Finders Keepers [Mass Market Paperback]

Sharon Sala (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

More than anything in the world, Molly Eden wants a child—and then one day she finds one in her backyard! But this is no abandoned toddler. A man has followed the mischievous boy onto her property, a concerned father whose rugged good looks take Molly's breath away, while the sadness about him tears at her heart.

Joseph Rossi never expected to find his tiny son running into the arms of an unknown woman, but Joey craves a mommy and it seems he's chosen one—and Joseph approves of his choice. What chance could a single father possibly have with an enchanting free spirit as sweet and sexy as Molly Eden, who must have a hundred men clamoring for her attention? Still, he knows in his heart what Joey knows: that Molly is the one. Now he must prove it to her and show Molly a man who is more than just a daddy—but also a tender and passionate lover...and, perhaps, the perfect husband.

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About the Author

With over fifty books in print, award-winning author Sharon Sala, who also writes as Dinah McCall, still has to remind herself from time to time that this isn't a dream.

She learned to read at the age of four and has had her nose in a book ever since. Her introduction into romance came at an early age through the stories of Zane Gray, Grace Livingston Hill and Emily Loring. Her pride in contributing to the genre is echoed by the letters of her fans.

She's a four-time RITA finalist, Winner of the Janet Dailey Award, three-time Career Achievement winner from Romantic Times magazine, four-time winner of the National Reader's Choice Award and five-time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer's Award of Excellence, as well as numerous other industry awards.

Her books are regularly on bestseller lists, such as the New York Times extended list, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Waldenbooks mass market, and many others.

She claims that, for her, learning to read was a matter of evolution, but learning to write and then being published was a revolution. It changed her life, her world and her fate.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: HarperTorch (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061083909
• ISBN-13: 978-0061083907
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a Keeper!, January 2, 2002

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Patsy Nelson "Readin Diva" (Charlotte, North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finders Keepers (Mass Market Paperback)

This was one of my first Sharon Sala books and I loved it! When litle Joey Rossi stumbles into neighbor, Molly Eden's backyard, she is not the only one thrown for a loop when Joey claims her as his mommy. Single parent Joseph Rossi is attracted to the beautiful lady next door, but can't decide whether she is attracted to him for the man that he is, or for the fact that he has a child, something that Molly can never have. As the two get closer, someone from Joseph's past, that he wants to have nothing to do with shows up to complicates things even more. Molly has to learn to trust and believe that the feelings that she and Joseph have for each other and little Joey can withstand anything. This book kept me glued to it for 199 pages nonstop. Short and sweet. It has made a Sharon Sala fan out of me. Now on to the trilogy of THE JUSTICE WAY!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Finders Keepers with a Child?, May 14, 2006

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Susie Morris "Book Junkie" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finders Keepers (Mass Market Paperback)

Since I've only started reading Sharon Sala in the last few months, I'm working my way backward. FINDERS KEEPERS is one of her first books and you can really tell a difference in her writing styles from the present to the past. She has evolved into a dynamite author from a decent writer as shown in this book.

FINDERS KEEPERS centers around Molly Eden, a florist with a secret desire. Molly's a really nice person - one of those rare finds in the world and her past is one in which her naivety has been exploiTed. One day a toddler, Joey, comes into her backyard while she's barbecuing and asks if she's his mom. Huh? Then his panicked dad, Joe, stumbles over and everyone can see where this storyline is headed.

Both Molly and Joe have secrets in their pasts that they want to leave buried, but with the ensuing romance that's impossible. Seems Molly was engaged and pregnant. A horrible auto accident left her unborn child dead and her unable to have future children. The worst part is that her fianc? was actually a married man and his wife paid Molly a visit in the hospital. Nice, huh? And if that's not bad enough, Joe's ex-wife didn't want Joey and was easily bought off and made to sign a contract giving full custody to Joe. Seems like Joe's ex and Molly's ex were a pair meant for each other - too bad they didn't meet in this book, that would have spiced things up a bit.

The book dances around each past while going along the typical romance avenue. It becomes a bit of a bore until Joe's ex shows up trying to figure out a way to extort more money from Joe. This throws Molly into a tailspin, not knowing if she can truly believe Joe. Hmmm... yep, it's a typical romance plot line.

The characters are charming but don't come with a lot of meat to them. There is a bit of humor tossed in - Molly's two employees at the Garden of Eden flower shop reminded me of Fred and Ethel Mertz from I Love Lucy fame. I wish more book time would have been given to them. Joey is adorable and the perfect child. Joe tries his hand at romantic endeavors but falls a bit short, but it's enough for Molly. Molly is a strong character but has glimpses of being an airhead. Overall they were likable even though you won't remember them months later.

The storyline was predictable but enjoyable. It is a nice way to spend a few hours and the book is a fast read, otherwise I may have gotten a bit bored towards the end. It lacked that certain something that grabs you and won't let go.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finders Keepers. Find this book and keep it!, March 12, 2004

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Shamim Adam (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Finders Keepers (Mass Market Paperback)

Molly was devastated when an accident caused her to lose her unborn child and left her unable to have any more children. She was barbequing in her garden one day a few years later when a three-year old cherub in red shorts came up to her asking if she was his "momma." The cherub was Joey Rossi, and he was followed a few minutes later by his hunky dad, Joseph, also only in red shorts!
Molly's instant bond with Joey is a sight to behold. Molly and Joseph's feelings took longer to cement but once it does, the author shows us they are really meant for each other. Sharon Sala gets it right once again in Finders Keepers, a tale about second chances at love, finding love again after painful relationships and betrayals.