Father And Child (43 Light St) (Harlequin Intrigue) [Paperback]

York (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Intrigue | Publication Date: September 1, 1997

He found out he was a father…

One glance at the doe-eyed girl in the photo melted the icy walls around Zeke Chambers's heart. Till then, he'd kept his past secret, his feelings hidden. But now he had to reach out—for the help he needed to rescue his child….

Zeke needed a wife in twenty-four hours. But could he ask Elizabeth Egan, the woman he secretly loved, to marry him for a pretense, to put her life in danger? With a killer in pursuit and the fate of his child in the balance, Zeke had no other choice.

When he looked at Elizabeth he dreamed of forming the perfect little family. But it was a fantasy, like hearing her say she loved him…. And fantasy was a luxury he couldn't afford…until he got his daughter back….

43 Light St.

Where suspense and romance meet!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373224370
• ISBN-13: 978-0373224371
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #866,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"[Rebecca York's] books. . . deliver what they promise: excitement, mystery, romance. . ."
- Michael Dirda, Washington Post

An award-winning, best-selling novelist, Ruth Glick is the author of over 100 books. Writing as Rebecca York, she has authored or co-authored over 50 romantic suspense novels. The first of her Berkley Sensation paranormal romantic suspense novels, KILLING MOON, was published in June 2003; EDGE OF THE MOON followed in August 2003 and WITCHING MOON in October 2003. KILLING MOON and EDGE OF THE MOON were launch books for the Berkley Sensation imprint.

She writes the popular 43 Light Street series for Harlequin Intrigue. Over 30 Light Street Intrigues have been published. NOWHERE MAN was called "one of the most heart-wrenching, moving works of romantic suspense in several years," by reviewer Harriet Klausner.

Ruth's many awards include two Rita finalist books. She has two Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times: for Series Romantic Suspense and Series Romantic Mystery. NOWHERE MAN was the Romantic Times Best Intrigue of 1998, and the book has been selected as one of their Reviewers' "all-time favorite 400 romances." In addition, she received the 1998 Affaire de Coeur's Critics Choice Award for Best Contemporary Novel, also for NOWHERE MAN. Ruth's book, KILLING MOON won the 2003 New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award for best Paranormal. AMANDA'S CHILD won the 2001 Golden Leaf Award for Long Contemporary and was nominated for Best Intrigue of 2000 by Romantic Times. "Tyler" in BAYOU BLOOD BROTHERS won the 2001 Golden Leaf Award for best Novella. In 2007 THE SECRET NIGHT received the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for best Harlequin Intrigue. Ruth's cookbook, 100% PLEASURE, was picked by USA Today as one of the 12 best cookbooks of 1994; her FABULOUS LO-CARB CUISINE was a finalist for the MidAtlantic Publishers Association's Excellence in Independent Publishing Award.

Several of Ruth's Moon books (WITCHING MOON, SHADOW OF THE MOON, and NEW MOON) have been on the USA Today best-seller list.

Ruth and her husband travel frequently to research settings for novels and taste new dishes for cookbooks. Her many unique experiences are apt to end up in her books--like the time she encountered a coral snake in the Guatemalan jungle or took a flight in a hot air balloon.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best romantic series in category; this latest is stupendous, September 14, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Father And Child (43 Light St) (Harlequin Intrigue) (Paperback)

When Elizabeth Egan met Zeke Chambers, she fell in love with the hunk, but he was unable to let down his guard enough to let her pass the emotional barriers he erected , so their relationship settles into a friendship. Out of the blue, Zeke clumsily asks Elizabeth to marry him. He explains that he needs her help because he has just learned that he has a five year old daughter, Ariadne, who is trapped in Greece. To get her out of the country, he needs a temporary spouse. Because she loves him and would do almost anything for Zeke, she agrees to marry him.

Even before they can be married by their friends at 43 Light Street, danger strikes when Sebastian Demos arrives and tries to kill Zeke for what he did to his beloved Sophia. After their wedding, the couple goes overseas, but the danger only amplifies, making Zeke feel guilty. However, his need to rescue his daughter, opens his heart to Elizabeth, who he loves dearly. If, by some miracle, he comes in out of the cold alive, Zeke wants to prove to Elizabeth and Ariadne that he can love both of them for the rest of his life.

Don't allow the inane title to fool you into thinking that FATHER AND CHILD is category pap. Instead the novel is a great, one sitting romantic suspense that will keep readers on the edge of the seats from start to finish. The lead protagonists are a wonderful couple, especially Zeke, who carries tons of baggage around his heart and soul. The story line is crisp, action-packed, and sexually alive as the eighth book in the 43 LIGHT STREET series will prove to be a delight for fans of the sub-genre. This reviewer strongly recommends the entire series for those who enjoy their romances spiced with lots of intrigue, action, and adventure.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars I agree with the other review!, July 10, 2005

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This review is from: Father And Child (43 Light St) (Harlequin Intrigue) (Paperback)

This book has everything including twists in the plot. I read it in one day because I couldn't put it down!