Alias Mommy (Secret Identity) (Intrigue, 592) [Paperback]

Linda O. Johnston (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; Secret Identity Edition edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037322592X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373225927
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #698,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Linda O. Johnston's first published fiction appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and won the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award for Best First Mystery Short Story of the year. Since then, Linda has published more short stories, plus seventeen romance novels, including the Alpha Force paranormal miniseries for Harlequin Nocturne. Alpha Force is a covert military unit of shapeshifters, and the most recent book in the series is ALASKAN WOLF.

Linda is also the author of the new Pet Rescue Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime which debuted in March 2011 with BEAGLEMANIA. The series centers around Lauren Vancouver, the dedicated administrator of a successful private, no-kill animal shelter who also finds herself having to solve murders. In the Pet Rescue Mysteries, "no-kill" means pets, not people! The Pet Rescue series is a spinoff from Linda's Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter, mystery series, also from Berkley Prime Crime.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulmates, February 1, 2001

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This review is from: Alias Mommy (Secret Identity) (Intrigue, 592) (Paperback)

I helped my daughter do her Christmas shopping on Amazon, which included this book for me. The 2 star review here troubled me, but because I've enjoyed Linda O. Johnston's other books, we ordered it anyway.

And I'm so glad I did. Reeve and Polly were quintessential soulmates to me. They weren't actively looking for love, didn't experience electric shocks upon meeting, nor have the commonly-seen adversarial feelings towards each other. The power of their relationship unfolded as they got to know each other, both becoming suddenly and painfully aware of what their lives have been lacking. Only together could find completeness and serenity.

The intrigue gets very exciting, too, and I couldn't wait to find out how it was going to end. Thanks to Ms. Johnston for another great read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rescue more than once, February 6, 2001

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Terri O'Hanlon (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alias Mommy (Secret Identity) (Intrigue, 592) (Paperback)

Linda O. Johnston's weaving of the story line of this charmer was captivating. Couldn't put this one down. Minor characters play an important part in this story and keep the hero and heroine on the right track.

I disagree with Penny Griffin's analysis almost word-for-word. It is apparent she didn't read the same book I read. The hero and heroine and the baby are all critical to each other. The heat that built between Reeve and Polly was very real and believeable. The doubts they both had that held them back were eventually satisfied and the true nature of their deep commitment to each other could not be denied in the end. I thought the author's resolution was clever and unpredictable. But no fair reading the last chapter first!

I'd like to recommend this book even to younger romance readers. It teaches the power of trust.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars :), January 13, 2001

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Jennifer Medlock (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alias Mommy (Secret Identity) (Intrigue, 592) (Paperback)

This book offers both mystery and romance. I was surprised at how much I actually liked this book. Polly is a very delicate woman who would do anything for her child. Reeve is a man that has lost so much and is willing to do whatever it takes to help Polly and her baby. Some books have either romance or mystery and rarely both. This book has both and so much more. I enjoyed this book and can not wait to read more by Linda Johnston.