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The Day We Met

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Maggy O'Brien is the divorced mother of two. Her sisters surprise her for her 35th birthday by giving her a complete makeover and a weekend in Atlantic City at a casino. There she meets cop Conor Riley who is still haunted by the death of his partner -- thinking he might have been able to prevent it. He literally sweeps Maggy off her feet and they have a glorious weekend together. They fall for each other immediately but all doesn't go well as despite their ages (35 and 38) they still have meddling families. It isn't until a near tragedy occurs that the families can put their meddling behind them. This is a elationship story at its best. I haven't read a lot of Barbara Bretton's stories but really enjoyed her SLEEPING ALONE a couple years ago, and now with this one she's definitely on my automatic buy list.

Maggy O'Brien's world was a mess. Her rebellious teenage daughter had purple hair, her entire life was consumed with work and college classes, and her sisters would simply not let up. To make matters worse, her ex-husband was getting re-married.

For her birthday, Maggy finds herself on a fabulous weekend getaway to Atlantic City courtesy of her sisters, and drawn to a man she doesn't know. Across the room, Maggy's eyes met Conor's and something stirs in her heart. Hope and attraction mingle with the thrill of a weekend romance with a magical man. But all too soon it is over and Conor and Maggy must go their separate ways.

Despite family protests, their relationship flourishes until Maggy's daughter disappears and Conor takes it upon himself to find her and bring the wayward girl home. In a flash, tragedy strikes and quarreling relatives must pull together to support Conor and Maggie and, unwittingly, their relationship.

Rich, warm, and wonderful, "The Day We Met" will stir hearts and gain fans. Welcome to my keeper shelf, Ms. Bretton.

I can't recommend this book highly enough. It was fantastic! The hero was sexy and the heroine was shy and timid. This book is very similar to the TV show "Once and Again". But this book does not that the annoying characters like the TV show. I personally liked the part where they meet one day and they go to the coast the next night to be alone. Many people who read this may think that they went way to fast in their relationship. Taking it from friendship to sex in 24 hours. But you have to read the book to understand that its not shady, what they do. It makes sense! *sigh* If only real life were that way, I need to look for MY cop!

A wonderfull fast paced story, makes you believe in love at first site and gives hope that all passion is not gone from the world! I read it in one day will read it again. The problems with divorce and getting the children to accept someone new is really touching and the way it is done is brilliant. As for the fast moving romance, what woman wouldnt be in bed with this man in 24 hours!

The Day We Met is about a man and woman who fall in love the first time their eyes meet; this is not an uncommon theme in romance books. What is uncommon with TDWM's approach is Maggy's and Conor's realistis panic, when they realize they're connected the moment they see each other. Both Conor, Maggy, and their families question the speed and the intensity of the relationship. But still they can't deny what their hearts are screaming at them. Never through the book will the reader find themselves doing an "yeah, sure" eye roll, which probably happens with most "love at first sight" books.

There is only one part of the book I truly didn't understand and felt didn't fit in with the realistic rhythm of the book. Conor, a cop, and his partner were involved in a carjacking. During the struggle to apprehend the suspect, the partner is killed. Conor is suspected of freezing in place, instead of doing all he can do to protect his partner. Throughout the book, it is plainly shown this event, the question of his part in the death of his partner, and his appearance in court are the most trying and important events of his life. When Conor has to testify in court, Maggy never offers to go to court with him to support him. Instead, she states she has a study group, has to work at bit and spend some time with her kids. Huh? This man is supposedly her "soul mate" and she leaves him facing his fears by himself? This scene in the book doesn't fit in with the rest of the book, and it takes a huge chunk out of the believability of the book.

TDWM, although good, would be a keeper if it wasn't for Maggy's selfish decision to let Conor face his fears alone, as a true love never would.

