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The Baby Chase #1
Prescription for Romance
Undercover reporter Ramona Tate was on a mission. But Paul Armstrong, the gorgeous head doctor of the Armstrong Fertility Institute, was a serious obstacle to unearthing the famous facility's secrets. And now Ramona was falling for him! What would happen once he found out who she really was?
Paul's mission in life was to run the prestigious Boston clinic and uphold his family legacy. His new PR manager seemed intent on undermining his authority at every turn. Then why was he finding the outspoken blonde so hard to resist? Settling down wasn't on the workaholic doc's short-term agenda. Until Ramona made him start yearning for a family of his own…
Paul's mission in life was to run the prestigious Boston clinic and uphold his family legacy. His new PR manager seemed intent on undermining his authority at every turn. Then why was he finding the outspoken blonde so hard to resist? Settling down wasn't on the workaholic doc's short-term agenda. Until Ramona made him start yearning for a family of his own…
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224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 15, 2009
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Marie Ferrarella
1,232 books276 followersMarie Rydzynski-Ferrarella
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
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February 25, 2020
I read the first book in this series quite a few years ago and didn’t realize it was part of a connected series. Now I’ve come back and read the first one and realize it’s all centered around the life and loves of employees/family members of the Armstrong Institute for Fertility. This one starts with Paul Armstrong, the head doctor in charge of the institute along with his CFO twin brother Derek and his sister Lisa. The institute has suffered some devastating rumors and has struggled with public perception lately, which is why Derek brings on public spin doctor, Ramona Tate. Paul isn’t thrilled with this decision at first, not liking Ramona’s nosiness and persistence, but she’s skilled (and easy on the eyes). So he agrees to keep her on. Ramona couldn’t be more pleased since she has ulterior motives...she’s an investigative journalist determined to uncover the scandal of the institute and all its secrets...and she’s looking for a potential sibling resulting from hre mother’s egg donation, so this sibling can donate bone marrow and save her mom’s life. Then, Paul catches her in the archives - he’s angry, but when they get locked in things turn passionate. Even once they’re out, things continue and the two fall more into love. But what will happen when Paul learns of Ramona’s deceit?
This was an average read for me. Neither of the characters were very exciting and they had next to no chemistry other than some stray thoughts about how hot the other are. Attraction does not necessarily equal chemistry...as such when the consummation scene occurred, it kinda felt out of the blue rather than having build up. Also, I didn’t much care for Ramona as a person...maybe because she set out to deceive Paul without really getting to know him or maybe because she had every intention (with Paul’s help) of violating patient confidentiality and tracking down a sibling who may or may not know she’s from a donor egg...understand the motivation and all, but seemed a bit selfish. Also pretty sure the donor egg recipient could sue the pants off the institute for revealing that info to Ramona...but that wasn’t really mentioned. I absolutely did appreciate the fact that Ramona knew that she was lying, accepted it and owned up to the consequences of it. She didn’t get on Paul for not listening or giving her a chance to explain - she knew she was in the wrong completely and didn’t blame someone else when it bit her in the ass. Paul was justifiably pissed and Ramona knew she deserved that. I just wish their resolution had been a bit more drawn out and that more discussion or something had happened. As it was, Paul forgave Ramona VERY quickly (it felt like it even though time had passed) and next thing you know they’re talking marriage before even having a date.
This was an average read for me. Neither of the characters were very exciting and they had next to no chemistry other than some stray thoughts about how hot the other are. Attraction does not necessarily equal chemistry...as such when the consummation scene occurred, it kinda felt out of the blue rather than having build up. Also, I didn’t much care for Ramona as a person...maybe because she set out to deceive Paul without really getting to know him or maybe because she had every intention (with Paul’s help) of violating patient confidentiality and tracking down a sibling who may or may not know she’s from a donor egg...understand the motivation and all, but seemed a bit selfish. Also pretty sure the donor egg recipient could sue the pants off the institute for revealing that info to Ramona...but that wasn’t really mentioned. I absolutely did appreciate the fact that Ramona knew that she was lying, accepted it and owned up to the consequences of it. She didn’t get on Paul for not listening or giving her a chance to explain - she knew she was in the wrong completely and didn’t blame someone else when it bit her in the ass. Paul was justifiably pissed and Ramona knew she deserved that. I just wish their resolution had been a bit more drawn out and that more discussion or something had happened. As it was, Paul forgave Ramona VERY quickly (it felt like it even though time had passed) and next thing you know they’re talking marriage before even having a date.
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March 20, 2010
I skimmed this book heavily. Nothing bad about the writing but I hated the female love interest. I will probably try this author again.
February 20, 2025
I didn't like it. Np.
May 23, 2010
ga suka. endingnya perasaan kok kayak dipaksain gitu ya?
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