Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee (Silhouette Desire) [Mass Market Paperback]

Brenda Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Desire | Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Pretending to be Jared Westmoreland's fiancée wasn't high on Dana Rollins's list of priorities. But she owed him a favor, and Jared's persuasive charm and sinful masculinity--not to mention his sizzling kisses--were impossible to refuse. Helping Jared meant spending time together publicly, but the private moments they shared made Dana wonder how she'd ever survive this engagement with her heart intact.

A confirmed bachelor, Jared didn't want any of the sticky entanglements that went along with commitment. But the more he got to know his beautiful fake fiancée, the more Jared wondered if their romantic charade might be the real thing after all.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373766548
• ISBN-13: 978-0373766543
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now's the time to collect, May 4, 2005

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Ms Toni "Readinista Extraordinaire" (Midwest - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee (Silhouette Desire) (Mass Market Paperback)

"I owe you one." Words spoken out of gratitude by landscape architect Dana Rollins. Little did she know it was a debt that Jared Westmoreland planned to collect in full.

Divorce attorney Jared has witnessed so many happily ever afters turn into disasters. He feels marriage is not for him. But as the oldest of six boys and with the sting of recent marriages of his cousins, the pressure is on. Mother Westmoreland wants a daughter-in-law and grandbabies yesterday! To appease his mother, Jared along with the help of Dana come up with an elaborate plan to pretend to be an engaged couple. But who is fooling who? Will this divorce attorney have a new outlook on marriage?

Ms. Brenda has outdone herself again! I can't wait for some more Westmoreland.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When we practice to deceive...., August 25, 2005

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This review is from: Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee (Silhouette Desire) (Mass Market Paperback)

If you are a Brenda Jackson fan such as myself, you're more than likely patiently waiting for Chase Westmoreland's story--well, you will just have to wait.

In her latest addition to the Westmoreland series, Ms. Jackson introduces us to Dana Rollins. Her fiancé, Luther Cord, reneged on their engagement and now he wants the ring back. He has hired the gorgeous high-powered attorney Jared Westmoreland to represent him. Doing what any lawyer is paid to do, Jared convinces Dana that it would be in her best interest if she complies with his client's wishes. Feeling she has made the right decision by giving the ring back, Dana extends Jared an invitation to one day return the favor.

Being the eldest child, Jared's mother expects him to set an example for his other siblings by bringing a guest to his father's and uncle's birthday party. Knowing full well he doesn't have a steady girlfriend, Jared is at a loss on what to do. He runs into Dana and asks her to accompany him to the party. Since she owes him a favor anyway, she says yes. While at the party his eavesdropping mother overhears the word engagement, so naturally she believes that Jared and Dana are engaged. When Jared stops by his parents' house to inform them of the misunderstanding, his father shares with him some devastating news regarding his mother's health. Not wanting to see his mother unhappy, Jared asks Dana if she would just pretend to be his fiancée, but makes it perfectly clear that she would be expected to perform as his fiancée, in every sense of the word. The problem Dana faces is enduring Jared's heated kisses and his many other tantalizing advances.

In true fashion, Ms. Jackson has written a very delightful romance filled story. The novel is well-written with a wonderful storyline, and the well-developed plot makes JARED'S COUNTERFEIT FIANCÉE a splendid read. Whenever I get my hands on a Brenda Jackson novel, I feel like a kid in a candy store. I'm counting the days until the next book in this series, The Chase Is On, is released.

Reviewed by Pamela Bolden
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Jackson has Done It Again!, May 20, 2005

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Tiffy (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee (Silhouette Desire) (Mass Market Paperback)

What can you say about these Westermorelands but HOT HOT HOT. Mrs. J has done it again with her next book in the series and they get better and better as we go along. What would you do if someone wanted you to be their "counterfiet wife" and look as good as Jared Westeremoreland. All I can say is I wouldn't want to be counterfeit anymore. Pick up this book it is a definite must read. And if y ou remember Red Light Green Light and other youthful games from back in the day, this book takes them to a whole nother level! Pick it up to see what I am talking about!