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Safe Harbor Medical #2
His Hired Baby
Surrogate mom Kate Evans, a widow with a five-year-old son, isn't looking forward to her upcoming delivery—not because of the pain, but because when it's over the doctor will place her baby in the arms of the couple who hired her. When Kate gets the startling news that Tony Franco's wife has abandoned him, it only makes her feel more conflicted.
Second thoughts or not, Kate signed a contract, and she won't go back on her word. Instead, she offers to help prepare Tony for single parenthood, never expecting to fall for him in the process. But once their baby is born, she'll lose both of them forever…unless she can convince Tony to give love another chance.
Second thoughts or not, Kate signed a contract, and she won't go back on her word. Instead, she offers to help prepare Tony for single parenthood, never expecting to fall for him in the process. But once their baby is born, she'll lose both of them forever…unless she can convince Tony to give love another chance.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
About the author
Jacqueline Diamond
223 books172 followersUSA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has more than 100 novels to her name! A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie is best known for her Safe Harbor Medical romances and mysteries, as well as her traditional Regency romances.
Her newest exciting venture is the Forgotten Village Magical Mystery series, beginning with A Cat's Garden of Secrets. Other recent works include the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series, featuring couples over age 50.
Jackie has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She and her husband, who have two grown sons, live in Southern California. You can learn more about her books at www.jacquelinediamond.net or at JacquelineDiamondAuthor on Facebook.
Her newest exciting venture is the Forgotten Village Magical Mystery series, beginning with A Cat's Garden of Secrets. Other recent works include the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series, featuring couples over age 50.
Jackie has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She and her husband, who have two grown sons, live in Southern California. You can learn more about her books at www.jacquelinediamond.net or at JacquelineDiamondAuthor on Facebook.
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October 3, 2011
Expected it to be a little better than it was.
Until the seven month mark, Kate Evans was in okay shape about her surrogacy contract with the Franco's. But when Esther Franco left her husband Tony, doubts began forming.
News of the baby being a girl and not a boy were overshadowed by the shock of Tony being left by his career driven wife. With no other choice, Tony begins learning the steps to becoming a father.
But with her angry sister whispering in her ear and her own common sense, Kate knows this baby needs a mother. Tony, a lawyer with a past of what breaking rules can lead to, is hearing none of Kate's wavering about the contract. Constantly throwing it in her face that it's a done deal and she will have to walk away.
As he begins training to be her birthing coach, kate's feeling take an unexpectedly turn for the man who infuriates her. The same goes for Tony, but he can't find a way to work around his past.
Convincing Kate and her family to have Thanksgiving at his house was a battle upon itself, but being surrounded by a laid back family was worth it to Tony. With his big house, he and Esther never entertained with people of the laid back sorts.
However the happy effect of the holiday is gone when his wife expectantly appears before Kate can tell him she's in labor.
Leaving with her mom to the hospital, Kate learns the umbilical cord is in position around the neck that makes them decide to do a C-section before things go wrong.
Talking things through with Esther keeps Tony from answering his phone. Just listening to her brings it home to Tony that Esther leaving him didn't make him miss her or feel any other emotion. In fact for a while he's been picturing Kate in her position. When he gives Esther the ultimate ultimatum it's clear she won't and things end for good.
Which leaves Tony just arriving to the hospital in time to see his daughter be born. Not long after however, he puts his foot in his mouth when he describes his contract addition to allow Kate and her son to live with him for a few months while she nurses.
Wanting all or nothing, Kate kicks him out and he finds himself and his brother's place. Who of course tells him what he won't admit to himself.
Making it to the hospital in time, he brings his family home. Everything is smooth sailing for the new family while he awaits his divorce so his fiancee, daughter and soon to be son can move in with him.
Until the seven month mark, Kate Evans was in okay shape about her surrogacy contract with the Franco's. But when Esther Franco left her husband Tony, doubts began forming.
News of the baby being a girl and not a boy were overshadowed by the shock of Tony being left by his career driven wife. With no other choice, Tony begins learning the steps to becoming a father.
But with her angry sister whispering in her ear and her own common sense, Kate knows this baby needs a mother. Tony, a lawyer with a past of what breaking rules can lead to, is hearing none of Kate's wavering about the contract. Constantly throwing it in her face that it's a done deal and she will have to walk away.
As he begins training to be her birthing coach, kate's feeling take an unexpectedly turn for the man who infuriates her. The same goes for Tony, but he can't find a way to work around his past.
