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A Natural Father
What is she thinking? Being pregnant, single and expanding her business? No doubt about it, Lucy Basso's hands are full. As if that's not enough, hottie Dominic Bianco is showing more than a little interest in her. Even her impending motherhood doesn't seem to faze him. In fact, he's acting as tender and protective as if she were carrying his baby.
But something seems to be keeping Dom from fully committing to her. If Lucy could only know what it is, she might understand. Or maybe she'd tell him it doesn't matter. Because she knows he's a good man and he'd make an ideal father.
But something seems to be keeping Dom from fully committing to her. If Lucy could only know what it is, she might understand. Or maybe she'd tell him it doesn't matter. Because she knows he's a good man and he'd make an ideal father.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Sarah Mayberry
158 books1,149 followersSarah Mayberry was born in Melbourne, Australia, and is the middle of three children. From the time that she first “stole” paper from kindergarten and stapled it together to make “books,” Sarah has always wanted to be a writer. In line with this ambition, on graduation from high school she completed a bachelor of arts degree majoring in professional writing, then sat down to write a book. When inspiration didn’t strike, she began to wonder if, perhaps, she needed to live some life first before writing about it.
This still left the burning question of how to pay the rent. She found her way into trade journalism, working off the principle that it was better to write anything for a living than nothing at all. Her time there lead to the opportunity to launch a new decorator magazine for one of Australia’s major retailers, an invaluable and grueling experience that she found very rewarding.
But the opportunity to write fiction for a living soon lured Sarah away. She took up a post as storyliner on Australia’s longest running soap, Neighbours. Over two years she helped plot more than 240 hours of television, as well as writing freelance scripts. She remembers her time with the show very fondly — especially the dirty jokes and laughter around the story table — and still writes scripts on a freelance basis.
In 2003 she relocated to New Zealand for her partner’s work. There Sarah served as storyliner and story editor on the country’s top-rating drama, Shortland Street, before quitting to pursue writing full time.
Sarah picked up a love of romance novels from both her grandmothers, and has submitted manuscripts to Harlequin many times over the years. She credits the invaluable story structuring experience she learned on Neighbours as the key to her eventual success — along with the patience of her fantastic editor, Wanda.
Sarah is revoltingly happy with her partner of twelve years, Chris, who is a talented scriptwriter. Not only does he offer fantastic advice and solutions to writing problems, but he’s also handsome, funny and sexy. When she’s not gushing over him, she loves to read romance and fantasy novels, go to the movies, sew and cook for her friends. She has also become a recent convert to Pilates, which she knows she should do more often.
This still left the burning question of how to pay the rent. She found her way into trade journalism, working off the principle that it was better to write anything for a living than nothing at all. Her time there lead to the opportunity to launch a new decorator magazine for one of Australia’s major retailers, an invaluable and grueling experience that she found very rewarding.
But the opportunity to write fiction for a living soon lured Sarah away. She took up a post as storyliner on Australia’s longest running soap, Neighbours. Over two years she helped plot more than 240 hours of television, as well as writing freelance scripts. She remembers her time with the show very fondly — especially the dirty jokes and laughter around the story table — and still writes scripts on a freelance basis.
In 2003 she relocated to New Zealand for her partner’s work. There Sarah served as storyliner and story editor on the country’s top-rating drama, Shortland Street, before quitting to pursue writing full time.
Sarah picked up a love of romance novels from both her grandmothers, and has submitted manuscripts to Harlequin many times over the years. She credits the invaluable story structuring experience she learned on Neighbours as the key to her eventual success — along with the patience of her fantastic editor, Wanda.
Sarah is revoltingly happy with her partner of twelve years, Chris, who is a talented scriptwriter. Not only does he offer fantastic advice and solutions to writing problems, but he’s also handsome, funny and sexy. When she’s not gushing over him, she loves to read romance and fantasy novels, go to the movies, sew and cook for her friends. She has also become a recent convert to Pilates, which she knows she should do more often.
