The Hired Husband (Harlequin Historical #776; Victorian Western) [Mass Market Paperback]

Judith Stacy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005

HIRED HELP?

With her father's business empire crumbling around her, Miss Rachel Branford will try anything to save her family's name. Even if it means offering handsome financial consultant Mitch Kincade a room in her house—and four times his usual fee!

OR HIRED HUSBAND?

Abandoned at an orphanage, Mitch has struggled to gain wealth and power. But all that changes when he finds himself tempted by Rachel's money…then Rachel herself. Especially when drawn into a contract of marriage…

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373293763
• ISBN-13: 978-0373293766
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,241,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judith Stacy is the author of 24 historical romance novels. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages with sales approaching 3 million copies worldwide.

Her titles include a Harlequin Historical Top Seller of the Year, a RITA Award Finalist, and a No.1 on the Barnes & Noble Historical List.

In a departure from romantic fiction, Judith signed a multi-book deal with Kensington Books for a mystery series that launched in hardcover under the name Dorothy Howell. The series features the same strong, sassy heroine, hot hero, and laugh-out-loud humor that readers love in her romantic fiction.

Judith lives with her family in Southern California where she is a requested speaker at women and civic events, writers' panels and workshops. She's appeared on television and radio promoting her work.

Visit her on Facebook and at: www.JudithStacy.com and www.DorothyHowellNovels.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, November 15, 2005

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D. Lane "Book lover" (austin, tx United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hired Husband (Harlequin Historical #776; Victorian Western) (Mass Market Paperback)

I really rejoyed this book. It was well written and charming. The book does not rely heavily on the sensual scenes. The story is so good that these scenes just add spice to an already great book. If you long to be swept into the lives of two enchanting people, I highly recommend this one. The relationship between Rachel and Mitch sizzles and there are no misunderstandings that tear the two apart for long periods. This was just the kind of romance novel I love. Wonderful characters. Characters that seem real because they are not perfect. Mitch is handsome, sexy, intelligent, but embittered by life. I am always a sucker for stories with "heartless" heroes who find their souls through the love of a good woman. Wonderful love story, great characters with an emotionally scarred hero and strong but vulnerable heroine, unique setting, intriguing plot, heart-tugging emotion, excellent writing, intense sensual love scenes, and a superb ending. The interaction between the leads was great. There is enough conflict to make the story line interesting and not so much that your left wondering why they ever got together.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling!, January 14, 2008

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Nancy Compton (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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Los Angeles 1897

The Hired Husband is a delightful quick and easy read! The characters are very likable and their story is very well told! Judith Stacy is a fine author!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT HOOK, June 7, 2010

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Kym McNabney "Writing From The Soul" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hired Husband (Harlequin Historical #776; Victorian Western) (Mass Market Paperback)

THE HIRED HUSBAND started out with a bang! Wow, talk about a hook. I loved the feistiness of heroine, as well as the story of the hero. Great characters that you'll easily fall in love with. Even some of the secondhand characters. I would have easily purchased a book about Leo or Noah or Claudia. On the whole, the book was well written and kept your interest.