Convincing Kate and her family to have Thanksgiving at his house was a battle upon itself, but being surrounded by a laid back family was worth it to Tony. With his big house, he and Esther never entertained with people of the laid back sorts.
However the happy effect of the holiday is gone when his wife expectantly appears before Kate can tell him she's in labor.
Leaving with her mom to the hospital, Kate learns the umbilical cord is in position around the neck that makes them decide to do a C-section before things go wrong.
Talking things through with Esther keeps Tony from answering his phone. Just listening to her brings it home to Tony that Esther leaving him didn't make him miss her or feel any other emotion. In fact for a while he's been picturing Kate in her position. When he gives Esther the ultimate ultimatum it's clear she won't and things end for good.
Which leaves Tony just arriving to the hospital in time to see his daughter be born. Not long after however, he puts his foot in his mouth when he describes his contract addition to allow Kate and her son to live with him for a few months while she nurses.
Wanting all or nothing, Kate kicks him out and he finds himself and his brother's place. Who of course tells him what he won't admit to himself.
Making it to the hospital in time, he brings his family home. Everything is smooth sailing for the new family while he awaits his divorce so his fiancee, daughter and soon to be son can move in with him.
July 23, 2011
The heroine Kate is a surrogate and seven months pregnant with the child of Tony, the hero. Kate is a widow with a young son, with dreams of going back to college to become a nurse. She is being paid for the surrogacy but is also pleased to give an infertile couple the chance to have a baby. Then she discovers that Tony's wife Esther has left him for a high power legal career in Washington DC, leaving Tony behind and insisting on a divorce. Tony feels betrayed by Esther's actions, but still wants to raise his daughter. But as a busy hospital lawyer, Kate makes him realise that he needs to make changes in his life and asks for her help. Kate is beginning to have reservations over the surrogacy, but agrees to help Tony and they forge a very strong friendship. Their feelings begin to get deeper causing Tony to be harsh to Kate about the surrogacy contract and Kate's reservations turn to serious doubts.
This is quite an interesting read, and I particularly liked the issues raised about surrogacy, I think these are handled well and written with sensitivity. Kate is a really caring heroine with a strong personality that made her very believable. Tony is a little harder to like, I think he is too stiff and the issues relating to his priorities that are raised are never fully resolved. I also had doubts over the timing, Tony's wife only left him 2 months before he and Kate fall in love, so it makes me question it a little.
There is also a sub plot running though relating to a scheme at the hospital it's mainly set in about young mothers bringing unwanted children there, frankly I just didn't 'get' this and I don't think it was explained enough.
Overall though, this is a nice, quick and warm romance.
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
This is quite an interesting read, and I particularly liked the issues raised about surrogacy, I think these are handled well and written with sensitivity. Kate is a really caring heroine with a strong personality that made her very believable. Tony is a little harder to like, I think he is too stiff and the issues relating to his priorities that are raised are never fully resolved. I also had doubts over the timing, Tony's wife only left him 2 months before he and Kate fall in love, so it makes me question it a little.
There is also a sub plot running though relating to a scheme at the hospital it's mainly set in about young mothers bringing unwanted children there, frankly I just didn't 'get' this and I don't think it was explained enough.
Overall though, this is a nice, quick and warm romance.
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
September 17, 2010
I picked up a copy of this book at Walmart and started reading it and it kept my attention. I thought it was interesting with the premise of a surrogate mother falling in love with the father. The novel deals with this in a nice manner, with Tony and Kate gradually falling in love with each other. You also had the fact that Kate is getting attached to her unborn child and rethinking the agreement she had with Tony. All in all, I think it was nice book. I would read it again, but I was expecting a little more action in the romance department. But maybe I'm just used to reading other romance novels XD
June 15, 2023
His Hired Baby
This is the second book that I have read from this author and I wasn’t disappointed. It was a lovely story, but I think I would’ve liked an epilogue a little bit further down the line but I do recommend it
This is the second book that I have read from this author and I wasn’t disappointed. It was a lovely story, but I think I would’ve liked an epilogue a little bit further down the line but I do recommend it
July 20, 2023
The Hospital Attorney!
A happy ever after story with people that think they know what they are getting into when life throws them a curve ball. A Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family is an American tradition that is not celebrated anywhere else, so we don't understand the significance, however. Safe Harbor sounds like a nice place to live though. I loved the style of writing from this Author and will be looking for more of her Series.
A happy ever after story with people that think they know what they are getting into when life throws them a curve ball. A Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family is an American tradition that is not celebrated anywhere else, so we don't understand the significance, however. Safe Harbor sounds like a nice place to live though. I loved the style of writing from this Author and will be looking for more of her Series.
