Marrying McCabe (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1099) [Paperback]

Fiona Brand (Author)

Book Description

Series: Intimate Moments, 1099 | Publication Date: September 1, 2001

Roma Lombard's friends did not know that her "lover" was really her bodyguard, there to protect her from the killers who were stalking her. Ben McCabe said they had to keep up this deadly charade - by pretending to be engaged! The trouble was, the more time she spent with her devastatingly handsome protector, the more she ached to make this "engagement" the real thing.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373271697
• ISBN-13: 978-0373271696
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Fiona Brand, September 3, 2001

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Patti Fischer "pattifischer" (WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marrying McCabe (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1099) (Paperback)

Fiona Brand is a New Zealand author that writes for Silhouette Intimate Moments line and she is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. She writes about men that are alphas similar to that of Linda Howard and her latest is no exception.
Ben McCabe used to work for Special Air Service, an elite security team. He is entrusted with guarding the sister of two of his best friends from that team. He figures the sister, Roma Lombard, to be a spoiled rich brat. He soon learns his mistake and also finds himself attracted to her.
Roma Lombard is no wimpy female. Someone is taking shots at her and she knows how to fight back and feels she doesn't need a bodyguard. But like Ben, she has an intense attraction that soon explodes in lust.

Their love scenes sizzle (I would rate this book as highly sensual for a series book) and as a couple, they have that spark that makes you want to root for them to live happily ever after. The action and suspense is gripping. From the moment I picked it up, I could not put it down. I loved this story and cannot wait for the next story from Fiona Brand.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!!!, September 27, 2003

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marrying McCabe (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1099) (Paperback)

Roma Lombard is the younger sister of Ben McCabe's best friends, Gray and Blade(Heart of Midnight and Blade's Lady) Lombard. When Roma is shot at Gray asks Ben to protect her. Neither expect the instant attraction between them. This book was wonderful. Sexy scenes, a hunky hero, and an independant heroine. Marry McCabe was actually the first book I read by Fiona Brand and I loved it so much I rushed out and ordered the others from this series. They were all great. She reminds me of Linda Howard's early works(Mackenzie's come to mind)and Suzanne Brockmann's TDD series. I will be anxiously awaiting more books from this author!!! Way to go Fiona!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent characterizations! Recommended, August 30, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marrying McCabe (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1099) (Paperback)

After the shooting, Roma rushed to save her friend's life, all to aware of her vulnerability as she kneels beside his body. While the threat of violence is no novelty, never has she been left feeling so powerless. She knows that safety is only an illusion. Her family's wealth, high media profile, and business connections insure danger. Indeed, living years under siege has molded Roma into a formidable woman. A crack shot and fiercely independent, she also respects danger. Yet, Roma desires ordinary. She wants an ordinary life with an ordinary family and ordinary goals. Single father Ben, her new bodyguard, represents everything she wants but her social position denies.
Hotshot security consultant Ben McCabe accepts the job simply because his friend called in a favor. Gray's baby sister needs babysitting after the attempt on her life. Ben's already had a crash course in rich and spoiled and doesn't wish to repeat it. But Roma isn't what he expected; in fact, she's an enigma, which still means trouble. The second he sees Roma, Ben feels off balance. This woman has uncharted depths; surprisingly, he wants to explore them all. But he must pose as her boyfriend, an intimate relationship that draws him even closer than marriage might, to protect her life. Emotions and attraction must take a back seat to business.
Set in New Zealand, MARRYING MCCABE by Fiona Brand presents first class danger. Unfortunately, the heroine's scars occur long before the time frame of the book, leaving the reader outside of much of the action. While the vivid descriptions recreate the painful memories well, so much description goes into the past that the reader can't help but wish the novel had been much longer and written to include the past in a more fluid manner. Despite this weakness, this reviewer truly enjoyed this passionate, strong heroine who can shoot, lend first aid, and still move in the best of circles. The sexy, protective hero doesn't overshadow her own strengths, lending the book an unusual strength in a genre too dependent on weak heroines. Recommended.