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Nanny'S Secret (Silhouette Intimate Moments)

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Amelia Rigsby has suffered a terrible accident. One she can't even remember! She awakes to find herself in the ranch home of Brooks Hart, a huge bump on her head and absolute no memory of who she is or how she got there.

Amelia stays on at the Hart ranch taking the position of nanny to Brook's baby nephew all the while awaiting for the return of her memory. Little things freak her out, sending her into shuddering pieces. Something has happened to her in the past, something horrible, only she can't remember what it was.

Brooks Hart has his own troubled past in a family of abuse and abandonment. He's sworn to live his life without the companionship of a woman, sure that it will prevent him from making the same horrible mistakes as his father. But this woman, Amelia Rigsby, has touched his soul in places no woman has ever reached.

Fantastically written, Monica McLean has created a gripping story of abuse, amnesia and love. The characters are real, believable and take hold of your heart from the very first page. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll laugh so hard you cry. Definitely recommended!

I've enjoyed Ms. McLean's books in the past, but this was the best one yet. I felt all the emotions that the characters were feeling throughout the entire book. I hated that the book had to end so soon. I can hardly wait for her next book to come out!

After two weeks of sympathizers parading through Brooks Hart's Triple H Ranch in Wister, Wyoming, the sympathy has begun to feel like salt rubbed in an old wound. His elder brother had absented himself from the family for eighteen years, suddenly appearing on the doorstep with an eight-month-old baby named Timmy and ill tales regarding his ex-wife, nicknamed the Blond Widow. It seems that his prodigal brother had become a lawman in Vegas where he met a gorgeous cocktail waitress, but their tragic marriage only resulted in one bright spot-a beautiful baby that was subsequently abandoned by his mother. Two weeks ago his brother committed suicide, leaving his son with his brothers on the Triple H Ranch.

When Brooks arrives home to an open door, he finds a woman sleeping in his great room. Assuming she's the promised nanny the Hart brothers have been waiting for, Brooks calls her Amelia Rigsby. Amelia's obviously been in accident and received a blow to the head. She has a huge bump on her forehead and seems to be suffering from amnesia. She also has an instant affinity for Timmy, and her help is welcome since he's turned their lives upside down in only four short weeks. Soon Brooks finds Amelia turns his life upside down as well with her gentle understanding, resilience in coping with amnesia, and fierce determination to help around the ranch.

Author Monica McLean pens a wonderful romance with THE NANNY'S SECRET. Unlike many romances that use amnesia as an excuse for needy dependence, THE NANNY'S SECRET uses amnesia as an impetus for self-exploration and healing. Brooks is an interesting character with his determination to repeat his father's mistakes, and his gentle handling of the heroine during the concluding chapters is remarkable. Where many authors would have resorted to recriminations and doubts when Amelia's identity is revealed, McLean again transforms the situation into an opportunity for healing and growth. A remarkable tale beautifully told, THE NANNY'S SECRET comes very highly recommended.