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July 20, 2015
My least favorite from Sarah Mayberry to date, but that still makes it a fun read. Most of this story is forecast from the beginning; you can see the twists coming from miles ahead and none of them fail to turn up on time and in costume. Still, I was never tempted to put it down or move on.
Most of that is due to the lead characters. Dom is one of those hot sweeties you can't help falling for from the start and Lucy is as engaging in her way as well. I fell for both right from the start and Mayberry is good enough for that to be mostly enough. For me, anyway.
I suppose my biggest disappointment is that my very least favorite "romance" trope pops up near the end (scare quotes because I don't find it romantic at all and, indeed, find it a betrayal of love in a fundamental way). That's right, the "doing something hurtful for your own good" trope rears its ugly head. I hate this because it's the opposite of love. Love means trust and companionship. It means working together because you acknowledge that you no longer function as individuals but as a team. You can't be a team if you aren't making decisions together. It doesn't work. Which is what makes it a betrayal of love. Worse, though, both characters were more mature than that and they should have known better.
So yeah, a couple of chapters are kind of a loss, with lots of pain and heartache that was out of place. It would have been much better to have had them have the discussion and make it something they had to work out together. Because really, the second half of that stupid trope was that the underlying issue got swept under the rug with them breezing by it without actually addressing it directly. It was something that could have been done on-screen and its lack was a real lost opportunity.
And yes, I'm being coy about details because spoilers.
Anyway, it was fun spending time with Dom and Lucy up until the stupidity hit. Their courtship was interesting and I enjoyed myself, making this a solid three stars, but not any higher.
A note about Steamy: On the low side. There's a single explicit scene and it gets a little vague, at that. Not short, exactly, just not terribly, er, involved...
Most of that is due to the lead characters. Dom is one of those hot sweeties you can't help falling for from the start and Lucy is as engaging in her way as well. I fell for both right from the start and Mayberry is good enough for that to be mostly enough. For me, anyway.
I suppose my biggest disappointment is that my very least favorite "romance" trope pops up near the end (scare quotes because I don't find it romantic at all and, indeed, find it a betrayal of love in a fundamental way). That's right, the "doing something hurtful for your own good" trope rears its ugly head. I hate this because it's the opposite of love. Love means trust and companionship. It means working together because you acknowledge that you no longer function as individuals but as a team. You can't be a team if you aren't making decisions together. It doesn't work. Which is what makes it a betrayal of love. Worse, though, both characters were more mature than that and they should have known better.
So yeah, a couple of chapters are kind of a loss, with lots of pain and heartache that was out of place. It would have been much better to have had them have the discussion and make it something they had to work out together. Because really, the second half of that stupid trope was that the underlying issue got swept under the rug with them breezing by it without actually addressing it directly. It was something that could have been done on-screen and its lack was a real lost opportunity.
And yes, I'm being coy about details because spoilers.
Anyway, it was fun spending time with Dom and Lucy up until the stupidity hit. Their courtship was interesting and I enjoyed myself, making this a solid three stars, but not any higher.
A note about Steamy: On the low side. There's a single explicit scene and it gets a little vague, at that. Not short, exactly, just not terribly, er, involved...
January 12, 2013
4 Stars ~ Dominic wants more than anything to be a father and after years of trying for a family, he discovers that he's sterile. When he suggests a sperm donor or adoption, his wife refuses and asks for a divorce. With his marriage destroyed and feeling totally rejected, Dom decides to take a break from the family wholesale produce market and travels to Italy for six months. When Lucy's boyfriend of eight years dumps her for a young yoga instructor, she's heartbroken. A month after the break up she learns that she's pregnant, only her ex-boyfriend insists he's in love with his new woman and really isn't ready for a child in his life. She's on her own and she needs to make her new produce distribution business succeed and the way to do that is to expand. When Dominic returns to the family business he's happy to see that Lucy is still a loyal customer. He learns that she's looking for capital to expand and offers to become her partner. And with every moment he spends with her he realizes just how special Lucy is. Only she wants to be able to give her baby brothers and sisters some day, so he backs away.
