Playboys, Book 3
Synopsis: A good girl can be bad for one night…
Bernadette Hogan doesn’t make mistakes. Not when it comes to caring for her mother, and not at her job protecting Texas’s most eligible–and infuriating–bachelor. Maybe that’s why she’s overcome with guilt after one tiny indiscretion: a passionate fling with her boss that’s left her confused, intrigued…and pregnant.
but can a bad boy be good for a lifetime?
To self-made millionaire Jeremy Bridges, women are like fine wine: if held for too long, they sour. But one wild night with Bernadette changed all that. She makes him laugh, she makes him think, and soon she’s going to make him a father. For the first time, Jeremy wants to be a one-woman man. So how can he convince the fiercely independent Bernadette he’s ready to change from partying playboy to dependable dad–and become the loving husband she deserves?
Review: I heard nice things about this novel when it came out in a larger size and I was curious to discover the story since then. Admittedly, it’s always nice to have a little story like that, allowing us to have a good time full of humor, all with a little romance.
We meet a young woman who has to manage a lot of things in her life. Working as a bodyguard to pay her bills, Bernie does not really have time for social life, but on top of that, she has to look after her mother who suffers from a degenerative disease. But then during her last mission, Bernadette’s life will be turned upside down. Resigning from her job for which she works for the irritant millionaire, Jeremy, and under an impulse, she sleeps with him. Little problem? The young woman becomes pregnant, something she thought impossible at her age and while she wants to keep the child, she doesn’t want Jeremy in the picture as she does not want him as a father because of his situation of an inveterate dredger. Yet, the man is determined to stay in her life, whatever the Bernie’s opinion and he is desperate to make her understand this, or even force her to act as he wishes. It’s a quite funny game when we see that the young woman is just as stubborn.
It was quite nice to see the relationship developing between the two, to finally see them realizing that they are both better together than away. And even if they have preconceived ideas from the start, they will help each other in delicate situations. Bernie is a strong young woman but without any confident and this meeting will allow her to realize the full potential she has. As for Jeremy, he will also evolve and understand that money and fame are ultimately not important if you are alone.
It was a very nice book as I said, and I spent a nice time with this story.
Ramona
I like the sound of this – I can see a lot of “room” for humor and character development. Great review 🙂
Melliane
yes it’s a fun one!
Carole Rae
Oh boy. Getting preggo can change a lot of things.
After so many flings you’d think the idiot man would be smart enough on how to avoid such an oopsie. xI
BUT this does sound good!
Melliane
yes it was nice, it was fun to see them evolve there.
kindlemom1
Glad you enjoyed this although is sounds like there are still lots of obstacles for them along the way!
Melliane
oh yes
Julie
Un livre que je ne connaissais pas, mais qui après lecture de ton avis me semble bien sympathique.
Désolée de ne pas répondre en anglais, mais, même si j’ai tout compris dans ta chronique (l’anglais est assez facile et fluide, c’est vraiment sympa), je ne pense pas que j’aurais trouvé les mots. ^^’
En tout cas je continuerai de suivre ton blog. 😉
Melliane
Il était sorti en grand format chez milady et vient de sortir en poche. merci c’est très gentil.
blodeuedd
I could enjoy this one 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I love when the characters grow and bring out the best in each other.
kimbacaffeinate
What…that is not what I typed…lol
It should say: I love when the characters show growth and bring out the best in each other.
Braine
Books like this are quick reads for me. It sounds “formula” but if it’s not broken why fix it right?
Melliane
true
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
This sounds like a fun read Melliane! I like when two people who don’t seem like a good fit initially end up together, it always makes for an entertaining read:) Thanks for putting this one on my radar!
Kim @ BookSwoon
This sounds like it had some great chemistry and character growth! I’m glad you enjoyed it Melllane 🙂
Melliane
thanks
Sarah @ One Curvy Blogger
Interesting to here that the MC is a bodyguard! Glad to here you enjoyed this romance 🙂
Melissa (Books and Things)
Sounds like there is some good character growth here. I do enjoy that. Hm… this is one I would have passed on but now I’m considering it. Brilly review!
Maja (The Nocturnal Library)
I love that she works as a bodyguard, if I understood correctly. That is a bit out of the norm and so cool. This seems to be a low angst romance with an admirable heroine. What’s not to like?
Melliane
yes she is.
Christy
I love fun lttle reads like this, especially when there’s plenty of humor.
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
So happy you enjoyed this one. Sounds lovely.
joy // Joyousreads
Oh Oh I’m a fan of these tropes! Unexpected pregnancies and unexpected couples. Love it!