Part-Time Wife [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Susan Mallery (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1998

Rugged Craig Haynes came from a long line of lady-killers. Lately, though, the single dad was targeting only Jill Bradford, his sons' new nanny. Two parts sweetness, one part sin, the petite redhead proved a wizard with his rambunctious boys. So what made this miracle-worker insist she was strictly hired help? Could a houseful of Haynes males ambush her wary heart...and make her a mother and wife.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 285 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Pr (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373599331
• ISBN-13: 978-0373599332
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,105,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read, it's worth your time!, March 6, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Bronx, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Part-Time Wife (Hardcover)

This book is one in a series of the Haynes brothers. Four handsome men, five if you include Austin,an honorary sibling, trying to find "that special woman". Craig Haynes hires Jill Bradford as the temporary nanny to his three boys. Of course, from their first meeting sparks fly but and the attraction sizzles. You are part of the journey of "these four men living all together, but who are all alone" welcome Jill into thier home and hearts. You see the pain of thier accepting the death of their mother and mourn her passing even though she left them to chase her own dreams. The Haynes "myth" is a sweet goal that you hope they all will achieve. The relationship between Jill and Craig is believable and fun to be a part of. Their coming together is hot, and a roll-a-coaster of a ride (no pun intended). Even though it is part of a series it can stand alone as a complete book. I think this is the best one in the series. Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man Seeking Wife, June 2, 2009

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Kimala (Alhambra, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Part - Time Wife (That Special Woman) (Hometown Heartbreakers) (Paperback)

Loved this book and story line. I fell in love with both characters even the children I fell in love with. Jill comes into Craig's life to become the children's nanny but ends up winning the children's love as well as Craig. Jill as well falls in love with Craig.
The little boy Danny I just love. Poor thing does not know what is really happening and thinks that Craig is his father. He is but not by blood.
Jill comes into there life at the right time when they all need someone to lean on and that is what Jill is doing. I love this book such a great read.

3.0 out of 5 stars Single Dad, October 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Part - Time Wife (That Special Woman) (Hometown Heartbreakers) (Paperback)

Back Cover description: Rugged Craig Haynes came from a long line of lady-killers. Lately, though, the single dad was targeting only Jill Bradford, his sons' new nanny. Two parts sweetness, one part sin, the pint-size redhead proved a wizard with his three rambunctious boys. So what made this miracle-worker insist she was strictly hired help? Could a houseful of Haynes males ambush her wary heart...and make her a mother and wife?

Interesting that the plot involves both hero and heroine with past issues that get in the way of love. The story moves along and the relationship between the boys and Jill developes at an even pace. In the real world, they'd all be in therapy for a few years. This is the first book I've read in this series and I think I started with the last in the group. I'm looking for the others, hope I find them.