This is a story of two souls who have been rejected by the one they've loved. I adored Dom from the first pages. Whenever Lucy needed him he never let her down, he was always there. I admired Lucy's resolve and her strength to carry on even though her world is falling apart. Their reconciliation is wonderfully written and brought tears to my eyes. Ms. Mayberry's first SuperRomance is a lovestory that warmed my heart
This is a story of two souls who have been rejected by the one they've loved. I adored Dom from the first pages. Whenever Lucy needed him he never let her down, he was always there. I admired Lucy's resolve and her strength to carry on even though her world is falling apart. Their reconciliation is wonderfully written and brought tears to my eyes. Ms. Mayberry's first SuperRomance is a lovestory that warmed my heart
August 11, 2020
He has sex with her and implies he cares for her even though she is pregnant with another man's baby. Then he pushes her away because he is sterile, without talking to her. (Bonus points for doing it during her already stressful pregnancy.) Then he insists on dissolving their business partnership unilaterally at 34 weeks, in an insulting, cold way, giving her his half of the business as a way to assuage his guilty conscience. She rejects it angrily, immediately going into premature labor, of course.
This book doesn't deserve a full recap that typically comes with a healing revisionist epilogue, but since I hate H's who are cruel to pregnant women, here's a quick resolution: She takes his money after all and leaves, but not before telling him that he has restored her faith in a just God who made sure the H's line would end with him. She also tells him calmly that he is not a nice guy, so any woman who is involved with him will end up hating him.
Her words haunt him and he never has another relationship with a woman, so he never learns that his diagnosis of sterility was actually incorrect.
This book doesn't deserve a full recap that typically comes with a healing revisionist epilogue, but since I hate H's who are cruel to pregnant women, here's a quick resolution: She takes his money after all and leaves, but not before telling him that he has restored her faith in a just God who made sure the H's line would end with him. She also tells him calmly that he is not a nice guy, so any woman who is involved with him will end up hating him.
Her words haunt him and he never has another relationship with a woman, so he never learns that his diagnosis of sterility was actually incorrect.
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August 12, 2025
Still not over the fact they put a blonde girl on the cover
June 22, 2011
A Natural Father was a pretty nice read. Lucy Basso's life is a mess, she has been dumped by her boyfriend of 8 years, is pregnant and has to break the news to her Italian mother, who single-handedly raised both her kids and wanted better for them. On top of the Lucy's self-business can't seem to get a loan from the bank and she is staying with her elder sister Rosie and her husband Andrew.
Dominic Bianco has just returned home after a 6 month stay in Italy. Dom left after his marriage broke-down over his inability to have kids. Dom has always had a thing for Lucy, they grew up in the same neighborhood but circumstances get in the way but now he thinks things can finally fall into place. Lucy visits his father's store often and Dom is shocked to find that she is pregnant and thinks she is married but his father soon disabuses him of that.
Dom decides to stay away from her not because she is pregnant but because she is in a very fragile place right now but somehow Dom's frustration with his father unwilling to have a say in their business ends up in Dom becoming Lucy's business partner and coming in frequent contact. I totally loved Dom, he is so careful with Lucy and so loving and caring. He cooks for her, sweet.
Lucy had a lot to work through, handling single motherhood, accepting the fact that her ex didn't even want to be a part of her baby's life. There are a lot of things in way of Dom and Lucy and most of the reluctance is from Lucy's side, for one she is pregnant.
I liked the way everything was handled in the book. There is a story-line about the other sister and how afraid she is of becoming a mother. I liked how Lucy gave it to Dom in the end for just presuming what she wanted instead of just asking.The book was pretty good.
