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Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee (Silhouette Desire)

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"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.

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

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!

Ms. Jackson's books are always off the chain so it was not a surprise that this one was really good. This book is HOT! Very good read! Looking forward to the next book in this series.

Jared's Counterfeit Fiancée is the sixth book in the Westmoreland Series. In this latest installment, we meet Jared Westmoreland, the eldest of six brothers and first cousin to the other Westmoreland's that we have meet through this series.

Jared Westmoreland is a very successful attorney and confirmed bachelor. Lately his mother has been pressuring him to settle down and get married, start a family and influence his brothers to do the same. This is no easy task considering neither Jared, nor his brothers, are looking to give up their bachelor status anytime soon. In an attempt to relieve the pressure from his mother, Jared calls in a favor from Dana Rollins. Jared helped Dana through a rough spot in the past and since she feels indebted to him, she agrees to attend one family function as his date.

Jared's plan appears to be working, but just before he is in the clear, a misunderstanding happens that leaves the entire family thinking that the he and Dana are engaged!! But before Jared can clear the air, his mother has becomes ill. Since the upcoming wedding is the only thing giving her the strength to fight, Jared and Dana agree to continue the engagement charade until she is out of the woods. As the couple spends more time together, it is harder for them to deny their mutual attraction and shared passion. The real question throughout the entire ordeal is whether or not the lie that they are perpetuating will become the truth.

Jared Counterfeit Fiancée is a fast paced, entertaining read that I finished in one sitting. While the book moves at a fast pace, the plot contains the elements needed for a good romance: believable characters, passion, and a little bit of fantasy mixed with reality. The plot is well structured in that you do not feel rushed along and the story comes to a satisfying conclusion. The author has an engaging writing style that pulls you into the story quickly and gets you hooked from the beginning. Mrs. Jackson delivers the memorable scenes that fans have come to expect from this series. The secondary characters are used to add layers of seasoning to the story, without taking over or making you lose focus on the leads. Overall, this is a great read that leaves you waiting for the next installment.

La-Tessa Montgomery, Reviewer
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LIKE JARE not much i can say but that you will like it if you know about the other books in the series and if you never read the series then get the frist book that started the series its a good quick read and enjoyable......


Everybody has a different opinion when writting a review if we all had the same reviews or opinions it would be boring. Reviews can sometimes down play a really good book or up play a really bad book its up to us to read the book and judge for ourselfs and draw our own conclusion thats the best thing about a review its like a silent debate....

THIS BOOK LIKE ALL IN THE WESTMORELAND SERIES WAS GOOD. BUT I BOUGHT IT USE AND WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED AT THE AMOUNT OF WEAR. AFTER THIS SERIES I WILL NOT BUY USED BOOKS AGAIN.

Good god !!!!! the man in this book were is HE!!! love is great thanks for this book.

This book was awesome. A great read. I haven't been dissappointed yet with any of her books. When reading these novels it renews my faith in "The great romance". I would recommend it to all!

As usual Ms. Jackson writes a very sweet love story. I am a sucker for a romance novel and Ms. Jackson never disappoints. I read this in one afternoon. I loved the characters and I truly admire how the author creates such interesting stories and eloquently displays the bonds of love, support and integrity of a strong "black" family. Dana's character was so sweet and loveable and you just couldn't help falling in love with Jared. Great Story!!!!!