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Say You Love Me
If she were granted three wishes, timid piano teacher Tess Collier would take only two: to wed David Bannister and mother his darling daughter. But David was glorious and virile, making Tess feel old-fashioned and drab by comparison. Never would she bask in the Bannisters' golden glow....
Yet David watched his lonely little girl blossom under Tess's warm tutelage--and he magically granted Tess's two wishes! Tess began to sparkle inside--but David's pure pragmatism left her wanting. For her glittering marriage could never be gold ... unless some sweet sorcery granted her David's love.
Yet David watched his lonely little girl blossom under Tess's warm tutelage--and he magically granted Tess's two wishes! Tess began to sparkle inside--but David's pure pragmatism left her wanting. For her glittering marriage could never be gold ... unless some sweet sorcery granted her David's love.
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First published January 1, 1994
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About the author
Trisha Alexander
27 books6 followersPatricia Ann Kay (born March 7, 1937), also known as Trisha Alexander and Ann Patrick, is an American bestselling author of romance novels and women's fiction. She has authored more than 50 books, with four million copies published in 18 countries
Patricia Ann Kay was born on 7 March 1937 in a small town in northeastern Ohio, USA, where she raised along with three younger sisters. She considers herself a very lucky woman. The family didn’t have a lot of money, but she says that didn’t matter, because what they did have was worth more than money — a happy home. Her parents had a good marriage and they doted on their four daughters. That upbringing is reflected in the stories she writes. As readers all over the world have discovered, her books are filled with warmth and love of family.
Pat has lived in upstate New York, Northern Alabama, Southern California, and Stockholm (Sweden), and since 1969, in Houston, Texas with her husband. She says that no matter where she’s lived, she’s found that people everywhere are the same and want the same things: love and committed relationships. The marriage has three terrific grown children. They currently share their home with two longhaired cats, and a backyard filled with squirrels, birds, and other critters. Her hobbies and other interests include reading, walking for exercise, going to the movies and the theater, swimming, and traveling.
In 1990, Pat sold her first romance novel to Silhouette. Since then, more than four million copies of her novels have been published in eighteen different countries.
Patricia Ann Kay was born on 7 March 1937 in a small town in northeastern Ohio, USA, where she raised along with three younger sisters. She considers herself a very lucky woman. The family didn’t have a lot of money, but she says that didn’t matter, because what they did have was worth more than money — a happy home. Her parents had a good marriage and they doted on their four daughters. That upbringing is reflected in the stories she writes. As readers all over the world have discovered, her books are filled with warmth and love of family.
Pat has lived in upstate New York, Northern Alabama, Southern California, and Stockholm (Sweden), and since 1969, in Houston, Texas with her husband. She says that no matter where she’s lived, she’s found that people everywhere are the same and want the same things: love and committed relationships. The marriage has three terrific grown children. They currently share their home with two longhaired cats, and a backyard filled with squirrels, birds, and other critters. Her hobbies and other interests include reading, walking for exercise, going to the movies and the theater, swimming, and traveling.
In 1990, Pat sold her first romance novel to Silhouette. Since then, more than four million copies of her novels have been published in eighteen different countries.
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September 28, 2020
A Mom for Christmas
Tess only knew the family because she taught piano to their daughter. After the wife died David and Francesca moved away. Now seven months later they are back. And he needs her help with his daughter. Can she give up a part of herself while helping heal the family? What happens during the special time of Christmas always tends to create miracles.
Tess only knew the family because she taught piano to their daughter. After the wife died David and Francesca moved away. Now seven months later they are back. And he needs her help with his daughter. Can she give up a part of herself while helping heal the family? What happens during the special time of Christmas always tends to create miracles.
December 10, 2019
Beautiful second chance story of Tess, David and Francesca.
March 14, 2017
It is a great book to read
December 23, 2016
A Mom For Christmas
This was such a romantic book. It just goes to show t g at two different people can fall in love. Please take time to read this great story.
This was such a romantic book. It just goes to show t g at two different people can fall in love. Please take time to read this great story.
December 7, 2016
Tess’s life is calm and happy; when she meets the Bannister family nothing changes apart from her daydreams. When Leah Bannister dies in a terrible car accident, she can’t help but feel sorry for Francesca, David and Leah’s daughter who can’t seem to move out of her grief. When David comes to her with a proposition she knows what she wants to do but will it be too hard to bear?