Dominic Bianco has just returned home after a 6 month stay in Italy. Dom left after his marriage broke-down over his inability to have kids. Dom has always had a thing for Lucy, they grew up in the same neighborhood but circumstances get in the way but now he thinks things can finally fall into place. Lucy visits his father's store often and Dom is shocked to find that she is pregnant and thinks she is married but his father soon disabuses him of that.
Dom decides to stay away from her not because she is pregnant but because she is in a very fragile place right now but somehow Dom's frustration with his father unwilling to have a say in their business ends up in Dom becoming Lucy's business partner and coming in frequent contact. I totally loved Dom, he is so careful with Lucy and so loving and caring. He cooks for her, sweet.
Lucy had a lot to work through, handling single motherhood, accepting the fact that her ex didn't even want to be a part of her baby's life. There are a lot of things in way of Dom and Lucy and most of the reluctance is from Lucy's side, for one she is pregnant.
I liked the way everything was handled in the book. There is a story-line about the other sister and how afraid she is of becoming a mother. I liked how Lucy gave it to Dom in the end for just presuming what she wanted instead of just asking.The book was pretty good.
February 15, 2014
Another sweet CR from Sarah Mayberry! I found Sarah Mayberry by accident a few years ago, but she’s really one of the authors I like to go to when I want to read a sweet, contemporary romance.
The author certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to A NATURAL FATHER. This was so sweet. I fell in love with both Lucy and Dominic. I even liked Lucy’s sister and brother-in-law. I thought the story developed well, and I was really glad that Dom didn’t miraculously get cured of his sterility. I think it would have ruined the story for me if that happened.
The author certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to A NATURAL FATHER. This was so sweet. I fell in love with both Lucy and Dominic. I even liked Lucy’s sister and brother-in-law. I thought the story developed well, and I was really glad that Dom didn’t miraculously get cured of his sterility. I think it would have ruined the story for me if that happened.
September 25, 2013
Would have been 4 stars, but there was a bit too much stupid, bullheaded secret-keeping going on for my taste. Rosie needed to talk to her damn husband about her doubts and fears. And Dom needed to talk to Lucy about his sterility, instead of just pushing her away. Once again it was that stupid "I don't want to hurt you so I'm gonna hurt you" logic, and I hate that shit.
March 19, 2017
I'm gonna give it a 5 stars because of one heart breaking scene that got stuck in my head at the end of the book.
This is Sarah's 4th romantic novel about single parenting that i've read and i believe is one of the best. It's charged with many emotions - like all her novels actually - but the scene with Dominic Bianco and his confession to his father in the storage toward the end of the novel, is so very touching, you simply want to embrace this character and cry out for his pain.
I think this novel has a little bit of a different style to it, more different than her writing style from the present. It's a nice story and for the first time, she wrote a parallel story for one of the other characters. I liked the fact that Lucy's sister had her share in the novel, because from experience to the other continuation novels Sarah has written, even if the characters pop up in both, she mainly focuses on the main story without sharing or linking more to the previous novel or characters lives. But this novel is different! And both sisters are so interesting, thus i believe i like the strong headed Rosie over Lucy.
Sarah Mayberry writes mainly about real fact situations, the fears some people confront with in their lives and she manages to get to an end. This is what this novel is about as well, the fear of becoming a parent, the fear of messing up in such an important role, the fear of never being able to have children, a very touching subject with a great doze of feelings.
A very captivating plot and a novel that is worth reading!
This is Sarah's 4th romantic novel about single parenting that i've read and i believe is one of the best. It's charged with many emotions - like all her novels actually - but the scene with Dominic Bianco and his confession to his father in the storage toward the end of the novel, is so very touching, you simply want to embrace this character and cry out for his pain.
I think this novel has a little bit of a different style to it, more different than her writing style from the present. It's a nice story and for the first time, she wrote a parallel story for one of the other characters. I liked the fact that Lucy's sister had her share in the novel, because from experience to the other continuation novels Sarah has written, even if the characters pop up in both, she mainly focuses on the main story without sharing or linking more to the previous novel or characters lives. But this novel is different! And both sisters are so interesting, thus i believe i like the strong headed Rosie over Lucy.
