- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; 1st mmpb edition (Oct 1 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553579851
- ISBN-13: 978-0553579857
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 4.8 x 17.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,134,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Setting: Contemporary Bethlehem, New York
Sensuality: 7
Sensuality: 7
Although psychiatrist J.D. Grayson isn't sure that he's ready for the responsibility, he reluctantly agrees to act as a foster parent for four abandoned siblings. His new family brings social worker Kelsey Malone on the scene, and as J.D. struggles to deal with the children--especially the oldest, an angry twelve-year-old named Caleb--he finds himself falling in love with the beautiful counselor. The Brown kids need a home, J.D. needs to forgive himself for past mistakes, and Kelsey needs to find a way to trust her heart to the handsome psychiatrist. But the odds are against these six people resolving their differences and becoming a real family. Still, with the aid of a mysterious young woman who appears at the oddest times, J.D., Kelsey, and the Brown kids just may beat the percentages. They'll have to weather difficult times, however, before they get their chance at living happily after ever. This emotionally intense tale of wounded people healed by love will warm your heart. --Lois Faye Dyer
From Publishers Weekly
Pappano's newest contemporary romance (after Some Enchanted Season) is a story of redemption and love found in the small town of Bethlehem, N.Y. On impulse, lonely psychiatrist J.D. Grayson takes on the Herculean task of fostering four abandoned preteen children. Social worker Kelsey Malone, new to Bethlehem, is assigned the case to decide whether the arrangement will work. The new father soon realizes that he's in over his head, juggling work responsibilities with raising kids who won't speak to him; he also finds himself taking a most unprofessional interest in the enigmatic and very professional Kelsey. While many romances use children to decorate the story or interfere with the budding love story, Pappano succeeds in creating fully realized characters. An otherwise strong work of fiction, however, suffers from a resolution that feels rushed and is therefore less than credible. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Odd title for an ok book,
By Carol Peterson Hennekens (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Father to Be (Mass Market Paperback)
Instant fatherhood might be a better title for this book - as J.D. becomes the overnight foster father for four abandoned children. This story is the heart of the book -- as J.D. has progresses in his relationships with the children in fits and starts. Sometimes the fits were a bit much -- particularly in the case of Caleb who went from a simpathetic to simply annoying character (but then again, he's an adolescent and it is probably true to life.)The romance with Kelsey takes a back seat in this book. It also didn't ring quite true for me. Bottom line -- this book is a good read for the fans of "small towns can heal whatever is ailing you" plot lines. I enjoyed it enough that I'll probably track down the two previous books in the Bethlehem series(as soon as I figure out the titles).
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet,
By A Customer
This review is from: Father to Be (Mass Market Paperback)
The story is sweet and well written. I do not usually recommend books, but this one is definitely above average.
4.0 out of 5 stars
... a touching and uplifting story.,
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This review is from: Father to Be (Mass Market Paperback)
Marilyn Pappano has a way of making each story she writes hurt tugging, riveting, and absorbing. Although I found the romance between Kelsey and JD taking a backseat in favor of the relationship between JD and Caleb, I still had a hard time putting this book down. JD is an intense hero hunted by his unlucky past. At some point, I found the animosity between him and Caleb irritating. The last chapter is similarly patterned after the last chapter of "Season for Miracles." Nevertheless, it is touching and endearing. I got cornered by a lot of tear-jerking moments but my heart cried a bit though for the sad plight of the children s lost father. It is marvelous to take a glimpse of Ross and Maggie again. Of course, it is a pleasure to meet again the other characters portrayed in both previous books. And again, Holly is a sweet revelation. She is witty and funny as usual, an off-beat character I would love to read more about. Im glad to know that MPs next story will be about her. Its really high time for this character to have her own story unfold. I will be waiting for it to hit the stands soon.
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