Whew! what a touching and well-written piece of fiction. From its first page where the heroine learns to her dismay about the upcoming wedding of her ex-husband, to the edge-of-your-seat heartfelt conclusion where not is all what it seems, the reader is caught up into a Barbara Bretton's world, worthy of any respected classical writer's. Definitely a must.-----Martin Boucher

WOW! 5 STARS! This is the most romantic book I've ever read!!! The Day We Met is, to me, what romance is all about - two people meet, they have an instant connection, and they see the romance through to the end with a minimal amount of difficulty. The story of Maggie O'Brien, a divorced mother of two, and Conor Riley, a cop with a past, is riveting! They are passionate for one another, romantic with one another, and put their own happiness above what others think. Although they face some family opposition (particularly from Maggie`s daughter, Nicole), the story is really a true romance - Maggie and Conor get to know one another more and more and the more they learn, the deeper in love they fall. In fact, Bretton does a great job of introducing us to Nicole and Charlie (Maggie`s kids) and showing us how real life and its angst didn`t stand in the way of this couple. `The Day We Met' is a perfect romance, and is not riddled with love scenes and gratuitous sex in order to be romantic (although the chemistry is very evident!). The best part about this story was that it was perfect - in addition to very involving writing, the characters did not have to suffer enormous tragedies or be separated from one another and put through `tests' to find their way back to each other. There were no games between the couple - it was just romantic!

Amazon thought I would like this book because of recommendations of other books I like. I thought so too and purchased it because I thought the synopsis sounded intriguing, as I'm a hopeless romantic, although I'm not a big believer in love at first sight.

This book hooked me right from the start. One of those reads that you don't want to put down and know that if you keep on reading you'll be finished with it and become despondent that the story is over.

If I thought too much about the implausibility of Maggy and Conor's meeting, the relationship that ensues and of finding and knowing your soulmate all within a weekend in Atlantic City, Barbara Bretton refutes every negative thought I have about that. She makes the impossible (at least to me) probable with deft writing and believable characters. Combine that with family problems and work issues, it's a story that basically boils down to grabbing those second chances and running.

I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters and cried so that I had to put the book down for the final chapters, dry my eyes and refocus.

This is the type of book I savored long after I put it down.

I so loved this book! Even though Maggy and Conor were lovers from afar at first, i couldnt help but fall in love with this book! I especially loved the trials and tribulations Maggy had with her daughter, Nicole. Thumbs up and I'm on to the next BB book!

If you're in the mood for a bathrobe-and-slippers night with a really good book and a cup of hot chocolate, you can't do better than "The Day We Met."

In the way of all romances, man meets woman, sparks ignite, a fabulous relationship ensues, and then reality intrudes. In this case, the characters are so likeable and so believable, that the tried-and-true formula works just fine. And then some.

Single mother Maggy O'Brien, 35, working part time at the church and full time as mom to her 15-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, is sent to Atlantic City for a "wild weekend" as a birthday present from her two younger and very single sisters. Like this reader, also a single mother, Maggy's idea of heaven is a hot bath and a night alone with the remote control. She doesn't want to go, especially in a limo (arranged by her sisters) to a flashy hotel-cum-casino. But she can't hurt her sisters' feelings, and so the adventure begins.

Hunky Conor Riley, a seen-it-all divorced cop who's struggling to overcome horrible guilt over his partner's death, is also at the flashy hotel, and equally out of place. He's a guest of his younger brother, who works at the hotel. Conor is uninterested in the sexy young woman his brother wants him to meet--and equally uninterested in getting involved with anyone else ... and then he spies the woman across the room.

The scene is set. Maggy and Conor are destined to be together. Forget her very difficult daughter, who's bent on being as obnoxious as possible. Forget his temporary suspension from the police force while the trial of his partner's murderer ensues. Forget their respective overprotective families, neither of which approves of this seemingly outrageous fling. Things will work out, right? Read the book and find out.

Sensuality level: 8!!! Reader satisfaction level: Definitely five stars. Give it a try!