Sarah Mayberry writes mainly about real fact situations, the fears some people confront with in their lives and she manages to get to an end. This is what this novel is about as well, the fear of becoming a parent, the fear of messing up in such an important role, the fear of never being able to have children, a very touching subject with a great doze of feelings.
A very captivating plot and a novel that is worth reading!
July 29, 2016
Overall, a good romance. The issue of a secondary character not wanting children is thankfully handled better than I originally thought, although there is an underlying notion of "if you don't want kids, there may be something wrong you with you -off to the therapist to find out!", which is a tad patronising. Still, a good read and it's obvious that the author is actively trying not to resort to stereotypes, which is no mean feat when you're writing superromances.
March 18, 2017
Not bad for a first Super Romance, but not great either. I dislike quick forgiveness when the man has been an absolute jerk to the woman. "You made me suffer for eight weeks? Oh, well. It's the last chapter of the story so I guess I have to forgive you." Blech.
November 21, 2024
Just a wonderful story!
March 23, 2013
On A Natural Father:
I loved this book! Seriously I've had Sarah Mayberry books sitting on my Kindle and on my to-read shelf and now I am going to read them. Okay so it will probably be months before I get back to them but still!
Lucy Basso finds herself single, pregnant, and a relatively new business owner. Jilted by the father of her child she turns to family to help her through. She's fiercely dependent but knows she cannot do everything since her business is just starting. When she applies for a bank loan to expand her business she gets turned down and all is lost.
Enter Dom Bianco with a bit of cash and the wish to strike out from his father's business, offers Lucy the chance she needs. Together they strike out as partners while Dom tries to convince Lucy he's the guy for her. Lucy resists due to her pregnancy but Dom begins to wear her down.
Three major conflicts arise in this story, one for each of the characters + one for the secondary characters. First Lucy has been jilted recently and is very weary of getting involved with a man while she's pregnant.
[ The second lies in Dom's inability to have children and his worry of relationships ending when he cannot give them the children they want. The third conflict lies with Lucy's sister who is terrified of having children while her husband desperately wants them.
All of the conflicts are woven so well together I found them delightful. The only complaint I had was with Dom's conflict. He hides the fact he's sterile forever and its not a horrible thing. Sure Lucy might wish to have biological children but there are many options out there. Just because his ex-wife was horrified by it doesn't mean every woman would be! (hide spoiler)]
Rated 4/5 stars
I loved this book! Seriously I've had Sarah Mayberry books sitting on my Kindle and on my to-read shelf and now I am going to read them. Okay so it will probably be months before I get back to them but still!
Lucy Basso finds herself single, pregnant, and a relatively new business owner. Jilted by the father of her child she turns to family to help her through. She's fiercely dependent but knows she cannot do everything since her business is just starting. When she applies for a bank loan to expand her business she gets turned down and all is lost.
Enter Dom Bianco with a bit of cash and the wish to strike out from his father's business, offers Lucy the chance she needs. Together they strike out as partners while Dom tries to convince Lucy he's the guy for her. Lucy resists due to her pregnancy but Dom begins to wear her down.
Three major conflicts arise in this story, one for each of the characters + one for the secondary characters. First Lucy has been jilted recently and is very weary of getting involved with a man while she's pregnant.
[ The second lies in Dom's inability to have children and his worry of relationships ending when he cannot give them the children they want. The third conflict lies with Lucy's sister who is terrified of having children while her husband desperately wants them.
All of the conflicts are woven so well together I found them delightful. The only complaint I had was with Dom's conflict. He hides the fact he's sterile forever and its not a horrible thing. Sure Lucy might wish to have biological children but there are many options out there. Just because his ex-wife was horrified by it doesn't mean every woman would be! (hide spoiler)]
Rated 4/5 stars
February 27, 2012
What I've enjoyed most about books written by Sarah Mayberry has been the quality of the writing and the realism of her stories. Every time I pick up a series romance, I'm expecting, at best, an entertaining but shallow story. 180 to 250 pages doesn't leave much room for character and plot development. Mayberry has a talent for using her words wisely and giving the reader not only fully developed characters, but a plot with more depth and emotion than many longer-length novels.
