting too much that her husband should remember her thirty-ninth birthday! Yes, he was a busy doctor, but her life was hectic, too! And no, this time he wouldn't win her over with his lovemaking.
In the ensuing fight, Sally issued a challenge - reverse their roles! She was a qualified doctor, too - it was how they had met - and she needed to be more than just a housewife and mother. Sam picked up the gauntlet - but had they drifted too far apart to save their marriage?
- GenresRomance
Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1995
About the author
Caroline Anderson
454 books64 followersCaroline Anderson's first romance novel was published in 1991 by Mills & Boon, and she specializes in medical romances. Her most long and popular series is "The Audley Memorial Hospital", where romance is the best medicine of all. In 2002, she published the original Double Destiny Duology, where Fran Williams lives two different lifes and loves. Now, she has created a new successful series, Yoxburgh, a tycoons's series.
Caroline Anderson continues to write her romances from her home in Suffolk, England, UK.
Caroline Anderson continues to write her romances from her home in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
February 14, 2017
I've been delving into older medical romances lately and I picked this one up because of the older heroine and the marriage in trouble trope.
Sally is turning thirty-nine and her GP husband has totally forgotten. Unfortunately it's not a one off. She feels taken for granted. Thus the title. When she and Sam met more than twelve years ago, she was a newly minted doctor joining the practice where Sam was on track for partner. Attraction was instant and a couple of years later they are married with a baby on the way. Since then, Sally has been a full time housewife and mother and Sam doesn't even bring work home to stimulate her mind.
When Sam arrives home after belated remembering the date, it's time for some home truths and he doesn't like what he's hearing. From his POV, Sally has it easy. The solution is obvious. Swap jobs. For three weeks, Sam will be the stay at home partner and Sally will be his locum, working in the practice.
Now they have three weeks to mend a marriage that has drifted into resentment on Sally's part, and taken for granted by Sam. Both of them face challenges. This is Sally's first venture back into the workforce for ten years. Sam has never cooked a meal in his life. They discover a lot of things about each other in the process, and even more important, a lot of things about themselves.
This was a good solid story with no distracting other men or women to cloud the issues. It was all about Sam and Sally working things out. A satisfying ending.
Sally is turning thirty-nine and her GP husband has totally forgotten. Unfortunately it's not a one off. She feels taken for granted. Thus the title. When she and Sam met more than twelve years ago, she was a newly minted doctor joining the practice where Sam was on track for partner. Attraction was instant and a couple of years later they are married with a baby on the way. Since then, Sally has been a full time housewife and mother and Sam doesn't even bring work home to stimulate her mind.
When Sam arrives home after belated remembering the date, it's time for some home truths and he doesn't like what he's hearing. From his POV, Sally has it easy. The solution is obvious. Swap jobs. For three weeks, Sam will be the stay at home partner and Sally will be his locum, working in the practice.
Now they have three weeks to mend a marriage that has drifted into resentment on Sally's part, and taken for granted by Sam. Both of them face challenges. This is Sally's first venture back into the workforce for ten years. Sam has never cooked a meal in his life. They discover a lot of things about each other in the process, and even more important, a lot of things about themselves.
This was a good solid story with no distracting other men or women to cloud the issues. It was all about Sam and Sally working things out. A satisfying ending.
August 22, 2017
Taken for Granted
This story was about a marriage in crisis. Not another woman/man. But one of discord. They both are doctor's. But once the children came she became a stay at home mom. He didn't appreciate what she did. But one day they switched jobs. But is it enough to open his eyes?
This story was about a marriage in crisis. Not another woman/man. But one of discord. They both are doctor's. But once the children came she became a stay at home mom. He didn't appreciate what she did. But one day they switched jobs. But is it enough to open his eyes?
October 3, 2010
Oh, Mills & Boon. You always deliver precisely what I'm expecting!
June 14, 2019
A little unrealistic that a GP who is out of practice remembered and was able to cope with a practice without any catchup after a gap of 12 years! But other than that it was an amazing read on battle of the sexes!
October 15, 2020
Was okay. Started off being a bit boring. Its more of a marriage in a rut rather than marriage in trouble story.
No real angst or complications to spice things up.
And they resolved their main issue quite nicely in the end. So yea a 2star that managed to end on a 3star note.
No real angst or complications to spice things up.
And they resolved their main issue quite nicely in the end. So yea a 2star that managed to end on a 3star note.
February 18, 2023
Started out strong...
Then turned into a medical and housekeeping journal.
I was 😴.
Then turned into a medical and housekeeping journal.
I was 😴.
January 29, 2024
This was such a random old book to read and it was surprisingly entertaining to read.
March 11, 2014
Pretty good. I liked the characters, all the personalities, and the story line. There were plenty of emotions, some humor, some steaminess, good dialog, some fun, and a good HEA. This is something I wouldn't mind reading again. A good cuddle/snuggle, grab some comfort, anytime kinda read. Enjoy
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