September 16, 2024
An exceptional book!
I truly enjoyed this book. Jacqueline Diamond captivated me from the beginning with Kate being a surrogate mother. Kate was a widow with a son, and she thought it would be nice for the childless couple if she could provide a baby for them. She did not realize how difficult it would become to give up her baby as time went by. You must read this book to see how things unfold. Happy reading! 😊
I truly enjoyed this book. Jacqueline Diamond captivated me from the beginning with Kate being a surrogate mother. Kate was a widow with a son, and she thought it would be nice for the childless couple if she could provide a baby for them. She did not realize how difficult it would become to give up her baby as time went by. You must read this book to see how things unfold. Happy reading! 😊
July 5, 2023
A really excellent story.
Really liked the feelings presented about giving up your baby and how it would effect your, and the baby's future.
How the story progressed was well thought out and presented. I felt like I was there to witness it.
Really liked the feelings presented about giving up your baby and how it would effect your, and the baby's future.
How the story progressed was well thought out and presented. I felt like I was there to witness it.
July 11, 2023
Wonderful story!
The story line intrigued me, so I hit the " See Inside " in Amazon Kindle and was hooked immediately. The author made the characters so believable and so sympathetic - except for one. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a happy ending.
The story line intrigued me, so I hit the " See Inside " in Amazon Kindle and was hooked immediately. The author made the characters so believable and so sympathetic - except for one. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a happy ending.
January 20, 2025
This book will not disappoint you. There is a lot of drama and suspense in this story. I truly enjoyed the story. A baby to me always makes a story interesting. Your a great writer keep up your great work.
March 25, 2021
Uplifting reading
I enjoyed this light read on a delicate subject. It wasn't a steamy romance but it was sweet and thought provoking.
I enjoyed this light read on a delicate subject. It wasn't a steamy romance but it was sweet and thought provoking.
July 16, 2023
Read it you will be very glad & look for more from this author!
September 26, 2013
I read the back of this book and really loved the cover. I had to read it to see how this story between Kate and Tony would end. I couldn't imagine using my egg and carrying the baby to give it away when nine months were ended. I could see both points of view. I really loved Kate's sister. She really made Kate think about her decision. Especially after Tony's wife left him.
This was such an emotional book and one that I am grateful that I had the chance to read. The ending was the one that makes people believe in happy endings. The author did a wonderful job and wrote a story that would be a little hard to write.
This was such an emotional book and one that I am grateful that I had the chance to read. The ending was the one that makes people believe in happy endings. The author did a wonderful job and wrote a story that would be a little hard to write.
August 14, 2010
This was total brain candy. Exactly what you assume will happen did happen and the end is totally predictable but honestly, it kept me busy in between fits of coughing and passing out from my medication. I was sad about some typos and I am thinking of writing Harlequin to see if they need a beta :) It was a fun, quick read and I would recommend it if you are on a flight or in need of entertainment while sick. Not a brain bender, but a good read :)
January 17, 2024
Love this book
I love all the safe harbor series I have the entire series and have read and reread them over and over again. I would love to find a new series as good as this one but have not had any luck. Being in the medical field I enjoy medical romances that also include pregnancy and babies. This series is lovely and this storey keeps you interested in every page and wanting more.
Se
I love all the safe harbor series I have the entire series and have read and reread them over and over again. I would love to find a new series as good as this one but have not had any luck. Being in the medical field I enjoy medical romances that also include pregnancy and babies. This series is lovely and this storey keeps you interested in every page and wanting more.
Se
September 23, 2012
This is the first book I read by Jacqueline Diamond. I found the main character Tony's wife very selfish for walking out of their baby's life, then she had the nerve to try to come back in Tony & the baby's life. I thought Kate was sweet. It was a nice book to read just once.
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November 30, 2010
A great read! I enjoyed it!
February 15, 2013
wow, it just goes to show you never know what will happen in the future
September 10, 2016
Very enjoyable.
August 10, 2015
Must read
Good story with great characters. Liked the surrogate situation in book.male character came into his own.loved the families and friends involvement
Good story with great characters. Liked the surrogate situation in book.male character came into his own.loved the families and friends involvement
April 13, 2017
Happy ending...
Everyone loves a happy ending and this book does not disappoint. Stories about babies should end on a good note. Flowed well and look forward to more by same author.
Everyone loves a happy ending and this book does not disappoint. Stories about babies should end on a good note. Flowed well and look forward to more by same author.
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