A Natural Father, like every Mayberry book I've read, deals with some serious issues. In this case there's Lucy, a pregnant woman keeping a business afloat and dealing with the disappointment of being abandoned by the baby's father. Dom is getting over a painful divorce and is working for his father, where the two men clash on how to run the business. There's also a secondary story involving Lucy's sister Rosie and her husband Andrew. The happily married couple face an emotional challenge that could end their marriage.
None of these characters or their stories are treated carelessly, nor are the emotions attached to them easily dismissed or minimized. Dom loved his wife and feels betrayed by her leaving. Lucy loved her boyfriend and is clinging to the hope of some sort involvement in the baby's life. Both lead characters are cautious and take the growing attraction slowly.
My one quibble with the book is the reason used to separate the lead characters toward the end of the book. I wish the author has found a better way to cause tension and conflict. But that really is minor, and overall, The Natural Father is another quality read from Sarah Mayberry.
A Natural Father, like every Mayberry book I've read, deals with some serious issues. In this case there's Lucy, a pregnant woman keeping a business afloat and dealing with the disappointment of being abandoned by the baby's father. Dom is getting over a painful divorce and is working for his father, where the two men clash on how to run the business. There's also a secondary story involving Lucy's sister Rosie and her husband Andrew. The happily married couple face an emotional challenge that could end their marriage.
None of these characters or their stories are treated carelessly, nor are the emotions attached to them easily dismissed or minimized. Dom loved his wife and feels betrayed by her leaving. Lucy loved her boyfriend and is clinging to the hope of some sort involvement in the baby's life. Both lead characters are cautious and take the growing attraction slowly.
My one quibble with the book is the reason used to separate the lead characters toward the end of the book. I wish the author has found a better way to cause tension and conflict. But that really is minor, and overall, The Natural Father is another quality read from Sarah Mayberry.
January 14, 2011
Lucia is pregnant; her boyfriend's long gone with a "nimble" yoga instructor; and she has to run her restaurant produce-delivery business on her own--not to mention give her Italian mother the news. Dom's family business supplies Lucia with produce...but he's always longed to supply her with more. Now that he's divorced, he still wants her--but will he mind reaping what another man has sown? Actually, the hero and heroine of this charming romance are perfect for each other in many ways, it just takes them most of the book to realize it. The themes of parenthood and fertility in its many guises--biological, adoptive, infertility, unplanned pregnancy, absent biodads, people who fear parenthood--are handled thoughtfully by Mayberry not only through the main plot but also a subplot about Lucia's sister. It's impressive that Mayberry manages to pull this off in a category romance given the length restrictions of the genre.
June 29, 2013
The title is really misleading, A Natural Father. Yet, Dominic didn't perform any fatherly duties in the book. And though he's not the father of the baby Lucy is carrying, simply saying he'll love her and the baby does not constitute being a natural father either. I didn't even read anything about his plans for their future. And the way Dom keep's saying "Lucy's baby" or "the baby", where's the paternal instinct there?
Anyway, i know i'm just nitpicking over the title here. "Loving You No Matter What" seemed more appropriate.
Title, aside, i liked this one. Not too deep, yet not to fluffy. Not too over-the-top with grand gestures and major fights. Not too complicated (the baby alone is story enough). Not a lot of characters to keep track of. Just enough drama and conflict to keep you interested. I started reading this while getting ready to sleep, and finished it just a couple of hours later.
Anyway, i know i'm just nitpicking over the title here. "Loving You No Matter What" seemed more appropriate.
