All A Man Can Be (Trouble in Eden) [Mass Market Paperback]

Virginia Kantra (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Intimate Moments | Publication Date: April 1, 2003

LEAVING THE LOSERS IN YOUR LIFE

That was Nicole Reed's goal. And then he opened the door. Long, lean, gorgeous and definitely rough around the edges, Mark DeLucca was everything Nicole longed for—and everything she'd come to Eden to avoid.

Then she started hearing the rumors about Mark. And stumbled across his secret. Seems that Mark had just inherited a son he'd never known about. Now the ex-military man was fumbling with being a daddy and turning to Nicole for help both day and night. But was this newfound need something Nicole could believe was just for her?

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373272855
• ISBN-13: 978-0373272853
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,413,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stories are magic. Even in tough times, they have the power to sweep us away.

Up and down the British Isles, people tell stories of the selkie, immortal creatures of the sea living apart from humankind who come ashore to take human lovers. The Children of the Sea series, set off the rocky coast of Maine, was inspired by those legends.

USA Today bestselling author Virginia Kantra is the winner of numerous writing awards, including two National Readers' Choice Awards. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of three kids, she is a firm believer in the strength of family, the importance of storytelling, and the power of love.

For excerpts and more, visit her on the web at http://virginiakantra.com.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More trouble in Eden -- Highly recommended, April 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: All A Man Can Be (Trouble in Eden) (Mass Market Paperback)

From first glance, Mark DeLucca knows that his new boss, Nicole Reed, is high maintenance. A bartender, Mark thinks of her as a Chardonnay kind of lady and does not expect her to fit at the Blue Moon. Mark would have bought the bar himself if he could have secured the financing, so creating high brow ambiance and serving exotic sandwiches certainly does not please him. But word of a child he did not know he fathered six years ago forces Mark to reexamine his priorities. This certainly does not look like the time for a career change.

With seed money secured from a romance and career gone wrong, Nicole buys the Blue Moon bar hoping to start over. With a history of unhealthy relationships, Nicole brings a wealth of textbook knowledge but a lack of trust in her own instincts where Mark is concerned. Mark fits the classic and dangerous bad boy image, yet Nicole cannot resist his unexpected appeal. Especially when a miscommunication brings her to his door and a charming six-year-old opens it. Mark needs Nicole's help if he wants to keep his job and gain custody of his son. But that leaves Nicole questioning his motives as well as her own.

Author Virginia Kanta's gift for powerful characterization sparkles in ALL A MAN CAN BE. As this troubled hero and heroine come together, their differences seem impossible to bridge until a delightful six-year-old shakes their world. Both Nicole and Mark display vulnerabilities and strengths that make them sympathetic and believable. Indeed, ALL A MAN CAN BE skillfully combines emotional depth and heart-stopping sexual tension in marvelous read. ALL A MAN CAN BE comes highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a terrific hero!, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: All A Man Can Be (Trouble in Eden) (Mass Market Paperback)

Virginia Kantra has created a troubled, puzzling hero--and keeps him well-motivated at all times. Hs reactions were often suprirsing but never out of character.

Nicole is a great character--the perfect woman for Mark, but it would have been dificult to convince me of that at the beginning. Fortunately, the novel is in the skilled hands of Virginia Kantra who brings it all together just in time.