Customer Reviews

Full-Time Father

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This novel seems to cover a lot of ground without getting in too deep. The most interesting characters are not the romantic leads but a middle-aged housekeeper and a 4 year old girl. We know all these facts about the main characters but it never really builds a 3 dimensional picture of them. It's still a fun, romantic read even without the depth and with the predictability.

My greatest criticism is for the portrayal of the male romantic lead. I understand that guilt was his driving force but it was an illogical, self-indulgent type that made him seem very self centred. It's a trait in male romantic leads that bothers me and is used too frequently by Romance authors. It's almost narcissistic which is a personality trait that very rarely seems to go away in real life.

The audio copy I listened to was narrated by Daisy Wheeler who was a very good choice. Her vocal characterisations of Kiki the housekeeper and Christie the 4 year-old girl were inspired.

I have this book in it's original Silhouette version. It is on my "KEEPER" shelf. I am considering buying the newer and possibly updated version to KEEP. Mallery is a writer that keeps you engrossed in her books...you can't put them down.
Lighthearted..Sexy...Suspense in some of them, but, this is the book that got me hooked on reading her books.

This story deals with two people who have to make serious and uncomfortable decisions. A father who doesn't know he's a father. A mother who decides to let the father know, and a little girl who helps it all along with only her own feelings to go by. It's a charming story about some very nice people.

I like Mallery's work, and this story started out OK. I really liked the heroine, and I didn't have any objections to the hero - at first. But gradually, his obsession on feeling guilty about absolutely everything WORE ME OUT. I am not using the word "obsession" lightly. About half way through the book, I started thinking that if this guy started on meds to treat OCD, his emotional health would take a giant leap forward. Worse, it was spreading. The leading lady was normal and likeable, but by the end of the book, she was indulging in the same weird angst. I could barely tolerate her, either.

There was a cute and funny (and way too long) love scene in the middle of the book. Where I didn't buy the housekeeper as the all knowing Yoda that the author obviously intended, I thought the thing about her clothes was mildly amusing. And I like that the Epilogue was set five years in the future.

None of these minor points could save this book for me, and it is not recommended.

I usually read a variety of different subjects so this was just a nice romance with a predictable outcome. Nothing earth shattering but it was my first time to read this author. I would read something from her again. If you're just wanting a sweet romance that's a quick read then this is a good choice.

Susan Mallery is one of my favorite authors once again she didn't disappoint me...