Tess’s character is complex and the reader can only start to appreciate that towards the end of the book. She devotes herself to a man, who is not particularly available, with so little thought of her own well-being. David comes across as both weak and selfish but somehow still likable.
The book hooked me and I was desperate for a happy ending but it took a lot of effort to get there. I found the story a little unbelievable at times but I still enjoyed it. Despite my misgivings about their rather annoying lack of communication, I did become emotionally attached to the characters.
Tess’s character is complex and the reader can only start to appreciate that towards the end of the book. She devotes herself to a man, who is not particularly available, with so little thought of her own well-being. David comes across as both weak and selfish but somehow still likable.
The book hooked me and I was desperate for a happy ending but it took a lot of effort to get there. I found the story a little unbelievable at times but I still enjoyed it. Despite my misgivings about their rather annoying lack of communication, I did become emotionally attached to the characters.
December 3, 2016
Characters are very immature
From the beginning you are told that the characters are older adults, mid to late thirties. In actuality, they act like a bunch of middle schoolers. There is a lot of 'oh he didn't love me, he will never love me the way I want him to ' going on in the heroines head and almost as much being thought by the hero, but they never talk to each other. The storyline is so so. There are a lot of things mentioned (his daughters Spring Fling at school, in which said daughter has a significant part, but it is never mentioned again... Also, David's boss invited them to dinner, never mentioned again... Bbq at her best friends house for July 4th, only mentioned, no follow up. The author would mention events and then skip two or three days and pick back up with Tess's immature drivel. Not a fan. Won't be reading more.
From the beginning you are told that the characters are older adults, mid to late thirties. In actuality, they act like a bunch of middle schoolers. There is a lot of 'oh he didn't love me, he will never love me the way I want him to ' going on in the heroines head and almost as much being thought by the hero, but they never talk to each other. The storyline is so so. There are a lot of things mentioned (his daughters Spring Fling at school, in which said daughter has a significant part, but it is never mentioned again... Also, David's boss invited them to dinner, never mentioned again... Bbq at her best friends house for July 4th, only mentioned, no follow up. The author would mention events and then skip two or three days and pick back up with Tess's immature drivel. Not a fan. Won't be reading more.
January 17, 2016
Contemporary second chances romance with a widower and his young daughter finding love in a small town with the piano teacher.
Tess Collier is in her late thirties and single her whole life while making the best out of her life as the small town's piano teacher. David Bannister loses his wife in a nasty winter car accident and is trying to grieve and heal with his traumatized daughter, Francesca. Secrets come out in order to help heal Francesca which includes a marriage of convenience for David and Tess.
Sad story that ends with a sweet new modern re-made family.
215 pages and kindle freebie
2 stars
Tess Collier is in her late thirties and single her whole life while making the best out of her life as the small town's piano teacher. David Bannister loses his wife in a nasty winter car accident and is trying to grieve and heal with his traumatized daughter, Francesca. Secrets come out in order to help heal Francesca which includes a marriage of convenience for David and Tess.
Sad story that ends with a sweet new modern re-made family.
215 pages and kindle freebie
2 stars
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June 27, 2008it would be a real good book to read i like love story about this couple getting marry
December 18, 2016
Excellent Christmas story
This story is well written and easy to read. It is fast pasted and keeps you enjoying the story line.
This story is well written and easy to read. It is fast pasted and keeps you enjoying the story line.
December 19, 2016
Good
this was a b about how one young woman who didn't realize her own beauty and self worth.she found herself in love with a child.
this was a b about how one young woman who didn't realize her own beauty and self worth.she found herself in love with a child.
December 28, 2016
Light, easy, romantic book.
January 17, 2017
Sweet book
This was a good book to read. It had sad and sweet moments. I loved the characters and their story line. I hope to read more from this author.
This was a good book to read. It had sad and sweet moments. I loved the characters and their story line. I hope to read more from this author.
March 31, 2017
Heartwarming
What wonderful heartwarming story. I love stories about motherhood and love and this one is so interesting. Can't wait to read more from Patricia Kay!
What wonderful heartwarming story. I love stories about motherhood and love and this one is so interesting. Can't wait to read more from Patricia Kay!
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