Title, aside, i liked this one. Not too deep, yet not to fluffy. Not too over-the-top with grand gestures and major fights. Not too complicated (the baby alone is story enough). Not a lot of characters to keep track of. Just enough drama and conflict to keep you interested. I started reading this while getting ready to sleep, and finished it just a couple of hours later.
June 1, 2011
Another very solid, compelling contemporary romance. I love how Sarah Mayberry draws and shapes her characters, her leads and especially the secondary characters. None of them are paper thin and I feel like I know them a little. They are not there only to advanced the plot. They have a life of their own. I'm thinking about Rosie and Dominic's father that you get a glimpse of the man he is.
I liked the story how the reader gets to see many point of view what it is to have children. Do you want children, can you have children, how you are a parent 'til the day you die. Unborn children, unexpected children, grown up children, wished children. The relationship between Lucy and Dominic is fun to watch grow and stumble (the stumble is indeed predictable but non unwelcome). I liked it. More like 3 3/4 stars but I rounded it up.
I liked the story how the reader gets to see many point of view what it is to have children. Do you want children, can you have children, how you are a parent 'til the day you die. Unborn children, unexpected children, grown up children, wished children. The relationship between Lucy and Dominic is fun to watch grow and stumble (the stumble is indeed predictable but non unwelcome). I liked it. More like 3 3/4 stars but I rounded it up.
July 25, 2014
I thought this was a good book---not a great one but a quick read. It brought to light the question of having a family. One gets a divorce because he is sterile and she wants children; one got pregnant and then he left her because he didn't want to be a father, and one couple has the wife who is afraid to be a mom and the husband wants children. There is also the underlying theme of starting a business and family businesses. I enjoyed the characters but they were predictable
July 25, 2011
She's back. Sarah Mayberry can write a romance, and A Natural Father fits the bill. The characters were believable, the conflict real, and all this with very little sex. After my not-so-hot experience with Below the Belt, maybe the author shouldn't be trying so hard to mesh her free flowing style into category romance. I'm ready for her single title.
February 9, 2012
As always, Sarah Mayberry hits the spot. Characters feel like rounded human beings, the plot follows character, not the other way around. I'm not even particularly interested in babies or people who are concerned about babies - having one, not having one - it's not my thing. But this is a lovely romance, and the characters drew me right in.
February 10, 2015
Meh. The title is a bit misleading. We never get to see Dom interact with Mariella. I probably would've given this book another star if the author had provided an epilogue. The ending was a bit rushed.
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February 3, 2016
I will check out more Sarah Mayberry books. Things did get a bit drawn out as far as Dom telling Lucy about his "big secret". Had a lot of real passion and dealt with single motherhood/pregnancy well.
March 13, 2017
This would've been a DNF, but I must be a glutton for punishment. And the ending. Wow. Maybe I'm being biased because I really did not enjoy this book, but that was an abrupt ending. Hated every character except Doms dad.
October 19, 2010
I thought it was a sweet sappy romance and if you love those kind of books this one is for you!
August 28, 2010
Didn't like this book as much as I liked her other novels.
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December 24, 2010
Good solid middle of the road story. The writing is very well done.
July 12, 2011
Couldn't put this one down! Great characters, great story, just loved it! :o)
July 23, 2011
Man, it is 100 degrees. Way too hot to write a coherent review. So I'll just say:
Writing good.
story good.
characters good.
Sarah Mayberry always good.
Writing good.
story good.
characters good.
Sarah Mayberry always good.
January 29, 2012
3.5 stars
*wipes tears* Though not my favorite Mayberry Superromance (and after a slowish start), it was still plenty emotionally satisfying.
*wipes tears* Though not my favorite Mayberry Superromance (and after a slowish start), it was still plenty emotionally satisfying.
December 30, 2015
Lovely story. As always, Sarah Mayberry did a great job creating characters who are very human. Also has one of the more realistic representations of a pregnancy than I've seen in any Harlequin.
March 9, 2012
Perfect for a read while sick. Not too complicated with a promised HEA. Thought secondary couple's issues were fixed a bit too easily tho.
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